Portland Sports

03/09/2017

Ah, March Madness...congrats to Portland State Women's Basketball for advancing in the Semifinals at the Big Sky Conference, where the Vikings will take on Idaho State University on Friday in Reno, Nevada.

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 r

03/06/2017

Joining Michael Porter from the 2017 ESPN Top 100 rankings are numbers 3-5 Wendell Carter Jr., Trevon Duval and Mohamed Bamba, respectively. Three more top-10 ranked players were chosen as well in Kevin Knox II (7th), Gary Trent Jr. (8th) and Collin Sexton (10th). Rounding out the USA team are Jaren Jackson Jr (16th), Troy Brown Jr (17th), M.J. Walker (19th), Quade Green (22nd) and Jarred Vanderbilt (23rd).

David Hein breaks down the rest of the roster as we start to ramp up to the Nike Hoop Summit at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.

It’s no surprise but the best of the best will on hand for the United States at the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit. The headliner for the USA Junior National Select Team will be Michael Porter Jr., the number one ranked player in the class of 2017 who will be headed to the University of Washington in the

02/28/2017

Make sure to let us know which sports pubs are your favorites around Portland and keep an eye out too for Brian Maahs, as he brings us the latest Sports Bar Review at Portland Sports. Much thanks to the Old Market Pub & Brewery, Blitz Ladd, Schmizza Pub & Grub by PSU, Charlie's Sports Bar, Gator's Pub & Eatery, The Pit Stop Sports Bar and Grill and Pour Sports!

02/27/2017

"I had it rough, but that stirred something in me. It made me tougher and smarter. I owe that to how I grew up and who I learned from. "

JJ Birden, on his road from Portland, to University of Oregon, the NFL and his growing business and family life.

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, br

02/26/2017

The countdown to the Nike Hoop Summit continues, with David Hein's latest feature on World Team assistant coach, Marin Sedlacek...

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02/25/2017

Are you getting out this weekend? Don't forget to catch up on the latest from our Outdoors section at Portland Sports and let us know the go-to-spots around town!

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02/23/2017

THIRSTY THURSDAY! Brian doles out his highest "Food & Menu" rating yet. See why he loves Old Market Pub & Brewery in this week's Sports Bar Review.

This week I decided to switch things up a little and review a sports bar that happens to also be a brewery, although they would probably have it the other way around. Nevertheless, Old Market Brew Pub on the Portland/Beaverton border is a great place for sports viewers and beer enthusiasts alike.

02/23/2017

“People thought I should retire and let the young guys play. But who was going to support me? I went to Portland to compete." - Former MLB great, Luis Tiant on his road from Cuba, to Fenway Park and the Portland Beavers.

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 pi

02/20/2017

He has coached or game-planned against 80 NBA Draft lottery picks, including 10 players who were selected No. 1 overall.

Marin Sedlacek has seen his share of great players at the Nike Hoop Summit. This spring, the Belgrade native will be helping name and shape the World Select Team at the Nike Hoop Summit for the 17th time dating back to 1998. The 57-year-old has served as the World Select Team assistant coach sinc

02/15/2017

From a high tech fitness center to the most relaxing views of Portland, Knot Springs is our new favorite gym.

Whatever you think of The Yard’s aesthetics, buying a day pass to Knots Springs, its onsite gym and spa, gives you exercise, relaxation and a chance to nose around inside this notable new addition to the Portland skyline.

02/14/2017

David Hein catches up with Vytautas Andriuškevičius on his road from Lithuania to the Portland Timbers and Major League Soccer (MLS)...

When you think about sports in Lithuania, usually you come up with past and current basketball stars including Portland Trail Blazers legend, Arvydas Sabonis. Vytautas Andriuskevicius hopes his strong showings with the Portland Timbers can change that perception and put Lithuania on the soccer map.

02/09/2017

THIRSTY THURSDAY! Did Brian Maahs just dish out his highest sports bar rating yet? Blitz Ladd might be in the running for our Sports Bar of the Year.

Wow, this place is awesome! When it comes to describing Blitz Ladd, the phrase “like a kid in a candy store” comes to mind. From the myriad of flatscreens showcasing sports to the variety of entertainment, not to mention the spectacular selection of beers on tap, Blitz Ladd is just about the perfect