T2 On Road In Sacramento

At Sacramento, California:

Cameron Iwasa scored the only goal of the match in the sixth minute on Saturday as the Sacramento Republic snapped Portland Timbers 2's four-match unbeaten run by defeating the guests 1-0.

This coming Wednesday, T2, who had already clinched a United Soccer League playoff berth, will host Reno 1868 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed live on ESPN+).

Timbers And Hoops Battle To Scoreless Stalemate, Good Enough To Clinch Playoff Berth For Dallas

At Portland, Oregon:

Saturday's match between FC Dallas and the home-standing Portland Timbers ended in a 0-0 stalemate, enabling the guests to lock up a berth in the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs.

The Timbers were reduced to ten men after Liam Ridgewell was ejected via a straight red card in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time.

The Timbers' next match will be in Sandy, Utah next Saturday against Real Salt Lake at 6:30 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest; streamed live on ESPN+).

Ducks Dump Cal Bears To Get Back On Winning Track

At Berkeley, California:

Quarterback Justin Herbert threw for two touchdowns on Saturday night as the Oregon Ducks (4-1 overall, 1-1 in Pac-12 play; #19 in Associated Press Poll, #20 in USA Today/Amway/Coaches rankings) overpowered the California Golden Bears (3-1, 0-1; #24 AP) 42-24 on the road Saturday.

Sun Devils Continue Beavers' Road Woes

At Tempe, Arizona:

Running back Eno Benjamin ran for a school-record 312 yards and scored four touchdowns on Saturday as the Arizona State Sun Devils (3-2 overall, 1-1 in Pac-12 play) handed the Oregon State Beavers (1-3, 0-2) their FBS-leading 22nd straight road defeat 52-24.

Jermar Jefferson ran for 254 yards (an OSU single-game record) and two touchdowns for the Beavers.

Madeleine!

Here's a glamour photo of British-born 1930s and 1940s screen actress Madeleine Carroll.

Hedy On The Moon!

Here's screen legend Hedy Lamarr in what looks like a publicity (or promotional) photo.

'56 Pontiac Convertible

Here's a 1956 Pontiac Star Chief convertible.

'55 Pontiac Star Chief

Here's a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief two-door hardtop.

Magic Madge!

Here's a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicity photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

'37 Stude

Here's a 1937 Studebaker Commander four-door sedan.

'48 Nash

Here's a 1948 Nash Super 600 two-door coupe.

Connie!

Here's a glamour photo of screen legend Constance Bennett.

Ducks Climb Up One Spot In AP Poll, Drop A Spot In Coaches Rankings

After coughing up a 17-point halftime lead and falling at home to Stanford in overtime on Saturday, the Oregon Ducks still climbed up a spot to #19 in the Associated Press college football poll that was released on Sunday.

The Ducks dropped one spot to #20 in the latest USA Today/Amway/Coaches poll.

Niners Fall To Chiefs In KC, Lose Jimmy G For Season With Torn ACL

At Kansas City:

Quarterback Patrick Mahones threw for 314 yards and three more touchdowns on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) held off the visiting San Francisco 49ers (1-2) in National Football League action.

The Niners lost quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for the season after suffering a non-contact fourth-quarter knee injury, confirmed after an MRI was taken on Monday to be a torn ACL. 

Madge!

Here's a promotional photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.



She appeared in the Columbia picture "Pennies From Heaven (c. 1936)."

T2 Draw With Fresno FC On Road, Clinch Playoff Berth

At Fresno, California:

The Portland Timbers gained a 2-2 Saturday road draw with Fresno FC to clinch a berth in the United Soccer League Playoffs.

Jack Barmby (8') and Marvin Loria (11') each converted a penalty kick for the T2 tallies.

Zachary Ellis-Hayden (70') and Christian Chaney (90'+5) each scored once for the hosts.

Next up for T2, a road contest against the Sacramento Republic, set to be played at 7:30 PM Pacific Time next Saturday (to be streamed live on ESPN+).

Timbers Fall To Loons In Twin Cities

At Minneapolis:

In Saturday Major League Soccer action, Romaria Ibarra scored twice and Michael Boxall once (43') as Minnesota United held off the visiting Portland Timbers 3-2.

Alvas Powell (55') and Sebastian Blanco (79') each scored once for the Timbers.

Portland's next match is at home next Saturday night against FC Dallas at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network, via KPDX-TV, Portland; streamed live on ESPN+).

Riders Nudge Argos In Toronto

At Toronto:

In Saturday Canadian Football League action, Jordan Williams-Lambert caught two touchdown passes while running back Marcus Thigpen ran 82 yards for another score as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-5), with Brett Lauther kicking a 56-yard field with just over a minute remaining, nosed out the Toronto Argonauts (3-9) 30-29 on the road.

Ducks Blow 17-Point Halftime Lead, Fall To Stanford At Home In Pac-12 Opener

At Eugene, Oregon:

Quarterback K.J. Costello, who threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday, the game winner in overtime to tight end Colby Parkinson, as the Stanford Cardinal (4-0 overall, 2-0 in Pac-12 play; #7 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Amway/Coaches polls) overcame a 17-point halftime deficit and upended the homestanding Oregon Ducks (3-1, 0-1; #20 AP, #19 Coaches) 38-31.

The Ducks suffered their fourth consecutive conference-opening setback.

Beavers Drop Pac-12 Opener At Home To Zona

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Running back J.J. Taylor ran for a Reser Stadium-record 284 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday as the Arizona Wildcats (2-2 overall, 1-0 in Pac-12 play) defeated the Oregon State Beavers (1-3, 0-1) 35-14 on the road in the Pac-12 football opener for both schools.

'55 Rambler

Here's a factory photo of a 1955 Nash Rambler Custom four-door sedan.

'55 Imperial

Here's a magazine ad for the 1955 Imperial.

It became a separate make from Chrysler that year.

'55 Nash

Here's a magazine ad for the 1955 Nash.

Timbers Hold Off Crew

At Portland, Oregon:

In Wednesday Major League Soccer action, David Guzman (18'), Andy Polo (37'), and Lalas Abubakar (OG-48') each scored once as the Portland Timbers held off the visiting Columbus Crew 3-2.

Niko Hansen scored both Columbus goals (7', 90'+3).

Next up for the Timbers, a road match against Minnesota United on Saturday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPDX-TV of Portland; streamed live on ESPN+).

Post Sugar Crisp, Early '60s

Here's an early-1960s box of Post Sugar Crisp.



Well, the front of it anyhow.

Comeback Win For T2

At Las Vegas, Nevada:

Victor Arboleda (72') and Renzo Zambrano (84') each scored once as Portland Timbers 2 came from behind to knock off the Las Vegas Lights 2-1 in Sunday United Soccer League action.

T2, currently riding a three-game winning streak and now sitting in fourth place in the USL's Western Conference standings, will pay a visit on Fresno FC this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time, to be streamed live on ESPN+.

Niners Hold Off Lions For First Win

At Santa Clara, California:

In Sunday National Football League action, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw for two touchdowns while Matt Breida ran for 138 yards, 66 of them on a TD run, as the San Francisco 49ers (1-1) held off the visiting Detroit Lions (0-2) 30-27 in their home opener.

Ducks Climb Up To #19 In Coaches Gridiron Poll, Remain #20 In AP Poll

After their Saturday home win over San Jose State, the Oregon Ducks remained at #20 in the Associated Press college football poll while climbing up four spots to #19 in the USA Today/Amway/Coaches rankings, both released on Sunday.

Riders Fall At Home To REDBLACKS

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

Quarterback Trevor Harris threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns while running back William Powell carried the ball 18 times for 148 yards and a touchdown of his own on Saturday as the Ottawa REDBLACKS (7-5) knocked off the Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-5) 30-25 on the road in Canadian Football League action, snapping the Riders' four-game winning streak.

Dynamo Too Much For Timbers

At Houston:

Mauro Manotas scored twice (39', 71') while Alberth Elis (32') and Alejandro Fuenmayor (81') each tallied once as the Houston Dynamo dominated the visiting Portland Timbers 4-1 in Saturday Major League Soccer action, snapping a ten-match winless streak.

An own goal in the ninth minute from the aforementioned Mr. Fuenmayor accounted for the lone Portland score.

The Timbers will host the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM (Timbers TV Network via KPDX-TV, Portland; streamed live on ESPN+).

Ducks Top Spartans In Final Non-Conference Game

At Eugene, Oregon:

Justin Herbert threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (3-0; #20 in the Associated Press poll, #23 in the USA Today/Amway/Coaches rankings) downed the pesky San Jose State Spartans (0-3) 35-22 in their final game before opening Pac-12 play at home next Saturday against Stanford.

Beaver' Rally Falls Just Short In Reno

At Reno, Nevada:

Jordan Choukair's game-winning 33-yard field goal attempt was unsuccessful as the Nevada Wolf Pack (2-1) held off the visiting Oregon State Beavers (1-2) 37-25 on Saturday.

Nevada quarterback Ty Gangi threw for 195 yards and two touchdown passes.

The Beavers have now dropped 21 straight road games, the longest current such streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

'57 Pontiac

Here's a two-page magazine advertisement for the 1957 Pontiac.

'55 Hudson

Here's a magazine ad for the 1955 Hudsons.

'55 Merc

Here's a magazine ad for the 1955 Mercury.

Still More Claire!

For the heck of it, here's a Warner Brothers promotional photo of Claire Dodd.

More Claire!

Here's another glamour photo of Claire Dodd.

Claire!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s and early 1940s screen actress Claire Dodd.

T2 Crush Roughnecks At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

In Sunday United Soccer League action, Bill Tuiloma (12'), Marvin Loria (24'), Jack Barmby (45'+3), and Victor Abroleda (84') each scored once as Portland Timbers 2 demolished the visiting Tulsa Roughnecks 4-0.

The Portland Timbers' reserve squad will next face the Las Vegas Lights on the road next Sunday at 6:00 PM Pacific Time.  The match can be streamed live on ESPN+.

Vikings Snap Niners Five-Game Winning Streak In Season Opener For Both Clubs

At Minneapolis:

In the National Football League regular season opener for both clubs, quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 244 yards and a pair of touchdowns on Sunday as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the visiting San Francisco 49ers 24-16, snapping the guests' five-game regular-season winning streak dating back to last season.

Ducks Climb Up AP Poll; Enter Coaches' Rankings

Following their easy Saturday home victory over Portland State, the Oregon Ducks climbed up three spots to #20 in the Associated Press college football poll and made their first appearance in the USA Today/Coaches rankings at #23.

Timbers Blank Rapids At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

Jeremy Ebobisse (45') and Diego Valeri (65') each scored once as Steve Clark delivered a shutout in his first start for his new club on Saturday night as the Portland Timbers blanked the visiting Colorado Rapids 2-0 in Major League Soccer action.

The Timbers will travel to Houston to take on the Dynamo next Saturday at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (broadcast over the Timbers' TV network via KPDX-TV Portland; streamed live on ESPN+).

Beavers Too Much For T-Birds As OSU Grabs First Win

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Running back Jermar Jefferson ran for 238 yards and four touchdowns as the Oregon State Beavers (1-1) dominated the visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds (FCS; 0-2) 48-25 for their first victory of the season.

The win was Jonathan Smith's first as his alma mater's new head football coach.

Riders Upend Bomber In Banjo Bowl Bash In Winnipeg

At Winnipeg, Manitoba:

Willie Jefferson and Samuel Eguavoen each return an interception for a touchdown on Saturday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-4) picked up their fourth straight Canadian Football League victory, 32-27 on the road over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-7).

The Riders won their first Banjo Bowl Trophy since 2014.

Ducks Ambush Visiting Vikings

At Eugene, Oregon:

Quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 250 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday as the Oregon Ducks (2-0; #23 in the Associated Press college football poll) destroyed the visiting Portland State Vikings (FCS; 0-2) 62-14 for their 22nd consecutive non-conference victory.

1950's Commercials: 1956 Animated Cartoon Commercial For Pepto-Bismol

Upset stomach?

Then why not take soooooothing Pepto-Bismol.

1956 television commercial.

More Madge!

Here's a 1934 glamour photo of Madge Evans.

Madge!

Here's a promotional photo of 1930s screen actress Madge Evans.

From All Sides

Here's a complete box of Shredded Ralston cereal, the forerunner of Wheat Chex.

Lizabeth!

Here's an autographed glamour photo of 1940s and 1950s film noir legend Lizabeth Scott.

Mag Ad For '54 Mercury With OHV V-8 Power

Here's a magazine ad for the 1954 Mercury, which gained an overhead-valve V-8 engine that year.

Mag Ad For '50 Merc

Here's a magazine ad for the 1950 Mercury.

'56 Chrysler

Here's a 1956 Chrysler Windsor four-door sedan.

'56 Studebaker

Here's a 1956 Studebaker Champion two-door sedan.

More Glenda!

Here's a promotional photo of Glenda Farrell, who was appearing in the 1934 Warner Brothers-Vitaphone picture "Heat Lightning."\\

Glamorous Glenda!

Here's a good way to start the school year, a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell.

Ducks On Cusp Of Coaches Poll While Climbing Up A Spot In AP Rankings

The Oregon Ducks, following their season-opening thumping of Bowling Green, find themselves up one spot from the pre-season ranking in Tuesday's Associated Press college football poll, moving up to #23. The Ducks are just on the outside of the USA Today/Coaches rankings, finding themselves in 26th place, just two points behind 25th-ranked Florida.

Riders Top Bombers At Home In Labour Day Classic

At Regina, Saskatchewan:

In Sunday Canadian Football League action, Marcus Thigpen caught a touchdown pass a minute into the fourth quarter as the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-4) defeated the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-6) 31-23.

T2 Top Saint Louis FC At Home

At Portland, Oregon:

Victor Arboleda's goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time propelled Portland Timbers 2 to a 1-0 United Soccer League home victory on Saturday over Saint Louis FC.

Next up for T2, a home contest against the Tulsa Roughnecks next Sunday at 2:00 PM Pacific Time (streamed live on ESPN+).

Timbers Gain Road Draw With Revs

At Foxborough, Massachusetts:

Lawrence Olum's equalizer in the 70th minute on Saturday carried the Portland Timbers to a 1-1 Major League Soccer road deadlock with the New England Revolution.

Scott Caldwell scored in the 58th minute for the hosts.

The Timbers' next match is this coming Saturday night at home against the Colorado Rapids (7:30 PM Pacific Time; broadcast on the Timbers' TV network via KPDX-TV, Portland; streamed live on ESPN+).

Ducks Skewer Falcons To Open Season On Saturday

At Eugene, Oregon:

In Saturday's regular-season opener for both schools, quarterback Justin Herbert threw for five touchdowns and ran for another as the Oregon Ducks (#24 in the Associated Press college football poll) roasted the visiting Bowling Green Falcons 58-24.

No Urban? No Problem As Buckeyes Maul Beavers In Season Opener

At Columbus, Ohio:

With quarterback Dwayne Haskins, Jr. throwing five touchdown passes on Saturday, the Ohio State Buckeyes (#5 in the Associated Press poll; #3 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings), minus suspended head coach Urban Meyer, blew out the visiting Oregon State Beavers 77-31 in the regular-season football opener for both schools, ruining the debut of new Beavers' head coach Jonathan Smith.