Barkley Still Throwing Darts After 10 Years on TNT

2010-02-12

Charles Odum AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA (AP) -- The camera lights fade, but there's no “off” switch for Charles Barkley on the set of TNT's “Inside the NBA.”
Barkley is always on, even when he relaxes with fellow analyst Kenny Smith and host Ernie Johnson in a room where they watch NBA games and other programming on a wall of flat screen TVs. Many of Barkley's on-air observations, jokes and insults are given test runs -- sprinkled with profanity. Conversations from the viewing room carry over onto the set. Read the complete article

Knott Street Boxer Wins Golden Gloves Championship

2010-02-11

Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News

Knott Street Boxing Club member Corey Hill, 17, won his second regional Golden Gloves championship, Feb. 7 at the Tacoma Dome. Read the complete article

Rihanna Celebrates, Black Eyed Peas Party Late at Superbowl

2010-02-08

Nekesa Mumbi Moody AP Music Writer

MIAMI BEACH, Florida (AP) -- Miami's South Beach was swamped with celebrities during Super Bowl week. Whether they were hanging out on South Beach, mingling together at intimate parties or participating in some of the more high-profile celebrity events, they often times outshined the football players during the sport's biggest showcase. Read the complete article

Seahawks Hire Schneider as General Manager

2010-01-21

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- John Schneider was already a candidate for the Seattle Seahawks' general manager position when the team suddenly moved forward with hiring Pete Carroll as its head coach... Read the complete article

Rooney Rule Opens Doors, But Only So Much

2010-01-14

By Jim Litke AP Sports Columnist

Results are viewed in black and white, intent in shades of gray. That’s why we talk about the “letter” and the “spirit” of a law, why it’s possible to see the NFL’s Rooney Rule as a success on the one hand and a charade on the other... Read the complete article

Oregon State Surprises Oregon with 64-57 Victory

2010-01-12

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Seth Tarver and Daniel Deane scored 15 points each and Oregon State made its final game at Oregon's McArthur Court a memorable one with a 64-57 upset of the Ducks on Sunday night... Read the complete article

With Oden Out, Blazers are Short-Handed

2009-12-08

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- In an instant, the fire in Greg Oden's eyes was gone. As he was taken from the Rose Garden floor on a stretcher, defeat was written all over the 7-foot center's face. Read the complete article

Ducks Beat Beavers to Win Pac-10 Title and Rose Bowl Berth

2009-12-04

Anne M. Peterson Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Oregon’s thorny start has come up roses.
Redshirt freshman LaMichael James ran for 166 yards and three touchdowns Thursday night to send No. 7 Oregon to the Rose Bowl with a 37-33 victory over No. 13 Oregon State in the Civil War. Read the complete article

Washington State Beats Eastern Washington, 67-61

2009-11-18

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) -- Klay Thompson scored 24 points Monday night to lift Washington State to a 67-61 victory over Eastern Washington. Read the complete article

Gonzaga Travels to No.2 Michigan State

2009-11-17

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Gonzaga got a fairly easy victory in their season-opener against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Read the complete article