Fantasy Scrambler: Keeper Draft Review
Another week of preseason action concludes with an efficient and well run keeper league draft. Thanks to Commissioner Jake Donahue (of PortlandSports.com) for providing the “War Room” and the laptops. For those of you who have not participated in a keeper league, let me enlighten you on some of the nuances which make this such […]
Hops Announce 2014 Season Schedule
The Hops begin 2014 on the road in Everett on Friday, June 13, and then open their second season at picturesque Hillsboro Ballpark on Wednesday, June 18 against Salem-Keizer. That kicks off an eight-game homestand, the Hops’ longest of the season — three with Salem-Keizer, and then five against the Vancouver Canadians. The Everett Aquasox, […]
Where Does Mo Williams Fit Within The Portland Trail Blazers?
Written by Written by Garrett Thornton | This article originally appeared on OregonSportsNews.com The Portland Trail Blazers have had a very active offseason, an offseason that has included trades, the NBA Draft, free agent signings and a renamed stadium. Some of these moves and changes have been more publicized than others. One that I feel […]
How to Create a Better Major League Soccer
Written by Written by Abe Asher | This article originally appeared on OregonSportsNews.com We are near the start of the new Premier League season. Imagine this: With ten games to go in the league season, 13 teams are within ten points of the lead. Eight teams are within six points of the league leaders, and […]
Bridgetown Classic: Champions & Brackets
The first annual Bridgetown Classic is in the books. With much more fan support than we originally anticipated, the day was indeed a success! There were players from all over the Northwest who covered the age spectrum from 4th grade to 50 years old. While the men’s open division held the most teams (12), the […]
Fantasy Scrambler: PPR Draft Review
After much anticipation and massive amounts of NFL studying, the first draft of three I have scheduled this preseason is in the books. Of course, this draft was rife with surprises which made me have to constantly adjust my strategy on the fly. For example, I was not expecting Gronkowski to be there when the […]
Managing Your Ankles: From Injury to Prevention (Part 3)
This is Part 3 in a 3-part series: View Part 1 | View Part 2 By Nick Mong, PT, DPT, ATC. While the advice below comes from a physical therapist and athletic trainer with nearly a decade of experience, no article can replace a thorough and individual examination by a qualified professional. If you have […]
Blazers Rename Rose Garden: Moda Center
The Blazers announced Tuesday that the Rose Garden will be renamed to the Moda Center. Team President and CEO Chris McGowan announced the news in a morning press conference at the arena. “The Rose Garden put us on the map,” McGowan said. “The Moda Center’s going to take us into the future.” McGowan continued that […]
Portland Winterhawks Set to Soar this Season
Written by Written by Stuart Kemp | This article originally appeared on OregonSportsNews.com With the hot weather outside, it’s once again that time to think about our cold sports like hockey. Locally, that would the Portland Winterhawks and a start to its season less than three weeks away. Before the first drop of the puck, […]
Fantasy Scrambler: Running Backs with Local Ties Prove Fantasy Value
Everyone across the country is familiar with the high powered offenses of the Oregon Ducks. Rolling up scores that look more like basketball. Indeed, there have been a lot of talented running backs to come out of Eugene and make names for themselves in the NFL. Names like LaGarrette Blount, Jonathan Stewart, LaMichael James, and […]