Portland’s 20 Biggest Sports Stories of 2016: Part 1
A lot happened in Portland last year. The Blazers made an unexpected run at the playoffs while the Timbers failed to make it back. Jesuit High School was named the nation’s No. 1 athletic program and the Rose City Rollers secured another roller derby championship. We landed a new baseball team – but we lost […]
Nike Unveils New Oregon Duck Basketball Throwback Jerseys
The Ducks have gotten another Nike makeover. But this time it’s focused on the hardwood as opposed the gridiron. And the University of Oregon is just one of seven schools getting the throwback treatment. Joining the Ducks with new Nike Hyper Elite 2014 jerseys are Michigan State, Ohio State, Duke, Kentucky, Syracuse and North Carolina. […]
Ducks to Debut New Nike Mach Speed Uniforms in Alamo Bowl
Today Nike announced their latest football uniform creation: Nike Pro Combat “Mach Speed.” The Ducks will debut these jerseys against Texas in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30 in San Antonio. According to Nike: Continuing the Duck’s uniform evolution through the lens of speed, the 2014 Nike Mach Speed Oregon Uniform chassis and updated designs […]
Nike’s New Pro Bowl Uniforms Look Oddly Familiar
When Nike took over the NFL’s uniforms in 2012, many expected a radical Oregon-style shift. But the Seahawks are the only team who really saw any noticeable changes. And even then, they weren’t as wild as their NCAA neighbors in Eugene. This time around, however, Nike busted out some familiar flair with their new Pro […]
Phil Knight, Paul Allen near top of Forbes 400
Forbes recently released their list of the 400 richest Americans, and at the top of the list are two significant contributors to Oregon sports. No. 24 is Oregon Ducks Booster and Nike Chairman Phil Knight at an estimated 16.3 Billion. Knight is easily the richest booster in the country, and it is almost surprising that […]
Oregon’s New Facility Will Blow Your Mind
Every college football empire begins with 55″ big screens and a hot tub for your head coach, right? It does in Eugene, apparently. Uncle Phil appeared to have spared no expense in building arguably the nation’s nicest football facility. From a player lounge that will surely make NFL athletes jealous to a full blown barbershop, […]