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Union’s Tobias Merriweather announces he will attend Notre Dame

August 4, 2021, 3:25pm Prep Sports

Standout receiver made his announcement before family and friends, as well as live online Read story

Kara Winger calls her final Olympic Games ‘fairy tale until the ending’

August 3, 2021, 11:00pm Clark County Sports

Kara Winger called her fourth and final Olympic experience “a fairy tale until the ending.” Read story

 

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Tobias Merriweather, an incoming senior at Union High School, in navy blue, joins loved ones on stage at Union High School after announcing he will play college football at Notre Dame on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 4, 2021. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Union’s Tobias Merriweather announces he will attend Notre Dame

Outdoors

As sockeye runs struggle elsewhere in North America, a record run in Alaska’s Bristol Bay

Clark County Sports

Kara Winger calls her final Olympic Games ‘fairy tale until the ending’

Union’s Tobias Merriweather set to announce college choice on Wednesday

Skyview graduate Caden Vire signs with the Milwaukee Brewers

Rumble at the River 7-on-7 tournament showcases a different kind of football

Martinez: Perfect honor for two Prairie basketball coaches

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Deer in Anacortes test positive for viral infection

Silver Star Scenic Area: Public comments sought for vision plan

Fishing report as of July 26

Volunteers endure heat, rough conditions to protect Gifford Pinchot’s ponderosa pinesPremium Content

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Cowlitz flexes muscle in 9-3 win over Ridgefield

Walk-off homer gives Raptors sweep of Walla Walla

Raptors one-hit Walla Walla in 5-1 win

Raptors offense comes alive in 17-2 win over Walla Walla

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Eastyn, left, and Brady Culp were teammates for two seasons at Heritage High School. Now, the brothers will be reunited after recently commiting to play baseball at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore. (Photo courtesy of Jessy Culp)

Martinez: Culp brothers reuniting on Umpqua baseball fieldPremium Content

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Blazers

United States' Damian Lillard (6) brings the ball up court against Argentina during the first half of an exhibition basketball game in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Lillard wants Blazers to step up pursuit of championship

Damian Lillard said Friday he has not requested a trade but wants the Portland Trail Blazers to be more urgent in their pursuit of a…

College

FILE - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rolovich has become the story of Pac-12 media day even though he won't be in attendance. Rolovich's announcement last week he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has divided his fan base and seemingly his school as one of the colleges requiring students and staff to be vaccinated before the start of classes this fall. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Rolovich COVID vaccine stance puts Washington State in awkward spot

Many colleges across the country are telling students a COVID-19 vaccination is required if they want to attend classes on campus during the upcoming academic…

Martinez: An early look ahead to a ‘normal’ football season

Martinez: Best of the crazy prep sports year

Martinez: All-league teams cause consternation in 4A/3A GSHL after allPremium Content

Martinez: Camas senior Shea McGee vaults into a college track and field scholarship at Montana

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Blazers’ Damian Lillard isn’t publicly forcing his way out of Portland

Blazers ‘stand by’ hiring of Chauncey Billups as head coach

Blazers name Chauncey Billups new coach

Billups offered job as coach of the Trail Blazers

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USC wins women’s NCAA track and field team title

LSU wins men’s NCAA track and field championships team title

Juarez leads Oklahoma past Florida State for fifth softball title

Lawmakers agree NCAA needs NIL help, but how much and when?

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FILE - In this July 27m 2021 file photos, gymnasts from the United States, Simone Biles, center, Jordan Chiles , right, and Sunisa Lee cheer Grace McCallum as she performs on the floor during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo. Biles and Naomi Osaka are prominent young Black women under the pressure of a global Olympic spotlight that few human beings ever face. But being a young Black woman -- which, in American life, comes with its own built-in pressure to perform -- entails much more than meets the eye.

No team gold, but U.S. women show depth during Tokyo stay

FILE - In this July 27m 2021 file photos, gymnasts from the United States, Simone Biles, center, Jordan Chiles , right, and Sunisa Lee cheer Grace McCallum as she performs on the floor during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo. Biles and Naomi Osaka are prominent young Black women under the pressure of a global Olympic spotlight that few human beings ever face. But being a young Black woman -- which, in American life, comes with its own built-in pressure to perform -- entails much more than meets the eye.

August 4, 2021, 8:20am Nation & World

TOKYO — Simone Biles is taking a break. Maybe a permanent one. Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum are all basically sprinting to college. MyKayla Skinner is ready to start a family. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic (10) celebrates with third base coach Manny Acta (14) after his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

M’s Kikuchi effective in victory

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic (10) celebrates with third base coach Manny Acta (14) after his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

August 3, 2021, 11:01pm Sports

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yusei Kikuchi went six effective innings, Abraham Toro and Jarred Kelenic homered, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night. Read story

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Cowlitz flexes muscle in 9-3 win over Ridgefield

Ridgefield Raptors

August 3, 2021, 10:20pm Clark County Sports

A lopsided game finally arrived in the Columbia River Cup series. Tuesday, Cowlitz dominated all facets of a 9-3 win at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. Read story

Union's Tobias Merriweather scores a touchdown against Skyview at Kiggins Bowl on Friday night, March 12, 2021.

Union’s Tobias Merriweather set to announce college choice on Wednesday

Union's Tobias Merriweather scores a touchdown against Skyview at Kiggins Bowl on Friday night, March 12, 2021.

August 3, 2021, 5:35pm Prep Sports

Titans receiver will share his choice live online Read story

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Kara Winger, of United States, competes in qualifications for the women's javelin throw at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo.

Kara Winger’s Tokyo Olympics end with 17th place in javelin qualifying

Kara Winger, of United States, competes in qualifications for the women's javelin throw at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo.

August 2, 2021, 8:59pm Sports

Kara Winger’s fourth Summer Olympics ended on Wednesday in the qualifying round of the women’s javelin in Tokyo. Read story

Skyview High School pitcher Caden Vire was picked by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Skyview graduate Caden Vire signs with the Milwaukee Brewers

Skyview High School pitcher Caden Vire was picked by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

August 2, 2021, 1:26pm Prep Sports

Pitcher passes up scholarship with Arizona State to sign pro contract Read story

Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, performs on the floor during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.

Brazil’s Andrade tumbles into stardom to hometown funk tune

Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, performs on the floor during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.

August 2, 2021, 8:33am Nation & World

She kicked her leg above her head as the beat began and the crowd clapped in rhythm to the Brazilian funk song that helped gymnast Rebeca Andrade steal hearts across her homeland. Read story

Texas Rangers designated hitter Jonah Heim is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting the game-winning home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Sunday, Aug.1, 2021, in Arlington, Texas.

Heim hits walk-off HR again, Rangers rally past Mariners 4-3

Texas Rangers designated hitter Jonah Heim is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting the game-winning home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Sunday, Aug.1, 2021, in Arlington, Texas.

August 1, 2021, 6:49pm Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With thunder echoing under the retractable roof in the year-old home of the Texas Rangers, Jonah Heim made a pretty good case for lightning striking twice. Read story