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	Back into form Former Oregon runner Amber McGown has worked to overcome anemia, car wreck by Bryn Jansson When Amber McGown left Cornell in 2005, degree in hand, she thought her running career was over. Even with one year of eligibility remaining, she couldn't use it as a member of the Big Red, as Ivy League athletes cannot compete once they've graduated. "I went back to Canada and got a job and then I actually retired for one full day," the Melfort, Saskatchewan native said.
	Nurse will not return for Ducks next year The junior guard, who averaged 7.1 points and 2.1 assists last year, has left the team for unspecified reasons by Jeffrey Dransfeldt The Tamika Nurse era is officially over. Oregon's point guard who could capture fans' attention with her athleticism one moment and frustrate them the next with turnovers has left the women's basketball program. Coach Bev Smith announced on Tuesday that the Canadian from Hamilton, Ontario will not be returning to the women's basketball team for her senior season.
	'Heartbreaking' loss on the minds of Ducks Offensively challenged Oregon succumbed to Portland State, 4-0, at Howe Field in March by Jeffrey Dransfeldt Anytime Oregon and Portland State meet on the softball field it's ripe for a close contest. One is a member of the Pacific-10 Conference and the other hails from the Big Sky Conference. It makes little difference when these two programs play in what has become competitive in-state series.
	Under Masters' pressure, Immelman shines In my opinion \| Old school by Kevin Hudson Between class on Thursday, homework Friday and the football scrimmage Saturday, I didn't get to see all four rounds of the Masters as I had hoped this past weekend. What I did manage to do was clear out my schedule on Sunday and settle in for a ride from Tea Olive, through Magnolia, around Amen Corner and on to the majestic final green at Holly.