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Salem-News.com Sports (April 09, 2008 19:25)Parker, Fowles, Wiggings 1-2-3 in WNBA Draft Salem-News.com SPORTSThe Atlanta Dream - the WNBA’s newest team - selected Tamera Young of James Madison with their first round pick. (PALM HARBOR, Fla. ) -  Candace Parker, Sylvia Fowles and Candice Wiggins were selected today as the top three overall picks in the 2008 WNBA Draft presented by adidas, held today at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Fla.
The Los Angeles Sparks picked Parker with the top overall selection while the Chicago Sky chose Fowles with the second pick and the Minnesota Lynx took Candice Wiggins with the third pick.
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Salem-News.com Sports (April 09, 2008 19:17)Washburn Dominates as Seattle Downs D-Rays, 7-1 Salem-News.com SPORTSIchiro Suzuki doubled home the first of two Seattle runs in the third inning. (ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.) -  Left-hander Jarrod Washburn continued his dominance of the Rays on Wednesday night, holding them to one run over seven innings, leading the Mariners to a 7-1 victory over Tampa Bay in front of 12,106 at Tropicana Field.
Washburn improved his career record against the Rays to 11-3 overall and has won seven of his eight decisions at Tropicana Field. Catcher Jamie Burke unveiled his seldom-used home run trot when he smacked a three-run home run in the eighth inning off Rays left-handed reliever J.P. Howell, the second homer of his career. His first came in the final game last season.
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Salem-News.com Sports (April 09, 2008 06:17)Four Home Runs Lead River Cats Over Portland Salem-News.com SPORTSChase Headley and Edgar Gonzalez had two hits apiece to the lead the Beavers (3-2). (PORTLAND, Ore. ) -  The Sacramento River Cats got home runs from Nick Blasi, Casey Rogowski, Carlos Gonzalez and Danny Putnam, and effective outings from five different pitchers to beat the Portland Beavers 7-1 Tuesday night at PGE Park.
Putnam reached base in each of his four plate appearances, going 3-for-3 with his first home run of the season, a double, a walk, two RBIs and two runs scored.
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Salem-News.com Sports (April 09, 2008 05:46)Mariners Snap Four Game Slide Salem-News.com SPORTSThe Mariners received a three-RBI contribution from first baseman Richie Sexson. (ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ) -  Ryan Rowland-Smith came to the rescue, and he did more than just pick up his first big league save.
The lefty from Down Under retired all five batters he faced, including the top third of the Rays' lineup in the ninth inning, lifting the Mariners to a 6-5 victory in front of a sell-out home opener crowd of 36,048 at Tropicana Field, snapping a four-game losing streak.
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Salem-News.com Sports (April 08, 2008 19:38)Kansas Players, Fans Celebrate National Championship Salem-News.com SPORTSThe Jayhawks rallied from nine points down with 2:12 to play to beat Memphis 75-68 in overtime.
(LAWRENCE, Kan.) -  More than 25,000 Kansas faithful welcomed back the 2008 national championship Kansas basketball team at Memorial Stadium, the day following the Jayhawks' 75-68 overtime victory against Memphis.
Assembled on a platform at midfield, players, coaches and staff were introduced to the crowd as the Jayhawk Radio Network and more than seven television stations carried the event live.
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Salem-News.com Sports (April 08, 2008 19:24)Willamette Duo Garner NWC Softball Weekly Awards Salem-News.com SPORTSPair help Bearcats improve to 16-4 with four wins over the weekend.
(SALEM, Ore. ) -  Junior first baseman Marissa Richards (Newberg, OR/Newberg HS) and senior right-handed pitcher Nikki Franchi (Los Gatos, CA/Saratoga HS) helped Willamette University go 4-0 last week with doubleheader sweeps of Lewis & Clark College and George Fox University.
Willamette defeated Lewis & Clark 8-0 in six innings on the run rule and 11-3 in five innings on the run rule. The Bearcats downed George Fox 3-0 and 11-1 (5 innings, run rule).
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Salem-News.com Sports (April 08, 2008 19:19)Batch and Winger Selected as NWC Track Athletes of the Week Salem-News.com SPORTSEarn NCAA provisional qualifying times at 5,000 meters. (SALEM, Ore. ) -  Willamette University track and field runners Ian Batch (Jr., Eagle, ID/Capital HS) and Jena Winger (Jr., Bonney Lake, WA/Sumner HS) have been selected as the Northwest Conference Track Athletes of the Week for their efforts on Friday at the Willamette Invitational.
Batch and Winger each achieved a provisional qualifying time for the NCAA Division III National Championships during Friday night's Celebration of Distance at the Charles Bowles Track.
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Salem-News.com Sports (April 08, 2008 15:47)NASCAR Hits Ryan Newman With 25-Point Penalty Salem-News.com SPORTSThe penalty drops Newman from eighth to 10th in the Sprint Cup standings. (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) -  NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the No. 12 team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions found last Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.
The No. 12 car driven by Ryan Newman was found to be in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock-car racing); 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used do not conform to NASCAR rules); and 12.8.1C (right-rear quarter panel height did not meet the required specification.
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Salem-News.com Sports (April 08, 2008 06:53)LeBlance Shines for Beavers in 9-1 Win Over Sacramento Salem-News.com SPORTSLeBlanc struck out six of the first eight batters he faced and limited the River Cats – the defending PCL and Triple-A champions – to one run. (PORTLAND, Ore. ) - In his Triple-A debut for Portland Monday night, Wade LeBlanc struck out a career-high 11 batters, matching Oliver Perez and Steve Watkins for the Beavers’ single-game record since the team returned to the Pacific Coast League in 2001.
Brian Myrow belted a three-run home run, Will Venable had three hits and two RBIs, and Craig Stansberry doubled twice behind the 23-year-old LeBlanc, launching the Beavers to a 9-1 victory over the Sacramento River Cats at PGE Park.
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