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Wil-Hi football at a crossroads (Video)

By Tom Ward Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 3:48 PM PDT

New Willamette High School football coach Adam Kennybrew faces some major challenges as he takes over the Wolverines.

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Tiger Woods to rest elbow, skip AT&T National

By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 2:12 PM PDT

In little more than a month, Tiger Woods went from being tough to beat to having a tough time even playing.

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Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 3:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 3:38 PM PDT

Mark Appel received high praise from MLB commissioner Bud Selig on Wednesday when the No. 1 overall pick signed with the Houston Astros.

Ducks

Sports Oregon proposes limits on cushion size in Autzen Stadium (Video)

By Lauren Lee Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 2:28 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 4:03 PM PDT

Under a new proposal, the seat cushion that you bring into Autzen Stadium could be no bigger than 17 inches by 10 inches. If it has a back, it can’t be higher than 19 inches.

Sports Dotson named Team USA U19 finalist

By UO Media Services Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 2:57 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 3:28 PM PDT

University of Oregon guard Damyean Dotson is one of 16 finalists for the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s U19 World Championship Team, USA Basketball announced today.

Sports Johnson wins male & female Pac-12 Coach of the Year

By Pac-12 Conference Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 5:17 PM PDT

Oregon's Robert Johnson was voted the Pac-12 Men’s Coach of the Year and Pac-12 Women’s Coach of the Year, Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott announced Thursday.

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Beavers

Sports Oregon State wins 11-4, stays alive in College World Series (Photo Gallery)

By ERIC OLSON, AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM PDT

Oregon State used a seven-run fourth inning to break open the game against mistake-prone Louisville, and the Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series with an 11-4 victory on Monday.

Sports CWS: Beavers 'backs pinned before'

By Associated Press Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 11:07 PM PDT

Oregon State had to win its super regional the hard way. Now the Beavers face a more difficult task.

Sports Bulldogs rally to defeat Beavers 5-4 in CWS (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 3:44 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 15, 2013 at 11:09 PM PDT

Mississippi State took the lead on Wes Rea's two-run double in the eighth inning, closer Jonathan Holder turned back two Oregon State threats, and the Bulldogs beat the Beavers 5-4 on Saturday in the opening game of the College World Series.

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Professional

Sports LA Angels belt Mariners with 21 hits in 11-3 win

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:25 AM PDT

Albert Pujols had an RBI double among his four hits, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer, and the surging Los Angeles Angels pounded out a season-high 21 hits in an 11-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.

Sports Hawks squash squatch & Ems (Video)

By Eugene Emeralds & KVAL Sports Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 9:08 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 16, 2013 at 11:46 PM PDT

Sunday evening’s ballgame had a similar look to Saturday’s through the first four innings with each starter holding the opposition scoreless.

Sports Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 8:44 PM PDT

With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again. One more victory and their Big Three, not Miami's, will be the one that rules the NBA.

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Preps

Sports Video: Irish celebrate title with cream pies (Video)

By KVAL Sports Published: Jun 2, 2013 at 1:11 AM PDT

Watch as the Sheldon Irish claimed their first ever baseball state championship with a 6-5 victory over Clackamas to win the 6A title in Keizer on Saturday night.

Sports Sheldon Irish claim 1st ever baseball state title (Video)

By KVAL Sports Published: Jun 1, 2013 at 8:34 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 2, 2013 at 12:22 AM PDT

Who knew when the Mel Krause coached Sheldon Irish made it to the 1966 state title game that they wouldn't be back until 2013?

Sports Pleasant Hill wins first state title since 1946 (Video)

By KVAL Sports Published: May 31, 2013 at 11:56 PM PDT

Pleasant Hill won its first state baseball championship since 1946 on Friday by defeating Horizon Christian 7-6 in 8 innings at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer.

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FIFA considers scrapping 3-D coverage of World Cup

By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 3:04 PM PDT

FIFA is considering scrapping 3-D broadcasts of the next World Cup, describing ESPN's decision to abandon the format as another setback for the technology.

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James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 9:28 PM PDT

LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.

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Father-daughter MX racers take aim at amateur championships (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Carley Gomez Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:40 AM PDT

Father-daughter duo Randy and Lindsey Duval have been racing motocross bikes their whole lives, but a race next month could turn a hobby into a career for 25-year-old Lindsey.

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San Jose sues MLB over lack of action on potential A's move

By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 11:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:10 PM PDT

Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.

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Hops bury Emeralds in home opener (Video)

By KATU News Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 10:38 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 2:45 PM PDT

The Hillsboro Hops opened their new stadium Monday with a 12-0 victory over Eugene.

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Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail after apology

By CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 2:42 PM PDT

A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week, and his immediate release from jail was ordered.

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Nick Krupke: 'Thanks for tuning in' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Nick Krupke Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 6:31 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 12:32 AM PDT

Back when I came to KVAL-TV in October of 2005, former KVAL sports guy Blair Johnson told me something to the effect of , 'Hey Nick, you'll enjoy Eugene, it's an easy place to be comfortable.'

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CWS: UCLA makes most of LSU's errors

By Associated Press Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 9:07 PM PDT

Adam Plutko and two relievers limited LSU to five hits, and UCLA turned both of the Tigers' errors into runs in a tense 2-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday night.

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CWS: NC State dumps #1 North Carolina

By Associated Press Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 4:32 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 16, 2013 at 4:57 PM PDT

North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings to continue his mastery of North Carolina, and the Wolfpack knocked out ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel early in an 8-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday.

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Rose wins US Open, more heartache for Mickelson

By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 5:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 16, 2013 at 6:33 PM PDT

A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal.

Sports

Rally Squatch: Ems walkoff on Hawks (Video)

By Eugene Emeralds & KVAL Sports Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 10:12 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 15, 2013 at 11:36 PM PDT

Pinch hitter Henry Charles took a 2-2 offering from Tyler Bremer and deposited on the roof of the practice facility in right field to send 4,185 fans home happy.

Sports

Shawn Stefani aces hole 17 at US Open

By Associated Press Published: Jun 16, 2013 at 3:11 PM PDT

He's the first golfer to make a hole-in-one at any U.S. Open at Merion, Pa. which previously hosted four.

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