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City of Portland unsuccessfully pitches Rose City Golf Course as MLB stadium site
Mayor Ted Wheeler's office attempted to organize a tour for Rose City Golf Course as an alternative to the RedTail Golf Center in Beaverton, another city-owned golf course.
Dejounte Murray scores 30 points, Hawks hand Trail Blazers 8th straight loss with 120-106 victory
For the third straight game, the Trail Blazers started five rookies due to injuries throughout the roster, including Deandre Ayton, Jerami Grant, Matisse Thybulle, Malcom Brogdon and Anfernee Simons.
NCAA women’s tournament return to Portland could bring the city an economic boost
This weekend Portland is hosting part of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at the Moda Center. It’s just the second time some of the nation’s top teams have traveled to the city for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. But this year’s tournament is expected to have a much greater impact on the local economy.
Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary
The Thorns announced Wednesday that they signed the 23-year-old forward to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.
Utah coach says team was shaken after experiencing racist hate in Idaho during NCAA Tournament
Utah coach Lynne Roberts says her team experienced a series of “racial hate crimes” after arriving at its first women's NCAA Tournament hotel and was forced to change accommodations during the event for safety concerns
Oregon State, Washington State complete financial agreement with 10 departing Pac-12 members
The departing schools will have $5 million withheld during the 2024 fiscal year for a total of $50 million under the deal announced Monday.
Oregon State heads back to the Sweet 16 with 61-51 win over Nebraska
Talia von Oelhoffen had 19 points and eight assists, and third-seeded Oregon State advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 61-51 second-round victory over No. 6 Nebraska on Sunday in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Nuggets edge youthful Trail Blazers 114-111 after Portland starts 5 rookies
Reggie Jackson scored 23 points, Aaron Gordon had 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-111.
Creighton outlasts Oregon 86-73 in double OT thriller to earn spot in Sweet 16 of March Madness
Steven Ashworth and Ryan Kalkbrenner made 3-pointers in the second overtime and Creighton edged past its former coach — Oregon’s Dana Altman — to move into the Sweet 16 with an 86-73 win in the Midwest Region.
Back home for March Madness, No. 4 seed Gonzaga rolls past No. 13 seed UC Irvine 75-56
Yvonne Ejim had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 4 seed Gonzaga overcame a slow start to roll past UC Irvine 75-56 in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament