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Sports Orb comes from behind to win Kentucky Derby

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer Published: May 4, 2013 at 4:31 PM PDT Last Updated: May 4, 2013 at 10:47 PM PDT

Orb splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby, coming from far back in the pack and giving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first victory in the 3-year-old classic.

Sports Centrowitz, Rupp win in return to Hayward Field (Video)

By Oregon Media Services & KVAL Sports Published: May 3, 2013 at 10:48 PM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 11:34 PM PDT

Matthew Centrowitz and Galen Rupp returned to Hayward Field and earned victories on Friday in the Oregon Twilight meet.

Sports Ducks score two in the ninth, beat Cougs 5-3 (Video)

By Oregon Media Services Published: May 3, 2013 at 10:34 PM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 11:34 PM PDT

No. 11 Oregon scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to break a tie and went on to beat Washington State 5-3 in a Pac-12 Conference game at Bailey-Brayton Field on Friday night.

Sports Boyd fans 12 Bears, No. 6 Beavs win 6th straight (Video)

By OSU Media Services & KVAL Sports Published: May 3, 2013 at 8:44 PM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 11:33 PM PDT

Matt Boyd struck out a career-best 12 while scattering three hits and one run to help send the sixth-ranked Oregon State baseball team to a 6-1 series-opening win over California Friday night in front of 3,180 fans at Goss Stadium.

Sports Offseason conversation with Craig Robinson (Video)

By KVAL Sports Published: May 3, 2013 at 4:54 PM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 5:34 PM PDT

Craig Robinson met with a small group of media members on Friday afternoon to address some of the offseason changes at Oregon State including the transfer of Ahmad Starks and assistant coach David Grace leaving his staff to join Steve Alford at UCLA.

Sports Photos: 5 things to know Saturday at the Kentucky Derby (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 3, 2013 at 11:19 AM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 12:16 PM PDT

The Kentucky Derby is Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Sports Jace Fry nearing return for Beavers (Video)

By KVAL Sports Published: May 2, 2013 at 5:27 PM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 5:27 PM PDT

After having Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow last June, OSU sophomore Jace Fry is ready to make his return to the Beavers' Pac-12 leading pitching staff.

Sports Kobe Bryant battles mom, NJ business over auctioning his stuff

By GEOFF MULVIHILL,Associated Press Published: May 3, 2013 at 10:02 AM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 10:02 AM PDT

Kobe Bryant is in a court battle to try to keep his mother from auctioning off mementoes from his high school days in Pennsylvania and his early years with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sports Healy, Sherfy added to Golden Spikes watch list

By Oregon Media Services Published: May 2, 2013 at 4:50 PM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 4:50 PM PDT

Oregon first baseman Ryon Healy and closer Jimmie Sherfy have been named to the 60-man Golden Spikes Award midseason watch list, USA Baseball announced on Thursday.

Sports Matt Boyd added to Golden Spikes Award watch list

By OSU Media Services Published: May 2, 2013 at 4:45 PM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 4:45 PM PDT

Oregon State senior left-handed pitcher Matt Boyd was added to the Golden Spikes Award watch list Thursday by USA Baseball. He joins sophomore Michael Conforto as Beavers on the midseason watch list for the sport’s most coveted postseason honor.

Sports Former Duck Harris charged with pot possession in New Jersey

By Associated Press & KVAL Sports Published: May 2, 2013 at 3:24 PM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 4:00 PM PDT

Former Oregon cornerback Cliff Harris was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in New Jersey. He and a New York Jets teammate were cut by the team the following day.

Sports US poll finds widespread support for Redskins name

By BEN NUCKOLS, Associated Press Published: May 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT

The team's nickname, which some consider a derogatory term for Native Americans, has faced a barrage of criticism

Sports 12-year-old makes history at China Open, shoots 79

By Associated Press Published: May 2, 2013 at 10:15 AM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 10:15 AM PDT

Ye Wocheng became the youngest player to compete on the European Tour, shooting a 7-over 79 in the first round

Sports Ducks lose 3-2 to Redhawks

By Oregon Media Services Published: May 1, 2013 at 7:34 PM PDT Last Updated: May 1, 2013 at 7:34 PM PDT

Mitchell Tolman drove in two more runs on Wednesday against Seattle but it wasn’t enough for No. 11 Oregon in a 3-2 non-conference loss at Bannerwood Park.

Sports Study: Adults minimize steroid use as problem

By RONALD BLUM,AP Sports Writer Published: May 2, 2013 at 9:49 AM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 9:49 AM PDT

While 97 percent of the respondents believe steroids cause negative health effects, just 19 percent think steroid use is a big problem among high school students