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Beavers Mullaney Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Oregon State is the only member of the Pac-12 Conference with more than one Biletnikoff Award recipient – Mike Hass (2005) and Brandin Cooks (2013).

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Oregon State wide receiver Richard Mullaney has been named to the 2014 Biletnikoff Award Watch List, released Tuesday by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc.

Mullaney, a native of Thousand Oaks, Calif., enjoyed a breakout year as a sophomore in 2013 starting at split end opposite last season’s Biletnikoff Award winner, Brandin Cooks.

Everett Uses the Long Ball to Power Past Volcanoes

The Volcanoes take on the AquaSox in game three of the series with a special morning game.

(EVERETT, Wash. ) - Four Everett home runs, including two in the bottom of the eighth inning, powered a 7-5 win over Salem-Keizer Tuesday night in front of 1,527 at Everett Memorial Stadium.

After Jose Reyes Jake McCasland held the AquaSox to just one base runner from the third to the seventh innings, Steven Neff entered in relief for the Volcanoes up 5-3 in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Ducks LB Derrick Malone on Two Award Lists

The Butkus Award is given to the nation’s best linebacker, based on “athletic achievement and service to the community.”

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - Two major college football awards released preseason watch lists Monday, and both included Oregon senior linebacker Derrick Malone.

Malone, who led the Ducks with 105 tackles in 2013, was named to the watch lists of both the Butkus Award and the Rotary Lombardi Award.

Oregon State Women Shine at FIBA U20 European Championship

Oregon State, which finished the season ranked 25th in the nation, is coming off a record-setting season in 2013-14.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - The FIBA U20 European Championship for Women wrapped up on Sunday and featured some noteworthy performances from Oregon State incoming freshman Marie Gülich and sophomore Gabriella Hanson.

Hanson and Sweden went 3-6 at the Division A tournament in Udine, Italy, placing 15th. Gülich dominated inside at the Euro ‘B’ Championships and led Germany in points and blocks.

Mende Homerun Pushes Volcanoes Past Everett

The AquaSox (8-23) and Volcanoes (15-16) continue their five-game series at Everett Memorial Stadium Tuesday at 7:05.

(EVERETT, Wash. ) - Sam Mende's first hit of the night was the biggest one of the game for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes.

The third baseman belted a two-run homer in the top of the tenth inning to break a 4-4 tie and lift Salem-Keizer to a 6-4 win over the Everett AquaSox at Everett Memorial Stadium Monday night.

Yoenis Cespedes Repeats as Home Run King

Cespedes joined Ken Griffey Jr. (1998-99) as the only Derby participants to successfully defend their crowns.

(MINNEAPOLIS) - This night -- the night of the 2014 Gillette Home Run Derby -- could have belonged to Giancarlo Stanton, who darn near hit one all the way out of Target Field in a first-round display that left many mouths agape.

But if one thing is becoming increasingly clear in this exhibition -- an event that raised $465,000 for worthy charities -- it's this: Yoenis Cespedes owns the Derby.

Bob`s Fans Rejoice! Bob`s Booth Part of Salem Hoopla

Mark your calendars now! Full event schedule and parking information for this year's Hoopla event inside.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - If you missed out on getting a preview of Bob’s Hamburgers at the Marion County Fair, well never fear, because Salem-News.com is pleased to be the first to announce that the Bob’s booth will be part of this year's addition of the Oregon National Guard Hoopla in downtown Salem.

Gina Dankenbring says the Bob’s booth will be right in front of the Oregon State Capitol and will be open all four days on the event, which runs July 31st thought August 3rd.

Baserunning Errors Cost Volcanoes in 7-5 Loss

Hillsboro hopped on the board early with a three run first inning.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - Salem-Keizer entered the final game of a three-game series against the Hillsboro Hops looking for their third straight series win.

Hillsboro had other ideas, as a three-run rally in the top of the eighth gave the Hops a lead they would not give back, as they went on to defeat the Volcanoes 7-5 on Sunday night at Volcanoes stadium.

NASCAR: Keselowski Completes Weekend Sweep at Loudon

Polesitter Kyle Busch gave Keselowski a run for his money all day by leading a total of 62 laps, but ultimately finished second. Completes

(LOUDON, N.H.) - Brad Keselowski won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Camping World RV Sales 301 Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in a dramatic green-white-checkered finish.

It was Keselowski's third win this season and a Sprint Cup career-first at the New England track.

Volcanoes Win Wild One over Hops, 6-5

To lead off the third inning, Mende collected his first hit as a Volcano.

(HILLSBORO, Ore. ) - It was a wild ending to another nail-biter from Ron Tonkin Field, as the Volcanoes relied on a game-ending, bases-loaded strike out from Eury Sanchez in the bottom of the ninth to claim a 6-5 victory on Saturday night.

The Volcanoes entered the home-half of the ninth inning with a 6-4 lead in hand. Salem-Keizer reliever Eury Sanchez surrendered a two-out ground-rule double to Hops' nine-hole hitter Justin Gonzalez on a ball that bounced off of the outfield turf and cleared the outfield wall.