KATU - Sports

Home court comes through for Celtics again

Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 on Wednesday night to move within a win of the Eastern Conference finals.

Look for Annika Sorenstam to visit Portland

Annika Sorenstam told organizers of the Safeway Classic that she'll be back here in August after skipping Portland's stop the last three years.

Mariners avoid sweep with 12-inning win in Texas

Miguel Cairo had a two-out RBI single in the 12th inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat Texas 4-3 on Wednesday to avoid a sweep and keep the Rangers from reaching .500.

Tina Pic wins stage one of Mt. Hood Cycling Classic

Highlights from the Oregon High School Golf Championships

In the Girls 6A tournament in Woodburn, Saint Mary's cruised to a 24-shot win to claim its second straight championship. The Boys 6A tournament in Corvallis went down to the very end.

Coos Bay school helps launch new Prefontaine book

Hoping to attract a new generation of fans for local running legend Steve Prefontaine, a Coos Bay elementary school helped kick off a new book about him.

Hamilton-led Pistons eliminate Magic in Game 5

Detroit set an NBA playoff record with just three turnovers and made just enough shots and stops to advance to their sixth straight Eastern Conference final with a 91-86 win Tuesday night over the Orlando Magic.

Sorenstam to retire this year

Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line. With command and composure.

Hoffpauir carries Cubs to 5-2 win, series sweep

Micah Hoffpauir homered for a second consecutive game and drove in all five Iowa runs, and the Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Portland Beavers with a 5-2 victory Tuesday afternoon at Principal Park.

New indictment against Barry Bonds unsealed

Barry Bonds was charged Tuesday with 15 felony counts alleging he lied to a grand jury when he denied knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs use and that he hampered the federal government's doping investigation.