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Salem-News.com (Jun-26-2014 06:56)

3 Run Walk-Off Blast Lifts Volcanoes Over Everett

After a 44-minute rain delay, Everett jumped on the board behind a double, two walks, a hit batter and a wild pitch.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - Salem-Keizer Volcanoes The Volcanoes went into the bottom of the ninth facing a two run deficit Wednesday night, and they once again came through in their final at bat, defeating the Everett AquaSox 5-4 at Volcanoes Stadium.

All three runs came off the bat of the 20-year old slugger Shilo McCall, who blasted a three run home run well over the left field wall with two outs in the ninth.

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Salem-News.com (Jun-25-2014 21:02)

Oregon State Duo Await NBA Draft

Roberto Nelson and Eric Moreland had the opportunity to work out at the same time with the Golden State Warriors.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Oregon State Roberto Nelson and Eric Moreland Roberto Nelson and Eric Moreland set several records during their Oregon State basketball careers and have recently traveled the country working out for NBA teams.

Now all they can do is sit back and hope their names will be called in Thursday’s NBA Draft, which will be televised live on ESPN beginning at 4:00 p.m.

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Salem-News.com (Jun-25-2014 20:50)

Twice as Nice: Lincecum No Hits Padres Again

The great Christy Mathewson no-hit the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs on July 15, 1901 and June 13, 1905, respectively.

(SAN FRANCISO, Calif. ) - Tim Lincecum Proving that he's a performer for the ages, Tim Lincecum reached across the centuries Wednesday to match a feat that only one other Giant accomplished.

Lincecum became the second Giant to pitch two no-hitters, barely missing a perfect game while silencing the San Diego Padres in San Francisco's 4-0 triumph at AT&T Park.

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Salem-News.com (Jun-25-2014 20:45)

Swiss Punch Their Ticket to Round of 16

Shaqiri triple takes Swiss through.

(MANAUS, Brazil ) - Switzerland World Cup Xherdan Shaqiri hit a hat-trick as Switzerland qualified for the Round of 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Honduras at the Arena Amazonia in Manaus.

The Bayern Munich midfielder's treble - the second seen at Brazil 2014, following that of his club colleague Thomas Muller - secured second spot in Group E and set up a knockout duel with Argentina in Sao Paulo.

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Salem-News.com (Jun-25-2014 20:31)

Ecuador Draws With France; Knocked Out of World Cup

Free-scoring France foiled but Ecuador bows out.

(RIO de JANEIRO, Brazil) - France World Cup Goals dried up for free-scoring France in a 0-0 Group E stalemate with ten-man Ecuador, confirming top spot and a knockout tie against Nigeria for Didier Deschamps’ team while the CONMEBOL outfit bowed out of the FIFA World Cup.

The first shot in earnest at the Maracana was dispatched from the boot of Antoine Griezmann, following a close-range exchange with team-mates Karim Benzema and Moussa Sissoko at the edge of the area, but the Real Sociedad winger’s drive on ten minutes dribbled wide.

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Salem-News.com (Jun-25-2014 14:15)

Nigeria Through Despite Messi-Inspired Defeat

Even in a World Cup packed full of thrilling games, this was one of the best yet, and the tone was set as early as the third minute.

(RIO de JANEIRO, Brazil) - Lionel Messi Argentina secured top spot in Group F and preserved their unblemished record at Brazil 2014 with a 3-2 win over Nigeria illuminated by braces for Lionel Messi and Ahmed Musa.

Alejandro Sabella's side will be joined in the Round of 16 by the Super Eagles, who contributed greatly to this enthralling match and progress due to Iran's defeat to already-eliminated Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Salem-News.com (Jun-24-2014 21:00)

OSU QB Sean Mannion to be Counselor for Nike Camp

Sean Mannion enters his final collegiate season on track to break the Pac-12 Conference record for passing yardage.

(BEAVERTON, Ore. ) - Oregon State Quarterback Sean Mannion Oregon State senior quarterback Sean Mannion will serve as a camp counselor at the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp at the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.

The Elite 11 Camp features 18 standout high school quarterbacks from around the nation that have been evaluated through a selection process at regional events earlier this year.

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Salem-News.com (Jun-24-2014 20:55)

New Oregon Football Players Arrive on Campus

The new additions will also begin strength and conditioning work along with taking classes this summer.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - Oregon Ducks Football Summer quarter began at the university on Monday, marking the first day as college students for most of Oregon's 2014 recruiting class and several other new additions to the roster.

Among the new faces is wide receiver Zac Schuller, a junior college transfer who recently signed a financial aid agreement with the Ducks.

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Salem-News.com (Jun-24-2014 18:19)

Late Goal Pushes Greece Past Ivory Coast

Greek spot-kick drama denies Ivorians.

(RIO de JANEIRO, Brazil) - Greece World Cup Soccer Incredible drama unfolded in Fortaleza when Georgios Samaras converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure Greece a 2-1 victory over Côte d'Ivoire to set up a Round of 16 clash against Costa Rica at the FIFA World Cup.

Côte d'Ivoire duo Kolo and Yaya Toure were both named in the starting XI just days after the tragic passing of their brother, Ibrahim.

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Salem-News.com (Jun-24-2014 18:15)

Colombia Routs Japan; Into Round of 16

There was even time for history to be made as Faryd Mondragon took to the field to become the oldest player ever to appear at a FIFA World Cup.

(RIO de JANEIRO, Brazil) - Colombia World Cup Soccer Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to storm into the Round of 16 with a perfect record and end their opponents' hopes of a late escape from elimination.

A Jackson Martinez brace, alongside goals from Juan Cuadrado and James Rodriguez, sealed the triumph, after Shinji Okazaki given Alberto Zaccheroni's side hope.

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