From Grant High To Portland State, Dominic Waters Breaks Down His Overseas Game
Sometimes the holidays just don’t have the same meaning as it used to for Dominic Waters. The former Grant High star and Portland State University grad is not helping his family with Christmas tree hunting or hanging ornaments again this year, but instead it’s business as usual for the now six-year vet playing in Europe with […]
Former Pilot Pooh Jeter Keeping Them “Laced” Playing In China
On Thursday, Pooh Jeter celebrated his birthday much like he has so many others since turning pro out of the University of Portland in 2006. Getting ready for another game. Back in 2010 when I covered the Portland Trail Blazers, Pooh and I connected at the Rose Garden after a preseason game against the Sacramento […]
Rich Patterson On Portland Wrestling, Obscure “Playboy” Buddy Rose Video Library
I may have to cancel my subscription to the WWE Network. See, I use the Network as both a way to keep tabs on the sport (athletic entertainment), pro wrestling as a business model and even learn about good (and bad) “storytelling”. So when I searched “Portland Wrestling” or “Playboy” Buddy Rose on the WWE […]
With #UnitePortland, Terry Porter Aimed at Telling a Whole New Story with the Portland Pilots
This week will be a busy Thanksgiving for Terry Porter. Not only does he have a new moniker, college team to run and a pressing holiday tournament to prep for in Southern California, but the former 17-year NBA All-Star point guard who spent 10 years with the Portland Trail Blazers also has to keep his […]
Portland Man Preps for Australian Rules Football Exchange Program
An offer to travel the world landed in my lap the other day. Where does it take me? Literally around the world to play some sport I just learned to play.
Portland Woman Smiling as She Launches Professional MMA Career
A referee told Emily Corso that her tendency to smile while fighting was terrifying to watch. This trait almost earned her the nickname “The Serial Killer.”
The Journey to a Championship Begins with a Phone Call
They will choose their music, decide how much to choreograph, and then attempt to win the Mixed Pairs title at the first annual American Freestyle Open
Portland Cycling Coach Turns Entrepreneur
VeloPro was launched about a month ago: a “dynamic, online training system for cyclists”. It is the only dynamic training program available in the world.
Meet Mariko Yoshiwara: Rec Sports Supserstar
One field just isn’t enough: This Portland rec sports connoisseur competes in kickball, softball, bowling and water polo.
Meet Kevin Cline: Our New Favorite Photographer
I first saw Kevin Cline’s photos on Instagram. As I was trouncing through the photo app earlier this week, I stumbled upon his recently created account. All 10 of his pics were from the Ducks’ last two football games. But they weren’t your typical tailgating jello shots or student-section selfies. No, these pics were good. […]