Vikings Make It Four Wins In A Row

At Ogden, Utah:

Rashaad Goolsby scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds on Saturday as the Portland State Vikings (16-14 overall, 10-8 in Big Sky play) racked up their fourth successive victory, 89-83 on the road over the Weber State Wildcats (11-17, 7-10).

Jarrick Harding scored 20 points to pace the Cats.

Broncos Buck Game Pilots In Regular-Season Finale

At Santa Clara, California:

In Saturday's regular-season finale for both schools, D.J. Mitchell scored 25 points while Keshawn Justice added 20 (to go with his eight rebounds) as the Santa Clara Broncos (19-12 overall, 6-10 in WCC play) held off the visiting, and game, Portland Pilots (9-22, 1-15) 73-68.

The Pilots, who dropped their last 14 games, will be the tenth-seeded team in the West Coast Conference tournament, which will open on Thursday in Paradise, Nevada, near Las Vegas.

Portland's tournament opener will take place on Wednesday at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (BYUtv) against those same Broncos.

BattleHawks Douse Dragons In Gateway City

At St. Louis:

Quarterback Jordan Ta'amu completed 20 of 27 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown (27 yards to De'Mornay Pierson-El) while carrying the ball 16 times for 63 yards as the St. Louis BattleHawks (3-1) posted a 23-16 XFL Saturday home win over the Seattle Dragons (1-3).

'49 Stude

Here's a 1949 Studebaker Champion four-door sedan (complete with "suicide" doors!).

Vikings Top Bengals, Climb Above .500 In League And Overall Play

At Pocatello, Idaho:

Holland Woods scored 29 points on Thursday night as the Portland State Vikings (15-14 overall, 9-8 in Big Sky play) downed the Idaho State Bengals (6-20, 3-14) 89-76 on the road.

The Bengals have now dropped 12 straight games.

Dons Whack Grounded Pilots

At San Francisco:

Jimbo Lull (who grabbed 13 rebounds) and Jamaree Bouyea each scored 16 points on Thursday night as the San Francisco Dons (19-11 overall, 8-7 in WCC play) proved too much for the visiting Portland Pilots (9-21, 1-14) 81-65.

Five Dons scored in double figures while Tahirou Diabate and JoJo Walker paced the Pilots, now on a 13-game losing skid, with 17 points each.

Ducks Overpower Beavers In Civil War Tilt

At Eugene, Oregon:

Payton Pritchard scored 23 points on Thursday as the Oregon Ducks (#14 AP, #16 Coaches; 22-7 overall, 11-5 overall) dominated the visiting Oregon State Beavers (15-13, 5-11) 69-54 to snap a three-game Civil War losing streak against their arch-rivals in the 354th contest between the two schools.

Hedy!

Here's a publicity photo of screen legend Hedy Lamarr.

Lizabeth!

Here's a glamour photo (c.1952) of big screen film noir legend Lizabeth Scott.

Sultry Sally!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s and 1940s screen actress Sally Eilers.

More Madge!

Here's another glamour photo of Madge Evans.

Magic Madge!

Here's an MGM publicity photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

Magic Madge!

Here's a glamour photo of child actress and model-turned-1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

'62 Dodge Dart

Here's a magazine ad for the 1962 Dodge Dart 440.

Sally On The Cover!

Here's Mariand Stone's portrait of Sally Eilers on the cover of the August, 1934 issue of Movie Classic magazine.

Sally!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s and 1940s screen actress Sally Eilers.

Men's College Hoops: Ducks Stay Right Where They Were In Both Polls

After splitting their two games in Arizona, the Oregon Ducks remained at #16 in the USA Today/Coaches men's college basketball poll that was released on Monday.


The Ducks remained at #14 in the latest Associated Press poll.

Lions Provide More Misery For Hapless Pilots

At Portland, Oregon:

Keli Leaupepe scored a season-high 25 points on Saturday as the Loyola Marymount Lions (10-18 overall, 4-10 in WCC play) handed the struggling Portland Pilots (9-20, 1-13) their 12th consecutive defeat 66-58 on the road.

Sun Devils Hold Off Beavers At Tempe

At Tempe, Arizona:

Remy Martin and Alonzo Verge, Jr. each scored 17 points on Saturday as the Arizona State Sun Devils (19-8 overall, 10-4) found themselves atop the Pac-12 Conference standings after holding off the visiting Oregon State Beavers (15-12, 5-10).

Tres Tinkle (who grabbed nine rebounds) and Ethan Thompson paced the Beavers with 25 and 20 points, respectively.

Ducks Upend Zona In OT Again

At Tucson, Arizona:

Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points Shakir Juiston added 14 (nine of them in overtime) as the Oregon Ducks (#14 AP, #16 Coaches; 21-7 overall, 10-5 in Pac-12 play) knocked off the Arizona Wildcats (#24 AP, #21 Coaches; 19-8, 9-5) 73-72 on the road as Oregon swept 'Zona in the season series by winning both games in the extra period.

Renegades Douse Dragons In Seattle

At Seattle:

Quarterback Landry Jones threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday as the Dallas Renegades (2-1) defeated the Seattle Dragons (1-2) 24-12 on the road by scoring 18 unanswered points in XFL play.

Diana!

Here's a publicity photo of 1940s and 1950s screen actress (and accomplished classical pianist) Diana Lynn.

More Madeleine!

Here's Madeleine Carroll, on the cover of the March 18, 1936 issue of the British publication The Tattler.

Madeleine!

Here's a publicity photo of British-born 1930s and 1940s screen actress Madeleine Carroll.

Marlene!

Here's a glamour photo of screen legend Marlene Dietrich.

Vikings Hold Off Bobcats

At Portland, Oregon:

Holland Woods scored 22 points as the Portland State Vikings (14-14 overall, 8-8 in Big Sky play) registered the lone Thursday victory for an Oregon men's Division I basketball program as the Vikes held off the visiting Montana State Bobcats (14-12, 8-7) 87-77.

Amin Adamu topped the Cats with 21 points.

Pilots Try To End Losing Skid

At Portland, Oregon:

Colbey Ross scored 27 of his 30 points in the second half while grabbing a career-high 14 rebounds as the Pepperdine Waves (15-13 overall, 8-6 in WCC play) overcame the Portland Pilots (9-19, 1-12) 66-59 on the road on Thursday.

Message to the feckless Pilots, losers of eleven straight games:  FIRE TERRY PORTER!

Zona Devours Error-Prone Beavers In Tucson

At Tucson, Arizona:

Josh Green scored 18 points on Thursday as the Arizona Wildcats (#24 AP, #21 Coaches; 19-7 overall, 9-4 in Pac-12 play) demolished the visiting, error-prone Oregon State Beavers (15-11, 5-9), who committed 21 turnovers, 89-63.

Sun Devils Hold Off Visiting Ducks

At Tempe, Arizona:

Alonzo Verge, Jr. came off the bench to score 26 points on Thursday night as the Arizona State Sun Devils (18-8 overall, 9-4 in Pac-12 play) held off the visiting Oregon Ducks (#14 AP, #16 Coaches; 20-7, 9-5) 77-72.

Rob Edwards scored 24 points to aid the Sun Devils' cause.

Payton Pritchard and Will Richardson each scored 18 points to pace the Ducks.

Sally!

Here's an MGM 1930s publicity photo of 1930s and 1940s screen actress Sally Eilers.

Claire!

Here's a Warner Brothers/Vitaphone 1930s publicity photo of 1930s and early 1940s screen actress Claire Dodd.

Autographed Toby!

Here's an autographed Parmount Pictures promotional photo of Toby Wing.

Toby!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s actress, dancer, and showgirl Toby Wing.

Madeleine!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s and 1940s British-born screen actress Madeleine Carroll.

Vikings Ambush Visiting Vandals

At Portland, Oregon:

Matt Hauser scored 24 points (18 on six three-pointers out of ten that he attempted) on Monday night as the Portland State Vikings (13-14 overall, 7-8 in Big Sky play) throttled the visiting Idaho Vandals (7-18, 3-11) 90-69.

Men's College Hoops: Ducks Climb Up In Both Polls

Following their weekend home sweep of Colorado and Utah, the Oregon Ducks climbed up two spots to #16 in the USA Today/Coaches men's college basketball poll that was released on Monday.

The Ducks climbed up three spots in the Associated Press poll to #14.

Ducks Run Rings Around Utes

At Eugene, Oregon:

Payton Pritchard scored 25 points on Sunday as the Oregon Ducks (#17 AP, #18 Coaches; 20-6 overall, 9-4 in Pac-12 play) assured themselves of their tenth consecutive season of 20 or more wins by dominating the visiting Utah Runnin' Utes (14-11, 5-8).

Eagles Hold Off Vikings On Road

At Portland, Oregon:

Jacob Davidson scored 30 points to carry the Eastern Washington Eagles (17-8 overall, 10-4 in Big Sky play) past the home-standing Portland State Vikings (12-14, 6-8) 89-81 on the road.

Mason Peatling did his bit for the Eagles by scoring 22 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, dishing out five assists, and registering three blocks.

Matt Hauser paced the Vikes with 24 points.

Colorado Buffaloes Beavers In Corvallis

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Tyler Bey scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds on Saturday night as the Colorado Buffaloes (#16 AP, #15 Coaches; 20-6 overall, 9-4 in Pac-12 play) dominated the Oregon State Beavers (15-10, 5-8) 69-47 on the road.

Dragons Hold Off Vipers For First Victory

At Seattle:

Quarterback Brandon Silvers threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to ex-Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds while Tavaras McFadden and Marcell Frazier each ran back an intercepted pass for a TD as the Seattle Dragons (1-1) picked up their first XFL victory on Saturday by holding off the visiting Tampa Bay Vipers (0-2) 17-9.

'57 Hudson Hornet

Here's a 1957 Hudson Hornet Hollywood two-door hardtop.

Sally!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s and 1940s screen actress Sally Eilers.

Vikings Upend Bears On Road

At Greeley, Colorado:

Alonzo Walker scored 22 points this past Monday night to help propel the Portland State Vikings (12-13 overall, 6-7 in Big Sky play) to an 83-71 road victory over the Northern Colorado Bears (15-8, 8-4).

Bodie Hume paced the Bears with 26 points while grabbing eight rebounds.

Tigers Devour Hapless Pilots

At Stockton, California:

Jahlil Tripp scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Thursday as the Pacific Tigers (20-8 overall, 8-4 in WCC play) dominated the visiting Portland Pilots (9-18, 1-11) 75-55.

JoJo Walker scored 20 points to top the Pilots, who have now dropped ten consecutive games.

Beavers Overpower Visiting Utes

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Kylor Kelley scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds on Thursday as the Oregon State Beavers (15-9 overall, 5-7 in Pac-12 play) overpowered the visiting Utah Runnin' Utes (14-10, 5-7) 70-51.

Ducks Come Back To Buffalo Colorado

At Eugene, Oregon:

Will Richardson scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds on Thursday night as the Oregon Ducks (#17 AP, #18 Coaches; 19-6 overall, 8-4 in Pac-12 play) overcame a 12-point second-half deficit to upend the visiting Colorado Buffaloes (#16 AP, #15 Coaches; 19-6; 8-4) 68-60.

Magic Madge!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

PETER PAN PEANUT BUTTER

Here's a mid-to-late 1950s TV commercial for Peter Pan Peanut Butter with Walt Disney's Tinker Bell.

1961 Studebaker Lark Commercial With Rex May

Here's a commercial for the 1961 Studebaker Lark with Rex May.

Still More Glenda!

Time for one more glamour photo of Glenda Farrell.

More Glenda!

Here's another glamour photo of Glenda Farrell.

Glenda!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell.

Men's College Hoops: Ducks Fall Three Spots In Both Polls

After a cold-shooting second half on Saturday that helped cost them their Civil War contest at Oregon State, the Oregon Ducks fell three spots in both the Associated Press (#17) and USA Today/Coaches (#18) men's college basketball polls that were released on Monday.

Beavers Knock Off Ducks For Third Straight Civil War Victory

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Ethan Thompson scored 15 points on Saturday night as the Oregon State Beavers (14-9 overall, 4-7 in Pac-12 play) upended the visiting Oregon Ducks (#14 AP, #15 Coaches; 18-6, 7-4) 63-53 for their third straight Civil War victory.

T-Birds Way Too Much For Vikings

At Cedar City, Utah:

Cameron Oluyitan scored 24 points to lead the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (14-9 overall, 7-5 in Big Sky play) to a 85-57 Saturday home demolition of the Portland State Vikings (11-13, 5-7).

Toreros Add More Woes On Grounded Pilots

At San Diego:

Braun Hatfield scored 23 points while Joey Calcaterra and Yauhen Massalski (who grabbed 12 rebounds coming off the bench) each added 19 as the San Diego Toreros (9-17 overall, 2-9 in WCC play) defeated the visiting Portland Pilots (9-17, 1-10) 88-81 on Saturday.

JoJo Walker, who was one of five Pilots to score in double figures, paced Portland with 19 points as the guests have now dropped nine straight games and have fallen to the West Coast Conference basement.

Defenders Outlast Dragons In XFL Opener

At Washington:

In Saturday's XFL inaugural contest, the DC Defenders, helped by a Bradley Sylve pick-six and a Jonathan Celestin recovery of a blocked punt for another touchdown, defeated the visiting Seattle Dragons 31-19.

Defenders quarterback Cardale Jones completed 16 of 26 passes for 235 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Marion!

Here's a vidcap of Marion Shilling in a scene from the 1935 movie "Gun Smoke."

Lizabeth!

Here's a glamour photo of film noir legend Lizabeth Scott.

Kirk Douglas, Iconic Hollywood Legend, R.I.P.

Kirk Douglas, one of the last survivors from Hollywood's Golden Age, best remember for starring in movies such as "Lust For Life," "Spartacus," and "Paths of Glory," passed away on Wednesday at age 103 at his Beverly Hills, California home.

Michael Douglas, Kirk's son, announced his father's passing in his Facebook page.

You'll find more on Kirk's life and legendary career here.

BYU Claw Feckless Pilots

At Portland, Oregon:

Jake Toolson and Yoeli Childs (who grabbed eight rebounds) each scored 22 points on Thursday as the BYU Cougars (18-7 overall, 7-3 in WCC play) mauled the sagging Portland Pilots 9-16, 1-9) 85-54 on the road.

The Pilots have now dropped eight straight games.

Still More Connie!

Here's another glamour photo of Constance Bennett.

Connie On The Cover!

In living color, here's Constance Bennett on the cover of the June, 1931 issue of The New Movie Magazine.

Connie!

Here's a glamour photo of screen legend Constance Bennett.

Magic Madge!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

More Marion!

Here's a glamour photo of Marion Shilling.

Marion!

Here's a promotional ad for 1930s screen actress Marion Shilling.

Men's College Hoops: Ducks Fall Three Spots In Both Polls

After splitting their two games in the Bay Area, the Oregon Ducks fell three spots to #14 in the Associated Press and #15 in the USA Today/Coaches men's basketball polls released on Monday.

None of the other three Beaver State men's Division I programs received any support in either poll.

CHIEFS OVERCOME ANOTHER DOUBLE-DIGIT DEFICIT, UPEND NINERS FOR FIRST SUPER BOWL CROWN IN 50 YEARS; PATRICK MAHONES NAMED GAME MVP

At Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida:

Quarterback Patrick Mahones (named the game's Most Valuable Player) completed 26 of 42 passes for 286 yards and a pair of touchdowns (while running for another score) on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs overcame still another double-digit deficit by scoring 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points as they upended the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV as the National Football League's first century came to a close.

The Chiefs won their first world championship in 50 years.

For Kansas City head coach Andy Reid, it was his first Super Bowl crown after 21 years as an NFL head coach (he previously coached the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX, which they lost to the New England Patriots).

Sweetie!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s screen actress Nancy Carroll.

Broncos Buck Grounded Pilots In Portland

At Portland, Oregon:

Keshawn Justice scored 17 points on Saturday night as the Santa Clara Broncos (18-6 overall, 5-4 in WCC play), with five players (including two reserves) scoring in double figures to ground the hapless Portland Pilots (9-15, 1-8) 85-61 on the road.

The Pilots have now dropped seven straight contests.

Beavers Drop Tough One To Cal Bears In Berkeley

At Berkeley, California:

Matt Bradley scored 23 points on Saturday as the California Golden Bears (10-11 overall, 4-4 in Pac-12 play) nudged out the visiting Oregon State Beavers (13-9, 3-7) 69-67.

Tres Tinkle paced the Beavers with 19 points while grabbing seven rebounds.

Ducks Crumble In Second Half, Fall To Stanford On Road

At Stanford, California:

Oscar da Silva scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds on Saturday as the Stanford Cardinal (16-5 overall, 5-3 in Pac-12 play) came back from an eight-point halftime deficit and overcame the visiting Oregon Ducks (#11 AP, #12 Coaches; 18-5, 7-3) 70-60.