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Feds deal gambling ring led by Russian mob a losing hand
Apr 20, 2013 at 3:52 PM
The sprawling case against more than 30 defendants, announced this week by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, illustrates the insatiable appetite for sports betting around the globe - and the enormous potential for illicit profits

From Boston to Pre's Trail, runners react to marathon bombings
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Apr 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM
In TrackTown USA, runners on a trail named in honor of the late distance runner Steve Prefontaine and others along the Amazon runing paths favored by beginners and Olympians alike struggled to come to grips with news of what happened.

TrackTown16 a local business boost: 'We're kind of riding the coattails'
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Apr 11, 2013 at 5:39 PM
The local economic boost from TrackTown16 is expected be even greater in 2016 after USA Track & Field announced Thursday that Eugene will host the next round of track trials.

Eugene 16: Olympic trials return to TrackTown in 2016
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Apr 11, 2013 at 9:50 AM
State and local officials announced Thursday that Eugene will host the 2016 USA Track and Field Olympic Trials.

Eaton working on big things after banner year
Apr 11, 2013 at 9:28 AM
Here's a clue as to just how memorable a season Ashton Eaton turned in last year: The Olympic decathlon champion became an answer in a newspaper crossword puzzle.

Pistorius can leave S. Africa to compete in track meets
Mar 28, 2013 at 7:45 AM
Judge Bert Bam said Pistorius, who is charged with murder in the Valentine's Day shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, must travel under certain conditions. His passport will be held by a court while he is in South Africa, and he can...

Oregon State hosts first track meet in 25 years
Mar 23, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Kelly Sullivan's revival of Oregon State's track program took a big leap on Saturday when the school hosted its first meet in 25 years.

OTC Elite's Franek named athlete of the week
Mar 20, 2013 at 6:01 PM
Bridget Franek (Eugene, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a 2,000m steeplechase American record of 6:19.09 at the Oregon Preview meet in Eugene on Saturday.

Cop investigating Pistorius now faces attempted murder charge
Feb 21, 2013 at 7:11 AM
Prosecutors reinstated attempted murder charges against a policeman leading the murder investigation into Oscar Pistorius, in the latest twist in a case that has captivated South Africa and threatens to bring down a national idol.

Pistorius: Thought lover an intruder in shooting
Feb 19, 2013 at 2:03 PM
Oscar Pistorius wept Tuesday as his defense lawyer read the athlete's account of how he shot his girlfriend to death on Valentine's Day, claiming he had mistaken her for an intruder.

Family of Blade Runner strongly refutes murder charge
Feb 16, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Oscar Pistorius is "numb with shock as well as grief" after the shooting death of his model girlfriend at his home in South Africa, the runner's uncle said Saturday, as his family strongly refuted prosecutors' claims that he murdered her.

Olympic runner Pistorius breaks down in court over murder charge
Feb 15, 2013 at 7:26 AM
Oscar Pistorius held his head in his hands and wept openly in court Friday as prosecutors said they would pursue a charge of premeditated murder against the Paralympic superstar.

Oregon Sports Awards: Chip Kelly named Slats Gill Sportsperson of the Year
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Feb 10, 2013 at 10:30 PM
Olympic gold medalists Ashton Eaton and Megan Rapinoe were honored Sunday night at the 61st annual Oregon Sports Awards.

Oregon track signs 11
Feb 7, 2013 at 5:33 PM
Oregon reached across the continent to sign an impressive list of women’s track and field competitors to National Letters of Intent, Head Coach Robert Johnson announced Thursday.

'When somebody steals your art, you never expect to see it again'
Feb 2, 2013 at 2:06 PM
A local man was reunited with a long-lost piece of artwork on Friday, nearly a decade after he says it was stolen from an art gallery.