After Upsetting UND In Big Sky Tournament, Portland State Now Preps For Idaho State
This is what March is all about. The chance to dream and perhaps crush some along the way. Practice by practice, game by game, bracket by bracket…you’ve got love it. For sure the ladies over at Portland State are. They should take pride in their latest accomplishment, knowing they’ll need to rely on that drive […]
From Oregon To The NFL, Northeast Portland Native JJ Birden Never Forgets Where He Comes From
You can always count on JJ Birden to come through in the clutch. In the last year, JJ Birden has remained dedicated to his extensive family and post-NFL (Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta) career business aspirations, which includes various speaking engagements, sharing a unique journey, breaking down his best-selling book as an “opportunity trainer” and […]
The Legend Of Luis Tiant And The Final Chapter Of Baseball In Portland
Looking back on my time writing about sports in Portland, there is one story that continues to resonate as a personal favorite — Luis Tiant and his time with the Portland Beavers. For those Boston Red Sox die hards out there, the name is simply as legendary as the memorable delivery from the pitcher who […]
10 Questions With Portland Sports: Alec Wintering (Portland Pilots Basketball)
In this on-going series, we’ll get to know the names, faces and stories making news in and around Portland sports…this week we catch up with Senior, Portland Pilots guard Alec Wintering and his road to the pros, after suffering a recent “season-ending” knee injury. Wintering underwent successful surgery on Wednesday and shared the news on […]
10 Questions With Portland Sports: PSU Vikings AD Valerie Cleary
In this on-going series, we’ll get to know the names, faces and stories making news off of the court around Portland sports…this week we catch up with the new Athletic Director over at Portland State University, Valerie Cleary. Congratulations on being named the new AD at Portland State…who did you first call with the good […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From The Court To Cannabis, Antonio Harvey Shifts Focus To Family And The Farm
The transition game always suited Antonio Harvey throughout his career on the court, so last June after Harvey received the unfortunate news that his radio broadcasting position with the Portland Trail Blazers was being eliminated, it took him only a matter of minutes to realize this was not only best for business for the Blazers, […]
After 20 Years In High School Basketball, Les Schwab Invitational Still Going Strong
It’s that time of year again. Beyond unwrapping presents with the family, stuffing away Christmas dinner and simply taking some time to unplug, high school basketball remains a part of the holiday tradition around Portland thanks to the Les Schwab Invitational basketball tournament. The four-day competition features some of the best high school programs within […]