Timbers Rise to 4th In MLS Power Rankings
This week saw the Portland Timbers rise up to the position of 4th in the latest MLS Power Rankings. It doesn’t mean as much when compared to the fact that we’re standing second in the Western Conference. In fact, the Power Rankings mean nothing in the practical sense but they’re a lot of fun. Especially […]
You Cannot Stop These Timbers
The Timbers extended their unbeaten streak to 9 games this week with a tie in Dallas on Wednesday and a 3-0 win at home against Chivas USA on Sunday. The game in Dallas was a scrappy back and forth contest that saw two of the fastest paced teams going at it. The Timbers were given […]
Managing Your Ankles: From Immediate Inury to Full Function
This is Part 1 in a 3-part series: View Part 2 | View Part 3 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 […]
Meet Portland’s Kickball Power Couple: John & Alex Miller
On a sunny Cinco de Mayo at Portland’s Unthank Park, an Underdog kickball match of epic proportions looks to head into extra innings. With two outs in the bottom of the last inning, John Miller represents the game-winning run just 60 feet away. The score is 9-9 and the final batter steps to the plate. […]
Simply Obsessed: Jeffry Lamb
Think you’re a super fan? Guess again. Not too many people can say they’re named after the first player their favorite sports team acquired – or had season tickets to that team since before they were even born. Jeffry Lamb, 28, isn’t your average basketball fan. He was named after the Blazers’ first round draft […]
Portland Thorns Set Attendance Record in Home Opener Win
America’s soccer sweetheart Alex Morgan and the Portland Thorns beat Northwest rival Seattle Reign 2-1 in the city’s NWSL home debut Sunday night. And the whole city seemed to show up. True, the season (and league, itself) are just a few weeks old. But the fans in Portland proved that the Timbers aren’t the only […]
Portland’s Kickball Mecca
There’s no lining up on the playground waiting to get picked any more. Nowadays, there are organizations dedicated to bringing back your favorite schoolyard game. And this time, kids aren’t allowed to play. Portland has seen an explosion in the amount of 21 and older kickball enthusiasts over the past decade. What began as a […]
Damian Lillard Wins Rookie of the Month for April
Lillard, 22, led all rookies with 19.0 points, 6.2 assists, 61 field goals and 19 3-pointers (tied) to go with 2.9 rebounds in April.With this month’s award, Lillard has now earned Kia NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month honors for every month this season. He becomes one of just eight players to sweep NBA […]