Conforto's it factor: Talent, smarts, genes

Conforto's it factor: Talent, smarts, genes

Outfielder misses football's intensity, but stars in baseball OMAHA, Neb. — Michael Conforto...

Hops on the way to harvesting success

Hops on the way to harvesting success

HILLSBORO — For pro sports to work in the Portland area, it takes more than a good product....

Take me out to the Hops game -- preferably in a car

Take me out to the Hops game -- preferably in a car

Take me out to the (Hillsboro Hops) ballgame. Take me out to the (light-rail, rush-hour) crowd....

TD Ameritrade Park: Better than Rosenblatt

TD Ameritrade Park: Better than Rosenblatt

OMAHA, Neb. -- TD Ameritrade Park is not Rosenblatt Stadium. To some people, that's a good thing....

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by: COURTESY OF GEOFF THURNER - Liz Brenner, hitting for the Oregon Ducks' NCAA runners-up last season, is in China this week with the Pac-12 All-Star team.
June 19, 2013

SCORESHEET: Blazers, Zagunis, Masoli, Jacobsen, Brenner and more

by Steve Brandon
The Trail Blazers' first summer league game will be on Monday, July 13 against Phoenix at 5:30 p.m. The Blazers are one of 22 teams entered in a new NBA summer tournament at UNLV. Portland's…
by: HILLSBORO TRIBUNE PHOTOS: DOUG BURKHARDT AND CHASE ALLGOOD - Heather and Rich Burk and their children, Dalton, 10, and Madeline, 13, are happy the Hillsboro Hops season has begun. Rich will be on the radio microphone for most of the Single-A baseball teams home games (inset).
June 19, 2013

Rooting for the home team

by Nancy Townsley
Hillsboro Hops' Rich Burk balances dual gigs as baseball announcer, family man There was only one worry on Rich Burk’s mind as he drove to Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer Friday afternoon for the…
June 19, 2013

Wednesday sports lineup

by portland tribune
OSU-Indiana baseball, Timbers at Galaxy, Hops' home finale, Oregon Am golf OREGON STATE BASEBALL 5 p.m. (ESPN) — It's OSU vs. Indiana in a College World Series elimination game. Lefty Matt Boyd…
June 19, 2013

Emeralds cool off Hops 2-0

by portland tribune
EUGENE EMERALDS 2, HILLSBORO HOPS 0 Tuesday night at Hillsboro Ballpark THE STORY One night after Hillsboro got its first win, 12-0, over the Ems, five Eugene pitchers held the Hops to three…
June 19, 2013

The epicenter of horse country is here

by Josh Kulla
Hunter Creek Farms kicks off the summer equestrian season The summer equestrian season kicked off in Wilsonville last week, as Hunter Creek Farms played host to the Oregon Trail competition.…
June 18, 2013

BEAVERS NOTEBOOK: Boyd says he's ready to start again; Hoosiers…

by Kerry Eggers
OMAHA, Neb. -- From reliever to starter to closer to starter once again, the chameleon is ready to go. Matt Boyd will be on the hill for Oregon State when the Beavers (51-12) play Indiana…
John Brewington, sports editor, South County Spotlight
June 18, 2013

Graduation shows hope for next generation

by John Brewington
High school graduation time always gives me hope for the upcoming generation. Television news always leads off with bad news. Sometimes it’s so awful, I can barely stand to watch. What’s that…
by: TRIBUNE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ - Jordan Parr rounds the bases after his second-inning, two-run home run for the Hillsboro Hops.
June 18, 2013

Hops roll to first win, 12-0

by portland tribune
Shipley slated for likely debut on the road HILLSBORO — The Hillsboro Hops gave a Hillsboro Ballpark announced crowd of 4,710 a couple of major firsts on Monday night: a first game at the new…
June 18, 2013

Tuesday sports lineup

by portland tribune
HOPS The second game at Hillsboro Ballpark isn't sold out, but a good crowd is expected as the Class A Hillsboro Hops go for their first two-game win streak. The Hops play the 1-3 Eugene…
PETERSON
June 17, 2013

Another win for the Beavers' defense

by Kerry Eggers
Pitching, offense contribute, but Oregon State's strength up the middle shows against error-prone Louisville OMAHA, Neb. -- The Rev. Pat Casey's sermon often begins and ends with one subject.…
BOYD
June 17, 2013

BEAVERS NOTEBOOK: Boyd next likely starter; Gordon's bat delivers

by Kerry Eggers
OMAHA, Neb. -- Even with the daunting task of having to win three more elimination games just to get to the College World Series championship series, Oregon State isn't set up that badly with…
by: TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: JONATHAN HOUSE - Lincoln's Jenna Stanford was chosen to play in Monday's all-star softball doubleheader.
June 17, 2013

Monday sports lineup

by portland tribune
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Noon — Oregon State plays Louisville at the College World Series (ESPN2) in Omaha, Neb. The winner stays alive; the loser goes home. Today's winner moves on to a 5 p.m. PT…
by: COURTESY OF ETHAN ERICKSON - Ben Wetzler will start for Oregon State in Monday's elimination game against Louisville.
June 16, 2013

Beavers will have to face Louisville's ace

by Kerry Eggers
Cardinals like to steal bases, which makes Wetzler-Rodriguez battery even more important OMAHA, Neb. -- Oregon State's path to survival at the College World Series goes through Jeff Thompson.…
KEYES
June 16, 2013

OSU's Kavin Keyes quietly goes about his business

by Kerry Eggers
Beavers praise third baseman for his consistency OMAHA, Neb. -- Kavin Keyes kind of figured he was going to be a Beaver from the time he was, oh, about 7 years old. His father, Bob, runs…
SHIM
June 16, 2013

Thorns stay tied for first, beating Seattle 2-0

by Stephen Alexander
For the second time in three matches, the Portland Thorns FC had to take the pitch Sunday without their national team players. Two weeks ago, without strikers Alex Morgan (U.S.) and Christine…
JOSH PARR
June 16, 2013

Slow start hurts Hops in Game 3 loss

by portland tribune
KEIZER — The Hillsboro Hops are heading home, licking their wounds and still looking to lick a Class A Northwest League opponent. The Hops fell to 0-3 with a 7-6 loss Sunday night at the…
by: JOHN HOCH - University of Oregon standout Elijah Greer celebrates a victory lap with fans after winning the NCAA 800-meter title at Hayward Field.
June 16, 2013

Elijah Greer recounts NCAA title, and looks ahead

by Matt Sherman
Throughout his college career, Elijah Greer has been one of the top 800-meter runners in the country. However, it has been a bit difficult for Greer to make a name for himself as he ran as part…
by: TIMES PHOTO: MATT SINGLEDECKER - Valley Catholic High senior Gabe Taylor stretches out for an offensive rebound at the Rose City Showcase.
June 16, 2013

Pilots commit Gabe Taylor taking next step

by Matt Singledecker
Basketball looks too easy when Gabe Taylor's playing the game. The manner in which the rising Valley Catholic High senior uncorks picturesque outside jumpers from NBA range with a high release…
by: VERN UYETAKE - After 14 years as West Linn High's athletic director, Rob Holstrom is retiring.
June 16, 2013

Holstrom returns to his roots

by Matt Sherman
Rob Holstrom, West Linn's athletic director for the past 14 years, is moving on and returning to his roots in the process. While it's not exactly a promotion, Holstrom recently received an offer…
by: TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ - Oregon State coach Pat Casey's Beavers face an elimination game Monday at the College World Series.
June 15, 2013

Chess match goes to Mississippi State over Beavers

by Kerry Eggers
OMAHA, Neb. -- The game of baseball can be a lot of things. It can be a slugfest. A pitcher's duel. A blowout. And sometimes, it's a chess match, as it was Saturday in Oregon State's painful 5-4…

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by: TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ - Michael Conforto (second from right) had a near-perfect day Saturday in Oregon State's 5-4 College World Series loss to Mississippi State.
Jun 15, 2013

BEAVERS NOTEBOOK: Conforto shows off his best

by Kerry Eggers
OMAHA, Neb. -- Michael Conforto misplayed the first ball hit in Saturday's opening game of the College World Series -- Adam Frazier's opposite-field ball that turned into a double. After that,…
NAGBE
Jun 15, 2013

Mom, Timbers love Darlington Nagbe

by Parker Lee
Timbers forward scores winning goal vs. FC Dallas Portland Timbers forward Darlington Nagbe, a native of Liberia, rarely has had the opportunity to play in front of his mother. She has seen him…
Jun 15, 2013

Hillsboro leads briefly, but falls to 0-2

by portland tribune
KEIZER — The Hillsboro Hops are off to an 0-2 start to their new baseball life after Saturday's 8-4 road loss to the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Hillsboro took its first lead of the Northwest League…
Jun 15, 2013

Final details: Oregon State vs. Mississippi State

by Kerry Eggers
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES PREVIEW Start time: Noon PT TV: ESPN2 Where: TD Ameritrade Park, Omaha, Neb. Coaches: Pat Casey, OSU, 19th year; John Cohen, Mississippi State, fifth year. Cohen played on…
Jun 15, 2013

Hops create financial splash

by Jim Redden
Stadium construction, games generate strong economic activity Hops General Manager K.L. Wombacher is still overwhelmed by the support his team has received in Hillsboro. Led by Mayor Jerry…
by: NEWS-TIMES PHOTO: CINDY DAUER - This signed baseball from the 1951 New York Giants team includes the signature of Verboort protege Larry Jansen. Jansen pitched for the Giants, who went 96-58 that year (wins-losses) and played in the World Series, which they lost to the New York Yankees in six games.
Jun 15, 2013

Take me out to the Museum

by Cindy Dauer
This month, baseball returns to Washington County in a big way. The Hillsboro Hops — a Class A short-season baseball team — will throw the first pitch at their stadium in the Gordon Faber…
Jun 15, 2013

Hops' rally comes up short in 3-2 opening loss

by portland tribune
KEIZER — The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes spoiled the Hillsboro Hops' debut, winning their Northwest League opener Friday night 3-2 at Volcanoes Stadium. Each team had six hits before the announced…
by: TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ - Ty Rattie almost never was a Portland Winterhawk. But coach/GM Mike Johnston and team President Doug Piper talked him into coming to the Western Hockey League team.
Jun 13, 2013

Knack for goals leaves Rattie ready

by Jason Vondersmith
Pro game next for one of Winterhawks' all-time top threats Before he departed the organization — assuming he plays in the pros with the St. Louis Blues or their minor-league affiliate next year…
by: TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: JONATHAN HOUSE - Two-time Olympic womens sabre champion Mariel Zagunis is still pointing toward the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, and isnt ruling out a run at the 2020 Olympics, either.
Jun 13, 2013

'Dame Marie' points her sabre at being the world's best fencer

by Steve Brandon
This time, someone placed their wand on Mariel Zagunis and she was thrilled about it. It was a gentle touch of the scepter last Friday by 2012 Rose Festival Queen Kate Sinnott that made Zagunis,…
Jun 13, 2013

College World Series first-round matchups

by portland tribune
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES At Omaha's T.D Ameritrade Stadium (capacity 24,000, opened 2011) First-round games No. 3 Oregon State (50-11) vs. Mississippi State (48-18), noon Saturday (ESPN2) OREGON…
Jun 13, 2013

Hops unveil 25-man Class A roster

by portland tribune
Eight players from 2013 draft start season with Northwest League Hillsboro The Hillsboro Hops' opening-day roster includes five players picked by the parent Arizona Diamondbacks in the first 18…
Jun 13, 2013

Timbers cruise to 2-0 win, Open Cup quarterfinals

by Stephen Alexander
The fourth-round game of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup between the Portland Timbers and the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the NASL was not generally expected to be much of a contest. That was highlighted…
Jun 13, 2013

Meet the 2013-14 Portland Winterhawks

by portland tribune
Some experienced players will be departing, but the Winterhawks will have plenty of talent returning. Here's a list of those players, with their hockey age and some comments by Travis Green,…
Jun 13, 2013

PDX Sports

by portland tribune
Friday, June 14 Rose Cup: Portland International Raceway is the site of the annual event, which runs through Sunday. The Oregon Region of the Sports Car Club of America hosts races in various…
by: TRIBUNE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ - College World Series-bound Oregon State players form a dogpile near the mound as Kansas State walks away a 4-3 loser in Monday's deciding game of the NCAA super regional at Corvallis.
Jun 11, 2013

Beavers trip Wildcats, write their ticket to Omaha

by Kerry Eggers
CORVALLIS -- Oregon State found a way Monday night at Goss Stadium. To win. To get to the College World Series. To get by a Kansas State team that wouldn't die, right down to the final strike.…
by: SARA GETTYS/YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC - Audo Vicente, who managed the Yakima Bears the past two Northwest League seasons, is back as skipper of the transplanted Hillsboro Hops, who open the 2013 season Friday at Salem-Keizer.
Jun 11, 2013

Hops will be ready, manager says

by Steve Brandon
Audo Vicente pleased with look of his Hillsboro team's pitching staff going into Class A season On Tuesday morning, most of the Hillsboro Hops were on the field — in Arizona, taking batting…
by: TRIBUNE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ - Oregon State coach Pat Casey doffs his cap to the Goss Stadium crowd after the Beavers' 4-3 win over Kansas State on Monday clinched a spot in the College World Series.
Jun 11, 2013

Beavers' Casey faces next task

by Kerry Eggers
Back in the 1960s, there was a famous photo of Bear Bryant, the late, great Alabama football coach, walking on water. This was before the days of photoshopping, so I'm pretty sure it was real.…
by: TRIBUNE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ - Oregon State freshman pitcher Andrew Moore cheers as the defense makes an out in Sunday's win over Kansas State.
Jun 09, 2013

It's one for all the marbles for Wetzler, Beavers Monday night

by Kerry Eggers
CORVALLIS -- It was only one win, and Oregon State and Kansas State are tied at 1-1 going into Monday's 7 p.m. rubber match of their best-of-three super regional at Goss Stadium. But the…
PIQUIONNE
Jun 09, 2013

Road win over Fire goes up in smoke

by portland tribune
Chicago erases Timbers' 2-0 lead, earns draw PORTLAND TIMBERS 2, CHICAGO FIRE 2 Saturday night at Toyota Park (Bridgeview, Ill.) STORY OF THE GAME Portland blew a 2-0 lead, as Chicago scored in…
Jun 09, 2013

Oregon women third; Duck men fourth

by portland tribune
NCAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS At Hayward Field TOP STORIES The University of Oregon women finished third. The Duck men took fourth place. TOP 10 TEAM SCORES Men — Florida and Texas A&M 53,…
Jun 08, 2013

One strike from victory, Beavers now have no room for error

by Kerry Eggers
CORVALLIS -- Oregon State is up against it now. One strike from closing out a first-game victory over Kansas State in a best-of-three super regional, the Beavers find themselves one game from…
Jun 07, 2013

Gritty Gardner wins 100 for Oregon in record time

by Kerry Eggers
EUGENE -- She was giddy and goofy, all at once. She fell to her knees at the finish and playfully stuck out her tongue at the camera on the award's stand. If anybody was having more fun than…
Jun 07, 2013

Dean Crouser on nephew Ryan: World record in 4-5 years?

by Kerry Eggers
Oregon men sixth after Elijah Greer's victory at 800 meters EUGENE -- Ryan Crouser wore a look of dejection as he entered the mixed area after placing eighth in the discus Friday at the NCAA…
MORGAN
Jun 07, 2013

Thorns hold off KC 4-3

by Stephen Alexander
Strikers Alex Morgan and Christine Sinclair were back from national team duties, and the Portland Thorns FC again looked like the best offensive side in the National Women’s Soccer League. But…
Jun 06, 2013

Hops need summer homes

by Steve Brandon
Host a Hop. The Hillsboro Hops, the new Class A pro baseball team, are still looking for host families with a spare room for their players this summer. People who live anywhere in the Portland…
by: COURTESY OF INDIANA PACERS - Kevin Pritchard (right), former Trail Blazers general manager, just finished his first season as GM of the Indiana Pacers, working with team president and NBA veteran Donnie Walsh (left).
Jun 06, 2013

Pritchard sees bright future in Pacers run

by Kerry Eggers
Less than 24 hours after Indiana’s ignominious Game 7 defeat at Miami in the Eastern Conference finals, Kevin Pritchard surveys the damage and pronounces the patient alive and kicking. “You have…
Jun 06, 2013

PDX Sports

by portland tribune
Thursday, June 6 Thorns: Portland's second of three consecutive home games is 7:30 p.m. against FC Kansas City. The Thorns hold second place in the National Women's Soccer League with a 6-2-1…
Jun 06, 2013

Ducks feel painful playoff deja vu

by Stephen Alexander
Despite regional loss, Horton says CWS in the offing for Oregon EUGENE — For the second consecutive year, the University of Oregon baseball season lost a deciding playoff game at PK Park and…
Jun 06, 2013

Prep Watch

by portland tribune
The annual Rose City Showcase basketball tournament is Friday through Sunday, with eight AAU teams in the marquee Super 17s bracket at Lewis & Clark College. Teams come from around the country.…
YESKIE
Jun 04, 2013

Yeskie a big hit as Oregon State pitching coach

by Kerry Eggers
CORVALLIS — Five years ago, after he had been let go as pitching coach at Nevada-Las Vegas, Nate Yeskie worked driving a forklift and for what he called a "mom-and-pop Home Depot-like shop" in…


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