Oregon Daily Emerald

Bears playing with fire

Ranked for the first time since 1995, Arizona State looks to post a 14-2 record against Cal at Haas Pavilion

by Kevin Hudson

Herb Sendek's surprising young No. 22 Arizona State Sun Devils (13-2, 3-0 Pac-10) take their nine-game win streak to Haas Pavilion (where they have won three straight) Thursday, 7:30 p.m., to take on the California Golden Bears (11-4, 2-2). The Sun Devils' No.

The letters of intent are signed ... now, the waiting game

A few Duck baseball recruits may be drafted by major-league teams before they get to Eugene

by Jacob May

The hardest part is over. Now the waiting begins. "Right now we're in the quiet period where you can't go out and physically see guys perform," Oregon baseball coach George Horton said. Even though Horton completed the most difficult part of his new job - getting recruits to sign on with a program about to enter its first season and only having two months to do it - he has to hold his breath about who decides to stick with the Ducks.

Why three pro teams stand ahead of the rest

In my opinion | Still on his feet

by Robert Husseman

In their respective sports they stand alone. Three professional franchises have ushered in a new era marked by efficiency and innovation that have personnel departments across the country scrambling to keep up. Success has eluded them in the past, but the wins and titles keep coming in .

Athlete of the week | Ellie Manou

by Jeffrey Dransfeldt

Ellie Manou Freshman forward Oregon Daily Emerald: What has the adjustment to playing college basketball been like? Ellie Manou: It's been tough. The American game is so different to the Australian and international game but Coach is really helping me so hopefully I'll get more (accustomed) as the season goes on.