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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

Portland Thorns dismiss trainer, assistant coach after NWSL investigations

The Portland Thorns have fired assistant coach Sophie Clough for inappropriate behavior and fired trainer Pierre Soubrier for supplying players with a controlled … Read morePortland Thorns dismiss trainer, assistant coach after NWSL investigations

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. Read moreLakeridge High School wrestling taking steps forward while bulking up team culture

Ducks, Beavers 2023 football schedules have challenges, opportunities

The Pac-12 football schedule, the last as we know it, has been unveiled. Read moreDucks, Beavers 2023 football schedules have challenges, opportunities

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.

All-state girls soccer: La Salle's Warta is 5A Player of the Year; Lake Oswego, Lakeridge combine to put three on 6A team

When the all-state girls soccer lists were released Jan. 5, it came as no surprise that Clackamas County schools fared well.

Report: Blazers' rookie Shaedon Sharpe to compete in NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Rims beware, Shaedon Sharpe is coming to jam.

High school girls basketball: Clackamas, Gladstone sit atop first coaches' polls of 2023; Lakeridge comes in at No. 9

Six local high school girls basketball teams from Clackamas County were listed in the top 10 of the latest OSAA Today coaches' polls, which were released Jan. 3.

Lillard 7th in initial fan voting for NBA All-Star Game starters

The first release of fan voting results for the NBA All-Star Game starters was revealed Thursday morning by the NBA. Only the top 10 vote-getters for the front and back court for each conference was shown.

College basketball: Alex Fowler leads Portland women to fast start in West Coast Conference

Alex Fowler continues to impress. Fowler was named West Coast Conference women’s basketball player of the week after helping the Portland Pilots to wins at LMU and Pepperdine. The fourth-year junior from Townsville, Australia averaged 22 poin…

Gary Payton II returns in Blazers' 135-106 win over Detroit

The Portland Trail Blazers (19-17) took care of the Detroit Pistons 135-106 on. Monday, Jan. 2, thanks to a big turnaround to end the first half that continued into the second. Portland went on a 20-0 run between the second third that turned …

Blazers score 2 points in the final 5 minutes, fall 118-112 to Warriors

With the defending champs on the brink in the fourth quarter, the Portland Trail Blazers (18-17) went frozen cold and blew an 8-point lead in the 118-112 loss at Golden State.

Slideshow: All the scenes from Oregon football's Holiday Bowl win

Column: Lillard's 18,041 points only scratches the surface of his impact on Portland

Plenty of emotions came to the mind of Damian Lillard when he was honored post-game against Charlotte on Dec. 26 after he broke the Portland Trail Blazers' career scoring record last week in Oklahoma City.

Jusuf Nurkic, Jerami Grant power Portland Trail Blazers past Charlotte Hornets

The Trail Blazers are not all about backcourt stars Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons.

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray lead Denver Nuggets past Portland Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers' road trip ended with a thud Friday night.

OKC Thunder edge Portland Trail Blazers again Wednesday

For the second time in three days, the Oklahoma City Thunder made the plays down the stretch to beat the visiting Portland Trail Blazers.

Games of the Week, Dec. 22-28: Les Schwab Invitational, POA Holiday Classic highlight holiday hoops action

If you have high-quality hoops action on your holiday wish list, you’re in luck this year.

High school wrestling roundup: West Linn's Rademacher third at Reno TOC; Wachsmuth, Larsen shine for Clackamas

Jeremiah Wachsmuth and Jacob Larsen of Clackamas took first place at the Liberty Invitational, headlining the latest weekend of wrestling action.

Portland Timbers open 2023 at home Feb. 25 against Sporting Kansas City

The Portland Timbers 13th MLS soccer season opens with a Feb. 25, 2023 match against Sporting Kansas City at Providence Park. Portland plays Seattle and Vancouver three times and 11 other Western Conference foes twice, plus six match against …

Lillard's historic night ends with loss at the buzzer to Oklahoma City

On a historic night in Portland Trail Blazers history, the team lost in brutal fashion, falling to Oklahoma City 123-121 on a buzzer-beating jumper by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Lillard passes Drexler as Blazers all-time scoring leader

Damian Lillard is the new leader in the clubhouse for the Portland Trail Blazers in career points scored.

High school boys basketball: Tracking the holiday hoops tournaments for Clackamas County teams

Follow your favorite teams from north Clackamas County with our high school basketball scoreboard, which is tracking all of the holiday hoops tournaments.

High school girls basketball: Tracking the holiday hoops tournaments for Clackamas County teams

Follow your favorite teams from north Clackamas County with our high school basketball scoreboard, which is tracking all of the holiday hoops tournaments.

Lillard aims for Blazers' franchise scoring record at OKC

A piece of Portland Trail Blazers history is likely going down tonight when the Rose City squad takes on Oklahoma City at 5 p.m.

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