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Small School Report: Country Christian overcomes 19-point deficit against Portland Waldorf to remain in Valley-10 title hunt

Behind 21 points from Tyson Smith, 10 from Rhett Johnson, Cougars earn ninth league win of the season Read moreSmall School Report: Country Christian overcomes 19-point deficit against Portland Waldorf to remain in Valley-10 title hunt

Lakeridge boys basketball still pushing for postseason despite slow start in Three Rivers League

The Lakeridge High School boys basketball team is still vying for a playoff spot despite its 0-2 start in the Three Rivers League. Read moreLakeridge boys basketball still pushing for postseason despite slow start in Three Rivers League

Lake Oswego High School swim teams hitting their stride in Three Rivers League as district meet draws near

The boys and girls swim teams at Lake Oswego High School are hitting their stride in the pool. Read moreLake Oswego High School swim teams hitting their stride in Three Rivers League as district meet draws near

From the Sidelines podcast: Best games this weekend, plus more stock risers

Lillard drops a 'simple' 60 points in Blazers' important win over Utah

The crowd in the last three minutes of the Portland Trail Blazers (23-25) was on its feet as Damian Lillard fell one-point shy of a new career high in points with… Read moreLillard drops a 'simple' 60 points in Blazers' important win over Utah

Lake Oswego dance team wins big at DDCA Championships as Lakers shift focus to high school nationals

The Lake Oswego High School dance team is finding its groove in the 2022-23 season. Read moreLake Oswego dance team wins big at DDCA Championships as Lakers shift focus to high school nationals

Former Blazers announcer and Rip City icon Bill Schonely, dead at 93

Portland Trail Blazers longtime on-air broadcaster Bill Schonely has died at age 93. Read moreFormer Blazers announcer and Rip City icon Bill Schonely, dead at 93

Lakeridge High School wrestling taking steps forward while bulking up team culture

In the world of sports, team culture can be hard to define, especially to outsiders. For coaches like Brandon McDonald, however, they know it when they see it.

Ducks, Beavers 2023 football schedules have challenges, opportunities

The Pac-12 football schedule, the last as we know it, has been unveiled.

Jokic's triple-double fuels Blazers' 122-113 loss on the road to Denver

Denver and Nikola Jokic shot the ball well and handed the Portland Trail Blazers (21-23) a road loss to break the two-game streak the Blazers came into the night with.

Three Rivers League basketball roundup: West Linn boys, Tualatin girls take early inside track in TRL

Here is a look at the boys and girls basketball teams in the Three Rivers League, including updated standings, last week's scores and this week's schedule.

'He's like a little gnat': What Gary Payton II has already brought to the Blazers

There hasn’t been much to like about the Portland Trail Blazers the last couple of weeks.

Blazers fall late to Cleveland despite Lillard dropping 50 points

The Portland Trail Blazers (19-22) couldn’t hit the big shot down the stretch once more and fell to visiting Cleveland 119-113. The loss keeps Portland in 11th in the Western Conference, .5 game behind Utah and Minnesota in 9th and 10th and o…

Portland Thorns draft defender, two attackers, goalkeeper

The Portland Thorns picked a top-flight fullback and a forward who scored 50 career goals in college Thursday, Jan. 12, in the first round of the National Women’s Soccer League Draft.

From the Sidelines podcast: Stock risers and 6A-4A league predictions

As Lake Oswego boys basketball's Winters Grady grows, the sophomore star is redefining his game

Lake Oswego High School sophomore Winters Grady is already one of the best scorers in the state. Now, he's looking to become a playmaker for the Lakers.

Lakeridge's O'Hollaren among three local high school basketball players nominated for McDonald's All-American Game

Three local high school basketball players were recently nominated to play in the 2023 McDonalds All-American Games, which will be played Tuesday, March 28.

Sexual abuse lawsuit filed against area coach on behalf of former Southridge High student

The former student said Forrest Sherman sexually abused her while he was a trainer at a Hillsboro gym.

The Portland Trail Blazers' offense has taken a detour to Funkytown

Losers of their last four, the Blazers aren't so much in need of stronger defense, but rather a better rhythm on offense.

Blazers go 6 for 35 from deep in 109-106 loss to Orlando

There was no aerial display inside the Moda Center on Tuesday, Jan. 10, as the Portland Trail Blazers (19-21) fell 109-106 to the Orlando Magic after shooting 6 for 35 from 3-point range.

Mike Norris officially introduced as next head coach for the Portland Thorns

New Portland Thorns FC head coach Mike Norris described as "tactical genius." His connection with players, knowledge of National Women's Soccer League, among the reason he was selected to replace Rhian Wilkinson.

All-state football: West Linn's Leavitt wins Player of the Year; Lakeridge's Oliver, Olsen make second team

The all-state football teams for the 2022 season were released Friday, Jan. 6, and West Linn’s Sam Leavitt was among the top honorees.

Portland Thorns Sophia Smith is U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year

Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith wins U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year Award for 2022.

All-state boys soccer: Zac Levin, Luca Ridgewell make Class 6A team; La Salle's Strange named 5A Player of the Year

The all-state teams for high school boys soccer have been released, and local athletes were among some of the top honorees.

All-state volleyball: Nelson's Lukovich makes 6A first team; Wilsonville's Wiepert named 5A Player of the Year

The 2022 all-state volleyball teams for Class 6A, 5A and 4A schools have been released, and a handful of local stars were listed among the best in Oregon.