Blazers schedule out

The 2011-2012 Portland Trail Blazers schedule (post lockout) is out. The first regular season game is Monday, December 26 at the Rose Garden against the Philadelphia 76ers. To see the complete schedule, go here.
http://www.nba.com/blazers/schedule/

Lockout over

The NBA lockout is over!!

http://www.komonews.com/sports/NBA-owners-players-reach-tentative-deal--134530763.html

Interview

Tune in Saturday for a really good interview. If the NBA lockout continues, there is some what of a solution for your lockout blues. Find out what Saturday morning starting at 9:34!

Astros moving to American League

KHOU Channel 11 (CBS)in Houston is reporting, the Astros will be moving to the American League.

http://www.khou.com/sports/Jim-Crane-approved-as-new-owner-of-the-Houston-Astros-134049528.html

New Mariners logo

The Mariners unveiled a new logo today, in time for their 35th anniversary. To see the logo go here, as my blog won't allow me to post a picture.

http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111116&content_id=25987734&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea

Krzyzewski record

Duke Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski hold the record of, most wins as a college basketball coach (903). Bob Knight previously held it.

One other note. ALL NBA games are canceled through December 15.

ESPN Interview

I had an interview this week with ESPN NBA Writer, Chris Broussard on the NBA lockout. Check it out!

There are a lot of questions surrounding the NBA lockout. Is
>>>>>this a battle between Commissioner David Stern and Union Chief
>>>>>Billy Hunter? The preseason and first two weeks of the regular
>>>>>season cancelled, is the whole season next?
>>>>> I know a lot about the NBA and have been following the lockout
>>>>>closely. However, there are a lot of questions I had, and
>>>>>random people have been asking as well. I turned to ESPN Senior
>>>>>NBA Writer Chris Broussard, who took some time to answer these
>>>>>questions.
>>>>>
>>>>> THE LOCKOUT SEEMS TO BE MORE OF A BATTLE BETWEEN STERN AND
>>>>>HUNTER. IS THIS TRUE? THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES REALLY TALKING.
>>>>>
>>>>> "No! no! This is about the owners and players. This is
>>>>>about the money. Stern and Hunter are out returning to places
>>>>>of their particular parties;. No, this is not a personal thing
>>>>>between the two of them. This is strictly about the money and
>>>>>each side trying to get what they consider to be a fair deal
>>>>>for their client."
>>>>>
>>>>> WHAT ARE THE HOLD UPS AS OF NOW FROM A DEAL BEING REACHED?
>>>>>
>>>>> "There are several issues. There is basketball related
>>>>>income, how are they going to split that bit of revenue, which
>>>>>is about $4.3 billion. Players had been getting 57 percent and
>>>>>the owners now want the players just to get 47 percent, that;s
>>>>>a 10 percent decrease. Each percentage point is roughly $40
>>>>>million, that is about a $400 million hit they (the owners)
>>>>>want the players to take."
>>>>>
>>>>> "Beyond that, there is a system, the economic part is the
>>>>>basketball related income. But the system part is whether or
>>>>>not you have a hard salary cap, or a soft salary cap. Whether
>>>>>or not you have restrictions to the cap, which obviously goes
>>>>>with the soft salary cap. What kind of luxury tax you have. For
>>>>>instance, under the old agreement, you could go over the salary
>>>>>cap because it was a soft cap, but if you went above a certain
>>>>>number than you have to pay a dollar for dollar tax. Now, the
>>>>>owners want to make that tax more severe to be at least $2.00,
>>>>>and in some cases $3.00, $4.00 and even higher, $3.00 to $1.00
>>>>>if you;re over the tax. that is to discourage the big markets
>>>>>like the New York Knicks and the L.A. Lakers from spending well
>>>>>over the tax, so the smaller market teams feel like they have a
>>>>>chance to compete. The small market teams may be able to go
>>>>>over the cap, but they can;t go over it to the degree the large
>>>>>market teams can go over it...The owners are saying they need a
>>>>>certain system where smaller market teams can compete with the
>>>>>large market teams."
>>>>>
>>>>> WILL STERN CANCEL THE SEASON (THERE WERE REPORTS) IF
>>>>>MEDIATION FAILS WITH MEDIATOR GEORGE COHEN ON TUESDAY?
>>>>>
>>>>> "No! There is no way. He is saying the season might be in
>>>>>jeopardy, which is true, it;s in jeopardy now. He is not going
>>>>>to come out and cancel the entire season based on what happens
>>>>>Tuesday. I don;t even think he will cancel another few weeks
>>>>>tomorrow, he may eventually, but I don;t think he will tomorrow
>>>>>if they don;t come to an agreement."
>>>>>
>>>>> WILL SOME PLAYERS CONTINUE TO GO OVERSEAS TO PLAY? WHAT ABOUT
>>>>>A PLAYER SUPER LEAGUE?
>>>>>
>>>>> "A few more players may go overseas, but it is not a huge
>>>>>threat just because there are not a ton of teams with money to
>>>>>offer these players. China has money, but put in a rule that
>>>>>you have to stay the entire season. That took them off the
>>>>>radar for a lot of players. Especially, the super stars."
>>>>>
>>>>>"As far as the super league, that is a very difficult
>>>>>proposition and they certainly couldn;t start anything that is
>>>>>even remotely equal to the NBA. It is a really tough thing to
>>>>>do, and I think it;s a long shot to say the least."

Curry gone?

KOMO 4 in Seattle is reporting Seahawks' Aaron Curry could be on his way out.

http://www.komonews.com/sports/131623303.html

Minnesota Coach

ESPN is reporting, former Blazers coach Rick Adelman is about to become the next coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/6962794/minnesota-timberwolves-hire-rick-adelman-new-coach-sources-say

Bedard Traded!

The Mariners have traded pitcher Erik Bedard to the Boston Red Sox.

http://www.komonews.com/sports/126486703.html

MARINERS TRADE

The Mariners have traded Pitchers Doug Fister and David Pauley to the Detroit Tigers, for LHP Charlie Furbush, Outfielder Casper Wells, and prospect Francisco Martinez.

http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110730&content_id=22509496&vkey=news_sea&c_id=sea

Hasselbeck officially out

KOMO TV 4 in Seattle is reporting, Matt Hasselbeck is officially out at Quarterback and former Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson is in.

http://www.komonews.com/sports/126202858.html

Blazers schedule released

http://www.nba.com/blazers/schedule/
This schedule of course depends on the lockout.

Blazers fifth hardest team to root for?

In a recent online report by The Business Journal's G. Scott Thomas, he has the Trail Blazers as the fifth hardest team to root for. Do you agree with this? Leave your comments and I may read them in a future broadcast.

http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/on-numbers/scott-thomas/2011/07/kings-are-toughest-nba-team-to-support.html?appSession=242119776192580&RecordID=&PageID=2&PrevPageID=&cpipage=3&CPISortType=&CPIorderBy=

And the Mariners are the seventh hardest team to root for in MLB.

http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/on-numbers/scott-thomas/2011/07/nats-are-toughest-mlb-team-to-support.html

Seahawks 21.
http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/on-numbers/scott-thomas/2011/07/nats-are-toughest-mlb-team-to-support.html

NFL Lockout

NFL lockout is officially over.

Blazers schedule out tomorrow!

NBA/Blazers schedule officially comes out tomorrow. Let's hope there will be a season.

New name for Seahawks Home

Did you hear that Seahawks Stadium, aka Qwest Field is getting a new name? If you attend a Seahawks' game, you will now attend the game at CenturyLink Field.

http://downtownseattle.komonews.com/news/public-spaces/qwest-field-becoming-centurylink-field/648159

Mariners batting

Something is seriously wrong with the Mariners bats. Pitching is great, but again something is wrong with the bats. Hope to get the answers in an interview with the M's sometime in the near future.

Draft

The NBA Draft is tomorrow. What will the Blazers do? I will be at their Practice Facility and will have what they do.

Mariners in Draft

The Mariners just picked second in Major League Baseball's First Year Player Draft. And the player selected is left handed Pitcher Danny Hultzen from the University of Virginia.

Another coach out in the NBA

Pistons fired Coach John Kuester.

Astoria Baseball Final

Baseball Championship Final:

Astoria 4
North Valley 1

Cho fired

Blazers fire GM Rich Cho. More as it becomes available.

Draft Lottery Results

Here are the results of the NBA Draft Lottery. Portland will be picking at 21.

14: Houston Rockets

13: Phoenix Suns

12: Utah Jazz

11: Golden State Warriors

10: Milwaukee Bucks

9: Charlotte Bobcats

8: Detroit Pistons

7: Sacramento Kings

6: Washington Wizards

5: Toronto Raptors

4: Cleveland Cavs

3: Utah Jazz

2: Minnesota Timberwolves

1: Cleveland Cavaliers

Comcast Sports Net

I am frequently asked when will North Oregon/South Washington Coasts residents will get to see the Blazers broadcasted via Comcast Sports. I spoke online with representatives from both Charter and Comcast tonight and here is what they both had to say...

Charter: "I am sorry, we still do not have the Comcast Sports Network on your current channel lineup. So that we can have request realized, I will be sending sales request to your local office so that we can have Comcast Sports Network on the list of channels to be added as soon as the changes and additions on your line-up will commence. At this time, there are still no updates as to when channels may be added to your area. Thank you for your request. We hope to meet your needs' at the soonest possible time."

Comcast: "I understand that fans out there want Charter to air Comcast Sports on Cable as well as the Trail Blazers games. So far, there isn't any confirmation from Comcast with regards to this. I have already noted your request."

There you have it. It doesn't sound like our areas will be getting it anytime soon.

Bradley and Langerhans cut from Mariners

The Mariners have released outfielders Milton Bradley and Ryan Langerhans and have called up outfielders Carlos Peguero and Mike Wilson from Triple A Tacoma.

Via: KOMO TV 4

http://www.komonews.com/sports/121515184.html

The year of the Bulls

Could this be the year of the Bull(s)? Chicago Head Coach Tom Thibodeau was named coach of the year yesterday and now Point Guard Derrick Rose was just named MVP! The Bulls finished the regular season 62-20 and are taking on the Atlanta Hawks in round 2 of the Eastern Conference semi finals. What’s next? A title for the Bulls? STAY TUNED!!

Winter hawks off to finals

Portland's remaining playoff team, the Winterhawks are headed to the Western Hockey League Finals.

Portland defeated Spokane 6-3 and will take on Kootenay beginning Friday at the Rose Garden

Kings staying

As I have been reporting, the Sacramento Kings could be headed to Anaheim. ABC 10 in Sacramento is reporting as of now the Kings will be staying in Sacramento.

Hasselbeck out

KING 5 in Seattle is reporting Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will not return to the Seahawks next season. The NBC affiliate is also reporting that he may be replaced with Bengals QB Carson Palmer.

http://www.king5.com/sports/ESPN-rumor-Hasselbeck-out-Palmer-in-as-Seahawks-QB-121036554.html

Interviews

Saturday, you heard from Ryan Holmstedt of the Arizona Diamondbacks. In tomorrow's Daily Astorian, I have a one-on-one with the Blazers' Adam Bjaranson. And this Saturday (April 30) I have an interview with the Portland Winterhawks' Andy Rygg.

Game 5!

Game five is about to begin. GO BLAZERS!!

Houston looking for new coach.

KTRK TV in Houston is reporting, Rick Adelman will not return next season as head coach of the Rockets.

Winterhawks advance

The Winterhawks defeated the Kelowna Rockets 4-2 and move on to the Western Conference Finals. Game one is Friday (April 22) at The Rose Garden. Tickets are available.

NBA Playoffs

Last night the Blazers clinched the 6th spot in the playoffs. And it appears (unless the Sacramento Kings can pull off a miracle against the Lakers) Portland will be playing the Dallas Mavericks in round 1. One more quick note, Blazers signed 7'0 Center Earl Barron for the remainder of the season to bulk up the roster. Barron will wear number 40. More Saturday!!

Name changes

It was announced today that Portland's PGE Park was re named to
Jeld-Wen Field. Now, according to The Portland Tribune The Rose Garden could be getting a new name and it could be renamed to a company in Spain.

Mid season Report

MID SEASON REPORT ON THE BLAZERS THIS COMING SATURDAY (MARCH 5). FIND OUT WHAT THE TEAM HAS TO SAY. AND HEAR FROM NEWEST BLAZER GERALD WALLACE. SATURDAY, 9:34 IN SPORTS.

Blazers Trade!

Blazers make a trade. Portland trades Center Joel Przyblla, Forward Dante Cunningham, Center Sean Marks and draft picks. to the Charlotte Bobcats for Forward Gerald Wallace.

For more information on Wallace
nba.com/playerfile/gerald_wallace/index.html

Anthony traded

The Denver Nuggets Carmello Anthony traded to the New York Knicks. Could that signal the start of trades? Blazers?? Stay tuned!!

Trade Deadline

NBA trade deadline is this coming Thursday (February 24). Check back for reports on what the team does!

Blazers sign player

Blazers have signed Center Chris Johnson of the Dakota Wizards (NBA Development League) to a 10 day contract.

For information on Johnson go to www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/chris_johnson

Interview coming up

Major League Soccer is coming to Portland. I have an interview with the Timbers' COO, it will be aired January 29th in the regular sports time. It was a great interview and I for one am interested in this exciting team. Be sure to listen to it, 9:34am January 29th.

Developing story

Just received word, Blazers Center Marcus Camby has a partial tear of meniscus in his left knee and will have surgery this week.

BCS Bowl results

It was a great season for the Oregon Ducks. However, it was not meant to be as Auburn beat the Ducks 22-19 in a last second field goal. Next year Oregon??

Seahawks win

Seahawks just upset the New Orleans Saints in round 1 of the NFL Playoffs. Seattle 41, New Orleans 36.

NBA Courts

If you recall, I did a report/review of the New Orleans Arena. Now, Sports Illustrated via si.com has a ranking of the "elite", Decent" and "worst" of the NBA courts.

YOU CAN SEE THE REPORT
BY GOING
HERE