NCAA rules Mississippi QB Jeremiah Masoli not eligible until 2011, school plans appeal

NCAA denies Masoli’s waiver to play in 2010

Columbia Sportswear second-quarter loss widens 7 percent on higher costs

Columbia Sportswear 2Q loss widens 7 pct

PORTLAND, Ore. — Columbia Sportswear Co. said Thursday that its second-quarter loss widened, as costs outweighed better sales of its sportswear and outerwear.

Without limbs, Ore. teen finds herself in dance, says she has no limits, just hurdles in life

No limits, just hurdles for teenager without limbs

NCAA selects Washington’s Mark Emmert to succeed Brand as president

NCAA names Mark Emmert new president

INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA found its new president in the same place it got its last one — the university administration office.

Anti-tea party Oregon teacher back in classroom after more than week on paid leave

Anti-tea party Oregon teacher back in class

Oregon president calls outgoing AD Mike Bellotti’s $2.3 million ‘golden parachute’ a buyout

Oregon president: Bellotti’s severance a buyout

Former Ducks coach Bellotti stepping down as Oregon AD after a year to take job with ESPN

Bellotti announces he’s stepping down as Oregon AD

Tension fills liberal Oregon campus as extremist group intensifies its anti-Jewish message

Tension fills Oregon campus over extremists

Across the nation, state budget picture looks bleaker than ever as lawmakers return to work