Virus bounces VCU from NCAA Tournament; Oregon advances
VCU has been pulled from the NCAA Tournament because of COVID-19 protocols. The school says it had “multiple” positive tests within the past two…
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NCAA is called out over the poor amenities for women players vs the men at tournament sites
The NCAA has come under fire over the lack of amenities, notably the workout equipment, at the women’s basketball tournament compared with the…
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Soccer sex abuse scandal: Report is ‘kick in the teeth’ for survivors, says Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart played for the England international team and some of English football’s leading clubs, notably Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur…
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The Big Playback 3/19: Bend-Mtn. View, Redmond-Ridgeview, Madras
Week three of high school football on the High Desert brought two cross-town tilts, including one of the most historical matchups in the region…
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The Big Playback 3/19: Other scores, top plays
Eight total Central Oregon squads took the field on Friday night, and a few of the games brought us arguably the best plays of the…
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Friday’s Oregon prep football scores
PREP FOOTBALL= Adrian/Jordan Valley 58, Crane 16 Alsea 27, Eddyville 25 Baker 28, Nyssa 22, OT Camas Valley 38, Myrtle Point 6 Canby 28, Cascade 27…
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McCollum, Lillard carry Blazers past Mavs, 125-119
CJ McCollum scored 32 points, Damian Lillard had 31 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-119 Friday…
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Big Playback preview: 42nd edition of Bend-Mtn. View HS football rivalry returns
The Lava Bears are set to take on the Cougars tonight in their 42nd crosstown rivalry matchup. NewsChannel 21’s Max Goldwasser will have the full…
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OSU fans in Bend cheer as Beavers upset Tennessee 70-56 in NCAA tourney opener
For the Beavers, they continue to defy the odds with a 70-56 upset win over Tennessee.…
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Oregon State men take down Tennessee 70-56 as No. 12 seed
Oregon State played up the underdog role all season and is now the latest No. 12 seed to win an opening-round NCAA Tournament game.…
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard calls for action after his player accuses Slavia Prague opponent of racist abuse
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he hopes the alleged racism directed at his player Glen Kamara during a match on Thursday does not get…
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BPRD seeking volunteer coaches for youth lacrosse, softball teams
The Bend Park and Recreation District is excited to offer youth spring sports and is seeking volunteer coaches for lacrosse and softball…
Continue Reading Champions League quarterfinal draw: Bayern Munich to face PSG in repeat of 2020 final
It’s crunch time in the Champions League. We’re now down to the final eight teams and every club in the quarterfinals will have realistic…
Continue Reading Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League exit branded a ‘disgrace’ by captain Hugo Lloris
Manager Jose Mourinho questioned Tottenham Hotspur’s “attitude” after defeat by Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League, while captain…
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‘It was super cool just having that much melanin in Montana’: The climbers aiming to boost diversity
Whether it’s a comment about his hair or questioning his expertise, professional ice climber Manoah Ainuu is aware that people notice the…
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Mtn. View ‘un-retires’ #44 football jersey for senior running back
The number 44 jersey had been retired for nearly 30 years at Mountain View High School. It’s the only jersey number across all of the school’s…
Continue Reading Lillard has 36 as Blazers beat Pelicans again, 101-93
Damian Lillard had 36 points, 21 in the opening quarter alone, and the Portland Trail Blazers won the second of back-to-back games against New…
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Out & About: Wow, Central Oregon looks beautiful
“Central Oregon looks beautiful” wins the understatement of the year award for…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Ring that dinner bell, there’s plenty
Local anglers caught some whoppers this…
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Olympic triple jumper and rapper Will Claye on why his music career is more than a hobby
When he pictures the sight of a triple jumper traveling through the air, Will Claye’s mind turns to music. “It looks like the person is…
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