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A perfect pairing
Amanda Jacobs and Gretchen Johnson, both of Portland, Oregon, are fixtures at the top of leaderboards or match-play brackets in the Pacific Northwest. The self-described best friends have alternated winning the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Mid-Amateur Player of the Year award for most of the past decade, with Jacobs taking the honor four times (2015, 2016, 2017, 2021) and Johnson three times (2018, 2019, 2023).
Portland’s CW to broadcast 11 Oregon State, Washington State home games in 2024
The CW Network will broadcast 11 Pac-12 college football games, consisting of Oregon State University and Washington State University, in the 2024 season. The Beavers and Cougars are the lone two teams remaining in the Pac-12 Conference after the 10 other teams left for other conferences, including the Big Ten, the Big 12 and the Atlantic Coast conferences. Both teams will play most of their games against teams in the Mountain West Conference for the next two seasons. Also known as KRCW, the station shares studio space in the basement of the KOIN Center in downtown Portland. KOIN 6 News is a partner of the Pamplin Media Group. Find the original story here.
Rose City Rollers gear up for another world trophy
Rose City Rollers, Portland’s flat track roller derby program, is celebrating 20 years. The reigning international champions are bringing the competition home this fall, hosting the global championships Nov. 1-3 in Portland. “I’m excited to show Portland this really cool, niche sport that feels really small, but also really big in my world,” said Beans — also known as Tina Tyre — co-captain of Rose City Rollers’ all-star travel team Wheels of Justice. “Most people that I talk to have never heard of roller derby....
East Portland Gears Up for Bike-Friendly Sunday Parkways Event Presented by Kaiser Permanente
This coming Sunday marks a special day for cyclists and community enthusiasts in East Portland as the first of three Portland Sunday Parkways events kicks off. According to a news release from the Portland Bureau of Transportation, the streets are set to come alive with walkers, bikers, and rollers from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 19. A 3.3-mile route will guide participants through Gateway Discovery Park, Ventura Park, and Lincoln Park, providing an array of activities suitable for all ages. The event is presented by Kaiser Permanente and is part of the larger National Bike Month celebrations.
Estacada’s Behrman, Slaughter qualify for state in pair of throws
A pair of Estacada throwers, including the school record holder, are headed to the state track and field championships after shining at the district meet. Junior Abby Behrman and senior Hayden Slaughter stood atop the podium in a pair of events during the 2024 Tri-Valley Conference Championships, Friday-Saturday, May 10-11, hosted at Gladstone High School. Behrman continued what has been an incredible season, filled with gold medals and the etching...
Winterhawks on brink of elimination after Game 3 heartbreaker
MOOSE JAW Saskatchewan (KPTV) - The Portland Winterhawks were defeated by the Moose Jaw Warriors in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday night, falling behind 3-0 in the WHL Championship with a 4-3 loss in overtime. Brayden Schuurman scored the winning goal for the Warriors just 2:20 in the extra period, ending...
Portland Thorns, North Carolina Courage, Houston Dash reverse course for better or worse in NWSL play
The NWSL always loves to keep the audience on its toes, with last week's batch of games proving that early season form might not define each team -- for better or for worse. The reversal of fortunes has been good news for the Portland Thorns, who are on a five-match winning streak after moving Mike Norris from his role as head coach to one as the technical director, rising from last place to fourth place in the process. There are also signs of life for the Houston Dash, who notched only their second win of the season on Sunday, and NJ/NY Gotham FC, who have scored in four consecutive games after scoring just twice in their first four games. On the flip side, a North Carolina Courage team that looked very convincing at the start of the season has now won just one of the last five, the most recent of which was a 1-0 loss to the Kansas City Current on Sunday.
Gresham softball celebrates seniors with playoff-sealing win
The Gresham softball seniors were smiling and dancing during their final game of the regular season. It helps when you know you’ve got more innings coming. Oh, and when you put together that kind of offensive clinic. “It was so emotional, everyone has those jitters heading into senior night because this is the last time being on the home field with the team,” said Nayeli Ramirez. “I was happy to...
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