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Smacked asteroid’s debris trail more than 6,000 miles long

By MARCIA DUNNOctober 4, 2022 GMT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The asteroid that got smacked by a NASA spacecraft is now being trailed by thousands of miles of debris from the impact.

Astronomers captured the scene millions of miles away with a telescope in Chile.

Oregon forward Nyara Sabally declares for WNBA Draft

March 29, 2022 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon forward Nyara Sabally has decided to enter the WNBA draft.

Sabally, a fourth-year sophomore, was Oregon's top scorer and rebounder, averaging 15.4 points and 7.8 boards.

International orchestras tour US for 1st time in 2 years

By RONALD BLUMFebruary 1, 2022 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — After enduring repeated COVID-19 testing and a 5,400-mile (8690-kilometer) flight from London to become the first international symphony to tour the United States in 23 months, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra arrived in California to discover some brass had not.

Horne, Heath’s 3 help Arizona State beat Oregon 69-67 in OT

December 6, 2021 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — DJ Horne scored 23 points, Jay Heath hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of overtime and Arizona State beat Oregon 69-67 on Sunday night to snap a five-game skid.

Heath made 4 of 6 from 3-point range and finished with 14 points and Kimani Lawrence scored 13 for Arizona State (3-6, 1-1 Pac-12).

Eags to face Syracuse and Oregon at 2018 2K Classic

Ryan CollingwoodJune 11, 2018 GMT

The EWU men’s basketball team is returning to the 2K Classic, where it will play four games in November and face high-major programs Syracuse and Oregon at their respective venues.

The Eagles will also host a 2K Classic subregional at Reese Court, welcoming Wisconsin-Green Bay, Morehead State and Missouri-Kansas City.

Ducks turn the tide

Steve MimsJanuary 28, 2018 GMT

After Oregon built a 16-point halftime lead while shooting 65.2 percent from the field, Dana Altman complimented the Ducks on shot selection.

“Then we start the second half with three quick, bad three-pointers and never got in the same rhythm again,” Altman noted.

Graves: Nothing to hide in program

Ryan ThorburnDecember 28, 2017 GMT

No. 10 Oregon’s practice on Wednesday at Matthew Knight Arena was open to the media, per the team’s usual policy.

As far as coach Kelly Graves is concerned, there is nothing to hide.

The women’s basketball program self-reported two violations detailed in the NCAA’s notice of allegations made public last Thursday.

Ducks ready for top-10 matchup

Ryan ThorburnDecember 13, 2017 GMT

Oregon gets a chance to redeem itself with another matchup against a top-five team.

The No. 9 Ducks (8-1), who have won five consecutive games since a 74-61 loss at then-No. 5 Louisville on Nov.

Ducks feel good about their depth

Ryan ThorburnDecember 2, 2017 GMT

The scoreboard didn’t reflect much adversity.

But No. 10 Oregon was able to overcome the unavailability of injured star Ruthy Hebard and a roster-ravaging virus during Tuesday’s 87-45 victory over Hampton.

Ducks open with the heat turned on high

Ryan ThorburnNovember 10, 2017 GMT

Kelly Graves won’t have to wait until Pac-12 play to find out if No. 11 Oregon has what it takes to live up to all of the hype.

The Ducks open the highly anticipated 2017-18 season and the preseason WNIT against Cal State Northridge at 5 p.m.

Altman not sure what to expect

Steve MimsOctober 28, 2017 GMT

Dana Altman wants as many games as possible to get his new-look roster ready for the regular season.

So when the NCAA allowed an extra contest if proceeds went to disaster relief, Oregon quickly put together a game against Idaho, the preseason favorite in the Big Sky Conference.