No. 11 Oregon blows out New Mexico, 72-0

The Ducks didn't need LaMichael James against New Mexico, and they certainly didn't miss Jeremiah Masoli. Kenjon Barner and Darron Thomas seamlessly filled the roles of running back and quarterback for No. 11 Oregon in its 72-0 blowout of New Mexico on Saturday. With James suspended for a game, Barner scored five touchdowns, four on the ground and another via a pass from Thomas.

Maggie Cheung waits to age before return to films

Actress Maggie Cheung, in Venice on Saturday to promote a new film, said one reason she has pulled back from acting for now is the industry's focus on youthful beauty.

Topsy-turvy love affair

I STARTED dating my girlfriend three years ago, but we met only four times because we were separated by distance. After a good first year, though, our relationship broke down. It was mainly my fault for being jealous. I would scold and shout at her, make her wait and put my friends first.

Time for blacks to be seen more in charitable works

Melody "Mimi" Booker, 43, died June 6, 2007, after a brief battle with gastric cancer.Bu

Oregon RB James eager for fresh start

The past year has been both amazing and awful -- and everything in between -- for LaMichael James. Last season the running back was thrust into a starting role for the Ducks as a redshirt freshman and surpassed all expectations. Then in the offseason, he was arrested and wound up pleading guilty to a charge stemming from an altercation with his ex-girlfriend.