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FILE - Retired Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo waves to the crowd as his jersey number was retired by the team during halftime of the Nuggets' NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Denver.

Hall of Fame NBA player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer

FILE - Retired Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo waves to the crowd as his jersey number was retired by the team during halftime of the Nuggets' NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Denver.

September 30, 2024, 10:34am National Sports

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58. Read story

Football player of week

Nominees for The Columbian 2024 Week 4 prep football player of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger

Football player of week

September 30, 2024, 7:42am Football

Here are the nominees for The Columbian 2024 Week 4 high school football player of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger. Voting will continue until 7 p.m. Wednesday. To avoid vote manipulation, participants are being asked to log-in with their Columbian.com account or to sign-up for a free account before… Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning Sunday in Seattle.

Logan Gilbert nearly perfect in Mariners season finale

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning Sunday in Seattle.

September 29, 2024, 10:48pm Sports

Logan Gilbert took a perfect game into the sixth inning to cap the best season of his career and Cal Raleigh hit a record-setting two-run homer as the Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 6-4 on Sunday in their final game representing Oakland. Read story

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a touchdown pass to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Seattle.

Seahawks looking for more Monday night magic against Detroit Lions

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a touchdown pass to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Seattle.

September 29, 2024, 10:47pm Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks have been the best on Monday night, winning an NFL-high 71.4% of their games in the prime-time slot. Read story

Eastern Washington's Freddie Roberson (1), Nolan Ulm (17), Anthony Stell Jr. (3) and Kekoa Visperas (16) walk onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Florida, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

Logan Fife throws 5 TD passes; Montana beats Eastern Washington 52-49 in a wild finish to open Big Sky

Eastern Washington's Freddie Roberson (1), Nolan Ulm (17), Anthony Stell Jr. (3) and Kekoa Visperas (16) walk onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Florida, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

September 29, 2024, 5:43am Sports

Logan Fife threw five touchdown passes and Montana held off Eastern Washington 52-49 in a wild finish on Saturday night in the Big Sky Conference opener for both teams. Fife’s fifth TD pass, a 2-yarder to tight end Jake Olson, stretched the Montana lead to… Read story

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, left, celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif.

Dillon Gabriel throws for 3 TDs as No. 8 Oregon beats UCLA 34-13 in first Big Ten game

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, left, celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif.

September 29, 2024, 5:40am Sports

Dan Lanning wasn’t about to be caught up in the historical significance of Oregon winning its first Big Ten game Saturday night. That can come at another time. Instead, the Ducks’ coach wanted to discuss quarterback Dillon Gabriel and his team putting together another strong effort… Read story

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) hurdles Washington State defensive back Ethan O'Connor (24) on a run in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Boise, Idaho.

Ashton Jeanty runs for 259 yards and 4 TDs, No. 25 Boise State beats Washington State 45-24

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) hurdles Washington State defensive back Ethan O'Connor (24) on a run in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Boise, Idaho.

September 29, 2024, 5:38am Sports

Ashton Jeanty ran for 259 yards and four touchdowns, Matt Lauter had four catches for 96 yards and two scores and No. 25 Boise State surged past Washington State 45-24 on Saturday night. Playing its first game as a ranked team since 2020, Boise State (3-1)… Read story

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh watches the flight of his solo home run off Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Joey Estes during the fourth inning in a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Seattle.

Luke Raley rallies Mariners twice, Cal Raleigh homers in 7-6 win over A’s in 10 innings

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh watches the flight of his solo home run off Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Joey Estes during the fourth inning in a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Seattle.

September 29, 2024, 5:36am Sports

Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner’s fielder’s-choice grounder to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings on Saturday night. Pinch-runner Rivas avoided Shea Langeliers’ tag attempt at the plate with a wide slide, giving Seattle its third straight win and 11th victory… Read story

Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez shoots against the Vancouver Whitecaps during an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

White scores goal, Whitecaps clinch playoff spot, tie with Timbers 1-1

Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez shoots against the Vancouver Whitecaps during an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

September 29, 2024, 5:33am Sports

Brian White scored a goal in the third minute and Yohei Takaoka had four saves Saturday night for the Vancouver in a 1-1 tie with the Portland Timbers as the Whitecaps clinched a berth in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. Sebastian Berhalter rolled an entry… Read story

High school scoreboard, results from Sept. 27-28

September 28, 2024, 6:50pm Prep Sports

High school sports results for cross country, girls soccer and boys tennis for Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28: BOYS CROSS COUNTRY NIKE PORTLAND XC At Blue Lake Park, 5,000m Danner Championship Local individuals — 11, Cohen Butler (Camas) 15:08; 16, Jacob McManus (Columbia River) 15:13. Division 1 Team… Read story