Oregon Sports News

The 3 Most Influential Washington State Cougars From 2018

January 25, 2019 Paul Redman Comments Off

Football is a team sport, but sometimes individuals seem to play an outsize role in their team’s success—or failure—during a particular season. For the Washington State Cougars, 2018 may come to be defined in the […]

Washington Huskies Finally Have A Hoops Team To Feel Good About

January 25, 2019 Nick Bartlett Comments Off

The University of Washington Men’s Basketball team has quietly surged out to a 6-0 record in conference play. This is the best start this program has had in a long time. But who are these […]

Encouraging Signs For The Baseball Hall Of Fame

January 25, 2019 Brian Hight Comments Off

Yes, Edgar Martinez finally got voted into the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association on his 10th and final year of eligibility. For Mariners fans and for those more sabermetrically inclined, the induction […]

Five Biggest Questions On Expansion In Portland And Seattle Answered

January 25, 2019 Casey Mabbott Comments Off

Well dear readers, some of you may have noticed the very noticeable lull in sports action since the NFL season ended and the Super Bowl hasn’t happened yet, the MLB season hasn’t started yet, and […]

How Will The Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball Team Do Against Oregon And Oregon State This Week?

January 24, 2019 Jonathan George Comments Off

The Washington men’s basketball team is off to a 5-0 start in Pac-12 play for the first time since the 1983-1984 season. Are they the class of the conference or beneficiaries of a soft schedule? […]

Portland Winterhawks Channel Playoff Intensity vs. Everett, Take It On The Chin Against Tri-City, Debut Tommy

January 23, 2019 Stuart Kemp Comments Off

A playoff game seemed to take shape as the Portland Winterhawks faced the top U.S. Division team in the Everett Silvertips as the Hawks returned to home ice for the first time in three weeks […]

Portland Trail Blazers Week Preview – Munching On Some Cupcakes Later In The Week

January 22, 2019 Jared Wright Comments Off

As the Portland Trail Blazers continue their march up the Western Conference standings, they’re facing some exotic defenses, getting some unlikely contributions, taking prodigious care of the ball, and are trying to teach their young […]

Running A Local Half Marathon, And The Book That Helped Me Prepare (Kinda)

January 22, 2019 Jesse Morse Comments Off

A few years ago I got the idea that running a half marathon would be a worthwhile thing to try. It was becoming clear, approaching my late 30s, that if I wanted to stay fit […]

How To Approach Running After Injury

January 22, 2019 Liz Ward Comments Off

Last month, I was unable to run due to a stress fracture in my shin bone. Now I am back to running, but it’s been a slow process that has left me anxious and annoyed. […]

The Duality Of Washington Huskies Football

January 18, 2019 Paul Redman Comments Off

Sports fans are good at a few things: Pontificating about their team and its opponents; eating chicken wings; drinking beer. When it comes to perspective, however, they are often too emotionally invested to have it. […]