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Blazers begin new era without Damian Lillard

October 2, 2023, 3:51pm Blazers Updated 59 mins ago

The recent flurry of trade activity and the void left by Damian Lillard means the Portland Trail Blazers are building a new identity with different players looking to emerge as… Read story

Plane crash kills former NFL tight end Russ Francis of Patriots, 49ers

October 2, 2023, 3:47pm Sports

Former NFL tight end Russ Francis, a three-time Pro Bowl selection with the New England Patriots who won a Super Bowl with the 1984 San Francisco 49ers, was killed along… Read story

High school football player of the week.

Nominees for The Columbian 2023-24 Week 5 prep football player of the week

High school football player of the week.

October 2, 2023, 8:51am Prep Sports FreeUpdated 7 hours ago

Voting continues through 7 p.m. Wednesday Read story

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday moves the ball down the court during the first half of Game 3 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Miami Heat, April 22, 2023, in Miami. Holiday is being traded to the Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday, Oct. 1 2023, a move that comes just four days after being sent to the Portland Trail Blazers in the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks.

Blazers trade Jrue Holiday to Boston for reigning Sixth Man of Year

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday moves the ball down the court during the first half of Game 3 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Miami Heat, April 22, 2023, in Miami. Holiday is being traded to the Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday, Oct. 1 2023, a move that comes just four days after being sent to the Portland Trail Blazers in the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks.

October 1, 2023, 3:02pm Blazers

Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics who will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver them another title banner. Read story

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Seattle.

Seahawks to face Giants, try to remain perfect at MetLife Stadium

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Seattle.

October 1, 2023, 2:58pm Seahawks

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants are searching for answers and they face the task of playing Seattle on a day of the week the Seahawks own and in a stadium where they have never lost. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Dominic Canzone follows through on an RBI groundout against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Seattle.

Mariners beat Rangers, allows Houston to win AL West

Seattle Mariners' Dominic Canzone follows through on an RBI groundout against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Seattle.

October 1, 2023, 2:55pm Sports Updated 1 day ago

George Kirby allowed only three hits in six innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Sunday and opened the door for Houston to win the American League West title. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh reacts after flying out against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Seattle.

Raleigh apologizes for comments after Mariners eliminated from postseason race

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh reacts after flying out against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Seattle.

October 1, 2023, 2:52pm Sports Updated 1 day ago

Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh apologized to his teammates and coaches on Sunday for his strong comments about the team’s commitment to winning after the Mariners were eliminated from postseason contention. Read story

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz.

Penix picks apart Arizona’s defense in No. 7 Washington’s 31-24 victory

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz.

September 30, 2023, 10:52pm College

Michael Penix Jr. threw for 363 yards, Dillon Johnson ran for two touchdowns and No. 7 Washington picked apart Arizona in a 31-24 victory Saturday night. Read story

LA Galaxy defender Raheem Edwards, left, and Portland Timbers midfielder Santiago Moreno vie for the ball in the air during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Carson, Calif.

Mora’s second-half goal lifts Timbers to 3-3 draw with Galaxy

LA Galaxy defender Raheem Edwards, left, and Portland Timbers midfielder Santiago Moreno vie for the ball in the air during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Carson, Calif.

September 30, 2023, 10:49pm Sports

Felipe Mora netted the only goal of the second half to rally the Portland Timbers to a 3-3 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night. Mora scored the equalizer unassisted in the 76th minute. It was his fifth goal this season. Portland (11-11-10), which… Read story

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez reacts as he flies out against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Seattle.

Rangers wrap up first playoff berth since 2016, help eliminate Mariners with 6-1 victory

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez reacts as he flies out against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Seattle.

September 30, 2023, 8:32pm Sports

Texas can wrap up AL West title on Sunday Read story