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Skipper, Keys Lead Oregon Men (NCAA Championships Day 2 Video Re-Cap)

UO runners went 1-2 in the first heat of 1,500 qualifying, with senior Mac Fleet winning in 3:45.90.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - The Oregon men continued to hold serve Thursday in the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, and even got a couple of pleasant surprises at Hayward Field.

The Ducks may end up needing them, too, after the second session of the national meet ended in controversy for the host team.

Oregon State Releases Preview of Pac-12 Basketball Schedule

The Beavers were 16-16 overall last season.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - It won’t take long for new Oregon State men’s basketball head coach Wayne Tinkle to get a taste of the Civil War, as the Beavers will open their 2014-15 Pac-12 slate against the Ducks in Eugene the first weekend in January.

Below is the tentative Pac-12 schedule, but please note that the dates listed are when Oregon State will play either of the teams, with at least one day between each game.

Oregon`s Cheserek Wins National Title #4; Day One Video Recap

Cheserek, one of three UO men to score in the event, crossed in 28 minutes, 30.18 seconds to the delight of a roaring home crowd, becoming the first freshman to win the event since 1979.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - To the legend of Edward Cheserek, add Wednesday's final kick in the 10,000 meters of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field.

Oregon's fabulous freshman distance runner won his fourth national title Wednesday, running comfortably with the lead group in the 10k before exploding through the final 200 meters to win.

All Eyes on Brazil as World Cup Kicks Off on Thursday

Protests and labor strikes are planned in the 12 host cities, including a 24-hour slowdown by some airport workers in Rio de Janeiro.

(SAO PAULO, Brazil) - After years of construction delays and budget overruns, the World Cup kicks off in Brazil on Thursday under a cloud of discontent at home even as happy foreign fans pour in for the tournament.

Brazil's national team hosts Croatia in the opening match at a newly built stadium in Sao Paulo whose cost and late delivery came to embody the troubled World Cup preparations.

Oregon State Baseball Players Keep Racking Up Awards

Conforto and Wetzler are both finalists for the Dick Howser Award, which is given annually to the nation’s top player (by the NCBWA).

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Oregon State senior Ben Wetzler and juniors Jace Fry and Michael Conforto keep racking up the postseason honors. And for good reason.

Wetzler, Fry and Conforto were all named to two All-America teams on Wednesday, giving them all three such honors this season after Collegiate Baseball recognized them two weeks ago. Wetzler and Conforto earned first-team honors from Baseball America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association on Wednesday while Fry is first-teamer by the NCBWA and second-team selection by Baseball America.

Six Ducks to Play Summer Ball in Wood Bat Leagues

Left-handed pitcher Garrett Cleavinger is playing for the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape for the second straight season.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - Six players from Oregon’s 2014 baseball team who are expected to be a part of next year’s team are competing in summer wooden back leagues around the country this summer.

Three of those Ducks are playing in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League and one each are playing in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, California Collegiate League and the West Coast League.

#1 Oregon to Host NCAA Track and Field Championships

ESPN Networks will cover every day of the meet, with Wednesday and Thursday being broadcast on ESPN3, starting at 3:55 p.m. PT.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - The University of Oregon will host the NCAA Track and Field Championships for the second-consecutive year and the 12th time in meet history, June 11-14 at Historic Hayward Field.

Events will start at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. on Thursday and 12:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Return 15 Players From 2013 Season

The 14 man pitching staff is comprised of eight Volcanoes veterans, including two that made a significant impact on the 2013 South Division champion Salem-Keizer squad.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, in conjunction with the San Francisco Giants, released the initial 2014 roster Monday afternoon highlighted by 15 returning Volcanoes players.

The roster is made up of 27 players: 14 pitchers, three catchers, six infielders and four outfielders. Second-year manager Gary Davenport returns an experienced lineup to begin the Northwest League campaign Friday, June 13, against the three-time defending champion Vancouver Canadians.

Free Shuttle Service Offered for NCAA Track and Field Championships

Fans are also reminded that no alcohol or tobacco is permitted at Hayward Field.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - The University of Oregon is offering a free shuttle for those fans looking for the easiest way to get to and from the 2014 NCAA Track and Field Championships, which will be held at Historic Hayward Field this Wednesday through Saturday.

Shuttles will depart from Autzen Stadium’s south side beginning three hours prior to the first event of the day and will run continuously every 15 to 30 minutes throughout the competition.

NASCAR: Dale Jr. Hangs On After Late Pass to Win at Pocono

It was Earnhardt Jr.'s second win of the season and his first-ever win at the Tricky Triangle.

(LONG POND, Pa.) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. passed Brad Keselowski with five laps to go and held on to win the Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday.

Joining Earnhardt Jr. and Keselowski in the top five were Kurt Busch, Denny Hamlin and Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Kyle Larson.