Tackling practice skipped in NFL
Frank Gore runs right up the gut of the Indianapolis defense. Defensive back Jerraud Powers delivers a big body-blow, but Gore just bounces off and keeps on running, one of two broken tackles on the way to a 64-yard San Francisco touchdown. Baltimore...
 6.6K - Nov. 4, 2009; scored 248.0 Club Notes
Women in Black noon, Tuesdays, corner of Broadway Avenue and Newmark Street. (756-2042) Dolphin Players 7 p.m., first Tuesday, North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave. Sea Breeze Harmony rehearsals 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, First United Methodis...
0.8K - Nov. 2, 2009; scored 150.0 Sports Briefs: New Mexico suspends coach
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. New Mexico coach Mike Locksley won t be on the sidelines when his team plays UNLV later this month, part of a 10-day suspension issued as punishment for his role in a fight with an assistant coach. Athletic director Paul Krebs sai...
6.0K - Oct. 14, 2009; scored 292.0 Dolphins turn to wildcat for win over Jets
MIAMI As coach Tony Sparano s Miami Dolphins mounted a comeback bid in the final minutes, even his players on the sideline wondered about the play calling. It had the New York Jets confused, too. The Dolphins snapped the ball to four players in the...
3.7K - Oct. 13, 2009; scored 410.0 Sports Briefs: Indiana one win from WNBA title
INDIANAPOLIS Tamika Catchings had 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists as the Indiana Fever moved within one victory of the WNBA title Sunday with an 86-85 win over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the finals. The Mercury s Tangela Smith missed...
6.8K - Oct. 5, 2009; scored 292.0 Club Notes
Dolphin Players 7 p.m., first Tuesday, North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave. Toastmasters 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Reedsport School District board room, 100 Ranch Road. (541-271-3727) Coquille Valley Elks 7 p.m., Tuesdays, lodge, 54942 Maple...
0.7K - Oct. 5, 2009; scored 150.0 Sports Briefs: Miami acquires QB Thigpen
MIAMI The Miami Dolphins placed Chad Pennington on the reserve-injured list to create a roster spot for quarterback Tyler Thigpen, who was acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs for an undisclosed draft pick. Pennington hurt his right shoulder Sunday...
4.4K - Sep. 30, 2009; scored 194.0 Sports Briefs: High school player dies in Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. A high school football player from Spokane Valley has died after suffering a blow to the head in a Friday night game. Andrew Swank, 17, was in critical condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center after surgery to relieve pressure on his...
5.1K - Sep. 29, 2009; scored 329.0 Manning leads Colts to win in the desert
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) ” From Florida to Arizona, prime time is Peyton time. Peyton Manning was a Sunday night sensation against the Arizona Cardinals, six nights after his marvelous Monday night against the Dolphins in Miami. The 50th 300-y...
2.4K - Sep. 28, 2009; scored 150.0 AFC: Broncos get wild victory
By Joe Kay, AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI An aggressive defense that had kept Denver out of the end zone all afternoon was closing in for a clinching hit. Cornerback Leon Hall jumped and swatted the pass away from receiver Brandon Marshall, sending t...
5.5K - Sep. 14, 2009; scored 150.0 NFL: Steelers top Carolina in preseason
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Players quickly showered and dressed in the Pittsburgh locker room Thursday night before hustling to the bus following their 21-10 victory over Carolina in the exhibition finale. Some of the stars may have been able to skip the show...
4.3K - Sep. 4, 2009; scored 224.0 Sports Briefs: Rubio will stay in Spain for two more seasons
MINNEAPOLIS After saying all summer long that his preference was to play in the NBA, Ricky Rubio apparently got a case of cold feet at the last minute. Less than 48 hours after the Timberwolves, Rubio s agents and the Spanish team DKV Joventut agre...
6.9K - Sep. 2, 2009; scored 224.0 Club Notes
Dolphin Players 7 p.m., first Tuesday, North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave. Toastmasters 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Reedsport School District board room, 100 Ranch Road. (541-271-3727) Coquille Valley Elks 7 p.m., Tuesdays, lodge, 54942 Maple...
0.6K - Aug. 31, 2009; scored 150.0 Mora works to turn Seattle s fortunes
RENTON, Wash. It s one thing that Jim Mora s incomparable drive and boundless energy impress the Seahawks he coaches. After all, he controls their livelihood, so bowing to the boss isn t a bad idea. It s much more impressive that one of the world s...
7.7K - Aug. 22, 2009; scored 270.0 NFL Preseason: Giants claim wild win
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Tommie Hill scored on a bizarre 18-yard fumble return as time ran out and the New York Giants scored a 24-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night. Fourth-string quarterback Hunter Cantwell had tied the game with ...
2.6K - Aug. 18, 2009; scored 150.0 Eagles give Vick a chance
PHILADELPHIA Michael Vick is back in the NFL. When he finally gets in a game, it might be at a new position. Looking to add a new dimension to their offense, the Philadelphia Eagles gave Vick a one-year deal with an option for a second year. Vick w...
5.5K - Aug. 14, 2009; scored 194.0 Club Notes
Women in Black noon, Tuesdays, corner of Broadway Avenue and Newmark Street. (756-2042) Dolphin Players 7 p.m., first Tuesday, North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave. Toastmasters 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Reedsport School District board room, ...
0.8K - Aug. 3, 2009; scored 150.0 Sports Briefs: Blue Jays place July 28 deadline for Halladay trade
TORONTO Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi still hasn t received an appropriate trade offer for Roy Halladay, and has set a July 28 deadline to complete a deal for the 2003 Cy Young Award winner. Baseball s non-waiver trade deadline is July 3...
5.0K - Jul. 22, 2009; scored 292.0 Club Notes
Women in Black noon, Tuesdays, corner of Broadway Avenue and Newmark Street. (756-2042) Dolphin Players 7 p.m., first Tuesday, North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave. Toastmasters 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Reedsport School District board room,...
0.8K - Jul. 6, 2009; scored 150.0 Going Out
Theater etc. This weekend Sawdust Theatre presents The Pride of the Sawdust League, or Three Strikes and You re Out at the theater in Coquille. Due to the holiday, this weekend s show is at 8 p.m. Friday only. Starting next week, show times are 8 p...
5.7K - Jul. 3, 2009; scored 150.0 | 
