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June 18, 2016, 10:37pm Sports

Does what we do matter? After layoffs this month at The Columbian eliminated a quarter of the sports department, I've been getting this question quite a bit. Read story

October 19, 2000 photo Milan Chuckovich Local Trent Kunz rests in the hospital after his football accident in 1988.

Runner’s coach inspired him on a deeper level

October 19, 2000 photo Milan Chuckovich Local Trent Kunz rests in the hospital after his football accident in 1988.

June 9, 2016, 10:59pm Prep Sports

Commentary: Micah Rice Read story

Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts, right, talks to guard C.J. McCollum during the first half in Game 5 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.

Blazers still have a few pressing needs

Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts, right, talks to guard C.J. McCollum during the first half in Game 5 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.

May 14, 2016, 11:21pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers faces a new foe as it enters the offseason: complacency. Read story

Mountain View third baseman Jake Ryan awaits a pitch Friday April 29 at Camas High School. Ryan returned to baseball despite having open-heart surgery on Dec. 16, 2015.

Even after surgery, Jake Ryan plays with heart

Mountain View third baseman Jake Ryan awaits a pitch Friday April 29 at Camas High School. Ryan returned to baseball despite having open-heart surgery on Dec. 16, 2015.

April 30, 2016, 11:07pm Prep Sports

In the sixth inning of the Mountain View baseball team’s league-clinching win on Friday, Jake Ryan dashed out of the batter’s box toward first base. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers&#039; C.J. McCollum, left, looks to pass as Los Angeles Clippers&#039; DeAndre Jordan, center, and Clippers&#039; J.J. Redick, right, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Clippers on 102-87.

Blazers-Clippers series won’t be decided by experience

Portland Trail Blazers&#039; C.J. McCollum, left, looks to pass as Los Angeles Clippers&#039; DeAndre Jordan, center, and Clippers&#039; J.J. Redick, right, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Clippers on 102-87.

April 16, 2016, 10:19pm Blazers

Commentary: Micah Rice Read story

Seattle Mariners&#039; Robinson Cano (22) is congratulated by Kyle Seager (15) after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.

Forget analytics, attitude is what Mariners need

Seattle Mariners&#039; Robinson Cano (22) is congratulated by Kyle Seager (15) after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.

April 7, 2016, 6:36pm Sports

The Mariners' wins at Texas was a good reminder that for all the statistical analysis in today's Major Leagues, you still can't put a number on attitude. Read story

Washington players huddle together for a selfie during a sendoff rally for the Washington women&#039;s basketball team. The Huskies play Syracuse in a national semifinal on Sunday. Prairie graduate Heather Corral is seen in the center, wearing glasses.

UW’s run to Final Four bittersweet for Heather Corral

Washington players huddle together for a selfie during a sendoff rally for the Washington women&#039;s basketball team. The Huskies play Syracuse in a national semifinal on Sunday. Prairie graduate Heather Corral is seen in the center, wearing glasses.

March 31, 2016, 11:07pm Sports

Out for past two years with injuries, Prairie grad enjoys as much as she can Read story

BrainScope employee Doug Oberly wears a brain scanning headset at the NFL owners' meeting in Boca Raton, Fla., Tuesday, March 22, 2016. The headset and mobile app can quickly and easily allow clinicians to determine whether patients have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the company says. (AP Photo/Luis M.

The future of a beautiful, brutal game

BrainScope employee Doug Oberly wears a brain scanning headset at the NFL owners' meeting in Boca Raton, Fla., Tuesday, March 22, 2016. The headset and mobile app can quickly and easily allow clinicians to determine whether patients have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the company says. (AP Photo/Luis M.

March 26, 2016, 11:12pm Sports

When I recently took my daughters to a hair appointment, I didn't expect football to be the topic de jour. Read story

Prairie and Union tennis players receive instructions before the start of junior varsity and C team matches Wednesday at Prairie High School (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Prep sports in full bloom in spring sun

Prairie and Union tennis players receive instructions before the start of junior varsity and C team matches Wednesday at Prairie High School (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

March 16, 2016, 10:31pm Prep Sports

Mother Nature finally said "play ball." Read story

Efraimson sixth at U.S. indoor championships

March 12, 2016, 7:39pm Clark County Sports

In a field containing 10 of the nation’s top middle-distance runners, Efraimson finished sixth in the 1,500 meters Saturday. Read story