Sports There once was a merry band of soccer players. They hailed from diverse lands--from Trinidad and Scotland and Kyrgystan and Federal Way, Wash. They came together to represent the City of Portland, ... More
The Timbers: A Tale of Woe?
Sports There once was a merry band of soccer players. They hailed from diverse lands--from Trinidad and Scotland and Kyrgystan and Federal Way, Wash. They came together to represent the City of Portland, ... More
Ducks Make Offer That Can be Refused
Sports During the feast of violence that ends The Godfather, Tom Hagen, the family consiglière for Don Michael Corleone, delivers traitorous capo Sal Tessio to an execution squad. Before his death ... More
From Uganda With Glove
Sports The Grand Avenue Boxing Gym sits on a dusty side street off Northeast 82nd Avenue, in a neighborhood of clone "luxury plexes" and older bungalows. Most yards look desperately parched in this droug ... More
Fools Rush In
Sports "Man, it is really messed up down there." Manuye, my freshly retained Seattle cabbie, tried to warn me off a ride to Safeco Field. "Every day with a game--crazy." He shook his head. I got in anywa ... More
Maurice Cheeks is Black. (There--We Said It.)
Sports Maurice Cheeks, who agreed last week to take command of the pricey pirate crew that is the Portland Trail Blazers, comes with a solid résumé and blue-chip references. He was a great ... More
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Sports I pick my way toward the VIP area of a sweatbox of a nightclub. I brush past a bouncer, walk over, grab a stray chair next to the Man."What's up, 'Sheed?""Not much, man. What can I do for you?""'She ... More
Lakers and Homeboys and Wildcat--Oh My!
Sports In the midst of last week's demon ride, the Timbers' attendance stats got tongues wagging across town. Okay, maybe not-but on mega-popular KPAM talk radio, no less! The Pamplin media empire's desi ... More
Eight Days A Week
Sports Xtra! Xtra!For us civilians, known to resort to the Sportscreme-and-Bushmills cure after routine two-mile runs, the numbers tell a sobering tale.Eight days in June. Four pro soccer games. Three hund ... More
Où Sont les Expos?
Sports GO! FIGHT! WIN! web extraLast Thursday, many Portland baseball fans found themselves as blushing and eager as a husband-hungry debutante after a glass of champagne.It was Dollar Beer Night at PGE Pa ... More
Friendly Fire
Sports GO! FIGHT! WIN! web extraThe Portland Fire had just clanked to a WNBA exhibition loss against the Seattle Storm last Tuesday night. Two couples slumped in Tri-Met seats, waiting to be bused across ... More
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The Blazers’ recent run of victories has meant no playing time for one of fans’ favorite players. Is he bummed? Splitting Timbers
The Timbers’ new season in a new league will mean bigger revenues and salaries—but at a cost. How The Timbers Lose
The late collapses of last season return, dimming Portland’s hopes for a winning season. Cutting The Ribbon
Five things we learned from the Portland Timbers’ first two home games in Major League Soccer. Know Your Enemy
Assessing the threat level of these international Mavericks. The Portland Adult Soapbox Derby Is Decadent and Depraved.
The Lost Boys
Only a miraculous turnaround can save the Timbers’ season. It’s not likely to happen. New Bag Of Kicks
After a hopeful first season, the Portland Timbers field a roster of players to watch. Men In The Middle
Can the Blazers finally escape the first round?
As Roy prepares his return to the Blazers, fans wonder where he’ll fit. Hotseat: Patty Mills
The Blazers’ recent run of victories has meant no playing time for one of fans’ favorite players. Is he bummed? Splitting Timbers
The Timbers’ new season in a new league will mean bigger revenues and salaries—but at a cost. How The Timbers Lose
The late collapses of last season return, dimming Portland’s hopes for a winning season. Cutting The Ribbon
Five things we learned from the Portland Timbers’ first two home games in Major League Soccer. Know Your Enemy
Assessing the threat level of these international Mavericks. The Portland Adult Soapbox Derby Is Decadent and Depraved.
The Lost Boys
Only a miraculous turnaround can save the Timbers’ season. It’s not likely to happen. New Bag Of Kicks
After a hopeful first season, the Portland Timbers field a roster of players to watch. Men In The Middle
Can the Blazers finally escape the first round?
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