Muggle Quidditch? Obviously it’s not going to be as cool as in the wizarding world because, well duh, it’s played by a bunch of muggles (non-magic folk) running around with brooms wedged between their legs, and some dude running around with a tennis ball, but we’ll get to that. Continue reading
Category Archives: Sports
Gills Got Globetrotters
As the sound of “Sweet Georgia Brown” played through basketball arena, the sounds of leather and hardwood, thousands of people cheered and laughed at the world famous “Harlem Globetrotters” put on another great show on their road trip. Continue reading
Corvallis Brewers Going Strong
There are three things that the Corvallis Brewers do extremely well; drink merrily, warm welcomes to all, and play rugby. Continue reading
2012 LBCC Baseball Preview
Head coach Greg Hawk is leading a strong, young team for the 2012 season. With 14 returning sophomores and seven starters, Hawk says “We have an enthusiastic, determined group of players.” Continue reading
Oregon State Men Impressive in Pac-12 Tournament
The Oregon State men’s basketball team salvaged an up and down season last week with a strong run in the Pacific Life Pacific-12 Conference Tournament in Los Angeles, earning the Beavers the right to play in some post-season basketball. Continue reading
Pac-12 Basketball Tournament Preview
The Oregon State men’s and women’s basketball teams are headed to Los Angeles for the Pacific Life Pac-12 Basketball Tournament this week. Continue reading
Men Fall Just Short
The Linn Benton men’s basketball team fought tooth and nail trying to make it to the NWAACC playoffs Monday night, but ultimately feel just three points short in a 74-71 loss to SW Oregon in a one-game play in game. Continue reading
Women’s basketball goes out with style
Dealing with adversity and inconsistency gave the Lady Roadrunners many challenges throughout the season. Their record (11-16, 4-10 in NWAACC) might not indicate a successful season, however the progression of the program is still on the rise. Continue reading
Blazers/Comcast Contract: Bad Business for Fans
It is painstakingly hard to be a Portland Trailblazers fan. I am referring to the fact that many Oregonians are forced to go “out of their way” to follow Oregon’s only professional sports team. The Blazers are currently locked into a television contract with Comcast that leaves many Oregonians little or no options when it comes to viewing Blazer games. Continue reading
From the Sidelines – Civil War Basketball Edition
The Oregon State women’s basketball team completed a season sweep of the Oregon Ducks on Saturday with a 68-53 victory. Meanwhile, the men lost an epic battle to the Ducks Sunday 74-73, giving the teams a split on the season. Continue reading
