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A brand-new skateboard competition comes to Portland Friday
PORTLAND, Ore. — Skateboarders from across the world are arriving in downtown Portland for the first ever Rockstar Energy Open this weekend. Elite pro skaters and up-and-coming skateboarders will skate along a new course Friday through Sunday. The open is also an opportunity for young skaters to compete against pros.
¡Viva la Raza! D-backs' Hops amplify Chicano rallying cry
For High-A Hillsboro, wholly embracing the values of Copa de la Diversión made a typical Soñadores game one of the best celebrations in the Minors. The club’s Copa efforts were on full display during July's ¡Viva la Raza! Night. During most Soñadores celebrations, the front of...
Central Catholic football readies for title defense with familiar playmakers and new leaders
After winning five of the last 10 6A state championships, Central Catholic High School football is eager to defend its crown once again in 2024. However, this time the Rams will have to do it with a different look at their leadership positions. The first one is first-year head coach Charlie Landgraf who takes over the Rams after one year as the head coach at Marist Catholic. Landgraf spent two...
Vintage Drags Video: The 2024 Estranged Car Club Drag And Show At Toutle Motorsports Park Was Awesome!
This event is awesome! Not only does the Estranged Car Club in Portland pick some great cars for this event, but the Toutle Motosports facility couldn’t be more perfect to hold it either. The track is super nostalgic so it fits the style of the cars, the crowd and more. I really dig it and if you live in the pacific northwest you should absolutely be going to this track and to whatever events the Estranged crew put on. This is one fun event and we’re really thankful for the video from DLONEYV8 Motorsports on YouTube who posted all this action up. There are some really unique cars here, so check it out and let us know what you think!
The global roller derby championships roll into town this fall
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The biggest roller derby event of the year will take place in Portland. The WFTDS Global Championship tournament will be hosted by Portland's own "Rose City Rollers" at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum from Nov 1 through Nov 3. Teams from across the globe will compete for...
CHEVROLET INDYCAR AT PORTLAND: Team Chevy Race Preview 2024
Team Chevy heads into the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland, energized by eight wins in 13 races this season, including the Indianapolis 500. As they gear up for the last road course race of the NTT INDYCAR Series, Chevrolet has secured two victories at Portland since 2018 and looks to continue their dominant streak with their new hybrid technology. Rob Buckner, Chevrolet INDYCAR Program Manager, expresses confidence, highlighting the team's preparation and the significance of this event in their championship journey.
Rockstar Energy Open brings Portland's skate scene to the big stage on day one
Competition at the Rockstar Energy Open began Friday, Aug. 23 at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, bringing some of the best skateboarders in the world to the Rose City. Local skater Alex Lobasyuk, 24, qualified for the competition in a unique way. The Open conducted a “Video Qualifier Series” where anyone could submit their tape to be invited to the Street portion of the event. Lobasyuk was one...
Huskies Fall In Season Opener
PORTLAND, Ore. – Washington dropped its season opener at No. 22 Portland, 2-1, on Friday night at Merlo Field. Washington (0-1-0) outshot Portland (1-0-0), 10-8, with seven shots on goal. Jadon Bowton recorded three saves, the most for the senior since he also had three against Cal in October 2022.
Costello Claims First USF2000 Victory at Rain-Drenched Portland
Michael Costello secured his first victory in the USF2000 series amidst challenging weather conditions at the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland, race one of three. Despite an early setback, Max Garcia of Pabst Racing finished second, inching closer to the championship title, while teammate Hudson Schwartz achieved his first podium finish in third. The initial laps saw chaos as several frontrunners received drive-through penalties for course violations. In the end, Costello's strong performance allowed him to dominate in the closing laps, finishing three seconds ahead of Garcia.
Huskies Showcase Dominance with Exhibition Win Over Pilots
The Washington Huskies volleyball team kicked off their season with an exhibition match against Portland, securing a 3-1 victory at Alaska Airlines Arena. After dropping the first set, the Huskies bounced back, winning the next three convincingly. This match served as a valuable opportunity for Coach Leslie Gabriel to experiment with different lineup combinations ahead of their first Big Ten season. Notable performances included sophomore Kierstyn Barton with 16 kills and multiple freshmen and transfers making their debuts.
Pickleball Kingdom Continues Expansion in the PNW
Pickleball Kingdom announced further expansion into the Pacific Northwest with a new indoor pickleball facility in Vancouver, WA, with Portland, OR, to follow. Gunn Robison is leading this franchise expansion. “We are thrilled to bring Pickleball Kingdom to the passionate communities of Vancouver and Portland, where the love for pickleball...
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