EUGENE, Ore. — Over 200 young athletes got the chance to play basketball alongside some of their idols at Matthew Knight Arena Sunday. Ducks basketball is on hiatus until November, but hundreds of young fans got the chance to meet some of their favorite players from the team and even play some one-on-one with Jonathan … Continue reading »
Track and Field Trials Return in 2016
SALEM, Ore. — It’s official. Eugene will host the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team trials again in 2016. KEZI 9 News first confirmed this news Wednesday, but the official announcement was made Thursday at the state capitol. Athletes say they knew about a week ago, but couldn’t say anything until now, when the official … Continue reading »
Eugene to Host Track & Field Trials
EUGENE, Ore. — The U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials are once again coming to Track Town U.S.A. in 2016. USATF CEO Max Siegel made the announcement Thursday at the Oregon State Capitol building, surrounded by Governor John Kitzhaber, TrackTown USA President Vin Lananna and other supporters. This is the third straight time, and the … Continue reading »
Local Baseball Legend Turns 95
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — A local sports legend celebrated his birthday Saturday with his family and fans. Bob Doerr turned 95 and is the oldest living member in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Doerr celebrated in his hometown of Junction City, as well as signed some autographs for fans. He’s lived in Junction City for … Continue reading »
Eugene Marathon Registration Up
EUGENE, Ore. — Monday was the last day you could register for the Eugene Marathon by mail, marking a quick approach to the seventh annual race. At this point, there are already 7,600 runners signed up for the April race, and there are still two weeks left to register online. The marathon director says that’s … Continue reading »
Flights to Indianapolis Selling Out
EUGENE, Ore. — The Ducks are headed to the Sweet 16 in Indianapolis, but will fans be able to afford the trip too? Duck fans tend to travel well for football games, but they typically have more time to plan out trips to bowl games. Oregon’s big win on Saturday gives fans just a few … Continue reading »
CrossFit Competition Registration Opens
EUGENE, Ore. — It’s not Mt. Everest, but athletes will soon compete in Eugene to find out who’s the best at CrossFit. It’s a growing exercise trend around the world, and one local gym is looking to find the best of the best in a regional tournament. Track Town Crossfit is teaming up with the … Continue reading »
Local Gymnasts Prepare for State Meet
EUGENE, Ore. — Coming to Eugene, the 2013 State Gymnastics Championships. Five hundreds young girls will compete this weekend. And in preparation for the meet, members from one local gym, Gymnastics Northwest, is getting in its last practice. Their young ladies competing this weekend range in age from 11 to 18. They’ll be competing in … Continue reading »
Russell Named Gatorade National POY
Springfield forward Mercedes Russell: WNBA Champion Maya Moore: Springfield head coach Bill Wagner: Courtesy: Fleishman-Hillard Inc. SPRINGFIELD, Ore.– In its 28th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, today announced Mercedes Russell of Springfield High School (Springfield, Ore.) as its 2012-13 Gatorade … Continue reading »
Ducks Headed to March Madness
EUGENE, Ore. — The Ducks are going dancing. The Oregon Men’s Basketball Team is headed into March Madness, after winning this weekend’s Pac-12 tournament. The Ducks will head down to San Jose for this Thursday’s opening round matchup against Oklahoma State. Students and staff agree it’s a pretty good time to be a Duck. “We’re … Continue reading »
