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Video: Soccer’s future looks bright
It was a big night over at PGE Park — the Timbers hosted the Seattle Sounders, a Major League Soccer team. It’s been advertised as a preview of what’s to come when our very own...
AC Green acquires the rights to a 3BA franchise for Portland
AC Green, author, speaker and successful businessman announced today he has acquired the rights to the Portland 3BA franchise team. Green, a 3-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and reigning “NBA Ironman” held...
Portland still searching for just-right site for baseball stadium
It may take a little magic to find a big enough piece of property for a new minor league baseball stadium in Portland. The land must be large enough to accommodate a 6,500- to 9,000-seat stadium...MLS plan still alive as Portland council endorses latest plan
Consider it a little necessary breathing room. That doesn’t mean the race to negotiate a complex set of agreements to remodel PGE Park for Major League Soccer while finding a new home for the Triple A...Video: Soccer fans find inspiration in Seattle
Portland is working hard to bring Major League Soccer to the city in 2011. The Timbers and their fans have great role models and a pretty tough act to follow already in the Northwest. KGW’s...
Video: Drew Mahalic interview on Medford/Klamath Falls NBC station
Oregon Sports Authority CEO Drew Mahalic is interviewed by KOBI5/KOTI2 reporter Nate Bynum about the organization’s role in promoting sports tourism and his current trip to southern Oregon. Click here to watch the interview.
$7.1 million Walmart FLW Series to visit Columbia River
The $7.1 million Walmart FLW Series will visit the Columbia River in Umatilla, Ore., June 24-27 for the second National Guard Western Division tournament of the season. The tournament, hosted by the City of Umatilla,...
USGA championships awarded to Bandon Dunes for 2011
Bandon Dunes, the highly-regarded Oregon Coast resort, will be host to two United States Golf Association championships in 2011, the organization announced Wednesday. The U.S. Amateur Public Links and the U.S. Women’s Amateur Links championships will...Sports and entertainment attorney joins board of directors
Rosemary A. Colliver has been elected to the board of directors of the Oregon Sports Authority. An intellectual property attorney with Tonkon Torp, LLP, Colliver focuses her practice on sports and entertainment. She has represented...Beavers baseball may hinge on Lents decision
A decision is due this week on whether the Portland Beavers get a new baseball stadium in the Lents neighborhood. If the answer is “no,” it’s starting to look like Portland will need to let...eUpdate - Sports Medicine Conference, Run the Oregon Prelay, New Members
The Oregon Sports Authority and Travel Portland are pleased to announce that Portland has been selected to host the 2012 annual conference of the Joint Commission on Sports Medicine & Science (JCSMS). The annual gathering...Drew Mahalic interview on 95.5 The Game
Brian Wheeler, Kenny Vance and Jay Allen chat with Oregon Sports Authority CEO Drew Mahalic about pro sports in Portland during the Wheels at Work Show on 95.5 The Game. Click here to listen to...
Introducing the $25,000 Aqua Zone Portland Mile
Organizers of the annual Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon and Musselman Triathlon (Geneva, NY) announce the addition of a major open water swim race in downtown Portland slated for August 22, 2009. Four generous partners make...Major League Soccer sets its sights on the Northwest
While Women’s Professional Soccer its first season in seven years across the country, Major League Soccer has its eyes set firmly north and west. In March, MLS announced that its next two teams will play in...Portland selected to host sports medicine and science conference
Portland has been selected to host the 2012 annual conference of the Joint Commission on Sports Medicine & Science (JCSMS), Travel Portland and the Oregon Sports Authority announced today. The annual gathering of representatives from...Rose Quarter plan shields coliseum
Memorial Coliseum is spared. The Rose Quarter is officially off the table as a possible site for a new Triple A baseball stadium, Mayor Sam Adams said Wednesday. The city and the Portland Trail Blazers are negotiating...
Video: Too many pro sports in Portland?
Portland’s professional lacrosse team is leaving town. The Portland LumberJax owner told fans it was having a hard time selling tickets and getting corporate sponsors. And in a town dominated by the Portland Trailblazers, some...Jax’s exit opens door
You can have your indoor soccer leagues. You can keep your tractor pulls and motocross. You can have the WNBA, and the USFL, and the various and sundry minor league professional sports leagues that have...
Cycling races a boon for Bend
Tucked along the Deschutes River on the eastern edge of the Cascades, Bend is surrounded by some of the West Coast’s most rugged, breathtaking and adventurous terrain. From skiing and boarding on Mount Bachelor (22 miles...
Men’s college basketball in Oregon enjoys big season
Instead of the smell of bread permeating the area, University of Oregon students living in the dorms wake each morning to the unmistakable sounds of construction. The Williams Bakery, which resided near the northeast corner of...Vote on stadium delayed; Lents Park site back on the table
Mayor Sam Adams and sports team owner Merritt Paulson agreed Thursday to indefinitely delay a City Council vote on where to put a new minor league baseball park so they can explore the once-discarded option...Talk of compromise, new deal delays vote on Coliseum’s fate
The fate of the 48-year-old Memorial Coliseum will wait another week as Portland’s City Council considers alternatives to a plan that would demolish the building to build a new baseball stadium in the Rose Quarter. Portland’s...Bring the Beavers to the Rose Quarter
As Portland finalizes a decision on the specific Rose Quarter site to build a new and better home for the Portland Beavers, let’s first remember what the team already means to Portland and acknowledge the...
Memorial Coliseum advocates weigh their options
The talk of tearing down Memorial Coliseum is still just talk. People who regularly use the arena for sports, trade shows and graduations say they’re not panicking because nothing’s final yet. Still, resignation has crept...
$1 million might get park on track
A private backer has pledged $1 million to help build a new destination bike park in a 35-acre no-man’s land between Interstates 84 and 205 near the former Rocky Butte jail. For now, the supporter wants...
Learning to play, an important lesson for schools
What is the most basic thing that kids should learn in school? How to read? How to do math? What about — how to play? In a time of extremely tight budgets, the Oregon school district...eUpdate: a historic week, MLS tickets, Sports4Kids, hoop summit
One of the most exciting and meaningful weeks in the history of Oregon sports culminated on March 21 with the thrilling drama of March Madness, just one day after Portland was named the future home...Portland area schools make recess fun, safe
Deadra Hall is holding kids back — literally. Her arms splayed, the assistant principal blocks fifth-graders from entering the crowded playground. She makes them do multiplication tables, count by sixes and even spell a few...Video: How the NCAA Tournament came to Portland
KOIN Local 6 takes a look back at the Oregon Sports Authority’s successful effort to bring the NCAA Tournament back to Oregon after a nearly three decade absence. Click here to watch the entire story.
BMX invasion
The races were staged one right after another, each lasting barely a minute. A spectator could blink and miss some of the action. Parents cheered on their children. Children cheered on their parents. The quick, relentless pace...
Video: A landmark week in the history of Portland sports
KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8 recaps a historic week as Portland hosts the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and lands a Major League Soccer expansion franchise. Click here to watch the entire story.Soccer decisions coming up fast
The City Council must sign its first agreement on the Major League Soccer deal in less than three weeks, according to new franchise owner Merritt Paulson. The council must by April 15 approve the pre-development agreement...
Roadblocks remain for IRL
After he worked in operations for NHL teams Edmonton and Carolina, and before he took the job as president of the Portland Winter Hawks last fall, Doug Piper inquired about bringing an Indy Racing League...March Madness returns to Oregon
It’s been 44 years since the Final Four was played in Portland, Oregon, and 26 years since the state hosted any round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. But thanks to the recent removal of...Timbers announce MLS 2011 ticket details
The Portland Timbers today announced additional details regarding the priority system and the deadline for the first round of 2011 Major League Soccer (MLS) season-ticket procurement. The Timbers, who were awarded the MLS’ 18th team Friday,...Drew Mahalic interviewed by John Canzano on 95.5 The Game
John Canzano interviews Oregon Sports Authority CEO about the NCAA tournament games at the Rose Garden and the plans for future tournament bids. Click here to listen to the entire interview (interview starts at 30:03).Ready for more Madness?
The man in the Washington Huskies hat on the No.77 bus was a tourism director’s dream. “I’ve sure enjoyed my stay out here,” Tim Carey, a doctor from Seattle, told his friends as they rode the...Timbers go big time in 2011
You can reserve tickets to the Portland Timbers’ first Major League Soccer season in 2011 by putting down a $50 deposit. If you buy tickets for the 2009 minor-league season, you are in the front...Video: New MLS Team will bring a Kick to the Portland Economy
Today’s announcement is already causing the business community to take notice. Adding another professional sports team in town is positive news for the local economy. Click here to watch the entire story from KGW Northwest NewsChannel...NCAA basketball universe revolves around Portland for a few days
When a dozen towering young men in dark blue warm-up suits with orange trim settled beneath the chandeliers and ferns of Mother’s Bistro in Portland for breakfast, the onlooking coffee sippers knew this was no...March Madness, welcome back
A respected economist recently criticized Oregon lawmakers, saying they were “stupid” to do away with state-sponsored sports gambling. That potshot, in our view, was the equivalent of an air ball. Thursday, thanks to the 2005 Legislature’s willingness...New MLS team coming to Portland
Major League Soccer will award an expansion franchise to Portland on Friday, sources close to the deal said Wednesday. Although the league would not confirm an announcement was scheduled, owner Merritt Paulson, the sources said, will...March Madmen
If you have no interest in teenage pituitary cases wearing baggy shorts, suck it up: This week you are outnumbered. March Madness. The Big Dance. One Shining Moment. Call it what you will, but the three...Video: Drew Mahalic on NCAA Tournament, MLS
KOIN Local 6 interviews Oregon Sports Authority CEO Drew Mahalic about the NCAA Tournament at the Rose Garden, as well as the campaign to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to Portland. Click here to view...NCAA ticket chances are rated slim to none
There remains a chance for fans to buy tickets to the NCAA Tournament subregional that begins Thursday at the Rose Garden, but their odds might be longer than a No.16 seed winning a first-round game. Officially,...eUpdate - March Madness, City Backs MLS Bid, BMX Nationals
The first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship tips off Thursday at the Rose Garden, officially marking the end of the tournament’s 34-year absence from Portland and 26-year absence from the state...Video: Portland to cash in on NCAA Tourney action
It’s a big week for basketball in Bridge City. For the first time since the 1970s, Portland will host NCAA tournament action at the Rose Garden. City hopes to cash in on hoops Portland is one of...Video: March Madness in Portland
The Rose Garden is getting a makeover for March Madness. The NBA is out this week and the NCAA is in town. Click here to view the story on KOIN Local 6.Portland seeds announced: Washington, Gonzaga coming
Pairings for the NCAA Tournament were just announced. The matchups in Portland, which will be played on Thursday, are: From the West Regional No. 4 seed Washington vs. No. 13 seed Mississippi State. No. 5 seed Purdue vs....After 34 years, tourney returns
After a 34-year absence, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is coming to Portland for first- and second-round games March 19 through 21. And organizers are already thinking about future March Madness. Drew Mahalic, Oregon Sports Authority...Soccer deal passes council with one major change
Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman voted this afternoon in favor of bring Major League Soccer to Portland to loud cheers, giving a 3-2 edge to the city’s involvement in a complicated financial deal after a...MLS deal reached
Timbers and Beavers owner Merritt Paulson reached a tentative agreement Monday with Portland leaders that would give him access to more than $60 million in city-backed loans to build a new Triple A baseball stadium...Video: March Madness returning to Portland
Three weeks from today, eight college basketball teams will converge on Portland for opening round games of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, and they will bring thousands of their fans with them. It has been 34...Time to bend it, like Portland
A decade ago, the city of Portland sealed a public-private partnership to renovate a rat (and feral-cat-infested) trap, then known as Civic Stadium. In the process, the city did three things wrong. It swaddled its negotiations...Yes to MLS
This past Saturday I had the opportunity to attend a rally at City Hall with over 300 Portlanders of all ages, ethnicities and political persuasions who were united in sending a common message to our...Soccer task force says: Play ball!
Portland’s Major League Soccer Task Force today backed a proposal to use city money to renovate PGE Park for the Portland Timbers and build a new baseball stadium for the Portland Beavers. The group voted to...
Pre Classic to join international series in 2010
Track Town USA’s place in the world became a little bigger and brighter Monday when the Prefontaine Classic was announced as one of at least 12 meets that will participate in the new IAAF Diamond...Oregon Sports Authority celebrates return of NCAA Tourney
Three weeks from today, four first round games of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship will tip off at the Rose Garden, officially bringing to an end the tournament’s 34-year absence from Portland and...Betting on March Madness payoff
Call it the new March Madness: trying to determining Oregon’s reward for hosting the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in three weeks. The arrival of college sports’ biggest show may not be quite the economic bonanza some...Seeking the green for MLS
We didn’t actually count the kelly-green high-tops, jerseys, scarves, etc., at the Portland Building on Tuesday. Which is too bad. Clearly, though, the Portland Timbers-infused crowd was going for an understated look — flashes and touches...Portland soccer fans turn out to support stadium
The Portland Timbers Army, clad in green soccer jerseys and telltale wool scarves, invaded the Tuesday night meeting of the city’s Major League Soccer Task Force to show support for a bid to bring another...An investment in more than sports
Very soon, Portland will make a once-in-a-generation decision. We have an opportunity to create more than 600 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs, an opportunity to leverage at least $40 million in private investment, an...Task force takes its shot at goal
A citizen task force studying whether to bring a Major League Soccer team to Portland will consider recommending the move Tuesday afternoon. The proposed recommendation notes that the plan is $20 million to $40 million short...Portland sets goals for MLS deal
When the city and the Portland Trail Blazers worked out a 750-page deal to build the Rose Garden, the team took most of the risk and the city got some of the reward when the...Citizen task force likes the idea of MLS, loathes the risk
The soccer ball is getting kicked back and forth a bit. A task force looking at a proposal to bring Major League Soccer to Portland said it likes the idea of bringing another major league team...MLS debate remains a matter of money, and more
Pro soccer in Portland, featuring the Portland Timbers, would move up a notch if team owner Merritt Paulson gets the city to agree on terms for remodeling PGE Park and building a new baseball stadium...Portland’s shot at the MLS
In the editorial board meeting yesterday, the subject of Merritt Paulson’s effort to win a Major League Soccer franchise for Portland came up. It was mostly a conversation about taxpayer protection, the pros and cons...A fresh idea for the Rose Quarter
Could a new minor league baseball stadium help resuscitate Portland’s ailing Rose Quarter? Portland’s Rose Quarter with the Rose Garden arena at left and Memorial Coliseum at right, as seen in 2004. It’s an intriguing idea...
Video: Drew Mahalic interview
Oregon Sports Authority CEO Drew Mahalic is interviewed on KGW’s Live @ 7 program, discussing Portland’s connection with the Vancouver Olympics, as well as the possibility of Major League Soccer expansion and a new Beavers’...eUpdate - USA Cycling, NAIA Cross Country and Oregon Sports +20
The Oregon Sports Authority and Visit Bend are excited to announce that USA Cycling has awarded the 2009 and 2010 Junior, U23 and Elite Road National Championships to Bend. The announcement comes barely a month...Portland considers Rose Quarter for baseball stadium
The Rose Quarter is now in the running for a new minor league baseball stadium as the city and the Trail Blazers explore how to boost business in the underperforming eastside entertainment zone. The area has...ESPN’s Bracketology predicts the NCAA Tournament field
View this week’s projections from ESPN’s Bracketology, which predicts the teams that will compete at the Rose Garden when the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship returns to Oregon for the first time in 26 years.USA Cycling Awards Junior, U23 and Elite Road Nationals to Bend
Visit Bend today announced that USA Cycling has awarded the 2009 and 2010 Junior, U23 and Elite Road National Championships to Bend. Dates for the 2009 event are July 28 through August 2, and the...
Cross Country Meets Awarded to Portland-Vancouver Area
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced that the Cascade Collegiate Conference and Concordia University have been awarded the 2009 and 2010 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country National Championships. The 54th annual men’s and...The best football city in America
Portland, Oregon is a different type of city. It’s a national and international model for urban planning, public transit and sustainability. City leaders have never shied away from making visionary choices that have created Portland’s...2009 Baseball Diamond Dinner
The University of Portland baseball program is proud to host the 2009 Diamond Dinner, which marks the unofficial beginning to the baseball season. This year the university is especially proud to have Major League Baseball...Group Announces Great Scot! Charity Golf Classic
The Smith Rock Race Group LLC, headquartered in Bend, Oregon, and in partnership with the Oregon Sports Authority is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Great Scot! Charity Golf Classic (grtscotgolf.com), to be held on...
Video: Winter Triathlon National Championship at Mt. Bachelor
KOHD recaps the USAT Winter Triathlon National Championship at Mt. Bachelor during the Monday Morning Sports segment.eUpdate - MLS Visit, Cyclo-Cross and Winter Tri Nationals
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber and President Mark Abbott visited Portland last month to meet with city leaders and discuss the league’s plans for adding two expansion teams in 2011. “We want one of...Plan to bring MLS to Portland wouldn’t turn a profit until 2015, analysts predict
The company seeking the city’s financial help to renovate PGE Park to bring major league soccer to Portland and to relocate the Beavers minor league baseball team to a new stadium, released financial projections Tuesday...Video: Bend wins Cyclo-Cross National Championships
Cyclist Carl Decker, from Bend, has been competing in Cyclo-Cross races since 1984. Tuesday the news came; the National Championships will be at the Old Mill District in December 2009 and December 2010. “I feel great...USA Cycling Awards Cyclo-Cross Championships to Bend
USA Cycling today announced that it has awarded the 2009 and 2010 Cyclo-cross National Championships to Bend. The announcement comes on the heels of a recent site inspection and city tour by USA Cycling’s national...Stoking the hopes of MLS
It’s hard to think big in a contracting economy, but it would be unwise for Portland to do anything else Portlanders have a bad habit of thinking small even when times are terrific. And right now,...MLS commissioner likes Portland’s franchise chances
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber on Tuesday pumped up Portland’s chances of landing an expansion team in 2011. In one interview after another — more than a dozen in all during a one-hour swing through...
Repeat victory for Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic
Adam Replogle and Alistair Craft won the 2008 Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic for the second year in a row. The event was held on a beautiful day in perfect surf conditions. Keallii Mamala goes...Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic changes contest status to green
Behemoth, LLC changed the contest status to Green as a large swell is forecast for the coming weekend. The 2008 Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic will be held Sunday November, 30th. This marks the second time...PGE Park plans for soccer, baseball go ‘through the wringer’
A new task force will evaluate a controversial proposal to remodel PGE Park and build a new Portland baseball stadium, slowing the process and opening it to greater public scrutiny. The task force has been charged...
City ready to roll with Steel Bridge skatepark plan
Dude. The city of Portland hopes to hire a team by late February to help create a large new skatepark at the west end of the Steel Bridge. It’s part of a seven-year-old plan to build...Bend bids to host U.S. Cyclocross National Championships
Next year at this time, Central Oregon could be preparing to host the nation’s fastest cyclocross riders and one of the most fan-friendly of all bike races. Earlier this year, a local consortium announced its intention...LumberJax individual game tickets on sale December 3
All individual game tickets for the 2009 Portland LumberJax season will go on sale Wednesday, December 3rd starting at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling the Jax ticket line at...eUpdate - Winter Triathlon, New Members and USA Cyclo-Cross Bid
The Oregon Sports Authority is pleased to announce the USA Winter Triathlon National Championship will return to Mt. Bachelor on Sunday, January 11, 2009. The national championship features a run, mountain bike portion and a...Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic changes contest status
Behemoth, LLC changed the contest status back to red last Friday after a week of monitoring the first big swell of the season. A large swell was forecast for Saturday, but unfortunately, the wind did...Mt. Bachelor to host 2009 Winter Triathlon National Championship
The USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon National Championship will return to Mt. Bachelor on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, the Oregon Sports Authority announced today. The national championship features a mass start run, followed by a mountain...Whoa! in Oregon
The players had long entered the locker rooms. Most of the fans had left Qwest Field. But Seahawks fan Chris Corbray couldn’t quite let go of the day’s events that left his team 1-4 following...Beavers co-owner sees Portland as a two-sport star
To recruit Major League Soccer, Merritt Paulson says he needs taxpayers to put up $85 million to upgrade PGE Park and move Triple-A baseball to a new stadium in Southeast Portland. But Paulson faces a city...
Video: Runners pound pavement in Portland Marathon
Watch video from OregonLive.com of the 2008 Portland Marathon. John Ngigi of Glide, Oregon, won the men’s race and Kami Semick of Bend won the women’s race.Portland Marathon: Some facts and figures
Maybe you’ve wondered about the 7,000 or so runners and walkers who finish the Portland Marathon every fall — including this Sunday. Where do these sweaty people come from? Why do they race in Portland? What...
Nation’s top trail runners headed to Central Oregon
It is no secret that Central Oregon features some of the best running trails in the country. In 2006, the editors of Outside Magazine named Bend “America’s Best Trail Running Town.” But is Central Oregon home...
Reed, Ertel Win USA Triathlon Elite National Titles
Matt Reed and Julie Ertel each used a strong run leg to pull away from the competition and win USA Triathlon Elite National titles on Saturday. It was the second national title for each athlete. Reed...Age Group National Champions Crowned in Oregon
More than 1,000 triathletes competed in the pinnacle event of the season — the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship on Saturday at Hagg Lake. The age groupers shared the spotlight with the elites, who competed...Volunteer for the XTERRA Trail Running National Championship
Amateur and professional runners will be competing for cash and the XTERRA National Trail Running Championship title on September 27 in Bend. All volunteers will receive an XTERRA crew support t-shirt, drinks, and lunch. Click here...eUpdate - USA Triathlon Nationals, MLS Campaign, Upcoming Events
Come support more than 1,500 triathletes from all 50 states as they compete in the 2008 USA Triathlon Age Group & Elite National Championship on September 20 at Hagg Lake. The Age Group Nationals is...It’s a bull market for soccer
When Bill Manning joined the front office of Major League Soccer’s fledgling Tampa Bay Mutiny in 2000, the question he said he recalled fielding the most was: “Is this league going to make it?” Two years...Sports fans, neighborhood leaders, PSU and city officials kick off campaign for MLS, ballpark
Merritt Paulson, owner of the Portland Timbers and Portland Beavers, along with Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard and Portland State University Athletic Director Torre Chisholm, joined eastside neighborhood leaders and local soccer and baseball fans...Portland talks $75 million deal to draw Major League Soccer
Merritt Paulson, a newcomer to Oregon and sports ownership, took a gamble last year when he bet he could turn around the Portland Beavers and build on the success of the Portland Timbers. Now the 35-year-old...Jax open 2009 schedule on Jan. 3
The defending West Division Champion Portland LumberJax will begin their quest for the Champion’s Cup on Saturday, January 3rd at 7:30 p.m. PST at the Rose Garden Arena as they host the new division rival...Beijing Olympians to compete at USA Triathlon Nationals
USA Triathlon is pleased to announce that all six athletes who competed for the U.S. at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games last month, will be racing at Henry Hagg Lake just outside Portland at the...
Davis Cup Final nominated for sports event of the year
The dramatic Davis Cup World Final held last December at Portland’s Memorial Coliseum has been nominated for sports event of the year by SportsTravel magazine. Captained by Patrick McEnroe, Team USA’s Andy Roddick, James Blake...
Portland and Dew Tour: A match made in midair
During the AST Dew Tour’s BMX park final competition Sunday at the Rose Garden, Drew Mahalic said he recalled hearing spectators note that one of the athletes, Mike Spinner, had landed a 720, or two...ABA/BMX Great Northwest Nationals returning to Redmond
The ABA (American Bicycle Association) has signed a three-year extension to keep the ABA BMX Great Northwest Nationals bicycle motocross (BMX) competition at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon. The 2009 event, presented by...Plans finalized for XTERRA Trail Running National Championship
Bend will once again be cast in the national outdoor recreation spotlight this fall, when the XTERRA Trail Running National Championship plays out on Saturday, September 27. Hailed by editors of Outside Magazine as “America’s...Riders take BMX by storm — Dhers, Spinner to duel in Portland
When the BMX Park competition begins at the Rose Quarter on Aug. 21 in the Wendy’s Invitational, the third stop on the AST Dew Tour, all eyes will be on Daniel Dhers and Mike Spinner. This...Nike 6.0 Rail Jam features top skiers and snowboarders
The AST Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced that the Wendy’s Invitational in Portland will host a Nike 6.0 Snowboard and Ski Rail Jam specialty competition Saturday, Aug. 23. ...AST Dew Tour unveils street-inspired skate course
The AST Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced a new street-focused skate course for the Wendy’s Invitational, held August 21-24 in Portland. This is the first time in Dew Tour...eUpdate - AST Dew Tour, MLL, Summer Golf and USA Triathlon
More than 150 of the world’s top skateboard, BMX and freestyle motocross athletes are getting ready for the AST Dew Tour Wendy’s Invitational on August 21-24 at the Rose Quarter. The world’s premier season-long action...USA Triathlon to bring National Championships back to Portland
USA Triathlon is pleased to announce its 2008 Age Group National Championship and Elite National Championship will be held at Henry Hagg Lake outside Portland on Saturday, Sept. 20. With the success of last year’s amateur...Portland could know Major League Soccer fate by fall
Portland might know as early as this fall if it will join Major League Soccer in 2011. The league on Thursday announced the timeline for awarding its next two expansion franchises. Interested parties must apply by...AST Dew Tour announces schedule for Wendy’s Invitational
The AST Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced the schedule of events for the Wendy’s Invitational, held Aug. 21-24 at Portland’s Rose Quarter. More than 150 of the world’s...MLS in Portland in holding pattern
Merritt Paulson has a favorite city in the race to land a Major League Soccer franchise. Understandably, it’s Portland. After all, he’s owner and president of the Timbers, who play in the United Soccer Leagues First...Volunteer for the AST Dew Tour and USA Triathlon Championships
Want free tickets to the AST Dew Tour? Volunteer for the Wendy’s Invitational on August 21-24 at the Rose Quarter and receive a behind the scenes tour of all the venues before the event,...PGE Park to host Papé Grand Slam next March
The Oregon State baseball team will play host to perennial Midwest power Missouri State in a three-game series at PGE Park during the second-annual Papé Grand Slam, March 13-15, 2009, it was announced today. Game times...
Gorge Games return, with new events and marketing plan
Riverboarding on the White Salmon River will be part of the new Gorge Games, which run Thursday through Sunday. Imagine racing down the White Salmon River, tumbling over Husum Falls with little more than a life...
Local teams, local TV
Portland State offensive linemen are taped by DeSean Ray (left) and Trinity Webber of Portland’s Momentum Studios, which produces “Camp Glanville,” a reality show about the lives of PSU football players, for Comcast SportsNet. The...Athletes give Eugene’s hospitality a gold medal
For the 10-day span that ended Sunday, the sport of track and field moved through a living museum — freshly refurbished and unveiling exhibits daily. The U.S. Olympic trials were back in Eugene for the first...Bank of the West contributes to Oregon Sports Authority
Bank of the West said today it is contributing $12,000 for the second year in a row to the Oregon Sports Authority to support a program that makes it possible for deserving children to attend...
Oregon to Host IRB North America 4 Rugby Tournament
On July 10, two elite representative teams from the U.S. will go against each other at Mt. Hood Community College in the first round of the North America 4 Rugby Tournament, presented by the International...New plans for meets at Hayward
Some of the nation’s best track and field athletes might return to Hayward Field this month for an Olympic tuneup, kicking off what could become a summer circuit of meets in subsequent years, officials said...Not every sport requires a ball
Portland wears its weird title like a badge of honor, so it should come as no surprise that the City of Roses has a wide list of sports available to the public. “I think that Portland...IRL wants Portland race
If Portland officials and Portland International Raceway can come up with financial support, Danica Patrick and the Indy Racing League could run at PIR. But 2009 has been ruled out for a Portland IRL event. The...eUpdate - Olympic Trials, Rugby Tournament and Gorge Games
The 2008 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials currently underway at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon are emphatically marking Eugene’s official reemergence as “Track Town, USA.” The trials began with a bang as...Groundwork comes ahead of big league teams
Major League Baseball is coming to Portland, but it could take a decade or longer. A National Hockey League franchise won’t begin to happen until the Trail Blazers change their mind about direct competition. Major League Soccer...Fourth annual Portland Action Sports Film Contest underway
The Oregon Sports Authority’s fourth annual Portland Action Sports Film Contest is offering amateur filmmakers the chance to show off their filmmaking skills as Portland gets set for the AST Dew Tour’s Wendy’s Invitational, August...Volunteer at Gorge Games
The Gorge Games began in 1994 and has a history of being one of the most exciting action and outdoor sporting events in the Pacific Northwest. The Gorge Games attracts world class athletes to spectacular...3,000 walk, run and bike at LiveStrong Challenge
Lucas Martens, 3, was hot Sunday after walking 5 kilometers with his mom, Carolyn Martens, at the LiveStrong Challenge. “Mom poured water on my head,” Lucas said, smiling and wiping his head after crossing the finish...Sequel begins
Buky Bamigboye grinned and giggled as she checked text messages from the bend of an accordion bus, which carried her to her biggest competition ever. “I’m like the youngest one here,” said the 20-year-old Bamigboye, a...Mt. Hood tries to bring Olympic Swimming Trials to Gresham
The U.S. Olympic swim trials are going on 1,700 miles away this week, but a local committee is working on a proposal to bring the 2012 Trials closer to home. The 20-person committee is entering the...Plans afoot at PGE Park
By 2011, the landscape of Portland’s outdoor sports facilities could have an entirely different look. PGE Park could be the home of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer, and a new 8,000- to 10,000-seat arena...Oregon Sports Authority receives 2008 Rose City Award
The Oregon Sports Authority was honored today as the recipient of the 2008 Rose City Award from Travel Portland at the 29th Annual Tourism & Hospitality Industry Awards Celebration at the Oregon Convention Center. ...World-class throw center ready for unveiling
Construction is complete on the Concordia University Throw Center — the first non-Olympic track and field facility devoted entirely to throwing events. It will be unveiled on July 2, an off-day during the U.S. Olympic trials...There’s only one Track Town
Any city with a stadium and enough population can summon the wherewithal to stage a successful U.S. Olympic Trials for track and field, as Atlanta, New Orleans and Sacramento have proved. But there is only one...Trail Blazers pick AEG to manage the Rose Quarter
The Portland Trail Blazers have chosen entertainment giant AEG as the new manager of the Rose Quarter, a signal the team is serious about redeveloping the area and growing revenue streams for the ballclub. Los Angeles-based...AST announces Nike 6.0 as summer, winter Dew Tour sponsor
The AST, the umbrella brand and organization of the world’s most prestigious action sports properties, today announced that Nike 6.0 has signed on as an associate sponsor for the AST Dew Tour and AST Winter...View the Oregon Sports Authority’s annual report
View the Oregon Sports Authority’s annual report, featuring the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament coming next March, the 2007 Davis Cup World Final, and the upcoming U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials.
15 year old prodigy wins Nelscott Kiteboard Rodeo
The Nelscott Kiteboard Rodeo concluded Sunday with a ‘no go’ in the freestyle competition scheduled for the Siletz Bay due to the lack of adequate wind. Saturdays scheduled waveriding competition turned into a beach party-barbecue...eUpdate - LIVESTRONG, Travel Portland Award, Wakeboarding and Blackberry Curve Challenge
Unite with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to pick a fight with cancer. On June 29, thousands will descend on the Nike World Headquarters for the LIVESTRONG Challenge, the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s signature fundraising event. Brought...Volunteer for the Blackberry Curve Challenge, LIVESTRONG Challenge and AST Dew Tour
Blackberry Curve Challenge | June 7 This fun, high-energy, scavenger-hunt style race through Portland is a one-of-a-kind experience. The Blackberry Curve Challenge needs 50 people to help at Course Checkpoints, Timing, Registration and Check In....MTV and NBC announce action sports partnership on AST
MTV Networks Music Group, a division of Viacom’s MTV Networks and NBC Sports, a division of NBC Universal, Inc. today announced a wide ranging, strategic partnership to expand the AST (Action Sports Tour), a global,...Love of baseball seeds dreams
Keenan Longcor would always feel a little nostalgic twinge when he drove past a baseball field. It would remind him of the great times he’d spent with his son, Ben, bonding over their shared love...Success of cycling race has backers dreaming
The sixth annual Mt. Hood Cycling Classic accomplished a trio of firsts. For the first time, the six-day, six-stage race offered women riders a chance to bolster their Olympic hopes. It reached beyond the Hood River...Gorge Games secures national TV contract with Fox Sports
National attention will turn to the scenic Columbia River Gorge as owners of the 2008 Gorge Games announced today they have secured a contract with Fox Sports to broadcast the event nationally this summer. “We are...When tourists come calling
Oregon communities, from Portland to Coos Bay, are preparing to lay out the welcome mat for the thousands of visitors making their way to Eugene next month for the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. Eugene...LIVESTRONG Day is May 13: half-price Challenge registration
Today is the day. May 13 is LIVESTRONG Day and in honor of the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s one-day initiative to raise awareness and funds for the cancer fight, the Lance Armstrong Foundation is offering ½...MLL comes to Portland
Portland’s taste for lacrosse continues to grow on a daily basis and the Portland LumberJax are here to feed the need. On Saturday, August 9, the organization will host a Major League Lacrosse (MLL) game...Price for MLS team going up
The cost to land a Major League Soccer expansion team in Portland is quickly climbing. The new entry fee: at least $40 million. That’s up from the $30 million MLS is charging ownership groups in Seattle...General admission tickets on sale for Wendy’s Invitational
The AST Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced that general admission tickets to the Wendy’s Invitational in Portland, Ore. are available for purchase beginning Monday, April 28. A limited number...
Portland bidding for figure skating championships
Portland is on the verge of landing an important sporting event, as it is one of four cities bidding on the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The 2010 event takes place Jan. 13-24 and serves as...Museum hunts for new home
Awareness? Concern? Outcry? They were no-shows last weekend as time ran out on a lot of history. Like some training camp invitee put on waivers, the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is...Trials cap resurgence for track
Apocryphal or not, the story goes that Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman returned from a 1962 trip to New Zealand and changed American culture. Bowerman brought back the concept that running could be a means to...After delays, NCAA 2009 tournament tickets site is working
Finally. On Tuesday, fans hoping to attend the first and second rounds of the 2009 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at Portland’s Rose Garden were able to access the Web site (www.ncaa.com/tickets) through which tickets are being...Ticket application now available for 2009 NCAA Tournament
The ticket application for the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first and second round games at the Rose Garden is now online. The deadline to apply is May 15. Tickets will be assigned according to...eUpdate - NCAA Tickets, Fencing Nationals and Cycling Classic
The ticket application for the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Rose Garden is now available online. Portland will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament on March 19 and 21....Interview with Drew Mahalic on Oregon Sports Final
Fox 12 interviews Oregon Sports Authority CEO Drew Mahalic about the process of bringing the NCAA Tournament coming to Portland and its projected economic impact. Click here to watch!Sports do thrive in this town
I attended a recent City Club of Portland event where Merritt Paulson, owner of the Portland Beavers and Timbers, and Larry Miller, president of the Portland Trail Blazers, participated on a panel discussing...BMX racers come from all over for Great Northwest Nationals
They came from all over the United States and Canada — some from as far away as New York and Boston, others from right here in Central Oregon.And they raced through the day, one group...Time to drop the gate
John David calls 2008 an odd year for BMX racing. The best riders are currently vying to qualify for the Beijing Games, where BMX (bicycle motocross) will make its Olympic debut in August. It’s unknown territory for...AST announces tickets on-sale for 2008 Wendy’s Invitational
The AST Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced that premium seating tickets (Action Zone and Reserved Seating) to the Wendy’s Invitational in Portland, Ore. will be available for purchase beginning...UPDATE: 2009 NCAA Tournament ticket application now available
UPDATED ON 4/15: The ticket application for the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first and second round games at the Rose Garden is now online. The deadline to apply is May 15. Tickets will be assigned according...NCAA Tournament coming to Portland - KOIN News 6 Video
As Portland prepares to host the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament for the first time in 34 years, KOIN News 6 looks at how the Oregon Sports Authority brought the event to Portland and explores...eUpdate - NCAA Tournament Tickets, Women in Sports, BMX Nationals and Nike Hoop Summit
As March Madness continues across the nation today, Oregon is now just one year away from playing host to the incredible drama and excitement of the first and second rounds of the 2009...Oregon selected to host 2008 IRB North America 4 Tournament
The International Rugby Board has announced the playing schedule for the 2008 IRB North America 4. The popular cross-border competition, that involves two elite representative teams from both Canada and the USA, will kick off...
Goalie Wars to start in Portland
Watch out for flying soccer balls when the Goalie Wars start at East Delta Park. It won’t be real combat, just the nation’s fastest growing extreme sport. The National Goalie War Association (NGWA) will be presenting...Blazers turn up the charm
Blazer zealots clamored for autographs after the team beat the L.A. Lakers in 2005. Such enthusiasm seems even more widespread now. When the Trail Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors in a game back in early...2008 Gorge Games to be held in Hood River July 17-20
Gorge Games, LLC announced today the return of one of the most incredible events in the scenic Pacific Northwest. The 2008 Gorge Games will take place from July 17-20 with competition held in the host...New Gorge Games adds events and ‘green’ tone
Updated and “green,” Gorge Games are coming back after a four-year hiatus. Director Josh Ryan and operations supervisor Sally Leach of Portland told the Heights Business Association (HBA) Thursday that 3,000 to 5,000 people are expected...Bend Named Host for XTERRA Trail Running Championships
The Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau, in partnership with the Oregon Sports Authority, today announced that Bend has been named the host destination for the 2008 and 2009 XTERRA Trail Running National Championships. Bend, which...Oregon Sports Authority Year in Review - YouTube Video
Watch highlights and news coverage from some of the Oregon Sports Authority’s remarkable events in 2007, including the Davis Cup World Final, U.S. Women’s soccer vs. Mexico, AST Dew Tour, the USA Triathlon Age Group...Timbers to face MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes in exhibition
The Portland Timbers announced today that the club will face Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes as part of a preseason doubleheader March 28 at the University of Portland’s Clive Charles Soccer Complex. Kickoff is...End of a love affair, for now
It was 26 years ago when Bill Hildick, chairman of the Rose Festival race committee, approached larger-than-life Championship Auto Racing Teams boss John Frasco about staging an event in Portland. Frasco was less than enthused. Hildick kept...Legislature approves UO arena
After years of hoping, months of planning and a few hectic weeks of lobbying, the University of Oregon won approval Friday from the Legislature for $200 million in state-backed bonds to build a basketball arena. The...Portland loses Champ Car race
Portland’s longstanding open-wheel race appeared dead Friday after officials from the Indy Racing League and Champ Car signed a deal to unify the two American open-wheel series. This year’s event, which was to be run July...U.S. all-stars, world players coming to the Rose Garden
The Nike Hoop Summit, a basketball game that pits 10 of the best U.S. high school seniors against their counterparts from around the world, is coming to Portland. At a news conference Thursday, USA Basketball, Nike...Annual Nike Hoop Summit to be held April 12 in Portland
USA Basketball, Nike and the NBA Portland Trail Blazers announced today that the 2008 Nike Hoop Summit, the country’s premiere annual basketball game featuring America’s top senior boy high school players going against a World...AST Dew Tour returns to Portland
The AST Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced Portland as the site of the Wendy’s Invitational, Aug. 21-24, at the Rose Quarter. For the fourth consecutive year, the Portland event...10 Oregon schools receive state grant funding for PE training
In an effort to restore physical education (PE) to every school in the state, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) awarded three Oregon school districts with grants to improve the quality of PE being...eUpdate - Women in Sports, New Members and Beach Volleyball
The Oregon Sports Authority Foundation and University of Oregon’s Warsaw Sports Marketing Center have partnered to bring the annual Women in Sports Business Symposium to the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland on April 17. Designed...Blazers revive RQ renewal
With the Rose Garden, fan sentiment and a winning record back in hand, the Portland Trail Blazers are again floating the idea of redeveloping the Rose Quarter, even testing the idea of retrofitting or razing...Snowathlon
Sean Bemis of Eugene was laughing as he talked about “the hardest fall I’ve ever taken on a mountain bike.” “Fortunately,” said Bemis, 29, a graduate teaching assistant in geology at the University of Oregon. “it...Throws facility: gold dream
Mac Wilkins’ vision was largely under water last week — not that it deterred the former Olympic gold medalist. When Wilkins walked a visitor around the Concordia Throws Center, he talked glowingly about the way the...PIR is calm though race could vanish in a merger
Maybe Mark Wigginton, the manager of Portland International Raceway, has the right idea: Don’t worry about doomsday until it arrives. The news that Champ Car and the Indy Racing League are close to a merger —...Kloser, Best win Winter Nationals
In baseball, there was Cal Ripken, Jr., the “Ironman.” In commercials, it’s the Energizer Bunny-it just keeps going and going. In the world of endurance multisport, we have Mike Kloser. At 48 years old, the...Brutal winter test
Mike Kloser, 48, of Vail, Colo., extends his lead on the final lap of the 8-kilometer cross-country leg on his way to winning the 2008 USA Triathlon Winter National Championships on Saturday. Michael Kloser of Vail,...U.S. winter triathlon championship looking for traction in Oregon
When it comes to triathlons, the winter version has yet to gain much of a following in the United States. That is one reason the sport’s U.S. championship will be held Saturday morning at Mount Bachelor...They’d love to get U.S. on track
The nerve center for the audacious plan to transform American track and field is a small, cheaply furnished office in a nondescript building just off Coburg Road. It’s the home base for Dave Taylor, a retired...
Diamond Lake to Mt. Bachelor Relay now Cascade Lakes Relay
The Smith Rock Race Group located in Bend Oregon today announced that the Diamond Lake to Mt. Bachelor Relay has been renamed effective immediately. The new name will be Cascade Lakes Relay - Diamond Lake...Physical education teacher hire grant application now available
The Physical Education Expansion (PEEK-8 grant) was established by the state to support activities related to meeting the Physical Education requirements for instruction of students in kindergarten through grade 8 as described in OAR 581-020-0250...Wheelin’ on white
The mountain bikers churned slowly through the hard snow, their tires emitting crunching sounds as the riders made their way toward the Deschutes River Trail from Bend’s Farewell Bend Park. They expressed their thoughts with laughter...POVA unveils new name, brand
The Portland Oregon Visitors Association (POVA) has changed its name to Travel Portland. The agency has also unveiled its new logo and launched a redesigned website. These changes, which will be followed by others...Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic recap
The third annual Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic was held this weekend in perfect conditions off the Oregon Coast. Waves as high as 40 feet slammed the Oregon coast under sunny skies and windless conditions. Behemoth...PGE Park to install new playing surface for 2008
The city of Portland and Merritt Paulson, owner and president of the Portland Beavers and Portland Timbers, today announced that a new, state-of-the-art playing surface will be installed at PGE Park for the 2008 season. Officials...Bend vies to host cyclocross championships in ‘09, ‘10
Bend tourism and city officials, professional cyclocross racers and the Oregon Sports Authority have signed on to support a bid to bring a national bike race to the city next year that would provide an...eUpdate - Nelscott Reef Surf Contest, Winter Triathlon and Foundation Grants
With just 48 hours notice, the world’s top tow-in surfers are making their way to the Oregon coast for the awe-inspiring Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic in Lincoln City. North America’s only tow in surf...Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic gets green light for Friday
Behemoth LLC changed the contest status today to green as a large swell is forecast for Friday January 11, 2008. The third annual Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic will be held in Lincoln City, OR...Foundation honored for restoring P.E. in public schools
The Oregon Sports Authority Foundation was recently honored by the Physical Education for All Kids (PEAK) coalition in recognition of its advocacy and leadership in helping to restore physical education to Oregon Schools in the...Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic extends holding period
Behemoth, LLC announces that it will extend the holding period for the 2007 event through March 31st, 2008. The holding period of October 1 through December 31st will be extended due to poor conditions this...
Safeway Classic money tops LPGA
The Safeway Classic’s most successful year got this as an exclamation point: $1.1 million. That’s how much Portland’s LPGA golf tournament raised for local children’s charities in 2007, tournament organizers announced Wednesday. The figure is a...K-8 physical education expansion grant application now available
The grant program created by the passage House Bill 3141 earlier this year to help provide funding to schools in meeting the new minute standards for teaching PE is now up and running. Grant applications...Pilot three packs available now
Pick three of the biggest West Coast Conference Men’s Basketball games coming to the Chiles Center this year! Secure your seats to the Gonzaga game before tickets go on sale to the public. Saturday January 19 vs....Cheers for tennis fans
Earlier this month, the wonderfully enthusiastic fans of Portland who packed the Memorial Coliseum witnessed the United States capturing its first Davis Cup title in 12 years (and its record 32nd overall), defeating Russia in...Eugene gets on fast track for five years of big meets
Craig Masback, head of USA Track & Field, announced the decision in a news conference at the Bowerman Family Building, adjacent to the University of Oregon’s newly-refurbished Hayward Field. Eugene and UO already had been awarded...Register now for the 2008 Winter Triathlon on Mt. Bachelor
Registration for the 2008 USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon National Championship presented by Bend Bike N Sport has officially opened. Everyone regardless of age and ability level can register and learn more about the event at...
PGE Park to host OSU baseball
The Oregon State Beavers will play four non-conference baseball games at PGE Park in 2008, it was announced today. The slate of Oregon State games is highlighted by the Papé Grand Slam, pitting the two-time defending...Top professional cyclists converge on Tower Theatre for celebration
They spend the majority of the year traveling across the country and around the globe for bike races, but for similar reasons they all choose to call Bend home. And now, Bendites have a rare...Portland eyes ATP stop, other major events
Another Davis Cup or Federation Cup tie? Creation of a new pro event? All are possibilities for the City of Roses after a successful staging of the Davis Cup finals, which concluded Sunday at Memorial Coliseum with...Davis Cup is larger than American life
The Davis Cup is huge. Literally. It looks like someone set an oversized version of grandma’s candy bowl on the sawed-off trunk of a 100-year-old oak. Paul Bunyan should be standing next to it, an...Portland is welcoming hordes of fans to the Davis Cup
KOIN News reporter Eric Taylor reports on the substantial economic impact of the Davis Cup in Portland. View the Oregon Sports Authority press release about the estimated $7.1 million in minimum direct visitor spending generated by...City keeps U.S. loose for final
The U.S. Davis Cup team is set to play in its most important series of the new millennium, but you’d never know it from the players’ jovial moods. Less than two days away from taking on...Davis Cup to generate more than $7.1 million in visitor spending
With more than 60 percent of ticket buyers coming from outside the state, the Oregon Sports Authority estimates that the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Final will inject a minimum of $7.1 million in...
World’s preeminent winter filmmaker to feature Bend
They have spent nearly 60 years showcasing some of the world’s top winter destinations from A (Aspen) to Z (Zermatt), and for their 59th annual feature film Warren Miller Entertainment is bringing its film crews...Davis Cup = $7 million for area tourism
This weekend’s Davis Cup should generate at least $7.1 million of tourist spending for area hotels, restaurants, retailers and transportation providers, according to estimates by event organizers. The Oregon Sports Authority, which helped lure the event...Oregon runs to its own beat
As a growing number of races nationwide ban earphones, Oregon event directors seem to be going the other direction. The Portland Marathon has even dubbed itself the “MP3 player-friendly marathon.” Organizers are recruiting runners and...Portland has tradition on its side
Portland made it, just barely, onto Champ Car’s 2008 schedule. It keeps alive an event that first came to Portland in 1984. “It makes a lot of good strategy sense for us to be in Portland,”...Enter for a chance to win tickets to the Davis Cup World Final
The Oregon Sports Authority is pleased to offer tennis fans the chance to win two tickets to all three days of the USA vs. Russia Davis Cup World Final at Memorial Coliseum on November 30 -...Oregon Sports Authority Launches Central Oregon Chapter - TV News Coverage
The Oregon Sports Authority launched its Central Oregon chapter at a luncheon attended by more than 80 business and community leaders from the region on October 30. Click here to watch TV news coverage of...Transportation volunteers needed for Davis Cup World Final
Volunteers are needed to fill ONLY TRANSPORTATION ROLES during the 2007 Davis Cup Final being held in Portland at the Memorial Coliseum Friday, November 30-Sunday, December 2. Transportation volunteers will be providing transportation duties as...U. of Portland basketball offers youth and group ticket programs
Basketball season is almost here and we don’t want you and your team/organization to miss out on the opportunity to be a part of the PILOT family! One way your team/organization can get involved with...Local high schools get $20,000 gift
In connection with the official unveiling of its Central Oregon chapter, the Oregon Sports Authority Foundation has donated $20,000 to high schools throughout the region. The money is intended to go toward covering athletic participation...Smith Rock Race Group announces new running relay
The Smith Rock Race Group headquartered in Bend Oregon and the producer of the Smith Rock 15K Sunrise Summer Classic (smithrockrace.org) is pleased to announce a new running relay in Central Oregon. The event: Diamond...State sports authority eyes Central Oregon region for events
Central Oregon already has the reputation of being a training ground for many top athletes and is admired for the quality of its golf courses, cycling and winter recreation. If the Portland-based Oregon Sports Authority has...Oregon Sports Authority to Launch Central Oregon Chapter
The Oregon Sports Authority, a non-profit organization that has served as the state’s sports economic development arm for more than a decade, will officially unveil its new Central Oregon chapter as part of a luncheon...Room to vroom
On-again off-again plans to build a race track near this eastern Oregon farming and food-processing town finally have gotten the checkered flag for construction. But the project has morphed from a $500 million NASCAR-style speedway to...The Davis Cup Primer
So the Davis Cup Final is coming to town. The Cup doesn’t get much attention in the U.S. these days, so you might be wondering why you should care. Here’s one reason: The Davis Cup has...Mt. Bachelor to Host USA Triathlon Winter National Championships
On February 9, 2008, the top winter triathletes in the country will emerge in Central Oregon as Mt. Bachelor will host the USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon National Championship. The sport involves running, mountain biking, and...National-caliber BMX race coming to Redmond in ‘08
The 2008 Great Northwest Nationals will be held at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center April 4-6. The American Bicycle Association (ABA) recently signed an agreement with the fairgrounds to host the race in...U. of Portland Basketball Pre-Sale
Access the pre-sale for tickets to the University of Portland men’s basketball season, including the game with the University of Oregon on November 17. Click below to get the password and purchase tickets.Comcast channel targets fans of sports in Oregon
The foundation of Oregon sports broadcasting will undergo a seismic shift at 5 p.m. Nov. 1 when Comcast SportsNet flips the switch on its new regional television channel, bringing more local sports programming to the...MLS boss impressed with Portland’s passion
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said he felt Portland’s passion for the sport Wednesday. From his chauffeur, who plays in an adult league, to the buzz at City Hall about Wednesday night’s exhibition at PGE...MLS sets second Portland visit
Major League Soccer’s top brass plans to revisit Portland today to analyze more closely the possibility of fielding an expansion team at PGE Park, officials said Tuesday. MLS commissioner Don Garber and league president Mark Abbott...News Release - Redmond to host ABA BMX Nationals
The ABA (American Bicycle Association) has signed an agreement with the Deschutes County Fairgrounds to host the 2008 ABA BMX Great Northwest Nationals bicycle motocross (BMX) race. The event, presented by Team BMX Oregon and...First ‘out’ of Davis Cup: Tickets
So much for a lack of interest in the Davis Cup. Tickets to the tennis tournament finale Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Portland sold out in less than 30 minutes after their 10 a.m. offering Monday. The rapid...Bank of the West Inks Presenting Sponsorship of 2007 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final
When the highly-anticipated 2007 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final takes place in Portland next month, Bank of the West will have a very visible presence alongside its corporate parent. The Bank announced today that...eUpdate - Women’s Soccer, Davis Cup and Central Oregon Chapter
The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team takes on Mexico Wednesday night at PGE Park – don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Abby Wambach, Kristine Lilly and the newest stars of women’s soccer, including University of...Seattle, Portland play MLS-franchise game
Portland still has a shot to land a Major League Soccer expansion team within five years even if the league awards a new franchise to Seattle first, league officials said Tuesday. Commissioner Don Garber said in...Survivors run and ride strong
Yellow was the color of the day Sunday as nearly 2,800 cyclists, walkers and runners — most of them cancer survivors or friends and family of survivors — raised money for cancer research as part...City due cash, publicity bonanza
The three-day Davis Cup final that Portland will host later this fall is expected to serve up more than $15 million in revenue for the city, U.S. Tennis Association officials said Monday. “We’ll find a national...Nelscott Reef holding period open
The holding period for the 2007 Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic opens today. The holding period opens October 1 and extends through December 31st 2007. Contest organizers, Behemoth LLC, will be monitoring swell and weather...Portland to Host Davis Cup, U.S. Women’s Soccer, LIVESTRONG Challenge and Marathon
The Oregon Sports Authority is pleased to announce that the United States Tennis Association has selected Portland to host the USA vs. Russia Davis Cup World Final on November 30 - December 2 at the...Portland sweeps up the Davis Cup
Memorial Coliseum might seem archaic to Portland sports fans and Paul Allen, who once pitched converting it into a big-box retail center. But to U.S. tennis officials, the Glass Palace was good as gold — a...Competitor line up announced for Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic
Behemoth LLC and TAOW Productions today announced the line up for the upcoming 2007 Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic. The competition will take place in Lincoln City, Oregon, sometime between October 1 and December 31. ...Olympic Trials all-session tickets will go on sale October 5
The 2008 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials 8-day all-session ticket packages go on sale online (click link below) on October 5 at 8:00 a.m. Phone orders to 1.800.WEBFOOT and walk-in sales at the Casanova Center Ticket...Portland one of two Davis Cup finalists
Portland and Winston-Salem, N.C., are the two finalists to play host to the 2007 Davis Cup finals if the United States and Russia win semifinal ties next week, the U.S. Tennis Association revealed Friday. The U.S....Portland in good shape to land Davis Cup World Final
Maybe I’m misinterpreting signals here. But assuming the United States and Russia win semifinal ties later this month, I think the Davis Cup finals are coming to Portland. After a half-hour interview at the U.S. Open...City of Portland Triathlon
Local athletes dominated in the first-ever Oregon Trout City of Portland Triathlon in downtown Portland on Sunday, September 2, 2007. More than three hundred athletes from as far away as New York and Florida entered...Portland a finalist for Davis Cup
Global Spectrum, which this week secured a one-year extension to manage the Rose Quarter for Paul Allen, is pursuing a marquee event not seen in Portland in two decades: Davis Cup tennis. U.S. Tennis Association spokesman...News Release - U.S. Women’s Soccer vs. Mexico at PGE Park
The Oregon Sports Authority announced today that the U.S. Women’s Soccer National Team will play Mexico in a match at PGE Park on October 17 at 7 p.m. The game will follow the 2007 FIFA Women’s...AST Dew Tour: Tricks, crowds getting bigger
Shaun White let out a big sigh Saturday evening inside the bowels of the Rose Garden arena after his third consecutive Skateboard Vert victory on the AST Dew Tour this year. The world’s most recognizable action...JELD-WEN Tradition: high praise for move to central Oregon
Even with steady rain Sunday, the Jeld-Wen Tradition’s move to Sunriver’s Crosswater course was successful on several fronts. According to an estimate in a release issued by tournament organizers, 30,000 people attended the four days of...eUpdate - AST Dew Tour, JELD-WEN Tradition, Safeway Classic and Criterium
Action sports, music and interactive elements come together this week to form an epic community festival at the AST Dew Tour Vans Invitational at the Rose Quarter. Olympic Gold Medallist Shaun White, Jamie Bestwick, Ryan...Triple A All-Star Game on the way
The Triple A baseball All-Star Game is coming back to one of the cities where it all started. The new ownership of the Portland Beavers baseball club teamed with Portland Mayor Tom Potter and the president...Now the real PE workout begins
After years of campaigning, a coalition of child health advocates had plenty to celebrate last week when Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed a bill to restore physical education in Oregon schools. Now, however, it’s time to work...Schools told to get kids moving
The legislature has told Oregon schools to restore physical education to keep children from getting too fat. It’s not clear how much of a difference the mandate makes. In Albany schools, for instance, middle schools already...Triathlon will get city racing
Since moving here two years ago, Jeff Henderson has thought of Portland as the “perfect place for a downtown triathlon.” He’ll make it happen Sept. 2, when the athletes take to the river at Gov....AST Dew Tour Announces “AST Drops In” Charity Initiative
The AST Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced AST Drops In, the tour’s new national charity initiative, will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Portland when the Tour comes...Volunteer for the AST Dew Tour and LIVESTRONG Challenge
The Oregon Sports Authority is seeking volunteers for the AST Dew Tour, August 16-19 at the Rose Quarter, and the LIVESTRONG Challenge, September 29-30 at the Nike campus. Please view the information below to volunteer. AST...Governor Signs PE Reform Bill
Representing a first step of many in restoring physical education to Oregon schools, Governor Ted Kulongoski signed House Bill 3141 into law today to arrest the obesity epidemic and the growing levels of inactivity of...Safeway Classic has Wie in field
Michelle Wie, the teenage prodigy whose rapid rise in women’s golf and flirtation with the PGA Tour have made her one of the most famous golfers in the world, will return to Portland to play...Letting Portland in on a secret
Merritt Paulson’s friends and family quickly speak of the 34-year-old’s energy when describing the new majority owner of the Portland Beavers. Paulson will need all that zeal as he begins the task of invigorating a...eUpdate - Sports in the Park Blocks, Central Oregon Expansion, Wakeboarding and Dew Tour
Rediscover the joy of recess during “Summertime Sports in the South Park Blocks” today from 11:00am - 1:00pm at SW Salmon and Park in downtown Portland. Challenge your friends and co-workers to games of ping-pong,...Field expands to court MLS
Got $30 million to spare? And want to own a Major League Soccer team in the Northwest? Get in line. The exclusive negotiating period a California family had to land a potential MLS franchise in the Portland...Win two weekly Deschutes Club passes to the JELD-WEN Tradition
Visit OregonLive.com to enter to win two weekly Deschutes Club passes to the JELD-WEN Tradition, featuring private hospitality with first class amenities and a weekly parking pass! The final major championship of the year on the PGA’s...View the Oregon Sports Authority’s 2007 Annual Report
Click below to view the 2007 Annual Report, featuring information on area sports events and the exciting activities of both the Oregon Sports Authority and Oregon Sports Authority Foundation.Summertime Sports in the South Park Blocks - News Release
The Oregon Sports Authority and OregonLive.com are proud to announce the launch of “Summertime Sports in the South Park Blocks,” beginning this Thursday from 11:00am - 1:00pm at SW Salmon and Park in downtown Portland....Portland needs to take major step
It’s midsummer. What’s a Portland-area golf fan to do? This year will go down as the area’s slowest for world-class tournament golf in more than two decades. Four years ago, we had the U.S. Women’s Open...Portland Action Sports Film Contest Underway
The 2007 Portland Action Sports Film Contest, a creation of the Oregon Sports Authority Advisory Council, is just getting rolling. Last year the winner of the Portland Action Sports Film Contest won tickets to The AST Dew Tour...U.S. preps face world in Portland
With an emphasis on fundamentals and an eye on international play, Nike reorganized its summer camps for elite high school basketball players this year. And the culmination of the shoe giant’s efforts will be on display...USA Triathlon Championships Highlight DVD Now Available
USA Triathlon has partnered with Endurance Films to produce the ultimate highlight reel featuring race footage from the age group national championship in Portland on Saturday, June 30, 2007. Witness all of the excitement as...Advent of magic in Oregon sports
I left this paper’s Sports section almost 20 years ago because Darwin Barney wasn’t around to make that flawless relay and cut down a North Carolina base runner at the plate. I moved on because...Collins puts his all into triathlon
Ben Collins wades in the green-brown water of the Henry Hagg Lake shoreline, his white swim cap soon to be lost in the distance among other competitors at the 2007 USA Triathlon Age Group National...Triathlon Championships, PE in Schools and Summertime Sports
The Oregon Sports Authority and the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Washington County are proud to be hosting more than 1,300 participants from throughout the nation in the 2007 USA Triathlon National Age Group Championships...P.E. bill clears the Legislature
The Senate on Tuesday gave final legislative approval to a bill that will require 2 1/2 hours a week of physical education in Oregon elementary schools. The requirement for middle school will be 3 hours,...OSU Beavers Welcome Home Celebration
Wow! What a couple of weeks. If I remember correctly I stood on the platform outside of Reser Stadium at about this time last year and said something to the effect – `I guarantee Oregon State...Securing Trials came quickly after UO hired Lananna
Late in 2004, Greg Erwin applied to USA Track & Field for a bid packet when there was scarcely a glimmer of hope that Eugene could successfully secure the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials. Erwin, then acting...Volunteer for the USA Triathlon National Championships
The Oregon Sports Authority and USA Triathlon are seeking several hundred volunteers to help with the upcoming National Age Group Championship Festival at Hagg Lake near Forest Grove and the Washington County Fair Complex on...Still time to tackle a weighty issue
Denise Martin of Vancouver had an excellent letter in The Oregonian’s June 13 edition. She described how much she and her family enjoyed watching the Grand Floral Parade during this year’s Portland Rose Festival, but how...More tickets available this year
The Olympic Trials are a hot ticket. The initial release of ticket packages sold out more than a month ago for the 10-day run from June 27 to July 6, 2008. But fans still hoping to buy...Blazers go to Nike for president
On Tuesday, Larry G. Miller was head of a Nike division that brings in billions of dollars in revenue a year, counts the NBA’s biggest names among its endorsers and owns about 90 percent of...Vote provides money for PE
A budget subcommittee approved legislation Wednesday that starts the ball rolling toward mandatory physical education classes for elementary and middle school students.The Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government voted 6-2 for House Bill 3141,...Sports enhance economy
As the organization charged with enhancing the state’s economy through sports, our attention was caught by something on June 10. Viewers nationwide tuned in to watch events that were almost exclusively Oregon — Oregon State...Champ Car might bump Portland
Mike Nealy, the president of Global Events Group, says he would love the chance to promote Portland’s 25th Champ Car race next summer. But that is entirely up to Champ Car. A disappointing three-day attendance of 72,211...
Fake grass gets toehold in Oregon
Oregon might be the natural grass capital of the planet, but its high schools are in an athletic arms race to add artificial turf. In 1999, Jesuit High was one of the first Oregon high schools...Champ Car could get on track
by going off track
When the first Champ Car practice session ended at 11:30 a.m. Friday, I’m guessing there were an equal number of paying customers and Porta Potties on hand at Portland International Raceway. It might not have...
OSU to host gymnastics regional
In 2008, Oregon State will host the NCAA Gymnastics West Regional for the 12th time in history, as announced recently by Christie Purks, chair of the NCAA’s Women’s Gymnastics Committee. “This is a great opportunity to...Safeway Classic seeks volunteers
The Safeway Classic, the Northwest’s premier LPGA tour stop since 1972 is seeking volunteer help for this year’s event, August 20-26 at Columbia Edgewater Country Club. There are a variety of jobs available and those...Vasser likes race in Portland
Jimmy Vasser became one of the greatest open-wheel racing drivers of his generation in the 1990s when he claimed a Champ Car title in 1996, was third in 1997 and second in 1998. In each case,...Portland to host amateur triathlon’s premier event
For three days in June, Portland will serve as home to more than 1,300 athletes taking part in one of the premier events for USA Triathlon: the 2007 Age Group Triathlon National Championship. The Intermediate distance...MLS site search shifts to suburbs
The city of Hillsboro has vaulted into a viable option for the owners of a potential Major League Soccer expansion franchise in the Pacific Northwest. James Keston, a member of the California family that said it...Owner acquires potential gold mine
It was amusing to note that when the Portland Beavers and Timbers changed hands last week, a whole lot of people seemed to think it was a sign that there was something wrong with our...Award Recognizes Coaches’ and Volunteers’ Contributions
Friends of Baseball (FOB) has partnered with the Portland Beavers and the Oregon Sports Authority Foundation to present the first annual Coach and Volunteer of the Year Awards to two individual honorees who have made...eUpdate: Champ Car, Triathlon Championships, Sports Exhibits and USA-France Volleyball
Get ready for heart pounding, non-stop racing action as the Mazda Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland presented by Joe’s Sports & Outdoor returns to Portland International Raceway’s scenic road course on June 8-10. Enjoy...Draft rekindles fans’ passion
As Kevin Pritchard, the Portland Trail Blazers general manager, stood glowing outside the Rose Garden on Wednesday, the Blazers’ ticket office was buzzing. Beyond the glass doors of Suite 100 and just past a banner reading...Beavers, Timbers get new owner
Merritt Paulson, the son of Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, today will be introduced as majority owner and president of the city’s minor league baseball team, the Portland Beavers, and its professional soccer franchise, the Portland...Blazers anchor Comcast effort
Comcast Corp. plans to air 55 Portland Trail Blazers games next season as part of a much-anticipated Oregon-focused sports cable channel scheduled to launch in October. Now, the question is, what will Comcast broadcast the other...AST Dew Tour Announces “AST Drops In”
The AST Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced the creation of a new national charity initiative, AST Drops In. In each AST Dew Tour host city, AST Drops In will work...Sports Web site’s got ‘em all
As the days heat up, so does the passion for sports. Your own passion may involve hitting a ball, getting wet, pounding asphalt, rolling on wheels or going airborne — or watching someone else do it....Mazda, PIR race join forces
If Global Events Group president Mike Nealy was walking with a little zoom-zoom in his step Wednesday, he had every right. Nealy has signed Mazda as the title sponsor for the June 10 Champ Car...Physically Correct
If our legislators want to really make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, they can start by passing a trio of bills headed for the Oregon Senate. Simply stated, the bills are trying to...Volunteer for USA Triathlon
The Oregon Sports Authority and USA Triathlon are seeking several hundred volunteers to help with the upcoming National Age Group Championship Festival at Hagg Lake near Forest Grove and the Washington County Fair Complex on...California dreamer eyes MLS
The owner of a potential Major League Soccer franchise in Portland is a California real estate developer with ties to former Trail Blazers owner Larry Weinberg. Michael Keston said this week he retains the exclusive rights...Bring gym classes back to schools
Unless you are among the 30 percent of residents with a child enrolled in the Corvallis public schools, you might not know that gym class — as we who graduated from high school at least...
NASCAR plans veer off track
Twice rebuffed by Washington counties, NASCAR promoters say they’re not giving up on the Northwest, but the number of places suitable for a major stock car racing track — and willing to build one —...Track welcome in Boardman
An Eastern Oregon port district would welcome a NASCAR track on its 1,400 acres of sagebrush near the Columbia River town of Boardman. “This is a place that wants them,” Port of Morrow manager Gary Neal...Red Bull Illume comes to Portland
This August, Red Bull Illume – a first of its kind international action and adventure sports photography exhibition – will visit Portland’s Pioneer Square offering residents and visitors alike a spectacular street-side “illumination” of indescribable...Blazers look to Comcast for deal
Comcast Corp. is in negotiations with the Trail Blazers on a TV deal that would make the NBA franchise the cornerstone of a new Portland-based sports cable channel. The negotiations come as the team’s current cable...Extreme sports attract crowds
High-energy music, from hip-hop to metal to alt rock, blared at a crowd of a couple hundred spectators inside a North Plains warehouse. Their necks moved in sync, craning from right to left and back...
Time to rally ’round the cars
His world is fishtailing at 97 miles per hour and showering the Portland International Raceway with gravel and dust. Accelerating inches from boulders and stakes, careening past fences and trees, Travis Pastrana speaks calmly during...eUpdate: Rally Cars, Women’s Sports Luncheon, Dew Tour and New Members
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Oregon Trail Rally this weekend as many of the top race car drivers in the country drive real cars on real roads during the 2007 Rally America National...Legislature should restore PE
It’s not often that I get involved politically, but an issue affecting Oregon’s children compels me to speak out. During the past couple of decades, we have seen a decline in physical education classes as part...Sports network could be a reality
I’m sure you’ve watched cable’s Fox Sports Northwest. We all have. On the whole, the channel does a fine job of covering regional sports – if you live in Seattle. I know, FSN covers sports in...Oregon Sports Authority banner ad available
The Oregon Sports Authority is pleased to make our banner ad available for display on your website. To display the banner ad on your site, please copy and paste the html code below:Velodrome bill gains traction
A bill that calls for the construction of two, and now possibly three velodromes, won unanimous support Thursday from a Senate committee. Velodromes are oval, highly banked bicycle tracks used for competitive cycling and training. The Senate...The Tradition starts over
When it was announced last summer that the Jeld-Wen Tradition was bolting Aloha, its home the past three years, for Central Oregon, it would not have been an unreasonable reaction to say, “Huh?” During its time...Investors plan bid for MLS
A group of investors, led by a local real estate developer, is pulling together a proposal aimed at bringing a Major League Soccer franchise to Portland by 2010. Ben Stutz, of JB Equities of Portland, said...MLS takes a look at Portland
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber touched down Tuesday in Portland to see for himself: Could the city support an MLS club? “Here we are in ‘Soccer City USA’ and we don’t have Major League Soccer....Race to chase dollars?
Oregonians jogged before it was cool, before they had iPods to entertain them or high-tech fabrics to wick away sweat. But even Portland is part of a national push to transform the marathon — the ultimate...Wham Bam Thank You Jam ‘07
There are moments in life when you realize that you simply just are not as young as you used to be. Watching a 20 year old pound down two full Denny’s breakfasts at midnight is...
Volunteer - USA Taekwondo Event
USA Taekwondo is seeking volunteers to help with a number of duties at the National Qualifier event at Memorial Coliseum on April 12-15. The National Qualifier is the regional qualifying event for hundreds of Taekwondo...Morrison Bridge to be lit in yellow and green to support Ducks
The decorative lights of the Morrison Bridge in downtown Portland will glow yellow and green at night to honor the University of Oregon’s advancement through the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Pacific Power donated the money to...Lim aims for Winter Games
Rep. John Lim, R-Gresham, introduced a bill Tuesday to study possibilities and ways to bring the Olympic Winter Games to Oregon. Passage of HB 2804 would allow Gov. Ted Kulongoski to appoint a task force to...All-Stars impress, and impressed
The question of whether Portland would embrace the National Lacrosse League All-Star Game was answered Saturday night at the Rose Garden. NLL commissioner Jim Jennings acknowledged there was some skepticism when he awarded the 2007 game...League sees new field on horizon
National Lacrosse League commissioner Jim Jennings has ambitious plans for the indoor game. In five years, Jennings hopes for a more lucrative TV package, expansion from 13 to 24 teams and a 20-game regular season schedule. The...eUpdate: NLL All-Star Game, PE in Schools, Sportlandia and Skiing
The best lacrosse players in the world will be in Portland this weekend for the National Lacrosse League’s 2007 All-Star Game at the Rose Garden, marking the first time the arena has ever hosted an...A golden opportunity for Oregon cycling
Oregon has a golden opportunity to build two new velodromes, to further solidify our reputation as the premier state for cycling participation in the country, and to build lasting links between our elected officials and...Bring PE Back to Oregon Schools
The Oregon Sports Authority Foundation is proud to be a driving force in the coalition that has introduced state legislation to reverse the trend of childhood obesity among Oregon youth. House Bill 3141 will establish a minimum amount of participation...Pac-10 tournament preview: stability vs. mobility
The Pacific-10 Conference men’s basketball tournament tips off today in Los Angeles for the sixth consecutive year, but some conference coaches are wondering if it’s time for a change of scenery in order to maintain...Old-school excitement for prep basketball
Hotel rooms are scarce, tickets are in demand, and the city of Eugene is bracing for one of the largest tourism and economic windfalls in a decade. Welcome to the new era of Oregon high...Atkinson wants to build velodromes in Medford, Portland
A Jackson County state senator who used to be a semi-professional bicycle racer has introduced legislation to build two velodromes, one in Southern Oregon and another in Portland. Sen. Jason Atkinson, R-Central Point, has lined...
Pittsburgh Penguins look to leave
The Pittsburgh Penguins sent a letter to state and county officials today saying that they are at an impasse in negotiations to build a new arena and that the team is actively looking to relocate. Which...RunOregon blog launches on OregonLive.com
RunOregon is a blog dedicated to running in Oregon. This includes but is not limited to road, trail, ultras, track, training, racing, results, running stores, running movies, running books… and maybe even your occasional triathlon,...Oregon Sports Authority Elects New Officers
For Immediate Release March 2, 2007 The Oregon Sports Authority today elected the following individuals as officers of the organization: Karen Whitman | Chair Karen Whitman Projects John Herman | President Herman Development Company Terry Shanley | President-Elect Shanley Properties, LLC Len Bergstein |...P.E. bills carry money with muscle
A yellow blob of simulated fat and a Nike basketball were prominently featured during testimony Tuesday on a bill that would require physical education classes for all Oregon elementary and middle schools. “They tell me this...Put PE back in Oregon schools
We Oregonians need to take off our baggy sweat suits and take a good look at ourselves in the mirror. We’re not just pleasantly plump. We’re the chubbiest state west of the Rockies, with an adult...
Portland’s going to get spiked
World-class volleyball is coming to Portland. The U.S. men’s national team will play two matches against France in a two-day World League tournament stop at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center. The event is scheduled for the...Nike’s no Portland patron for PGA
Portland one day may be the site of a PGA event. It won’t be the replacement for the International in July — Washington, D.C., likely will take that spot on the tour — and for...Concordia hopes to develop arena and community center
Concordia University is pursuing the possibility of developing an indoor sports arena and community center on the site of the old Whitaker Middle School along Northeast 42nd Avenue. Randy Dalzell, track and field coach at Concordia,...Portland on PGA Tour list, behind D.C.
Portland is on a shortlist of cities being considered for the Fourth of July spot on the PGA Tour, commissioner Tim Finchem said Friday. However, Finchem also told The Associated Press that Washington, D.C., was the...eUpdate: New Website, Sportlandia and Upcoming Events
The Oregon Sports Authority is pleased to officially unveil our entirely new website, featuring the state’s most comprehensive calendar of sports events, the latest sports news and developments from all regions of Oregon, and a...Allen puts together bid to get arena back
More than two years after Paul Allen surrendered ownership of the Rose Garden during contentious bankruptcy proceedings, the billionaire owner of the Portland Trail Blazers is poised to buy it back. Allen said Friday that his...Riding the edge of Falls City
Log trucks loaded with fir trees still roll past the Boondocks Tavern on Main Street in this bucolic corner of Polk County, but inside, bright biking jerseys mix it up with the plaid shirts. Most Oregonians...Dew Action Sports Tour Returns to Portland for 2007 Season
The Dew Action Sports Tour, the pro tour of action sports, today announced Portland as the site of the Vans Invitational, August 16-19, at the Rose Quarter. For the third consecutive year, the Portland event...
Relocating a team to Portland makes sense
The idea of baseball in Portland, Ore., is new for a lot of people. But it has been a lifetime habit for Boston Red Sox icon Johnny Pesky, and he’s 87 years old. Pesky was born...U.S. Grand Prix back at Bachelor
The top snowboarders in the country will once again showcase their skills in Central Oregon. Mount Bachelor was selected Tuesday as the second stop for this season’s U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix, according to the United States...Running notebook Eugene Marathon to honor city’s past
With all that has gone on in recent years to reinforce Eugene’s reputation as a runner’s sanctuary, Richard Maher figures there is no better time than now to bring back a marathon event to the...Cyclists seek all-weather velodrome
Three members of the burgeoning Portland bicycle racing scene have launched an effort to build an indoor track racing facility. They plan to gather $1,000 pledges from 100 people, then solicit the city, businesses and others...Penguins to consider move; Portland on list
The Pittsburgh Penguins are off the market, and owner Mario Lemieux says the team will look at relocating while it attempts to reach a deal for a new arena. Portland is among the potential destinations. “It is...Gearing up for a flurry of big-time events
Snowboard wunderkind Shaun White might not be competing in Oregon this winter. But the future Shaun Whites of the world will have ample opportunities to test their shredding, spinning and speed skills at events for...Having a swell time in Oregon
Sunrise. Friday. On the corner of Southwest 11th Drive and Southwest Coast Avenue.It looks like a small-scale military invasion is getting ready to launch. Jet Skis are being unloaded from trailers onto rollers and moved toward...eUpdate - Nelscott Reef Surf Contest, Sportlandia Auction & New Members
The Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic, an awe-inspiring surf event that debuted last year off the coast of Lincoln City, is set to take place this Friday.Champ Car joins festival fete - The Oregonian
The Champ Car World Series’ 2007 schedule was announced Wednesday, with Portland’s 24th open-wheel race scheduled for June 10 at Portland International Raceway.MHCC Aquatic Center Chosen To Host Prestigious Events
The Mt. Hood Community College Aquatic Center has been chosen to host two prestigious swimming competitions that could have an estimated $4 million economic impact to the Gresham-Portland area.eUpdate - Triathlon Championships, Marathon, Race for the Cure & HOF Inductees
USA Triathlon recently announced that the Oregon Sports Authority, in partnership with the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Washington County, has secured the right to host the 2007 and 2008 USA Triathlon Age Group National...Newton’s Third Law tested - The Oregonian
The Dew Action Sports Tour returns to Portland today in the second year of a two-year contract. The tour stop, known as the Vans Invitational, attracted more than 50,000 spectators over the tour’s four-day festival...Age Group Nationals Headed to Pacific Northwest - USA Triathlon
The 2007 and 2008 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships will be held at Hagg Lake, just outside Portland, Oregon, USAT Executive Director Skip Gilbert announced today.eUpdate - March Madness Coming in ‘09, Dew Tour and Summer Golf Events
As a result of the Oregon Sports Authority’s relentless work to eliminate sports lottery games, the NCAA announced last month that it has awarded the 1st and 2nd rounds of the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball...Portland to host the 2007 National Lacrosse League All-Star Game - KGW.com
The Rose Garden arena will host the 2007 National Lacrosse League All-Star game, league and city officials announced Tuesday.
July Madness - Eugene Register-Guard
The Oregon Legislature bucked tradition last year when it shrunk instead of expanded the state’s lottery empire by eliminating the state lottery’s professional football betting game, Sports Action.eUpdate - World Cup Viewing Parties, Wakeboard Tour, LIVESTRONG & New Members
Join in the pageantry and excitement of the world’s biggest sporting event as the final World Cup soccer matches are broadcast live from Germany on a giant LED screen at Pioneer Square on July 4,...eUpdate - World Cup Viewing, Champ Car, PIL Donation & New Blog
The Oregon Sports Authority and TAOW Productions have partnered with local international businesses to offer soccer fans the chance to watch the 2006 FIFA World Cup on the big screen in downtown Portland.Portland’s quiet campaign for Marlins still simmers - Portland Tribune
You might have noticed the recent news out of San Antonio, that the city’s deadline for the Florida Marlins to commit to relocation has passed and pursuit has ended.eUpdate - NCAA Tournament Bid, Champ Car Forum & Upcoming Events
Oregon sports fans are one step closer to enjoying March Madness in our home state. The NCAA recently named Portland as a finalist to host the 2009 or 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, with final...eUpdate - Marlins Visit, NCAA Tournament Bid & Upcoming Events
The Oregon Sports Authority hosted an introductory site visit last week by Florida Marlins’ President David Samson, Vice Chairman Joel Mael and Vice President of Stadium Development Claude Delorme.Drew Mahalic’s Response to Mayor Potter’s Comments on Major League Baseball
Yesterday was without question a landmark day in Portland’s quest to land a Major League Baseball franchise. We had a very productive set of introductory meetings with the Governor, Mayor, and many others who want...eUpdate - Winter Action Sports, MLB & Portland LumberJax
Oregon’s winter action sports scene will be hotter than ever tomorrow as Mt. Hood Meadows hosts the inaugural U.S. Snowboardcross Championships, while later that evening the spectacle known as Motorcycle Ice Racing skids into Memorial...eUpdate - Track & Field Olympic Trials, Big-Time Boxing, Trail Blazers
In a pivotal moment for both the sport of track & field and for the Oregon sports landscape, the 2008 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials have been awarded to Eugene’s hallowed Hayward Field at...eUpdate - Floyd Mayweather at the Rose Garden, Hall of Fame Events & New Members
Undefeated Light Welterweight Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. headlines the November 19 HBO Championship Boxing event “Pound for Pound King - Battle of Champions” at the Rose Garden, and you have the opportunity to purchase tickets...eUpdate - Race for the Cure, Portland Marathon, LIVESTRONG Ride
The Oregon Sports Authority is proud to partner with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to increase participation in the 2005 Race for the Cure, already one of Portland’s most successful and meaningful annual...eUpdate - Dew Tour, NCAA Bill Passes & Safeway Classic
Get ready for an event unlike anything Oregon has ever seen! NBC’s Dew Action Sports Tour Vans Invitational will electrify the entire Rose Quarter this Thursday through Sunday with world-class skateboarding, BMX and freestyle motocross...eUpdate - The Summer of Action Sports
The world’s best action sports athletes will display their brilliance in Oregon this summer and you’re invited to the party. The Dew Action Sports Tour Vans Invitational brings world-class skate, BMX and freestyle motocross competitions,...eUpdate - March Madness Bill, Champ Car, Statewide Events
With a unanimous endorsement last week from the Oregon House of Representatives, House Bill 3466 and the Oregon Sports Authority’s campaign to attract the NCAA Basketball Tournament surged forward to the Oregon Senate.eUpdate - NCAA Tournament, Sports Event Symposium, UP Soccer vs. Mexico & Rose Festival Duathlon
The Oregon Sports Authority unveiled this week an innovative new plan that will enable Oregon to host the NCAA Basketball Tournament, and pour millions of dollars into our state’s economy. Through the elimination of the...eUpdate - Sportlandia 2005, Big Sky Tournament & Adventure Race
Reserve your seats now for Sportlandia 2005, a benefit dinner and auction for Oregon youth sports and fitness on March 15 at the Brewery Blocks.eUpdate - Sportlandia 2005, Alpine Skiing Junior Olympics & Upcoming Events
Join the Oregon Sports Authority Foundation at the Brewery Blocks on the evening of March 15 for Sportlandia 2005, a benefit dinner and auction to raise funds for Oregon youth sports and fitness.eUpdate - Figure Skating Championships, New Members and Business Forum
The nation’s most graceful athletes have arrived in Portland and are now competing at the Rose Quarter for national figure skating titles in ladies, men’s, pairs and dance events.eUpdate - Figure Skating Tickets, Sled Dog Championships and 2005 Events
Michelle Kwan, Sasha Cohen and Timothy Goebel are among the many stars of figure skating who will descend on Portland and the Rose Quarter on January 9-16 for the 2005 State Farm U.S. Figure Skating...eUpdate - Dew Action Sports Tour, U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Marking one of the most significant accomplishments in our organization’s history, the Oregon Sports Authority has secured an annual stop on the five-city Dew Action Sports Tour, a major new action sports series owned and...Coliseum may get funds for remake - Portland Tribune
A proposed recreation complex at Memorial Coliseum and the Moore Street Corps Center in North Portland will compete for a multimillion-dollar pot of Salvation Army grant money.Fans Come Running to Marathon - Portland Tribune
Les Smith is world-renowned for putting on a good show. As longtime director of the Portland Marathon, he takes it all in stride.eUpdate - U.S. Women’s Soccer, Safeway Classic and MLB Campaign
Following a thrilling Gold Medal overtime victory at the Olympics last month, the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team is bringing its “Fan Celebration Tour” to PGE Park for a match against New Zealand on October 3.eUpdate - Dew Action Sports Tour Bid, Statewide Events
In partnership with the Portland Oregon Visitors Association, Oregon Arena Corporation, City of Portland, KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8 and Clear Channel, the Oregon Sports Authority has submitted an aggressive bid to become one of five...Soccer City’ plots comeback - Portland Tribune
Could Portland someday return to being “Soccer City USA?”Portland petitions for action sports - Portland Tribune
Portland is one of 13 cities vying for a chance to host the NBC “Action Sports Tour,” an annual event beginning next summer that will feature skateboarding, BMX bike riding and freestyle motocross.eUpdate - Spring and Summer Sports Events
Oregon’s beautiful summer weather is poised to welcome some of the world’s best athletes to our state in the coming weeks, starting with the adidas Oregon Track Classic at Mt. Hood Community College on June...eUpdate - Blazers Street Jam, Meaning of Ichiro…
The Oregon Sports Authority is pleased to join the Portland Trail Blazers, Nike and Special Olympics Oregon in launching the inaugural Blazers Street Jam, an outdoor 3-on-3 basketball extravaganza at the Rose Quarter July 16-18.eUpdate - The Future of Oregon Sports
Welcome to the all-new Oregon Sports Authority eUpdate a fresh look into the future landscape of Oregon sports. Bolstered by a remarkable 2003, in which the campaign for an Oregon Major League Baseball franchise...Pole Position - area cities vie for a Northwest track - Portland Tribune
Portland is gearing up for an emerging contest with Seattle for a track that would bring NASCAR racing, billed as America’s fastest-growing sport, to the Northwest.2003 Oregon Sports Authority Foundation Annual Report
Oregon Sports Authority Foundation Annual ReportPortland selected to host Women’s World Cup — KGW.com
A mysterious disease in China and an offer by the Oregon Sports Authority that soccer officials couldn’t refuse made Portland one of six venues to host the 16-nation, three-week Women’s World Cup tournament.video
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Video: Soccer’s future looks bright
It was a big night over at PGE Park — the Timbers hosted the Seattle Sounders, a Major League Soccer...
AC Green acquires the rights to a 3BA franchise for Portland
AC Green, author, speaker and successful businessman announced today he has acquired the rights to the Portland 3BA franchise team. ...
Portland still searching for just-right site for baseball stadium
It may take a little magic to find a big enough piece of property for a new minor league baseball...
