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NASCAR: Rookie Kyle Larson Wins Pocono Pole

Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Kurt Busch, and Jeff Gordon round out the top five.

(LONG POND, Pa. ) - Kyle Larson won the Coors Light Pole Award on Friday afternoon at Pocono Raceway, turning a record-setting lap of 183.438 mph in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying.

Larson became the first NASCAR Drive for Diversity product to claim a pole position in NASCAR's premier series.

Oregon Football 2014 Preview: Receivers inexperienced; TE Spot Returns 3

The receiver group was bolstered this summer by the arrival of JC transfer Zac Schuller and freshman Charles Nelson, two smaller, speedy weapons.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - Unless and until Bralon Addison proves he’s good to go following a spring injury, the Ducks’ top returning receiver is senior wideout Keanon Lowe.

The Portland, Ore. native caught 18 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns in 2013.

Oregon #4 in Pre-Season Coaches Poll; FSU #1

Oregon opens the season Aug. 30 at home against South Dakota.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - Under the new College Football Playoff format now in effect, every team in the country is playing for one of four coveted spots in the national semifinals to be hosted this season by the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl.

Those spots will be earned through play on the field, when the 2014 season kicks off later this month. The Oregon football team stands a good chance of getting there, according to the preseason coaches’ poll released Thursday by USA Today.

Tigers Land Price, but Deal Jackson to Seattle

Jackson goes to Mariners; Smyly, prospect also involved in three-way deal

(DETROIT ) - The Tigers spent the final days and hours leading up to Thursday's 4:00 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline as everyone expected, on the hunt for a left-handed pitcher.

Instead of a reliever, though, they ended up with the best lefty in the American League in their biggest Trade Deadline deal in recent memory.

Redsox Trade Lester to A`s for Cespedes in Blockbuster Deal

It's possible that Cespedes will debut for the Red Sox on Friday night at Fenway Park in a rivalry matchup against the Yankees

(BOSTON) - In a blockbuster move that sent long-time ace Jon Lester to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, the Red Sox acquired a premier slugger in Yoenis Cespedes, who is in his prime and has a season remaining on his contract.

Outfielder Jonny Gomes, who played for the Athletics in 2012, goes to Oakland with Lester and cash -- less than $1 million, according to a source.

For Oregon State QB Pre-Season Awards Keep Coming In

Sean Mannion has started 32 career games for the Beavers and has set numerous school and league records,

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - The preseason national honors continue for Oregon State record setting quarterback Sean Mannion. The senior has been added to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List, it was announced by the Golden Arm Foundation of Baltimore.

Mannion is already on the preliminary watch lists for the Walter Camp, Davey O’Brien and Maxwell honors.

NBA: Former Oregon State Star Signs With Kings

Moreland averaged 3.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, a team-high 2.7 blocks in six games off the bench for the Kings NBA Summer League Championship squad.

(SACRAMENTO, Calif. ) - Former Oregon State men’s basketball standout Eric Moreland signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings, the team’s General Manager Pete D’Alessandro announced Wednesday.

“It has been a goal of mine since I started playing basketball to play in the NBA,” Moreland said.

Oregon Football 2014 Preview: Ducks Return Talented, Experienced Linebackers

The wild card here is Johnny Ragin III, who is in line to redshirt after transferring from Cal.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - The Ducks return a pool of talented, experienced linebackers, and that despite weathering some attrition this offseason.

Derrick Malone is the headliner after leading the team with 105 tackles last season, and middle linebacker Rodney Hardrick is Oregon’s third-leading returning tackler after 65 in 2013.

Volcanoes Rally to Stun Dust Devils

The Volcanoes are now 7-2 in the Northwest League second half.

(PASCO, Wash. ) - Salem-Keizer claimed a come-from-behind win over Tri-City 8-7 Wednesday night in front of 1,358 at Gesa Satdium.

The Volcanoes were down 6-1 entering action in the top of the seventh inning, and finished the game on a 7-1 comeback, including four runs in the top of the ninth inning to claim the first game of the five-game series against the Dust Devils.

Oregon National Guard Hoopla and Bob`s Hamburgers a Slam Dunk for Salem

UPDATE: We now have the COMPLETE Saturday ONG Hoopla Schedule at the end of this story.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Workers in and around the Oregon State Capitol Mall may smell something they haven't smelled in a long, long, time.

That smell will be coming from just in front of the Capitol steps at the Bob's Hamburgers booth, which is part of this year's Oregon National Guard Hoopla. State workers, and everyone can enjoy a Salem classic starting at 11:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.