Bill Plaschke: Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s ankle injury brings scary twist to UCLA’s trail in NCAA tournament PORTLAND, Ore. — Welcome, UCLA, to the Bittersweet 16. Los Angeles Times · Mar 20, 2022
Top-seeded Gonzaga men have to rally in second half to avoid upset at the hands of Memphis PORTLAND, Ore. — Before the start of the second half, Drew Timme gathered the Bulldogs at midcourt. The emotional leader yelled and repeatedly pointed up at the Moda Center scoreboard, which depicted Gonzaga’s 10-point deficit. Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2022
UCLA defeats St. Mary’s to return to the Sweet 16 for the second straight year PORTLAND, Ore. — They can break out their dance moves once again. Los Angeles Times · Mar 20, 2022
Bill Plaschke: UCLA finds mojo just in time before ugly tradition repeating itself PORTLAND, Ore. — It was the nightmare of Princeton, the embarrassment of Detroit Mercy, and the humiliation of St. Bonaventure, all rolled together on a despairing march into madness. Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022
UCLA rallies to beat Akron and advance in the NCAA tournament PORTLAND, Ore. — The first stop on the road back to the Final Four was looking like a dead end. Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022
Drew Timme overcomes jitters, scores 32 to help Gonzaga pull away in NCAA tourney opener PORTLAND, Ore. — Despite nearly posting a double-double performance, Drew Timme didn’t like the way he played in the first half. Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022
First-half blunder, second-half wonder: Boise State nearly rallies from 19-point deficit PORTLAND, Ore. — A first half to forget, a second half to remember. Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2022
Biden’s sending more arms to Ukraine, but some in Congress call it lacking WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the U.S. government will send $800 million in weapons to Ukraine, bringing the total over the last year to $2 billion, but pressure is growing on Capitol Hill to do even more. Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2022
Biden's sending more arms to Ukraine, but some in Congress call it lacking - Roll Call President Biden announced $800 million in new military aid to Ukraine, but some in Congress want him to do more. Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022
To be 1 in a million: ‘Who thinks it’s going to be you?’ BEND, Ore. — Monica Melkonian wanted the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. It was only one shot and then she would be protected against the virus. So she was thrilled when the vaccination clinic at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center on April 7 had her first choice. Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022
UCLA rediscovers its shooting prowess in dominant win over Oregon State CORVALLIS, Ore. — They dived on the court for loose balls, poked away passes for steals, snatched seemingly every rebound. Los Angeles Times · Feb 27, 2022
Mick Cronin must think big in deciding which post player suits UCLA best for stretch run CORVALLIS, Ore. — It’s a choice that UCLA coach Mick Cronin has increasingly pondered in recent weeks: Myles Johnson or Cody Riley? Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2022
Warriors start second half on emphatic note with blowout of Blazers PORTLAND, Ore. — Whatever was ailing the Golden State Warriors heading into the All-Star break, they made it clear Thursday night that they left those demons behind in the first half. Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022
No. 12 UCLA’s shooting goes cold in loss to Oregon EUGENE, Ore. — You have to want it more. Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022
Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022 Warriors reckon with facing stretch run without Draymond Green PORTLAND, Ore. — When the Warriors arrived here to embark on the stretch run of the regular season, there was one player not on the team charter: Draymond Green, whose absence from a disc injury in his lower back reached 22 games Thursday night.
Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2022 An argument, then shots fired. Neighbor offers account of Saturday mass shooting in Portland PORTLAND, Ore. — At around 8 p.m. Saturday, Linda Karna was startled by loud voices close by her home just across the street from Normandale Park in northeast Portland.
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022 An argument, then shots fired. Neighbor offers account of Saturday mass shooting in Portland PORTLAND, Ore. — At around 8 p.m. Saturday night, Linda Karna was startled by loud voices close by her home just across the street from Normandale Park in northeast Portland.
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022 An argument, then shots fired. Neighbor offers account of Saturday mass shooting in Portland PORTLAND, Ore. — At around 8 p.m. Saturday night, Linda Karna was startled by loud voices close by her home just across the street from Normandale Park in northeast Portland.
Benzinga · Feb 10, 2022 Chuck Schumer Urges Senators To Help Finalize Marijuana Legalization Bill He Will File In April Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) asked senators to help them complete the marijuana legalization bill expected to be filed in April.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2022 LeBron James scores 30, but Lakers look careless in loss to Trail Blazers PORTLAND, Ore. — Russell Westbrook sat on the end of the bench — the spot where he spent the Lakers’ fourth-quarter comeback in Los Angeles a night earlier.
Benzinga · Feb 7, 2022 Sen. Chuck Schumer To File Cannabis Legalization Bill In April, Welcomes GOP Support Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and fellow Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)
Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2022 Wyden probes FDA nominee’s views on accelerated drug approvals WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is pressing the White House’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, Robert Califf, to pledge to crack down on drugmakers’ use of fast-track approval pathways as the nominee seeks the chairman’s support.
Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2022 Mavs once again avoid consecutive losses behind Luka Doncic's triple-double in win over Portland PORTLAND, Ore. — At times Wednesday night, the Mavericks’ performance against the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t appear more cohesive or rhythmic than in their season-worst 38-point loss to the Warriors a night earlier.
Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2022 Edwards carries Timberwolves to 109-107 victory in Portland PORTLAND, Ore. – For a good portion of Tuesday night, the Trail Blazers were in the zone, as in a 2-3 zone on defense.