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Sports Skotte and Williams compete for LB spot (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 6:15 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 12:13 PM PDT

Joel Skotte and Josh Williams are competing for the starting middle linebacker job at Oregon State.

Sports Storm warning: Woods may not play in OSU Spring Game (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 5:36 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 12:13 PM PDT

Oregon State running back Storm Woods was held out of practice on Tuesday after suffering a concussion in Monday's practice.

Sports Ducks react to latest NCAA documents on recruiting violations (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 3:33 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 16, 2013 at 6:29 PM PDT

Outside Autzen Stadium, the media gathered on Tuesday morning to get a response from new head coach Mark Helfrich, concerning the latest report detailing the football program's possible "major" recruiting violations.

Sports Woods and company ready to gain ground in 2013 (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 5, 2013 at 6:40 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 12:13 PM PDT

The Beavers lost running back Malcom Agnew when he transferred out of the program and to Southern Illinois after last season, but the cupboard isn't bare at tailback for Oregon State.

Sports Hunter takes another shot with Oregon baseball (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 4, 2013 at 6:31 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:22 PM PDT

Seizure free for over a year, Darrell Hunter is back on the Oregon baseball team in 2013 as a relief pitcher.

Sports Marshall could spell Thomas at running back (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 3, 2013 at 5:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 3, 2013 at 6:28 PM PDT

The Ducks could look to sophomore Byron Marshall to be the back-up to De'Anthony Thomas at running back in 2013.

Sports Raw Video: George Horton dishes on Arizona and "the bagpipe incident" (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Mar 20, 2013 at 7:50 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 20, 2013 at 7:50 PM PDT

Oregon baseball coach George Horton discusses this weekend's series with Arizona and last year's "bagpipe incident" in Tucson.

Sports OTC Elite's Franek named athlete of the week

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Mar 20, 2013 at 6:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 20, 2013 at 6:01 PM PDT

Bridget Franek (Eugene, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a 2,000m steeplechase American record of 6:19.09 at the Oregon Preview meet in Eugene on Saturday.

Sports Artis to play in limited role in Civil War (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Feb 26, 2013 at 6:20 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 27, 2013 at 1:13 PM PDT

Barring any set backs, head coach Dana Altman says the Ducks will see the return of freshman point guard Dominic Artis in the Civil War on Thursday.

Sports Wrestler blind since age 2: 'I really like winning' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Feb 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM PDT

Avery Ingram looks like any other prep grappler, but he is completely blind. On Friday, he'll wrestle at the district meet in the 145 pound weight class for Sheldon High School.

Sports Duck volleyball beats BYU, advances to regional final

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Dec 7, 2012 at 6:46 PM PDT Last Updated: Dec 7, 2012 at 6:46 PM PDT

The #5-seeded University of Oregon volleyball team staked a 3-1 win in NCAA Third-Round action over #12 seed BYU Friday afternoon to advance to Saturday's Regional Final.

Sports Ducks and cover: Oregon defense faces explosive Beaver receivers (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Nov 20, 2012 at 7:33 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT

The Oregon defense will have its hands full trying to cover Beaver receiver Markus Wheaton and Brandin Cooks.

Sports Strength vs. Strength: Oregon rush offense vs. Stanford rush defense (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Nov 13, 2012 at 11:41 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 13, 2012 at 11:46 PM PDT

The unstoppable force meets the immovable object this Saturday at Autzen Stadium when top-ranked Oregon hosts 14th ranked Stanford.

Sports Oregon's 2010 victory is lone win in Berkeley since 2001 (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Nov 6, 2012 at 7:03 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 7, 2012 at 6:25 AM PDT

Pior to defeating California in 2010, Oregon had lost three straight games in Berkeley and had not beaten the Bears at Memorial Stadium since 2001.

Sports Don't flinch Ducks best in red zone defense (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Oct 23, 2012 at 6:14 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 24, 2012 at 7:32 AM PDT

The Ducks have several reason why they "don't flinch" when something bad happens during a game.

Sports Fast starts equal rattled opponents for Oregon (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Oct 16, 2012 at 4:46 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 16, 2012 at 10:00 PM PDT

Oregon has started fast in games this season, out-scoring opponents 112-19 in the first quarter.

Sports Ducks face improved Husky defense (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Oct 2, 2012 at 6:24 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 2, 2012 at 8:18 PM PDT

Under new defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox, the Washington Huskies' defense is giving up an average of 19.8 points per game and ranks second in the Pac-12.

Sports Ducks preparing for pass happy Cougs (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Sep 25, 2012 at 8:54 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 25, 2012 at 9:21 PM PDT

The Duck defense will be tested again this Saturday against Washington State, a team which loves to throw the football.

Sports Raw Video: Chip Kelly's weekly press conference

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Sep 25, 2012 at 4:51 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 25, 2012 at 4:51 PM PDT

Oregon head coach Chip Kelly discusses Saturday's contest with Washington State.

Sports Ducks rank third nationally in third down defense (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Sep 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 19, 2012 at 9:04 AM PDT

Oregon ranks third in the nation in third down conversion percentage defense, holding opponents to seven conversions on 45 attempts (15 percent).

Sports Ferocious Patterson takes over for Boyett as Duck free safety (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Sep 11, 2012 at 9:25 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 11, 2012 at 9:25 PM PDT

With senior John Boyett done for the season due to double knee surgery, junior Avery Patterson takes over at free safety.

Sports Duck defense prepares for Bulldogs' spread offense (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Sep 4, 2012 at 5:58 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 4, 2012 at 7:10 PM PDT

The Oregon defense will face another spread offense on Saturday, but Fresno State's attack differs from Arkansas State's.

Sports Beavs end 'smooth' training camp (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Aug 25, 2012 at 9:47 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 25, 2012 at 11:40 PM PDT

Oregon State finished up a "smooth" training camp with a final practice inside Reser Stadium on Saturday.

Sports Beavers end week 2 of training camp with water balloon fight (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Aug 18, 2012 at 4:47 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 18, 2012 at 11:45 PM PDT

The OSU football team concluded week two of training camp with a water balloon fight between the offense and defense.

Sports Beavers to utilize depth at TE in 2012 (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Aug 11, 2012 at 7:18 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 11, 2012 at 8:22 PM PDT

OSU wrapped up week one of training camp with its first set of two-a-days practices on Saturday.