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Camas&#039; Drake Owen (left) battles Sumner&#039;s Jake Popejoy for a pass that fell incomplete. Owen later left the game after taking an illegal hit while fielding a punt.

Camas players show they can take a big hit, or two

Camas&#039; Drake Owen (left) battles Sumner&#039;s Jake Popejoy for a pass that fell incomplete. Owen later left the game after taking an illegal hit while fielding a punt.

November 26, 2016, 8:35pm Prep Sports

The Camas football team absorbed two shots on Saturday. One was legal, the other not. One tested its resiliency, the other its composure. Read story

No longer the NBA's surprising overachievers, point guard Damian Lillard says the Trail Blazers need to stay true to the process.

Blazers’ strength resides in their depth

No longer the NBA's surprising overachievers, point guard Damian Lillard says the Trail Blazers need to stay true to the process.

October 22, 2016, 11:17pm Blazers

Damian Lillard has a lofty goal for the Portland Trail Blazers this season. Read story

FILE – In this Sept. 24, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures during a rally in Roanoke, Va. Countless former Democrats in Ohio's blue-collar Mahoning Valley are transferring their adoration for late U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., D-Ohio, to Trump, while those who knew Traficant say similarities between him and Trump end at the populist bravado and outsized hair.

Real locker rooms are far from Trump’s stereotype

FILE – In this Sept. 24, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures during a rally in Roanoke, Va. Countless former Democrats in Ohio's blue-collar Mahoning Valley are transferring their adoration for late U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., D-Ohio, to Trump, while those who knew Traficant say similarities between him and Trump end at the populist bravado and outsized hair.

October 15, 2016, 10:53pm Sports

Commentary: Micah Rice Read story

The Portland State University football team is mourning A.J. Schlatter (31) and Kyle Smith (67), players who died during the offseason. Also honored is Carder Doman, defensive end Michael Doman&#039;s son who died in June at age 2.

Portland State football excitement tempered by tragedy

The Portland State University football team is mourning A.J. Schlatter (31) and Kyle Smith (67), players who died during the offseason. Also honored is Carder Doman, defensive end Michael Doman&#039;s son who died in June at age 2.

August 31, 2016, 10:40pm Editor's Choice

This offseason was supposed to be the most exciting in recent memory for Portland State football. Read story

Coming Sunday: We celebrate prep football with a special section

August 26, 2016, 12:06am Prep Sports

The lights on a crisp Friday night. Read story

For Union High School graduate Alistair Docherty, playing the U.S. Amateur is the culmination of a busy and successful summer of golf.

Docherty takes his shot at U.S. Amateur

For Union High School graduate Alistair Docherty, playing the U.S. Amateur is the culmination of a busy and successful summer of golf.

August 4, 2016, 10:00pm Clark County Sports

The moment Alistair Docherty achieved one of his biggest goals in golf, he didn’t have a putter in his hand. Read story

People enter the water for a morning swim at Copabacana beach in Rio de Janeiro, the starting point for the road cycling, marathon swimming and triathlon competitions.

Problems surrounding Rio Games show selection process needs to change

People enter the water for a morning swim at Copabacana beach in Rio de Janeiro, the starting point for the road cycling, marathon swimming and triathlon competitions.

July 27, 2016, 7:07pm Sports

Commentary: Micah Rice Read story

Antonio Atiyoot, a 13-year-old from Thailand, races in a 85cc motocross race Thursday at Washougal Motocross Park.

One lucky break for Thai motocross riders

Antonio Atiyoot, a 13-year-old from Thailand, races in a 85cc motocross race Thursday at Washougal Motocross Park.

July 22, 2016, 6:35pm Clark County Sports

When 13-year-old Antonio Atiyoot broke his foot on a motocross track in his native Thailand, he never dreamed the injury would allow him to ride in the United States just eight months later. Read story

The Washington Wrestling Association Cultural Exchange Team to Japan poses with their Japanese counterparts.

Japan trip grabs hold of local wrestlers

The Washington Wrestling Association Cultural Exchange Team to Japan poses with their Japanese counterparts.

July 11, 2016, 9:52pm Prep Sports

The matches were competitive and intense. But that wasn't the only thrill for four local wrestlers on their latest road trip. Read story

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30), forward LeBron James (23) and forward Andre Iguodala (9) stand on the court as Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, on ground, is tended to during the second half of Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89.

Key to NBA success: Just give it a rest already

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30), forward LeBron James (23) and forward Andre Iguodala (9) stand on the court as Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, on ground, is tended to during the second half of Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89.

June 25, 2016, 11:16pm Sports

Don't be surprised if Golden State's collapse in the NBA Finals sends ripples around the NBA. Read story