A long-time defensive back who played 15 years in the NFL with Tampa Bay (where he won a Super Bowl) and Denver, John Lynch has spent the last few years as an analyst on Fox's NFL telecasts.
This is John's first front-office job.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Men's College Hoops: Ducks Drop To #13 In Both Polls
After dropping a top road decision at Colorado (which ended their school-record 17-game winning streak) the Oregon Ducks dropped down three spots to #13 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches men's college basketball polls.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Hornets Sting Vikings In OT
At Sacramento, California:
Eric Stuteville scored 17 points on Saturday as the Sacramento State Hornets (7-12 overall, 4-4 in Big Sky play) scored the last nine points of regulation, then held off the visiting Portland State Vikings (11-8, 4-4) 80-77 in overtime.
Calaen Robinson topped the Vikes with 23 points.
Eric Stuteville scored 17 points on Saturday as the Sacramento State Hornets (7-12 overall, 4-4 in Big Sky play) scored the last nine points of regulation, then held off the visiting Portland State Vikings (11-8, 4-4) 80-77 in overtime.
Calaen Robinson topped the Vikes with 23 points.
Toreros Ground Pilots In Portland
At Portland, Oregon:
Olin Carter III scored 24 points (making five three-pointers in the process) on Saturday night as the San Diego Toreros (11-11 overall, 4-6 in WCC play) handed the Portland Pilots (9-13, 2-8) their eight consecutive defeat, 68-52 on the road.
Jazz Johnson paced the Pilots with 19 points.
Olin Carter III scored 24 points (making five three-pointers in the process) on Saturday night as the San Diego Toreros (11-11 overall, 4-6 in WCC play) handed the Portland Pilots (9-13, 2-8) their eight consecutive defeat, 68-52 on the road.
Jazz Johnson paced the Pilots with 19 points.
Colorado Buffaloes Oregon, Snap Ducks' 17-Game Winning Streak
At Boulder, Colorado:
Derrick White scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half on Saturday night as the Colorado Buffaloes (12-10 overall, 2-7 in Pac-12 play) snapped the Oregon Ducks' (19-3, 8-1; #10 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) school-record 17-game winning streak (the third longest active streak in Division I) with a 74-65 home victory.
Derrick White scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half on Saturday night as the Colorado Buffaloes (12-10 overall, 2-7 in Pac-12 play) snapped the Oregon Ducks' (19-3, 8-1; #10 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) school-record 17-game winning streak (the third longest active streak in Division I) with a 74-65 home victory.
Utes Keep Beavers Winless In Pac-12 Play And On The Road
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Kyle Kuzma scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Saturday night as the Utah Runnin' Utes (15-6 overall, 6-3 in Pac-12 play) held off the visiting Oregon State Beavers (4-18. 0-9) 86-78.
Stephen Thompson scored a career-high 30 points and JaQuori McLaughlin added 22 for the Beavers who are currently 0-9 on the road.
Barbara Hale, Actress Best Remembered For Emmy-Winning Role As Perry Mason's Secretary On TV, R.I.P.
Though she appeared in numerous motion pictures in the 1940s and 1950s, actress Barbara Hale will best remembered for her Emmy Award-winning (for best supporting actress in a dramatic series-1959) portrayal as loyal secretary Della Street on the Perry Mason television series (CBS, 1957-66), as well as a series of Perry Mason made-for-TV movies (NBC-1985-1995).
Miss Hale, who was the last surviving original major cast member from the original TV series, passed away at her Los Angeles home on Thursday at age 94.
For a detailed look at Barbara's career, you can click right here.
Miss Hale, who was the last surviving original major cast member from the original TV series, passed away at her Los Angeles home on Thursday at age 94.
For a detailed look at Barbara's career, you can click right here.
Friday, January 27, 2017
Mike Connors, TV's "Joe Mannix," R.I.P.
Mike Connors, the actor best remembered for his portrayal of a maverick private eye in the CBS Network series Mannix, passed away on Thursday at a Los Angeles hospital at age 91.
Mike Condon, Mr. Connors' son-in-law said that his passing was caused by complications from leukemia only a week after he had been diagnosed.
You can details on Mike's life and career here.
Mike Condon, Mr. Connors' son-in-law said that his passing was caused by complications from leukemia only a week after he had been diagnosed.
You can details on Mike's life and career here.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Ducks Hold Off Utes On Road, Stay Unbeaten In League Play, Stretch School-Record Winning Streak To 17 Games
At Salt Lake City, Utah:
Dillon Brooks, back from a foot injury, scored 19 points on Thursday night as the Oregon Ducks (19-2 overall, 8-0 in Pac-12 play; #10 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls), stretched their school-record winning streak to 17 games following their 73-67 road win over the Utah Runnin' Utes (14-6, 5-3).
Dillon Brooks, back from a foot injury, scored 19 points on Thursday night as the Oregon Ducks (19-2 overall, 8-0 in Pac-12 play; #10 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls), stretched their school-record winning streak to 17 games following their 73-67 road win over the Utah Runnin' Utes (14-6, 5-3).
Buffaloes Top Beavers For First Conference Win; OSU Lone Pac-12 School Without League Victory
At Boulder, Colorado:
George King scored a season-high 24 points on Thursday as the Colorado Buffaloes (11-10 overall, 1-7 in Pac-12 play) picked up their first conference win of the season by holding off the visiting Oregon State Beavers (4-17, 0-8) 85-78, despite 27 points and 11 rebounds from the guests' Drew Eubanks and 26 points from Stephen Thompson, Jr. (a career high).
The Beavers, who last season reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1990, are now the only Pac-12 team without a conference victory.
George King scored a season-high 24 points on Thursday as the Colorado Buffaloes (11-10 overall, 1-7 in Pac-12 play) picked up their first conference win of the season by holding off the visiting Oregon State Beavers (4-17, 0-8) 85-78, despite 27 points and 11 rebounds from the guests' Drew Eubanks and 26 points from Stephen Thompson, Jr. (a career high).
The Beavers, who last season reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1990, are now the only Pac-12 team without a conference victory.
Waves Pound Sagging Pilots In Malibu
At Malibu, California:
Lamond Murray, Jr. scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Thursday as Pepperdine (6-15 overall, 2-7 in WCC play) downed visiting Portland (9-12, 2-7) 78-60 as the Waves snapped their five-game losing streak and stretched the Pilots' losing skid to seven contests.
Lamond Murray, Jr. scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Thursday as Pepperdine (6-15 overall, 2-7 in WCC play) downed visiting Portland (9-12, 2-7) 78-60 as the Waves snapped their five-game losing streak and stretched the Pilots' losing skid to seven contests.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Farewell, Mary
Mary Tyler Moore, the actress, whom, prior to 1970, was already best known for her role as a TV comedy show's head writer's wife on The Dick Van Dyke Show (CBS, 1961-66), but who would best be remembered for starring in the ground-breaking CBS Network sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-77) ,in which she played a single woman who was an associate producer, then producer, at a fictitious Minneapolis TV station's news department, passed away on Wednesday, a month after her 80th birthday.
According to her family, Miss Moore's passing at a Greenwich, Connecticut hospital was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest after she had contracted pneumonia.
Here's a detailed look at Mary's life and career here.
According to her family, Miss Moore's passing at a Greenwich, Connecticut hospital was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest after she had contracted pneumonia.
Here's a detailed look at Mary's life and career here.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Trouble In Eugene?
Which Chip Kelly will the Ducks' new head football coach remind Oregon fans of?
The one who helped Oregon become a national power, or the one who was an abysmal failure as 49ers head coach (save for San Francisco's season-series sweep of the LA Rams)?
The one who helped Oregon become a national power, or the one who was an abysmal failure as 49ers head coach (save for San Francisco's season-series sweep of the LA Rams)?
Monday, January 23, 2017
Zags Remain Unbeaten After Dominating Pilots On Road In Make-Up Match
At Portland, Oregon:
In a contest that was rescheduled from earlier this month due to a winter storm in the Rose City, Zach Collins scored 13 points on Monday as the Gonzaga Bulldogs (20-0 overall, 8-0 in WCC) remained Division I's only remaining undefeated men's college basketball team after handing the homestanding Portland Pilots (9-11, 2-6) their sixth successive defeat, 83-64, thanks to a healthy dose of balanced scoring, with four Bulldogs scoring in double digits.
In a contest that was rescheduled from earlier this month due to a winter storm in the Rose City, Zach Collins scored 13 points on Monday as the Gonzaga Bulldogs (20-0 overall, 8-0 in WCC) remained Division I's only remaining undefeated men's college basketball team after handing the homestanding Portland Pilots (9-11, 2-6) their sixth successive defeat, 83-64, thanks to a healthy dose of balanced scoring, with four Bulldogs scoring in double digits.
Men's College Hoops: Ducks Now At #10 In Both Polls
Following their wins over California and Stanford which stretched their winning streak to a school-record 16 games, the Oregon Ducks found themselves at #10 in both the Associated Press (up one spot from last week) and the USA Today/Coaches (the same as last week) men's college basketball poll.
Sunday, January 22, 2017
NFL Playoffs: It's Falcons and Pats For The Marbles (And Vince Lombardi Trophy)
Both National Football League conference championship games were contested on Sunday.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
In their final game at the Georgia Dome, quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 392 yards and four touchdowns and ran 14 yards for another score as the Atlanta Falcons won their first NFC title in eighteen years (and their second in franchise history) with a 44-21 beat-down of the visiting Green Bay Packers.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Quarterback Tom Brady threw for a playoff career-best (and franchise record) 384 yards and three touchdowns as the New England Patriots landed themselves in a record ninth Super Bowl following their 36-17 home domination of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC title game.
The Atlanta Falcons (in their second try; they fell to Denver in Super Bowl XXXIII) will face the New England Patriots (making their ninth Super Bowl appearance, having won four times) in Super Bowl LI, to take place at NRG Stadium in Houston Sunday after next at 3:30 PM Pacific Time (FOX).
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
In their final game at the Georgia Dome, quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 392 yards and four touchdowns and ran 14 yards for another score as the Atlanta Falcons won their first NFC title in eighteen years (and their second in franchise history) with a 44-21 beat-down of the visiting Green Bay Packers.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Quarterback Tom Brady threw for a playoff career-best (and franchise record) 384 yards and three touchdowns as the New England Patriots landed themselves in a record ninth Super Bowl following their 36-17 home domination of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC title game.
The Atlanta Falcons (in their second try; they fell to Denver in Super Bowl XXXIII) will face the New England Patriots (making their ninth Super Bowl appearance, having won four times) in Super Bowl LI, to take place at NRG Stadium in Houston Sunday after next at 3:30 PM Pacific Time (FOX).
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Zags Stay Unbeaten At Pilots' Expense
At Spokane, Washington:
Nigel Williams-Ross scored 15 points on Saturday night as the Gonzaga Bulldogs (19-0 overall, 7-0 in WCC play; #4 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls), the last remaining unbeaten men's Division I basketball team, manhandled the visiting Portland Pilots (9-10, 2-5) 73-52.
Nigel Williams-Ross scored 15 points on Saturday night as the Gonzaga Bulldogs (19-0 overall, 7-0 in WCC play; #4 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls), the last remaining unbeaten men's Division I basketball team, manhandled the visiting Portland Pilots (9-10, 2-5) 73-52.
Bobcats Knock Off Vikings In Portland
At Portland, Oregon:
A 22-point, 10-rebound performance from Tyler Hall propelled the Montana State Bobcats (9-12 overall, 4-4 in Big Sky play) knocked off the Portland State Vikings (11-7, 4-3) 71-65 on the road on Saturday.
Deontae North scored 23 points to pace the Pilots.
A 22-point, 10-rebound performance from Tyler Hall propelled the Montana State Bobcats (9-12 overall, 4-4 in Big Sky play) knocked off the Portland State Vikings (11-7, 4-3) 71-65 on the road on Saturday.
Deontae North scored 23 points to pace the Pilots.
Beavers Fall Again
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Ivan Rabb scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Saturday night as the California Golden Bears (14-6 overall, 5-3 in Pac-12 play) overcame a double-double performance from Drew Eubanks (22 points, 10 rebounds) and defeated the struggling Oregon State Beavers (4-16, 0-7) 69-58 on the road.
Ivan Rabb scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Saturday night as the California Golden Bears (14-6 overall, 5-3 in Pac-12 play) overcame a double-double performance from Drew Eubanks (22 points, 10 rebounds) and defeated the struggling Oregon State Beavers (4-16, 0-7) 69-58 on the road.
Ducks Coast Past Cardinal For School-Record 16th Straight Victory
At Eugene, Oregon:
Chris Boucher scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (18-2 overall, 7-0 in Pac-12 play; #11 in the Associated Press poll, #10 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings), sans the injured Dillon Brooks, racked up a school-record 16th straight victory (38th in a row at home) 69-52 over the Stanford Cardinal (11-9, 3-5).
Chris Boucher scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (18-2 overall, 7-0 in Pac-12 play; #11 in the Associated Press poll, #10 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings), sans the injured Dillon Brooks, racked up a school-record 16th straight victory (38th in a row at home) 69-52 over the Stanford Cardinal (11-9, 3-5).
Friday, January 20, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Cardinal Keep Beavers Winless In Pac-12 Play
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Michael Humphrey scored 21 points on Thursday night as the Stanford Cardinal (11-8 overall, 3-4 in Pac-12 play) overpowered the Oregon State Beavers (4-15, 0-6) 62-46 on the road as the Beavers suffered their sixth successive defeat.
Michael Humphrey scored 21 points on Thursday night as the Stanford Cardinal (11-8 overall, 3-4 in Pac-12 play) overpowered the Oregon State Beavers (4-15, 0-6) 62-46 on the road as the Beavers suffered their sixth successive defeat.
Dons Ground Pilots In Frisco
At San Francisco:
Charles Minlend scored 14 points on Thursday as the San Francisco Dons (13-7 overall, 3-4 in WCC play) dominated the visiting Portland Pilots (9-9, 2-4) 75-50, more than offsetting 15 points by the guests' Gabe Taylor.
Charles Minlend scored 14 points on Thursday as the San Francisco Dons (13-7 overall, 3-4 in WCC play) dominated the visiting Portland Pilots (9-9, 2-4) 75-50, more than offsetting 15 points by the guests' Gabe Taylor.
Balanced Scoring Carries Vikings Past Griz
At Portland, Oregon:
Calaen Robinson and Zach Gengler each scored 15 points on Thursday as the Portland State Vikings (11-6 overall, 4-2 in Big Sky play) used balanced scoring in their 88-79 home victory over Montana (10-10, 5-2).
Ahmaad Rorie scored 29 points and Fabijan Krslovic added 24 to pace the Grizzlies.
Calaen Robinson and Zach Gengler each scored 15 points on Thursday as the Portland State Vikings (11-6 overall, 4-2 in Big Sky play) used balanced scoring in their 88-79 home victory over Montana (10-10, 5-2).
Ahmaad Rorie scored 29 points and Fabijan Krslovic added 24 to pace the Grizzlies.
Ducks Overcome Dillon Brooks Injury To Tie School Record For Longest Winning Streak
At Eugene, Oregon:
Despite a lower-leg injury suffered by preseason All-America Dillon Brooks in the first half, the Oregon Ducks (17-2 overall, 6-0 in Pac-12 play; #11 in the Associated Press poll, #10 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings), with Jordan Bell scoring a career-high 26 points, smothered the visiting California Golden Bears (13-6, 4-3) 86-63 on Thursday night as they equaled a 104-year-old school record with their 15th consecutive victory.
The Ducks have now won 37 straight home contests.
Jabair Bird paced the Bears with 21 points.
Despite a lower-leg injury suffered by preseason All-America Dillon Brooks in the first half, the Oregon Ducks (17-2 overall, 6-0 in Pac-12 play; #11 in the Associated Press poll, #10 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings), with Jordan Bell scoring a career-high 26 points, smothered the visiting California Golden Bears (13-6, 4-3) 86-63 on Thursday night as they equaled a 104-year-old school record with their 15th consecutive victory.
The Ducks have now won 37 straight home contests.
Jabair Bird paced the Bears with 21 points.
Wow What?! The Las Vegas Raiders?!?!
The Raiders filed the paperwork with the NFL on Thursday requesting a move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Baseball Hall Of Fame: "Bags," Tim Raines, "Pudge" Elected
Three players were elected on Wednesday to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, and Ivan Rodriguez were elected on Wednesday to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, and Ivan Rodriguez were elected on Wednesday to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Monday, January 16, 2017
Lumberjacks Chop Down Vikings In Flagstaff
At Flagstaff, Arizona:
Mike Green scored 26 points (while making six of nine three-point shots in the process) and grabbed nine rebounds on Monday as the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (4-14 overall, 1-4 in Big Sky play) picked up their first home win of the season, 83-76 at the expense of the Portland State Vikings (10-6, 3-2).
De'Sean Parsons topped the Vikes with 19 points while grabbing ten rebounds.
Mike Green scored 26 points (while making six of nine three-point shots in the process) and grabbed nine rebounds on Monday as the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (4-14 overall, 1-4 in Big Sky play) picked up their first home win of the season, 83-76 at the expense of the Portland State Vikings (10-6, 3-2).
De'Sean Parsons topped the Vikes with 19 points while grabbing ten rebounds.
Men's College Hoops: Ducks Continue Steady Climb In Both Polls After Civil War Demolition
Following their Saturday Civil War frontier-styled fist-beating of Oregon State, the Oregon Ducks' men's basketball team climbed to #11 (up two spots from last week) in the Associated Press poll and to #10 (up one) in the USA Today/Coaches poll, both of which were released on Monday.
Sunday, January 15, 2017
NFL Playoffs: Packers, Steelers Advance To Conference Title Games
The Divisional round of the National Football League playoff concluded on Sunday with two games.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Arlington, Texas:
After Aaron Rodgers (who threw for two touchdowns) completed a 36-yard pass to Jared Cook, Mason Crosby delivered on a 51-yard game-winning field goal as time expired as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 to advance to next Sunday's NFC Championship Game in Atlanta against the Falcons (in their Georgia Dome finale) at 12:05 PM Pacific Time (FOX).
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
Chris Boswell kicked an NFL postseason single-game record six field goals as the Pittsburgh Steelers knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs 18-16 in an AFC divisional playoff game. The Steelers will visit the New England Patriots in next Sunday's AFC Championship Game (New England's sixth successive trip to the conference title game), which starts at 3:40 PM Pacific Time (CBS).
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Arlington, Texas:
After Aaron Rodgers (who threw for two touchdowns) completed a 36-yard pass to Jared Cook, Mason Crosby delivered on a 51-yard game-winning field goal as time expired as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 to advance to next Sunday's NFC Championship Game in Atlanta against the Falcons (in their Georgia Dome finale) at 12:05 PM Pacific Time (FOX).
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
Chris Boswell kicked an NFL postseason single-game record six field goals as the Pittsburgh Steelers knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs 18-16 in an AFC divisional playoff game. The Steelers will visit the New England Patriots in next Sunday's AFC Championship Game (New England's sixth successive trip to the conference title game), which starts at 3:40 PM Pacific Time (CBS).
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Late Lions Layup Sinks Pilots In Portland
At Portland, Oregon:
Steven Haney scored 18 points while Brandon Brown made the game-winning layup in the final seconds on Saturday as the Loyola Marymount Lions (9-8 overall, 2-4 in WCC play) knocked off the Portland Pilots (9-8, 2-3) 79-78 on the road, despite 22 points from the Pilots' Alec Wintering.
Shamar Johnson came up with a key defensive block as time was expiring to preserve the Lions' victory.
Steven Haney scored 18 points while Brandon Brown made the game-winning layup in the final seconds on Saturday as the Loyola Marymount Lions (9-8 overall, 2-4 in WCC play) knocked off the Portland Pilots (9-8, 2-3) 79-78 on the road, despite 22 points from the Pilots' Alec Wintering.
Shamar Johnson came up with a key defensive block as time was expiring to preserve the Lions' victory.
Ducks Demolish Beavers In Civil War Mismatch
At Eugene, Oregon:
Payton Pritchard scored 17 points on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (16-2 overall, 5-0 in Pac-12 play; #13 in the Associated Press poll, #11 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings), who scored the first 21 points, annihilated the visiting Oregon State Beavers (4-14, 0-5) 85-43 in the latest edition of the basketball Civil War series.
The Victory was the Ducks' 14th in a row (their longest winning streak since 1947) and their 36th consecutive at home.
Payton Pritchard scored 17 points on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (16-2 overall, 5-0 in Pac-12 play; #13 in the Associated Press poll, #11 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings), who scored the first 21 points, annihilated the visiting Oregon State Beavers (4-14, 0-5) 85-43 in the latest edition of the basketball Civil War series.
The Victory was the Ducks' 14th in a row (their longest winning streak since 1947) and their 36th consecutive at home.
NFL Playoffs: Falcons, Pats Advance To Conference Title Games
Two games were played on Sunday as the divisional round of the National Football League playoffs commenced.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
Quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons wore down the visiting Seattle Seahawks 36-20. Next Sunday the Falcons will either host the Green Bay Packers or visit the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game (12:00 Pacific Time, FOX).
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Running back Dion Lewis caught a 13-yard pass for a touchdown, ran back a kickoff 98 yards for another score, and ran for a late touchdown from one yard out as the New England Patriots held off the visiting Houston Texans 34-16 to earn the right to host next Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the winner of the Pittsburgh-Kansas City contest (3:30 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Atlanta:
Quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons wore down the visiting Seattle Seahawks 36-20. Next Sunday the Falcons will either host the Green Bay Packers or visit the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game (12:00 Pacific Time, FOX).
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Running back Dion Lewis caught a 13-yard pass for a touchdown, ran back a kickoff 98 yards for another score, and ran for a late touchdown from one yard out as the New England Patriots held off the visiting Houston Texans 34-16 to earn the right to host next Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the winner of the Pittsburgh-Kansas City contest (3:30 PM Pacific Time, CBS).
Vikings Clip T-Birds' Wings At Cedar City
At Cedar City, Utah:
De'Sean Parsons scored 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Saturday as the Portland State Vikings (10-5 overall, 3-1 in Big Sky play) knocked off the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (4-14, 2-3) 88-77 on the road.
Bryce Canda and Zach Gengler each tallied 16 points apiece to pace the Pilots.
Matthew Johnson scored 18 points to lead the T-Birds.
De'Sean Parsons scored 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Saturday as the Portland State Vikings (10-5 overall, 3-1 in Big Sky play) knocked off the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (4-14, 2-3) 88-77 on the road.
Bryce Canda and Zach Gengler each tallied 16 points apiece to pace the Pilots.
Matthew Johnson scored 18 points to lead the T-Birds.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Steelers And Chiefs Playoff In KC Pushed Back
This coming Sunday's American Football Conference divisional playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs has been pushed back from 10:05 AM to 5:20 PM Pacific Time on Sunday due to a storm that is projected to hit the Kansas City area.
NBC will still televised the game as originally intended.
NBC will still televised the game as originally intended.
Gaels Club Pilots In Portland
At Portland, Oregon:
Calvin Hermanson scored a career-high 27 points on Thursday night as the Saint Mary's Gaels (15-1 overall, 5-0 in WCC play; ranked #21 in the Associated Press poll, #22 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings) demolished the Portland Pilots (9-7, 2-1) 74-33 on the road.
The Gaels outrebounded the Pilots 50-16.
Calvin Hermanson scored a career-high 27 points on Thursday night as the Saint Mary's Gaels (15-1 overall, 5-0 in WCC play; ranked #21 in the Associated Press poll, #22 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings) demolished the Portland Pilots (9-7, 2-1) 74-33 on the road.
The Gaels outrebounded the Pilots 50-16.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Listen Up, Folks!
Can you say Los Angeles Chargers, boys and girls?
The Chargers, according to Pro Football Talk, will share the StubHub Center in nearby Carson with the Los Angeles Galaxy---of Major League Soccer---for the next two years before moving to the new stadium being built in nearby Inglewood that's being built for the Rams, who returned to the City of Angels from St. Louis about a year ago.
The Chargers, according to Pro Football Talk, will share the StubHub Center in nearby Carson with the Los Angeles Galaxy---of Major League Soccer---for the next two years before moving to the new stadium being built in nearby Inglewood that's being built for the Rams, who returned to the City of Angels from St. Louis about a year ago.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Service With A Smile (WB-Vitaphone, 1934)
Here's another early live-action three-strip Technicolor short, with Leon Errol starring in a 1934 Warner Brothers-Vitaphone comedy, "Service With A Smile."
Screenplay and dialog by Eddie Moran and A. Dorian Otvos.
This short was directed by Roy Mack.
Steffi In Technicolor
Released theatrically by RKO Radio Pictures in 1934, here are Steffi Duna, Don Alvarado, and Paul Porcasi in the Academy Award-winning short subject "La Cucaracha." This was the first live-action short subject to be filmed in three-strip Technicolor.
Made by Pioneer Pictures, with screen play by Jack Twist and Jack Wagner (based upon the story by Lloyd Corrigan and Carly Wharton), this short was photographed by Ray Rennahan, designed in color by Robert Edmond Jones, produced by Kenneth MacGowan, and directed by Lloyd Corrigan.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Monday, January 09, 2017
LAST-SECOND TD PASS CARRIES CLEMSON PAST 'BAMA AS TIGERS WIN FIRST NATIONAL TITLE SINCE 1981
At Tampa, Florida:
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (who passed for 420 yards) ran for a touchdown and threw for three more (two of them to Hunter Renfrow, the second of which went for two yards and the game-winning score with one second left) as the second-seeded Clemson Tigers (14-1) upended the top-seeded---and previously unbeaten---defending champion Alabama Crimson Tide (14-1) 35-31 to win the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday and took their first national title since 1981. The victory was the Tigers' first against the Crimson Tide since 1905.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (who passed for 420 yards) ran for a touchdown and threw for three more (two of them to Hunter Renfrow, the second of which went for two yards and the game-winning score with one second left) as the second-seeded Clemson Tigers (14-1) upended the top-seeded---and previously unbeaten---defending champion Alabama Crimson Tide (14-1) 35-31 to win the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday and took their first national title since 1981. The victory was the Tigers' first against the Crimson Tide since 1905.
Men's College Hoops: Ducks Continue Climb In Both Polls
After last week's road sweep of the Pac-12's Evergreen State schools, the Oregon Ducks climbed up in both the Associated Press (#13, up two spots from last week) and USA Today/Coaches (#11, up three) men's college basketball polls that were released on Monday.
One again, the Ducks were the only one of the Beaver State's four men's Division I basketball programs to receive support in either poll.
One again, the Ducks were the only one of the Beaver State's four men's Division I basketball programs to receive support in either poll.
Sunday, January 08, 2017
NFL Playoffs: Dominating Wins For Steelers, Packers; Pittsburgh To Get KC, Green Bay To Visit Dallas Next
The opening round of the National Football League playoffs concluded on Sunday with two games.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Le'Veon Bell ran for a franchise postseason record 167 yards and two touchdowns while Ben Roethlisberger threw two TD passes to Antonio Brown (of 50 and 62 yards) as the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the visiting Miami Dolphins 30-12.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Green Bay, Wisconsin:
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 362 yards and four touchdowns (three of them to Randall Cobb) as the Green Bay Packers broke open a tight contest in the second half and delivered a 38-13 beat-down on the visiting New York Giants.
For next weekend's divisional playoffs, here's the schedule with all time Pacific Standard:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Saturday:
Seattle @ Atlanta, 1:35 PM (FOX)
Next Sunday:
Green Bay @ Dallas, 1:40 PM (FOX)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Saturday:
Houston @ New England, 5:15 PM (CBS)
Next Sunday
Pittsburgh @ Kansas City, 10:05 AM (NBC)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Le'Veon Bell ran for a franchise postseason record 167 yards and two touchdowns while Ben Roethlisberger threw two TD passes to Antonio Brown (of 50 and 62 yards) as the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the visiting Miami Dolphins 30-12.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Green Bay, Wisconsin:
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 362 yards and four touchdowns (three of them to Randall Cobb) as the Green Bay Packers broke open a tight contest in the second half and delivered a 38-13 beat-down on the visiting New York Giants.
For next weekend's divisional playoffs, here's the schedule with all time Pacific Standard:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Saturday:
Seattle @ Atlanta, 1:35 PM (FOX)
Next Sunday:
Green Bay @ Dallas, 1:40 PM (FOX)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Saturday:
Houston @ New England, 5:15 PM (CBS)
Next Sunday
Pittsburgh @ Kansas City, 10:05 AM (NBC)
Saturday, January 07, 2017
DUKES UPEND PENGUINS TO WIN FIRST FCS TITLE SINCE 2004
At Frisco, Texas:
James Madison (14-1) won their first NCAA Football Championship Subdivision national championship since 2004 (their second overall) defeating Youngstown State (12-4) 28-14 on Saturday.
Bryan Schor threw for two touchdowns while Khalid Abdullah ran for 101 yards and two more scores as the Virginia-based Dukes kept the Penguins at bay.
James Madison (14-1) won their first NCAA Football Championship Subdivision national championship since 2004 (their second overall) defeating Youngstown State (12-4) 28-14 on Saturday.
Bryan Schor threw for two touchdowns while Khalid Abdullah ran for 101 yards and two more scores as the Virginia-based Dukes kept the Penguins at bay.
Vikings Hold Off Hornets
At Portland, Oregon:
Traylin Farris scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Saturday as the Portland State Vikings (9-5 overall, 2-1 in Big Sky play) defeated the visiting Sacramento State Hornets (3-11, 0-3) 83-76, overcoming 25 points from the visitors' Justin Strings.
Traylin Farris scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Saturday as the Portland State Vikings (9-5 overall, 2-1 in Big Sky play) defeated the visiting Sacramento State Hornets (3-11, 0-3) 83-76, overcoming 25 points from the visitors' Justin Strings.
NFL Playoffs: Texans Ruin Raiders' First Playoff Game in 14 Years; Seahawks Running Game Too Much For Lions (Detroit Suffers NFL-Record Ninth Straight Playoff Defeat)
Two opening-round playoff games were contested on Saturday as the National Football League Playoffs commenced.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Houston:
Quarterback Brock Osweiler threw for a touchdown and ran for another one while Jadeveon Clowney intercepted a pass (which set up a Lamar Miller touchdown run) as the Houston Texans defeated the visiting Oakland Raiders 27-14 in an opening-round playoff game which was Oakland's first post-season contest in 14 years.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Seattle:
In an opening-round match, quarterback Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns (one each to Paul Richardson [for two yards] and Doug Baldwin [for 13 yards]) while Thomas Rawls (who ran for 161 yards, a franchise playoff record) ran four yards for another score as the Seattle Seahawks downed the visiting Detroit Lions 26-6 to win their tenth straight home playoff game. The Lions have now dropped an NFL-record nine consecutive playoff contests, have not won a playoff game in 25 years (and haven't won a playoff game on the road since 1957).
The Seahawks will visit the Atlanta Falcons in a divisional playoff game next Saturday afternoon at 1:35 PM Pacific Time (FOX).
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Houston:
Quarterback Brock Osweiler threw for a touchdown and ran for another one while Jadeveon Clowney intercepted a pass (which set up a Lamar Miller touchdown run) as the Houston Texans defeated the visiting Oakland Raiders 27-14 in an opening-round playoff game which was Oakland's first post-season contest in 14 years.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Seattle:
In an opening-round match, quarterback Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns (one each to Paul Richardson [for two yards] and Doug Baldwin [for 13 yards]) while Thomas Rawls (who ran for 161 yards, a franchise playoff record) ran four yards for another score as the Seattle Seahawks downed the visiting Detroit Lions 26-6 to win their tenth straight home playoff game. The Lions have now dropped an NFL-record nine consecutive playoff contests, have not won a playoff game in 25 years (and haven't won a playoff game on the road since 1957).
The Seahawks will visit the Atlanta Falcons in a divisional playoff game next Saturday afternoon at 1:35 PM Pacific Time (FOX).
Ducks Break Open Tight Contest, Overpower Cougs In Pullman For 13th Straight Victory
At Pullman, Washington:
Chris Boucher scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (15-2 overall, 4-0 in Pac-12 play; #15 and #14 in the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls, respectively) ran their winning streak to thirteen games by breaking open what was a stalemated contest at halftime and overpowered the Washington State Cougars (9-6, 2-1) 85-66 on the road.
Chris Boucher scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (15-2 overall, 4-0 in Pac-12 play; #15 and #14 in the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls, respectively) ran their winning streak to thirteen games by breaking open what was a stalemated contest at halftime and overpowered the Washington State Cougars (9-6, 2-1) 85-66 on the road.
Beavers Fall Again, This Time To Huskies On Road
At Seattle:
Markelle Fultz scored 20 points on Saturday afternoon as the Washington Huskies (8-7 overall, 1-2 in Pac-12 play) manhandled the visiting Oregon State Beavers (4-13, 0-4) 87-61, despite 19 points each from the guests' Drew Eubanks and JaQuori McLaughlin.
Markelle Fultz scored 20 points on Saturday afternoon as the Washington Huskies (8-7 overall, 1-2 in Pac-12 play) manhandled the visiting Oregon State Beavers (4-13, 0-4) 87-61, despite 19 points each from the guests' Drew Eubanks and JaQuori McLaughlin.
Friday, January 06, 2017
Gloria
Here's a glamour shot at 1930s and 1940s screen actress Gloria Dickson, whose promising career and life were both all too brief.
Thursday, January 05, 2017
Broncos Buck Sluggish Pilots
At Santa Clara, California:
Kai Healy scored a career-high 19 points while KJ Feagin added 17 on Thursday night as the Santa Clara Broncos (8-8 overall, 2-1 in West Coast Conference play) dismantled the visiting Portland Pilots (9-6, 2-1) 70-42.
Kai Healy scored a career-high 19 points while KJ Feagin added 17 on Thursday night as the Santa Clara Broncos (8-8 overall, 2-1 in West Coast Conference play) dismantled the visiting Portland Pilots (9-6, 2-1) 70-42.
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Cougs Top Beavers In Spokane
At Spokane, Washington:
Josh Hawkinson scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds on Wednesday night as the Washington State Cougars (9-5 overall, 2-0 in Pac-12 play) already doubled their conference victory total from all last season after downing the visiting Oregon State Beavers (4-12, 0-3).
Kendal Manuel topped the Beavers with a career-high 20 points, hitting six three-point baskets in the process.
Josh Hawkinson scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds on Wednesday night as the Washington State Cougars (9-5 overall, 2-0 in Pac-12 play) already doubled their conference victory total from all last season after downing the visiting Oregon State Beavers (4-12, 0-3).
Kendal Manuel topped the Beavers with a career-high 20 points, hitting six three-point baskets in the process.
Ducks Dominate Huskies In Seattle, Stay Hot
At Seattle:
Tyler Dorsey converted eight three-point shots en route to a 28 point performance on Wednesday night as the Oregon Ducks (14-2 overall, 3-0 in Pac-12 play; #15 and #14 in the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls, respectively) dominated the Washington Huskies (7-7, 0-2) 83-61 on the road.
Markelle Fultz paced the Huskies with 22 points.
Tyler Dorsey converted eight three-point shots en route to a 28 point performance on Wednesday night as the Oregon Ducks (14-2 overall, 3-0 in Pac-12 play; #15 and #14 in the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls, respectively) dominated the Washington Huskies (7-7, 0-2) 83-61 on the road.
Markelle Fultz paced the Huskies with 22 points.
Monday, January 02, 2017
Sugar Bowl: Sooners Too Much For Auburn
At New Orleans:
Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 296 yards and a pair of touchdowns on Monday night as the Oklahoma Sooners (11-2; #7 in the CFP rankings and in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) dominated the Auburn Tigers (8-5; #14 CFP, #17 AP and Coaches) 35-19 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 296 yards and a pair of touchdowns on Monday night as the Oklahoma Sooners (11-2; #7 in the CFP rankings and in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) dominated the Auburn Tigers (8-5; #14 CFP, #17 AP and Coaches) 35-19 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Rose Bowl Game: Late FG Powers Trojans Past Nittany Lions In Wild Affair
At Pasadena, California:
Freshman quarterback Sam Darnold passed for 453 yards and four touchdowns while Matt Boermeester converted a 46-yard field goal as time expired on Monday as the Southern California Trojans (10-3; #9 in the CFP rankings and both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) came back from down 14 points with nine minutes remaining to upend the Penn State Nittany Lions (11-3; #5 CFP, AP, Coaches) 52-49 in the highest-scoring Rose Bowl Game in history.
Freshman quarterback Sam Darnold passed for 453 yards and four touchdowns while Matt Boermeester converted a 46-yard field goal as time expired on Monday as the Southern California Trojans (10-3; #9 in the CFP rankings and both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) came back from down 14 points with nine minutes remaining to upend the Penn State Nittany Lions (11-3; #5 CFP, AP, Coaches) 52-49 in the highest-scoring Rose Bowl Game in history.
Outback Bowl: Gators Devour Hawkeyes
At Tampa, Florida:
Quarterback Austin Appleby threw for 222 yards and a pair of touchdowns on Monday as the Florida Gators (9-4; #17 in the CFP rankings, #20 and #18 in the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls, respectively) demolished the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-5; #21 AP, #25 Coaches) 30-3 in the Outback Bowl.
Quarterback Austin Appleby threw for 222 yards and a pair of touchdowns on Monday as the Florida Gators (9-4; #17 in the CFP rankings, #20 and #18 in the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls, respectively) demolished the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-5; #21 AP, #25 Coaches) 30-3 in the Outback Bowl.
Cotton Bowl: Badgers Hold Off Broncos, Hand WMU First Defeat
At Arlington, Texas:
Tight End TonyFumagalli made a leaping eight-yard catch in the end zone for a fourth-quarter touchdown on Monday as the Wisconsin Badgers (11-3; #8 in the CFP rankings and in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) defeated the previously-unbeaten Western Michigan Broncos (13-1; #15 CFP, #12 AP, #14 Coaches) 24-16 in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
Tight End TonyFumagalli made a leaping eight-yard catch in the end zone for a fourth-quarter touchdown on Monday as the Wisconsin Badgers (11-3; #8 in the CFP rankings and in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls) defeated the previously-unbeaten Western Michigan Broncos (13-1; #15 CFP, #12 AP, #14 Coaches) 24-16 in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
Men's College Hoops: Ducks Climb To Top 15 In Both Polls
After opening Pac-12 Conference play by knocking off previously-unbeaten UCLA and Southern California at home during the past week, stretch their winning streak to eleven games (35 in a row at home), the Oregon Ducks climbed from #21 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches men's college basketball polls released on Monday to #15 and #14, respectively.
Again, no support for any of the Beaver State's three other men's Division I basketball programs in either poll.
Again, no support for any of the Beaver State's three other men's Division I basketball programs in either poll.
Sunday, January 01, 2017
NFL Playoff Schedule Set
The National Football League's playoffs will open on Saturday with two games in the opening round, followed by two more games next Sunday, with all times Pacific Standard:
OPENING ROUND:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
Saturday:
Detroit @ Seattle, 5:15 PM (NBC)
Next Sunday
New York Giants @ Green Bay, 1:40 PM (FOX)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Saturday:
Oakland @ Houston, 1:35 PM (ABC/ESPN)
Sunday:
Miami @ Pittsburgh, 10:05 AM (CBS)
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF ROUND:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Saturday, January 14:
Higher-seeded first-round winner @ Atlanta, 1:35 PM (FOX)
Sunday, January 15:
Lower-seeded first-round winner @ Dallas, 1:40 PM (FOX)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Saturday, January 14:
Lower-seeded first-round winner @ New England, 5:15 PM (CBS)
Sunday, January 15:
Higher-seeded first-round winner @ Kansas City, 10:05 AM (NBC)
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES, BOTH CONTESTED ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 22:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
12:05 pm (FOX)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
3:40 PM (CBS)
SUPER BOWL LI:
At NRG Stadium, Houston, Sunday, February 5 @ 3:30 PM (FOX)
OPENING ROUND:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
Saturday:
Detroit @ Seattle, 5:15 PM (NBC)
Next Sunday
New York Giants @ Green Bay, 1:40 PM (FOX)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Saturday:
Oakland @ Houston, 1:35 PM (ABC/ESPN)
Sunday:
Miami @ Pittsburgh, 10:05 AM (CBS)
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF ROUND:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Saturday, January 14:
Higher-seeded first-round winner @ Atlanta, 1:35 PM (FOX)
Sunday, January 15:
Lower-seeded first-round winner @ Dallas, 1:40 PM (FOX)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Saturday, January 14:
Lower-seeded first-round winner @ New England, 5:15 PM (CBS)
Sunday, January 15:
Higher-seeded first-round winner @ Kansas City, 10:05 AM (NBC)
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES, BOTH CONTESTED ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 22:
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
12:05 pm (FOX)
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
3:40 PM (CBS)
SUPER BOWL LI:
At NRG Stadium, Houston, Sunday, February 5 @ 3:30 PM (FOX)
Niners Drop Season Finale To Seahawks, Finish 2-14 For Fourth Time; Can Chip, Balky Trent
At Santa Clara, California:
Quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 258 yards and a touchdown (to Luke Willson) on Sunday as the playoff-bound Seattle Seahawks (10-5-1) bounced back from an 11-point deficit to top the San Francisco 49ers (2-14-0) 25-23 on the road in the regular-season finale for both clubs.
After the contest, the Niners, who tied a single-season record with 14 defeats (they also finished 2-14 in 1978, 1979, and 2004) dismissed head coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke.
Quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 258 yards and a touchdown (to Luke Willson) on Sunday as the playoff-bound Seattle Seahawks (10-5-1) bounced back from an 11-point deficit to top the San Francisco 49ers (2-14-0) 25-23 on the road in the regular-season finale for both clubs.
After the contest, the Niners, who tied a single-season record with 14 defeats (they also finished 2-14 in 1978, 1979, and 2004) dismissed head coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke.
Connie!
I figured, what better way to start 2017 than with another glamor photo of screen legend Constance Bennett?
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