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Bill Schonely remembered as larger-than-life voice at public memorial

There were bingos, bangos and bongos. There were a few lickety brindles, and wry references from former Portland Trail Blazers Chris Dudley and Terry Porter about… Read moreBill Schonely remembered as larger-than-life voice at public memorial

New home in works for Hillsboro Hops baseball team

The minor league baseball team and the Hillsboro city government originally planned to expand Ron Tonkin Field, which is just 10 years old, but they decided to bu… Read moreNew home in works for Hillsboro Hops baseball team

Early Timbers performances: more questions than answers

Patience can be hard. Especially after five idle months. Especially in our instant-gratification society. Read moreEarly Timbers performances: more questions than answers

Winterhawks beat Everett to end long losing skid, look to build momentum

For several weeks now, it’s seemed like pucks have it out for the Portland Winterhawks. Read moreWinterhawks beat Everett to end long losing skid, look to build momentum

Late surge not enough for Timbers on Saturday in 3-2 loss at LAFC

A furious comeback attempt could not make up for an hour of mistake-prone soccer on Saturday and the Portland Timbers fell on the road to Los Angeles FC 3-2. Read moreLate surge not enough for Timbers on Saturday in 3-2 loss at LAFC

Atlanta Hawks roll past Trail Blazers on Friday

The Atlanta Hawks shot 57% Friday, March 3, and strolled to a 129-111 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers. Read moreAtlanta Hawks roll past Trail Blazers on Friday

Ingram too much for Trail Blazers in Wednesday loss to New Orleans Pelicans

The first matchup between Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum was overshadowed by Brandon Ingram on Wednesday at Moda Center. Read moreIngram too much for Trail Blazers in Wednesday loss to New Orleans Pelicans

Marcus Nguyen's growth a lift for Portland Winterhawks

February is a month many of the Portland Winterhawks are likely glad to see end.

Blazers blow another lead, this one at Golden State in 123-105 loss

The Portland Trail Blazers (29-32) blew a lead once again, this week’s iteration coming 123-105 on the road at Golden State (32-30).

Portland Thorns to host preseason games March 12-18

The Portland Thorns will host three preseason doubleheaders between March 12 and March 18 at Providence Park. Participating teams are OL Reign, Racing Louisville and the U.S. Under-12 Women’s National Team.

Lillard's 71-point explosion carries Trail Blazers past visiting Rockets

Damian Lillard sure didn’t take a game against the struggling Houston Rockets for granted.

Season preview: Will 2023 Timbers thrive, be mediocre, or worse?

The long wait for Major League Soccer’s return ends on Saturday, Feb. 25, when the Portland Timbers host Sporting Kansas City.

FROM THE SIDELINES: Wrestling isn't about fame and fortune, it's about work

Let’s get ready to rumble!

Timbers trade away defender Bill Tuiloma; Dairon Asprilla out up to six weeks

The Portland Timbers are trading defender Bill Tuiloma to Charlotte FC for at least $800,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM).

FROM THE SIDELINES: Gary Payton II could be headed for Trail Blazer purgatory

Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our NBA lives.

Tuiloma, veteran centerbacks mean continuity for Timbers

As the Portland Timbers began their final two weeks of preparation for the Feb. 25 kickoff to the club’s 13th season in Major League Soccer, the question of how the striker position will be solidified remained front and center.

Lillard scores 40, Thybulle feels 'comfortable' in Blazers win over Lakers

The Portland Trail Blazers (28-29) came one 3-pointer short of tying a team record for most in a game as they took down a LeBron-less Los Angeles Lakers (26-32) team 127-115 on Monday at the Moda Center.

Seattle blanks Winterhawks in playoff-like home hockey game

Losing to your rival in front of one of the biggest home crowds of the season isn’t ideal, but the Portland Winterhawks found plenty to build upon in a 3-0 loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds Saturday, Feb. 11, with more than 8,000 fans watching…

Cronin, Blazers want to go all-in, but only for the right deal

Like every 3-pointer Damian Lillard takes, finding the bottom of the net takes a great amount of precision.

Report: Blazers trade Gary Payton II to Golden State; Receive Kevin Knox and Matisse Thybulle

The Portland Trail Blazers aren’t done on the trade market as the team has reportedly traded for Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle and Kevin Knox from the Detroit Pistons, the latter of which also sends Gary Payton II to the Golden St…

Lillard's second career triple-double propels Blazers past Warriors 125-122

There was plenty of action at the Moda Center on Wednesday during the Portland Trail Blazers’ 125-122 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors. And it started before tipoff.

Blazers' trade of Josh Hart to Knicks a 'chess' move in eyes of Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly traded forward Josh Hart to the New York Knicks, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski Wednesday, Feb. 8.

OPINION: Bringing the WNBA to Oregon

From the Thorns to popular women’s collegiate teams, we’ve proven this region can host a women’s pro basketball franchise.

Portland Thorns schedule announced; opener is March 26

The Portland Thorns will open their 2023 season at home on Sunday, March 26 against the Orlando Pride.

WNBA commissioner hears enthusiastic support for possible Portland franchise during visit

If all it took to bring an expansion franchise in the WNBA to Portland was energy, it would probably be a done deal based on the enthusiasm on Monday, Feb. 6, at The Sports Bra sports bar in Northeast Portland.

Third quarter slump dooms Blazers in 129-121 loss at Chicago

Going into halftime up 11 with Damian Lillard sitting at 28 points, it felt like the Portland Trail Blazers (26-27) were in a good spot to close out their three-game road trip in Chicago with a third consecutive win.

Trail Blazers storm from behind to sink Wizards on Friday

Trailing by 18 points at intermission, the Portland Trail Blazers dominated the second half to score a 124-116 road win over the Washington Wizards on Friday, Feb. 3.

Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic sidelined until after NBA All-Star break

The Portland Trail Blazers announced Friday morning that center Jusuf Nurkic will be out until after the NBA All-Star break with a left calf strain.

Lillard drops another 42 points in win of the year at Memphis

Jerami Grant exits at halftime with concussion like symptoms, Drew Eubanks puts up 11 and 11.

Timbers ramp up training ahead of three preseason matches

As the calendar turns to February, with the MLS season opener less than four weeks away, Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese continues to emphasize building fitness and embracing competition.

FROM THE SIDELINES: Portland's major league dreams lie in the hands of MLB, and MLB isn't talking

Five years.

How Nassir Little's voice is impacting the Portland Trail Blazers

Head coach Chauncey Billups will be the first to admit that he’s got a quiet team on his hands in the current iteration of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Timbers preseason goal: a lot of competition; no complacency

A couple of weeks into training camp, Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese expressed satisfaction with the fitness levels and work rate he’s seen from his players.

Blazers can't overcome another slow start in 123-105 loss to Toronto

The Portland Trail Blazers (23-26) couldn’t dig out of another first-quarter hole in their 123-105 loss to the visiting Toronto Raptors (23-28).

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 60 in the 134-124 win over the Utah Jazz (25-26).

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 substance.

FROM THE SIDELINES: Bill Schonely's mark on the city and franchise was immeasurable

Bill Schonely is gone, but his memory and the memories he provided aren’t going anywhere.

Remembering the life of Rip City legend Bill Schonely

There's no shortage of love from around the Blazers organization and beyond on the life and legacy of Bill Schonely.

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.

Hillsboro Hops' Harrison is going home

The Hillsboro Hops will have a new manager in 2023.

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.

'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…

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