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Thorns make up for missing players with 2-0 victory

Portland is tied atop NWSL standings

The Portland Thorns FC used a second-half surge on Sunday to beat the Seattle Reign FC 2-0 in a National Women's Soccer League match.

Volcanoes remain unbeaten at home

Vancouver holds off Seattle 122-110

Chehales Tapscott and Josh Tarver each had double-doubles as the Vancouver Volcanoes defeated the Seattle Flight 122-110 on Sunday

Marathon masses: Vancouver's annual event attracts runners of all stripes

Competitors range from 40-race veteran to man on dialysis

The setting for any marathon, one that has reached mainstream status or is still taking baby steps toward the finish line of relevancy, could be an anthropological study in the motivations of mankind.

Biffle wins NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Michigan

Vancouver driver notches first win since last August

Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday.

Local runner repeats as Vancouver USA Marathon champion

Lake Oswego runner is top female finisher

Youssef Zirari of Vancouver defended his title in the Vancouver USA Marathon on Sunday, completing the 26.2-mile course in a time of 2 hours, 35 minutes, 18 seconds.

Prep athletes of the year: More sports the merrier

Skyview's Aubrey Ward-El, Heritage's Tim Hergert honored

Tim Hergert and Aubrey Ward-El showed excellence in all that they did this school year, and they are The Columbian's multi-sport athletes of the year.

Vancouver USA Marathon off and running; get updates here

Marathon started at 7:06 Sunday; half-marathon set to start at 9 a.m.

The Columbian providing in-race updates during the third annual Vancouver USA Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday.

Greg Jayne: Timbers coach is mixing up some soccer magic

Commentary: Greg Jayne

While there was nothing magical about the post-game comments of Portland Timbers coach Caleb Porter, there is a bit of wizardry going on with his squad.

Talking Points: One prep year over, another soon to begin

What’s the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking.

Timbers extend MLS unbeaten streak

Portland tops FC Dallas 1-0

Darlington Nagbe scored in the 53rd minute and the Portland Timbers ran their MLS unbeaten streak to 13 games with a 1-0 victory over FC Dallas on Saturday.

Mariners bats back up Hernandez

Seattle tops Oakland 4-0

Henry Blanco hit a sixth-inning grand slam in his Seattle debut to break a scoreless tie, Felix Hernandez pitched seven strong innings to win his third straight decision.