5 Portland Sports Accounts You Should Be Following On Social Media
Portland is home to some of the most social savvy athletes, teams, reporters and fans in the country. With dozens of teams to choose from, whether it’s the Blazers or Timbers down to the Hillsboro Hops and Rose City Rollers, you could fill an entire social feed with hundreds of athletes. We’ve combed through Twitter, […]
Sports Bar Review: Gator’s Pub and Eatery
Gator’s Pub and Eatery in Tigard, is a sports bar by day and karaoke bar by night. As with most sports bars, there are plenty of TV’s tuned into various sporting events, as well as daily drink and food deals. However, as with my previous reviews, Gator’s has something special that I feel sets it apart from other sports bar establishments.
That Rodgers Kid Who Grew Up In Beaverton Could Be Super Bowl Bound Again
When Championship Sunday rolls around this coming weekend in the NFL, four quarterbacks all worthy of earning MVP honors this season will square-off in a double-header expected to be two instant classics when Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers square off against Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons, while Tom Brady (New England) and Ben […]
Meet The Man Behind #DAME4MVP
Remember when Damian Lillard drained that 3-pointer in 2014? You know, that 3-pointer to beat the Houston Rockets and move the Blazers into the second round of the playoffs? That’s when Joel Gunselman recognized the magic in Rip City. Shortly after, the 27-year-old lifelong fan from Lebanon created a social media campaign: “#DAME4MVP“. “The response […]
Passing Of Superfly Snuka Closes Another Chapter In Portland Wrestling
Memories came rushing to my mind when reading the news on Sunday about the passing of Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, memories that paint two different pictures of a wrestling icon that left his mark on the sport like a flying splash from the top rope. Back in December, Snuka was diagnosed with stomach cancer and was […]
Sports Bar Review: The Pit Stop Bar & BBQ Grill
I have recently been frequenting this fine establishment to watch NFL Sunday Ticket and participate in the many activities provided, all while imbibing a variety of cocktails and beers as well as enjoying the various menu items, highlighted by some outstanding BBQ fare.
Inside The Nike Hoop Summit: Batum Still Growing In NBA Thanks To Hoop Summit
Don’t be surprised if Nicolas Batum gets a little sentimental each time the Nike Hoop Summit rolls around. It has been 10 years since Batum showcased his all-around game to the NBA at the 2007 Hoop Summit, eventually paving the way from France to the Portland Trail Blazers. Even back then, Batum’s game was already loud. He scored […]
Snowshoeing around Portland
I’ll admit it upfront: I’m not a skier. Few things make my bones feel more vulnerable than the idea of flying down a hill with gliders on my feet. But for those of us who like a more sedate winter sport, snowshoeing is perfect. With Mount Hood so close by, Portlanders have lots of places […]
5 Portland Races to Help Maintain Your New Year’s Resolution
Is your New Year’s Resolution to get (back) in shape? Whether you plan to run, walk, jog or just get off the couch, getting active is always a great goal. That being said, it’s a lot easier when you have a milestone to reach. Sure, “getting in shape” is a worthwhile goal, but that’s not […]
10 Questions With Portland Sports: Oliver Maroney (NBA Writer/Reporter)
In this on-going series, we’ll get to know the names, faces and stories making news off of the court around Portland sports… Franklin High School alum and NBA writer/reporter, Oliver Maroney takes time to share his journey from covering high school basketball to making headlines on a national level, breaking down the latest on the […]