• Porter hits the mark in UO win
EUGENE -- For one day, at least, all of Oregon's problems disappeared. The Ducks played tough defense, finished strong and got fearless long-range shooting from Tajuan Porter. Why, the Pit Crew even broke into a chant of "We are classy."
• Diamonds in the rough
CORVALLIS -- Has Oregon State recruiting gone national?
• Do homework when choosing an outfitter
Last fall, Bob Hoverkamp of Milwaukie and three hunting buddies booked a moose hunt with an Alberta, Canada, outfitter. They had carefully done their homework: calling references, checking as much as they could on the Internet and making all the right moves to get safely and legally in and out of a foreign country.
• For OSU, 'wall' is a tough climb
EUGENE -- Interim coach Kevin Mouton said it didn't register with his Oregon State players that the Beavers had lost 14 consecutive games at McArthur Court and 24 of the last 28 overall against the Oregon Ducks.
• Giants want history to repeat itself
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The New York Giants seemingly face an insurmountable challenge against 18-0 New England, a 12-point favorite in Super Bowl XLII.
• IT'S ALL TALK AT THIS POINT
Joel Przybilla is headed to the Los Angeles Clippers for aging point guard Sam Cassell. Jarrett Jack is bound for New Jersey or Cleveland, depending on the rumor, perhaps for Larry Hughes.
• Letters from readers
No Love lost between critics and Pit Crew
• Notebook Don't place new licenses in plastic, ODFW says
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising anglers and hunters to avoid putting their licenses in protective plastic cases.
• Outdoors Calendar
Boater safety course: Class leading to the Oregon or Washington Boater Education Card; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; Joe's, 7280 Butler Road, Hillsboro. Cost: $10 Contact: Leroy Bentley, 503-629-2026 or bentley16@verizonnet
• Portland 11, Edmonton 10 Malawsky's goal lifts Jax
Forward Derek Malawsky had three goals, including the go-ahead score as the Portland LumberJax (1-3) beat the Edmonton Rush 11-10 in front of 7,072 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, for their first win this season.
• Portland State 96, Montana State 85
Portland State's Jeremiah Dominguez needed a half to find his offense against Montana State on Saturday.
• Prep wrestling Roseburg wins district meet, gears for state
Roseburg took the first step toward defending its OSAA Class 6A title Saturday by dominating the Southwest Conference district tournament in its home gym.
• Pro Football Hall of Fame 'The best I could every day' gets Zimmerman selected
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Lisa Zimmerman had a feeling this would be the year her husband, former NFL offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman, would be chosen for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• Room at the top
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Today's Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants pits a dynasty of historical proportions against a team that defines parity in the NFL.
• Seattle 4, Portland 0 Hawks backup goalie makes a team-record 68 saves
Jordan White had a night for the ages Saturday night, and, true to the script for this season, the Portland Winter Hawks wasted it.
• The call of the wild
E ven as a young boy, Jean Simpson and wild animals had an affinity for one another.
• Tossing the political football
This is a rush transcript of Fox's mashed-up Super Sunday-Super Tuesday coverage. It might not be entirely accurate.
• UO's Jones arrested in Eugene
Derrick Jones' future with the Oregon football team is in jeopardy after he was arrested for the second time in four months.
• With Spurs, Stoudamire has title hopes
He missed out on reaching the NBA Finals while playing for the Trail Blazers. Now, Damon Stoudamire has given himself another opportunity.