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Salem-News.com Sports (January 26, 2008 13:44)George Fox 82, Whitman 75: Bruins Snap Skid with Double OT Win over Missionaries Salem-News.com SPORTSGeorge Fox (5-11, NWC 1-6) now takes on league-leading Whitworth University Saturday at 8:00 PM in Spokane, Wash. (WALLA WALLA, Wash.) -  Evan Atwater hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to force a second overtime, then hit six free throws to keep his team in front in the second extra period as the George Fox University Bruins outlasted the Whitman College Missionaries 82-75 for their first Northwest Conference men’s basketball victory of the season Friday night here at the Sherwood Center.
Both teams entered the contest winless in conference play, George Fox at 0-6 in the NWC and riding an eight-game losing streak, and Whitman at 0-7 in the conference with seven straight losses, so something had to give.
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Salem-News.com Sports (January 25, 2008 21:40)Maria Sharapova Wins Australian Open Salem-News.com SPORTSSharapova completed an almost flawless fortnight in which she did not lose a set.
(MELBOURNE, Australia) -  Maria Sharapova has claimed her third Grand Slam singles title with victory over Ana Ivanovic in the Australian Open 2008 women's singles final at Melbourne Park on Saturday.
Already a champion at Wimbledon in 2004 and the US Open in 2006, Sharapova now has three of the four majors in her trophy cabinet heading to the French Open after adding the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup to her collection with a 7-5 6-3 win over Ivanovic.
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Salem-News.com Sports (January 22, 2008 12:35)Gruden, Allen Sign Contract Extensions With Buccaneers Salem-News.com SPORTSThe Buccaneers' offense was much improved in 2007, as well, and is being built around a young offensive line that is among the most promising in the league. (TAMPA BAY) -  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, fresh off their second division championship in the last three years but hungry for another Super Bowl victory, are headed in the right direction.
And they have the right men in place to lead them back to the top. That was emphasized on Tuesday when the Buccaneers announced that both General Manager Bruce Allen and Head Coach Jon Gruden have signed three-year contract extensions with the team.
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Salem-News.com Sports (January 22, 2008 06:58)Sharapova Stuns Henin at Australian Open Salem-News.com SPORTSShe will now take on Serbian third seed Jelena Jankovic after she ousted Serena Williams earlier in the day. (MELBOURNE, Australia) -  Maria Sharapova inflicted world No. 1 Justine Henin's first loss since Wimbledon last year with a stirring 6-4 6-0 victory to advance to the semi-finals of the Australian Open.
The Russian No. 5 seed was at her clinical best against an out-of-sorts Henin, who had not been beaten for 33 matches - a streak that began after her semi-final loss to Marion Bartoli at the All-England Club. Read Full Article
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Salem-News.com Sports (January 22, 2008 06:30)Chairman France Says NASCAR Needs to Get Roots Back Salem-News.com SPORTS"We will continue to embrace the past, and the rich heritage beginning with our biggest tradition -- the Daytona 500," France said. (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) -  Evoking the past while focusing on the future, NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France addressed the media Monday at NASCAR's annual preseason news conference in Concord, N.C.
NASCAR is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and the 50th running of the Daytona 500 next month. Those milestones were front and center during the event at NASCAR's Research and Development Center, starting with France's "state of the sport" speech that also recognized the importance of the fans to the sport's growth.
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Salem-News.com Sports (January 22, 2008 06:14)Dungy to Stay With Colts Through 2008 Salem-News.com SPORTSThis was the third straight year Dungy seriously considered retiring.
(INDIANAPOLIS) -  Tony Dungy, the first black coach to win a Super Bowl, spent a week meeting with his family, close friends and trusted colleagues while deciding whether to return for a seventh season with the Colts.
The Colts coach said Monday he will remain with Indianapolis through at least the 2008 season before turning the program over to hand-picked successor Jim Caldwell.
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Salem-News.com Sports (January 22, 2008 06:06)Jankovic Sends Serena Williams Packing Salem-News.com SPORTSJankovic will next face either World No. 1 Justine Henin or No. 5 seed Maria Sharapova.
(MELBOURNE, Australia) -  Women's No. 3 seed Jelena Jankovic has emerged victorious in an absorbing quarter final at Australian Open 2008, ousting defending champion Serena Williams in two tight sets.
The two players engaged in a brilliant slugfest that captivated the large crowd at Rod Laver Arena, before Jankovic came through in one hour and 39 minutes to win 6-3 6-4.
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Salem-News.com Sports (January 22, 2008 05:50)Oregon State Boots C.J. Giles From Men's Hoops Program Salem-News.com SPORTSForward played in 10 games for the Beavers. (CORVALLIS, Ore.) -  Junior forward C.J. Giles has been dismissed from the Oregon State men’s basketball program, interim head coach Kevin Mouton announced on Monday.
Giles, a transfer from Kansas, appeared in 10 games for the Beavers while averaging 6.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. He played his first game in an Oregon State uniform in a 77-53 win over CS Bakersfield on Dec. 11, 2007.
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Salem-News.com Sports (January 22, 2008 05:31)Oregon Tech’s Idrogo, Warner Pacific’s O’Gallagher Win Player of the Week Awards Salem-News.com SPORTSO’Gallagher, the 6-2 senior guard from Gresham, Ore., led the Knights to a pair of important road victories last week. (PORTLAND, Ore. ) -  Oregon Tech’s Crystal Idrogo and Warner Pacific’s Scott O’Gallagher have been named Cascade Conference Players of the Week in women’s and men’s basketball, respectively, the league office announced Monday.
Idrogo, a 5-11 sophomore forward from Sacramento, Calif., lead OIT to a pair of home victories last week as she averaged 21 points, 5.5 rebounds and shot 60 percent from the floor. Read Full Article
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