
It was Tribute Night at Moda Center, and Bill would have approved
For a night, Bill Walton was alive again at Moda Center, living through his family, his friends, his former teammates and the Trail Blazer fans.
Ally Schimel reached for the stars: ‘She is an inspiration to all of us’
CORVALLIS — Late in the first quarter, Ally Schimel enters the game for Oregon State against San Diego in its final home regular-season contest last Saturday at Gill Coliseum.

My Favorite Blazers: Larry Steele
Through the years, there have been a number of Blazers who have been as important for being members of the community as they were players.

On my Heisman vote, a Dam Nation update, the Blazers’ tanking, Soto’s contract, the CFP and TrackTown USA …
Some final thoughts before a little vacation around the holidays …

The Schonz finally climbs the golden ladder. What a ride it was
The Schonz finally climbs the golden ladder. What a ride it was

Schonz calls it a career: ‘Good night, everybody!’
As would be expected, Bill Schonely did not have the most restful night of sleep on Sunday.


Pondering what’s happening with Damian Lillard, Ethan Thompson, Chris Duarte and Terry Porter …
Ruminations on roundball heading into the weekend …
• There is plenty of consternation in Rip City over the NBA’s “snub” of Damian Lillard as a starter in the upcoming All-Star Game. You fans who are up in arms: Sit down right now. You still have a chance to win the “Biofreeze Hoop With Dame” contest, where you can shoot it out with Lillard and win up to $100,000. (Personally, I’d rather have it out with Brooke Olzendam in ping pong.).