Men's College Hoops: Ducks Drop A Spot In AP Poll

 The Oregon Ducks, still waiting to start their men's basketball season, dropped a spot to #21 in the Associated Press poll released on Monday.

No support for any other Beaver State men's Division I basketball team.

Lions Can Coach, GM

 Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell will serve as Detroit's interim coach the rest of the season.

Pilots Stretch Winning Streak To Two Games

 At Portland, Oregon:

Ahmed Ali scored 18 points to lead the Portland Pilots to a 74-69 Sunday home win over Northwest University, an NAIA school from Washington state.

Niners End Losing Streak Against Rams In SoCal, Keep Playoff Chances Alive

 At Inglewood, California:

Robbie Gould kicked three field goals on Sunday, including the game-winning 42-yarder as time expired as the San Francisco 49ers (5-6) ended a three-game skid by knocking off the homestanding Los Angeles Rams (7-4) 23-20.

The Rams, who suffered their first defeat at their new home (SoFi Stadium), were swept in the season series by the Niners, whose playoff chances were given a whiff of smelling salts.

Ducks Nosedive In Gridiron Polls After Civil War Upset; Beavers Get Support In AP Rankings

 In the wake of their Friday Civil War upset at the hands of Oregon State, the Oregon Ducks dropped 12 spots to #21 in the Associated Press college football poll released on Sunday.

The Ducks fell nine spots to #20 in the USA Today/Amway Coaches poll.

As for the Beavers, they received support in the AP poll, where Oregon State would be ranked #36.

Pilots Post A Win At Home

At Portland, Oregon:  

Ahmed Ali scored 22 points on Saturday as the Portland Pilots (1-1) garnered their first win of the season, 83-73 over visiting William Jessup (Rockland, CA).

The Warriors are an NAIA program.

124th Civil War Game: Beavers Stun Ducks In Final Seconds

 At Corvallis, Oregon:

In his first play of his college career, backup quarterback Chance Nolan ran a yard for the game-winning touchdown with 33 seconds remaining on Friday as the Oregon State Beavers (2-2 overall and in Pac-12 play) upended the visiting Oregon State Beavers (3-1; #15 in CFP Rankings) 41-38 to win their first Civil War game since 2016 and basically ended any chances the Ducks had of reaching the College Football Playoff.

Beavers running back Jermar Jefferson ran for two touchdowns and a series-record 226 yards.

Beavers Destroy Northwest U

 At Corvallis, Oregon:

The Oregon State Beavers (2-0) slaughtered visiting Northwest University (of Kirkland, Washington, NAIA) 114-42 on Friday.

Beavers Hold Off Cal Bears In Hoops Season Opener

 At Corvallis, Oregon:

Warith Alatishe scored 16 points while Ethan Thompson added 15 as the Oregon State Beavers defeated the visiting California Golden Bears 71-63 in the men's basketball season opener for both schools (which counts as a nonconference contest).

Matt Bradley scored 21 points to pace the Bears.

Pilots Drop Season Opener

 At Portland, Oregon:

Riley Grigsby scored 28 points on Wednesday as the Seattle Redhawks downed the Portland Pilots 84-72 in the basketball regular-season opener for both schools.

Timbers Exit Playoffs After Falling To Hoops In PK Thriller

 At Portland, Oregon:

After a 1-1 regulation draw that was following by two fifteen-minute scoreless overtime periods, Reto Ziegler, Franco Jara, Matheus Bressan Bressanelli, Ricardo Pepi (whose equalizer in the third minute of second-half stoppage time forced overtime), Ryan Hollingshead, Matt Hedges, Tanner Tessmann, and Ema Twumasi converted their spot kicks as FC Dallas knocked off the home-standing Portland Timbers 8-7 in an eight-round penalty-kick shootout to advance to the Western Conference semifinals in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Hoops goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer saved Jorge Villafana's spot kick to preserve the shootout victory.

Jorge scored for the Timbers in the 82nd minute of regulation.

Ducks Climb Up Two Spots In Both Gridiron Polls

After winning their home nailbiter against UCLA on Saturday, the Oregon Ducks climbed up two spots to #9 in the Associated Press college football poll released on Sunday. 

The Ducks also moved up two spots in the USA Today/Amway Coaches poll to #11.

Tristan's The Man As Beavers Overcome Cal Bears For First Win

 At Corvallis, Oregon:

Quarterback Tristan Gebbia passed for a touchdown, caught a pass for another, and ran for the winning TD with 4:30 remaining in regulation on Saturday as the Oregon State Beavers (1-2) overcame the visiting California Golden Bears (0-2) 31-27 for their first win of the season.

Mr. Gebbia became the first Pac-12 Conference since 1996 to complete this touchdown trifecta. 

Ducks Hold Off Bruins To Stay Unbeaten

 At Eugene, Oregon:

Quarterback Tyler Shough threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (3-0 overall and in Pac-12 play; #11 AP, #13 Coaches) held off the UCLA Bruins (1-2) 38-35.

Men's College Hoops: Ducks At #20 In Preseason Poll

 In the USA Today/Coaches men's college basketball poll released last Thursday, the Oregon Ducks were ranked #20, just in the recent Associated Press preseason rankings.

And as was the case with the AP poll, there was no support for Oregon State, Portland, or Portland State in the Coaches' rankings.

Saints Explode For 27 Unanswered Points In Triumph Over Error-Ridden Niners

 At New Orleans:

Before leaving Sunday's game with injured ribs, quarterback Drew Brees threw for 76 yards and a touchdown to running back Alvin Kamara as the New Orleans Saints (7-2) overcame a 10-point deficit by scoring 27 unanswered points----14 of them off San Francisco special-team miscues----to triumph over the error-plagued Niners (4-6) 27-13.

Gridiron News:

The Oregon Ducks, fresh from their Saturday victory over Washington State, dropped a spot to #13 in the USA Today/Amway Coaches college football poll released on Sunday.

The Ducks remained level at #11 in the Associated Press poll, also released on Sunday.

Still no support in either poll for the now 0-2 Oregon State Beavers.

Huskies Hold Off Beavers In Jimmy Lake's First Game As UW Coach

 At Seattle:

Running back Sean McGrew ran for 91 years and one touchdown while Kamari Pleasant ran for 61 yards and another score as the Washington Huskies (1-0 in both Pac-12 play and overall) held off the visiting Oregon State Beavers (0-2) 27-21 in their season opener on Saturday night as Jimmy Lake was victorious in his debut as the Huskies' head coach.

Ducks Stay Unbeaten, Top Cougs On Road

 At Pullman, Washington:

Running back C.J. Verdell ran for 118 yards and a touchdown while Travis Dye caught two TD passes on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (2-0 both overall and in Pac-12 play; #11 AP, #12 Coaches) overcame a halftime deficit to upend the hosts Wahsington State Cougars (1-1) 43-29.

Quarterback Tyler Shough completed 21 of 30 passes for 312 yards and 4 touchdowns to help the Ducks' cause.

Still More Madeleine!

 Here's a 1934 trading card of Madeleine Carroll.

More Madeleine!

 Here's a publicity photo of Madeleine Carroll.

Madeleine!

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

College Hoops: Ducks Land At #20 In AP Preseason Poll

 The Oregon Ducks landed at #20 in the Associated Press preseason men's college basketball poll released on Monday.

Timbers Gain Road Draw With Late Equalizer; Will Host Hoops In Conference Quarterfinal

 At Los Angeles:

Jorge Villafana's equalizer in the 90th minute on Sunday lifted the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 road draw with the Los Angeles Football Club in the Major League Soccer regular season finale for both playoff-bound clubs.

Carlos Vela scored for the hosts in the fifth minute.

The Timbers, who wound up in third place in the Western Conference's final standings, will host FC Dallas in a conference quarterfinal contest at a date and time to be determined.

UPDATED:

The Portland Timbers will host FC Dallas in a Western Conference quarterfinal game set to kick off at 7:00 PM Pacific Time on Sunday, November 22 on ESPN.

Gridiron News: Ducks Climb Up Two Spots In Coaches Poll; Up One In AP Rankings

 In the wake of their Saturday season-opening triumph over visiting Stanford, the Oregon Ducks climbed up two spots to #12 in the USA Today/Amway Coaches college football poll released on Sunday.

The Ducks climbed up a spot to #11 in the Associated Press poll.

After their home setback against Washington State, there was no support for the Oregon State Beavers in either poll.

Diana!

 Here's a Universal Pictures promotional photo of 1940s-1950s screen actress (and classical pianist) Diana Lynn.

Beavers Hosed By Visiting Cougs In Gridiron Opener

 At Corvallis, Oregon:

Travell Harris caught seven passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score on Saturday night as the Washington State Cougars outdistanced the Oregon State Beavers 38-28 on the road in the college football regular-season opener for both schools.

Ducks Get Best Of Stanford In Season Opener

 At Eugene, Oregon:

In Saturday's regular-season football opener for both schools, C.J. Verdell ran for 105 yards and a touchdown while Tyler Shough completed 17 of 26 passes for 227 yards and another score as the Oregon Ducks (#12 AP, #14 Coaches) overpowered the visiting Stanford Cardinal 35-14.

More Glenda!

 Presenting another glamour photo of Glenda Farrell.

Glenda!

 Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen (as well as stage and television) actress Glenda Farrell.

Aaron Rodgers And Packers Too Much For Injury-Ravaged Niners

 At Santa Clara, California:

Aaron Rodgers threw for 305 yards (on 25 completions in 31 passes) and four touchdowns on Thursday night as the Green Bay Packers (6-2) overpowered the San Francisco 49ers (4-5) 34-17 on the road.

Hedy!

 Here's a publicity photo of screen legend Hedy Lamarr for the 1946 Hunt Stromberg picture "The Strange Woman," a United Artists release.

Rapids Knock Off Timbers In Rose City, Clinch Playoff Berth

At Portland, Oregon:

Kellyn Acosta scored the only goal of the match in the 83rd minute on Wednesday as the Colorado Rapids locked up a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs after knocking off the Portland Timbers 1-0 on the road.

The Timbers will close out the regular season on Sunday when they visit the Los Angeles Football Club this coming Sunday (Decision Day) at 3:30 PM Pacific Time on Fox Sports One.

Autographed Vera!

 Here's an autographed photo of 1930s vocalist and actress Vera Van.

Ann At Poolside

 Here's a poolside photo of Ann Dvorak.

Ann!

 Here's a glamour photo of 1930s and 1940s screen actress Ann Dvorak.

Hot Steffi!

 Here's a promotional photo of Hungarian-born 1930s and 1940s actress (and dancer) Steffi Duna.

This is a promo photo for the 1939 Paramount picture "The Magnificent Fraud."

College Gridiron: Ducks Climb Up A Spot In Coaches' Poll; Up Two In AP Rankings.

 With their season opener against Stanford at home coming up next Saturday, the Oregon Ducks still climbed up a spot to #15 in the USA Today/Amway Coaches college football poll that was released on Sunday.

In the Associated Press poll, also released on Sunday, the Ducks actually climbed up two spots to #12.

The Oregon State Beavers (who host Washington State this coming Saturday to open their gridiron campaign) received no support in either poll.

Timbers Top Whitecaps At Home, Move To Top Of West Standings

 At Portland, Oregon:

Yimmy Chara's goal in the 61st minute on Sunday carried the Portland Timbers to a 1-0 home victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer action.

The Timbers took over top spot in the Western Conference standings with two regular-season games remaining.

Portland will host the Colorado Rapids in their regular-season home finale on Wednesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPDX-TV, Portland/ESPN+).

Seahawks Hold Off Niners In Seattle

 At Seattle:

Russell Wilson completed 27 of 37 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns (two of them to D.K. Metcalf) as the Seattle Seahawks (6-1) held off the visiting San Francisco 49ers (4-4) 37-27 on Sunday.