Bruins Elevate Marty Hunter to Head Coach

Hunter joined the George Fox staff as an assistant baseball coach in 2003 and was named the Bruins’ associate head coach in 2005.

(NEWBERG, Ore. ) - Marty Hunter, a veteran coach with experience at the high school, college, and professional levels, has been promoted from associate head coach to head coach of the George Fox University baseball program, director of athletics Craig Taylor announced Wednesday.

He replaces Pat Bailey who was named assistant coach at two-time defending NCAA Division I national champion Oregon State University, where he joins another former George Fox baseball coach, Pat Casey.

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Defeat Dust Devils, 3-2

Salem-Keizer starter Thomas Brewer (3-0) earned the win.

(PASCO, Wash. ) - For the second straight day, the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes defeated the Tri-City Dust Devils in a one-run game.

The 3-2 decision puts the Volcanoes' record at 24-5, while the Dust Devils fall to 10-19.

Salem-Keizer converted three doubles into two runs in the second inning, and tacked on their final run in the fourth to take a 3-0 lead.

Winter Hawks Elect to Make Coaching Change

A search for a new head coach will begin immediately.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Portland Winter Hawks Director of Hockey Operations Jim Goldsmith has announced that Coach Mike Williamson’s contract will not be renewed with the team.

Williamson, 34, was head coach in Portland for seven full seasons, taking over for Harold Snepsts, who resigned on February 3, 2000.

In his first full season as head coach in 2000-01, Williamson earned Western Conference Coach of the Year honors after Portland jumped 43 points in the standings.

Haslam Steps Down as President of the Utah Jazz

Randy Rigby named as successor.

(SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) - Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller has announced that Dennis Haslam is stepping down as President of the Utah Jazz and the Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment Group of Companies.

Haslam has held the position for the past 10 years.

Randy Rigby, Senior Vice President of Sales & Broadcasting, Chief Marketing Officer has been named as Haslam’s successor.

Trail Blazers Re-Sign Travis Outlaw

Three-year deal brings Outlaw back to Portland.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - The Portland Trail Blazers re-signed forward Travis Outlaw to a three-year contract, it was announced Wednesday by Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard.

Outlaw, 22, was originally selected by the Trail Blazers with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft.

The four-year pro from Starkville H.S. (Miss.) holds career averages of 6.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 203 games with the Trail Blazers.

Two OSU Soccer Players Set for Nordic Cup

The six-team Nordic Cup, held in Vassa, Finland, consists of the U-23 national teams from England, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the United States.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Two Oregon State women’s soccer players will advance their international careers this week at the Nordic Cup, one of the top tournaments held each summer in Northern Europe.

Jodie Taylor, a senior who is about to become OSU’s all-time leading scorer, and Rachael Axon, an incoming transfer, have been called up to England’s U-23 National Team for the event.

Oregon's Leunen Makes Pan Am Final Roster

Oregon guard Bryce Taylor was one of the last two players cut from the squad, along with Texas A&M forward Josh Carter.

(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ) - Oregon forward Maarty Leunen was one of 12 players named to the official 12-member USA Pan American Games men’s basketball team, which was announced Tuesday afternoon.

Selected for the 2007 USA Pan American Games Team roster were:

Joey Dorsey (Memphis); Wayne Ellington (North Carolina); Shan Foster (Vanderbilt); James Gist (Maryland); Roy Hibbert (Georgetown); Leunen (Oregon); ; Derrick Low (Washington State); Eric Maynor (Virginia Commonwealth); Drew Neitzel (Michigan State); Scottie Reynolds (Villanova); Kyle Weaver (Washington State); and D.J. White (Indiana).

Oregon's Leunen, Taylor Among Pan Am Games Finalists

(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) - Maarty Leunen and Bryce Taylor of Oregon are two of 14 finalists for the USA Pan American Games team, which was announced Sunday morning.

Selected for the 2007 USA Pan American Games Team roster were:

Josh Carter (Texas A&M); Joey Dorsey (Memphis); Wayne Ellington (North Carolina); Shan Foster (Vanderbilt); James Gist (Maryland); Roy Hibbert (Georgetown); Leunen (Oregon); Derrick Low (Washington State); Eric Maynor (Virginia Commonwealth); Drew Neitzel (Michigan State); Scottie Reynolds (Villanova) Brice Taylor (Oregon); Kyle Weaver (Washington State); D.J. White (Indiana).

Tony Stewart Ends 20-Race Winless Streak

Matt Kenseth was second, while teammate Carl Edwards finished third.

(JOLIET, Ill.) - Tony Stewart claimed his 30th career victory and second win at Chicagoland Speedway when he took the checkered flag Sunday afternoon in the USG SHEETROCK 400.

Stewart, who started the day in the 19th spot, managed to work his way up to the top spot and dominate the second-half of the 400-mile race to snap a 20-race winless streak.