Month: January 2010

John Canzano adds some perspective about theft allegations at the University of Oregon that might or might not involve Jeremiah Masoli. In fact, in the last five years, police have made […]

It's OK, Blazer fans, Bill Simmons feels your pain. In examining the Vikings' epic loss to the Saints in the NFC Championship Game, the ESPN.com columnist revisits his Levels of Losing […]

Nice column by Brian T. Smith today, arguing that Brandon Roy eventually will rank as the greatest of all Blazers. Which led to an interesting follow-up discussion here and here. Smith […]

Not a lot of surprises on the list of reserves for the NBA All-Star Game. Brandon Roy is there. Kevin Durant is there. But there is one name that, going […]

Interesting story in the past week about Grant Desme, a top prospect in the Oakland A's organization who is quitting baseball to begin studying for the priesthood. And it reminded […]

Nobody is confirming or denying it at this point, but doesn't the silence surrounding Jeremiah Masoli and accusations of theft sound damning? Masoli's name has been connected with a theft on […]

Sunday's column was a further look at the Mariners' signing of Felix Hernandez for five years. Which led one reader to bring up the interesting specter of the Verducci Effect. The […]

Tim Martinez, assistant Sports editor of The Columbian, brought up a great point about new Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. Isn't Carroll — the guy charged with turning the Seahawks into contenders, […]

In addition to being a Hall of Fame pitcher, Ferguson Jenkins might have a future as a TV executive. Here's a story from The Associated Press: NEW YORK -- Ferguson Jenkins […]

The Mariners reportedly are close to signing Felix Hernandez for five years and $78 million. Hernandez is one of the most valuable properties in baseball, and it is important for […]