T2 Fall To Phoenix Rising On Saturday

At Tempe, Arizona:

Solomon Asante (PK-32', PK-90'+7) and Amadou Dia (62', 90'+4) each scored twice on Saturday as Phoenix Rising doubled up visiting Portland Timbers 2 by a 4-2 score in USL Championship action.

Next up for T2, a home contest next Saturday against the Tulsa Roughnecks at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

Yes, There Was An NFL Team Called The Cincinnati Reds

Here's the front cover of the official 1933 Cincinnati Reds program.

The Reds were an NFL expansion club that 3-6-1 in their inaugural season.

At least those three wins came in their last four games.

In 1934, the Reds' franchise was suspended after going 0-8 and were replaced by the St. Louis Gunners, who had been a successful independent club.

The Gunners went 1-2, then left the NFL to revert to independent status.

Yes, Folks, The Was An NFL Team Named The Brooklyn Dodgers

Here's the front cover of the official program of the Brooklyn Dodgers' September 27, 1936 National Football League contest at home against the Boston Redskins.

Dodgers' end Ray Fuqua is on the cover.

At Ebbets Field, the Dodgers fell to the Redskins (who moved to Washington the following season) 14-3.

The Dodgers finished the season at 3-8-1, good for fourth place n the NFL's Eastern Division (ahead of only the Philadelphia Eagles)

Jeanette!

Here's a glamour photo of legendary 1930s and 1940s singing screen actress Jeanette MacDonald.

Yes, Iowa Had An NBA Team

Here's the front cover of the official 1949-50 Waterloo Hawks program.

The Hawks, a former National Basketball League team (they joined that circuit in 1948), became part of the newly formed National Basketball Association, a product of the 1949 merger between the 12-year old NBL and the three-year old Basketball Association of America.

They played one year in the NBA before defecting the newly-formed (and ill-fated) National Professional Basketball League, an attempted revival of the old NBL.  Both the team and that league folded in 1951.

The Hawks remain Iowa's only entry in any of the Big-Four professional sports leagues (the NBA, NHL, NFL, and Major League Baseball).

Sultry Glenda

Here's a sultry glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell.

End Of An Era At ESPN

Bob Ley has been with the network since it launched in 1979.

Reno 1868 Too Much For T2

At Portland, Oregon:

Seth Casiple scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute on Wednesday as Reno 1868 FC knocked off Portland Timbers 2 on the road by a 2-1 score in USL Championship action.

Next up for T2, a road match against Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+)

Timbers Fall In Montreal

At Montreal:

Orji Okwonkwo scored twice (28', 66') on Wednesday as the Montreal Impact held off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1 in Major League Soccer action.

Tomas Conechny scored for the Timbers in the 53rd minute.

Next up for Portland, a home contest against FC Dallas this coming Sunday at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPTV, Portland, ESPN+, UniMas, Twitter).

1954 Bears Media Guide

Here's the front cover of the official 1954 Chicago Bears media guide.

Giants Media Guide

Here's the front cover of the official 1960 San Francisco Giants media guide.

Magic Merle!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Merle Oberon.

More Toby!

Here's still another glamour photo of Toby Wing.

Toby!

Here's another glamour photo of 1930s actress, dancer, and showgirl Toby Wing!

Dave Bartholomew, Composer, Bandleader, Long-Time Collaborator With Fats Domino, R.I.P.

Dave Bartholomew, the New Orleans-based bandleader, songwriter, and long-time collaborator with Rock 'n' Roll legend Fats Domino, passed away on Sunday at age 100.

Mr. Bartholomew is best known for the hits he wrote and/or wrote for Mr. Domino, such as "The Fat Man," "Ain't That A Shame" and "Blue Monday," amongst many others.

More on Dave's life and career here.

T2 Stretch Unbeaten Run By Besting OCSC On Road

At Irvine, California:

In Saturday USL Championship soccer action, Roy Miller (87') and Brayan Hurtado (90'+1) each scored once as Portland Timbers 2 blanked Orange County SC 2-0 on the road.

Next up for T2, a home encounter with Reno 1868 FC will be on tap for this coming Wednesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

Timbers Blast Dynamo On Saturday

At Portland, Oregon:

Marvin Loria (39', his first career MLS goal), Diego Valeri (PK-61'), Brian Fernandez (63'), and Jeremy Ebobisse (75') each scored a goal on Saturday night while Steve Clark registered his----and the Portland Timbers'----first Major League Soccer shutout of the season as the hosts demolished the Houston Dynamo 4-0.

Next up for the Timbers, a road match with the Montreal Impact on Wednesday at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (Timbers TV Network via KPTV, Portland; ESPN+).

Wow! A Seattle Pilots Schedule

Here's the official 1969 schedule for the American League's Seattle Pilots---------who moved to Milwaukee just before the start of the 1970 season.

It's Claire With The Dreamy Eyes!

Here's a Warner Brothers promotional photo of 1930s and early 1940s actress Claire Dodd.

Riders Suffer Tough Defeat In Ottawa

At Ottawa:

Quarterback Dominique Davis completed 30 of 39 yards for 354 yards and three touchdowns on Thursday as the Ottawa REDBLACKS (2-0) held off the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders (0-2) 44-41 in a wild Canadian Football League affair.

Timbers Rout Galaxy In Open Cup Clash To Advance To Quarterfinals

At Portland, Oregon:

Goals from Perry Kitchen (OG-28'), Brian Fernandez (34'), Sebastian Blanco (37'), and Jorge Moreira (82') enabled the Portland Timbers to demolish the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 4-0 in a Wednesday Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round-of-16 match.

The Timbers will resume Major League Soccer action on Saturday as they host the Houston Dynamo (8:00 PM Pacific Time, ROOT Sports Northwest, ESPN+).

Portland will visit the winner of this Thursday's Los Angeles Football Club-San Jose Earthquakes contest in an Open Cup quarterfinal match on July 10.

Hedy!

Here's a glamour photo of screen legend Hedy Lamarr.

Gloria!

Here's a glamour photo of Idaho-born 1930s and 1940s screen actress Gloria Dickson.

More Madeleine!

Here's a Paramount Pictures promotional photograph of Madeleine Carroll.

Madeleine!

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

Lizabeth!

Here's a glamour photo of film noir legend Lizabeth Scott.

Late Equalizer Gains Home Draw For T2

At Portland, Oregon:

Todd Wharton (47') and Nathan Smith (90'+2) each scored once on Sunday as Portland Timbers 2 gained a 2-2 USL Championship home draw with Fresno FC.

Elijah Martin (53') and Qudus Lawal (68') each scored once for the guests.

T2's next contest is set for this coming Saturday on the road against Orange County SC at 5:30 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

Claire!

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

Ti-Cats Knock Off Riders In Season Opener

At Hamilton, Ontario:

Frankie Williams ran back a punt 68 yards for a touchdown on Thursday as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats held off the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders 23-17 in the Canadian Football League regular-season opener for both clubs.

Glamorous Glenda!

Here's another glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell.

More Merle!

Here's another glamour photo of Merle Oberon.

Magic Merle!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Merle Oberon.

O CANADA! RAPTORS HOLD OFF WOUNDED WARRIORS FOR FIRST NBA TITLE; KAWHI NAMED SERIES MVP

At Oakland, California:

Kyle Lowry (who dished out ten assists) and Pascal Siakam (who grabbed ten rebounds; that's him celebrating after scoring) each scored 26 points while series Most Valuable Player Kawhi Leonard added 22 on Thursday as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 on the road in game six of the NBA Finals as the guests won their first-ever NBA championship (and the first for a Canadian club) four games to two.

Before suffering a torn ACL, Klay Thompson scored 30 points to pace the Warriors while Andre Iguodala added 22 and Stephen Curry 21.

It was the Warriors final game at Oakland's Oracle Arena before moving to San Francisco's Chase Center starting next season.

Photo from the Sky News website

MIAMI MANIACS

From 1955, here are Heckle and Jeckle in "Miami Maniacs," with Dimwit.

This Terrytoon, released theatrically by 20th Century-Fox in February of 1956, was produced by Paul Terry and directed by Connie Rasinski.

Complete with original titles.

Story by Tom Morrison and music by Philip A. Scheib.

Toby!

Here's another glamour photo of 1930s actress and showgirl Toby Wing.

Timbers Knock Off Sounders In US Open Cup Clash In Tacoma; Get Galaxy Next

At Tacoma, Washington:

Brian Fernandez continued to pay dividends for the Portland Timbers on Wednesday as he scored twice (6', 50') in Portland's 2-1 road win over the Seattle Sounders in US Open Cup Round-of-32 play.

Victor Rodriguez scored for the Sounders in the 44th minute.

The next Open Cup match for the Timbers will be next Wednesday at home against the Los Angeles Galaxy (8:00 PM Pacific Time, ESPN+).

Portland's next league match will be the following Saturday night at home against the Houston Dynamo (8:00 PM Pacific Time, ROOT Sports Northwest, ESPN+).

BLUES DOMINATE BRUINS TO WIN FIRST STANLEY CUP TITLE; RYAN O'REILLY NAMED CONN SMYTHE TROPHY WINNER AS PLAYOFF MVP

At Boston:

Ryan O'Reiily (who later won the Conn Smythe Trophy of Stanley Cup Playoff Most Valuable Player), Alex Pietrangelo, Brayden Schenn, and Zach Sanford (that's him, carrying the Stanley Cup) each scored a goal while Jordan Binnington 32 of 33 shots on Wednesday as the St. Louis Blues took the seventh and deciding game of the Stanley Cup Final  by dominating the Boston Bruins 4-1 on the road.

The Blues became the last of the five surviving clubs from the Great Expansion of 1967 to win Lord Stanley's Cup.

Photo from NHL.com website

More Madge!

Here's another glamour photo of Madge Evans.

Magic Madge!

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

Not One, But Two Scouts Media Guide Covers

Here are the front covers of the 1974-75 yearbook and 1975-76 media guide of the NHL's Kansas City Scouts.

After two money-losing seasons in Kansas City, the Scouts were moved to Denver in 1976 and became the Colorado Rockies.

The Rockies moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey in 1982 and became the New Jersey Devils (who moved to Newark in 2007).

A Packers Game Program From 1961

No, not THOSE Packers!

Here's the front cover of the official game program for the December 16, 1961 Chicago Packers' NBA home game against the Philadelphia Warriors.



At the International Amphitheatre, the first-year expansion Packers (today's Washington Wizards) dropped 112-110 decision.

NBA Finals: Warriors Overcome KD's Achilles Injury, Hold Off Raptors To Stay Alive

At Toronto:

Stephen Curry scored 31 points while Klay Thompson (that's him celebrating here, after converting a three-point shot) added 16 on Monday night as the Golden State Warriors, despite losing Kevin Durant to a season-ending Achilles injury in the first half,  held off the Toronto Raptors 106-105 in game six of the NBA Finals, which the Raptors now lead three games to two.

Kawhi Leonard paced the Raptors with 26 points while grabbing 12 rebounds.

Toronto can still lock up its' first NBA title on Thursday (6:00 PM Pacific Time, ABC) with a game-six victory in Oakland.

It will be Golden State's final game at the Oracle Arena before moving next season to the Chase Center in San Francisco.

USA Today photo by Kyle Terada

Stanley Cup Final: Bruins Spoil Blues' Victory Party, Force Game Seven In Beantown

At St. Louis:

Brad Marchand (power play), Brandon Carlo, Karson Khulman, David Pastrnak, and Zedno Chara (empty net) each scored once while Tuukka Rask (that's him, left) saved 28 of 29 shots on Sunday as the Boston Bruins overpowered the St. Louis Blues 5-1 on the road in game six of the Stanley Cup Final.

The series, now deadlocked at three games apiece, will be decided on Wednesday night in Boston (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBC).

USA Today Sports photo by Billy Hurst

T2 Draw With Bold On Saturday

At Austin, Texas:

In Saturday USL Championship action, Eryk Williamson (43') and Todd Wharton (81') each scored once as Portland Timbers 2 erased a two-goal deficit to gain a 2-2 road draw with the Austin Bold.

Andre Lima (19') and Kris Tyrpak (33') each scored once for the guests.

T2's next match will be at home against Fresno FC next Sunday at 2:00 PM Pacific Time (ESPN+).

151st Belmont Stakes: Sir Winston Comes Out On Top

At Elmont, New York:

Sir Winston, a 12-1 shot with jockey Joel Rosario aboard, won Saturday's 151st running of the Belmont Stakes.  Tacitus finished second and Joevia third.

The horse was trained by Mark E. Casse, who also trained War of Will (the Preakness Derby winner, fouled in the Kentucky Derby by the disqualified winner Maximum Security, finished ninth).

Wow! A Blazers Game Program!

We're talking about the WHA's Philadelphia Blazers, here. NOT the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers!

Here's the front cover of the official program of the Blazers' January 13, 1973 home contest against the Quebec Nordiques.

Featured on the cover is Quebec defenseman J.C. Tremblay.

The Blazers manhandled the Nordiques 9-4 at the Philadelphia Civic Center.

Wow! A Les Binkley Ottawa Nationals Hockey Card!!

Here's a hockey card featuring former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Les Binkley, who was playing at the time (1972-73) with the Ottawa Nationals of the World Hockey Association.

Les played with the Nationals (who moved to Toronto in 1973 and became the Toros) from 1972 to 1976.

Connie!

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

 

NBA Finals: Kawhi Leads Raptors Past Warriors; Toronto One Victory Away From First NBA Crown

At Oakland, California:

Kawhi Leonard (that's him, above) scored 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Friday as the Toronto Raptors again topped the Golden States Warriors 105-92 in game four of the NBA Finals.

Serge Ibaka came off the bench to score 20 points while Pascal Siakam added 19 points to the Raptors' coffers.

After missing game three with a hamstring injury, Klay Thompson scored 28 points to top the Warriors while Stephen Curry added 19 to the Golden State cause.

The Raptors, who now lead the series three games to one, can lock up their first-ever NBA championship (and a first for a Canadian club) by winning game five back home in Toronto on Monday night (6:00 PM Pacific Time, ABC).

USA Today Sports photo by Kyle Terada

Toby!

Here's an autographed photo of 1930s actress, showgirl, and dancer Toby Wing.

Stanley Cup Final: Blues One Victory Away From First Cup Title

At Boston:

Ryan O'Reilly and David Perron each scored a goal while Jordan Binnington (shown here) saved 38 of 39 shots on Thursday as the St. Louis Blues held off the home-standing Boston Bruins 2-1 on the road in game five of the Stanley Cup Final.

The Blues, who now lead the series three games to two, can finally capture their first Stanley Cup championship (and become the last of the five surviving members of the Expansion Class of 1967) by winning game six back in St. Louis on Sunday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBC).

Getty Images photo by Patrick Smith

Sultry Lizabeth!

Here's a glamour photo of film noir legend Lizabeth Scott.

NBA Finals: Raptors Bop Klayless Warriors, Take 2-1 Series Advantage

At Oakland, California:

Kawhi Leonard (that's him here, driving to the bucket past Golden State's Draymond Green) scored 30 points while Kyle Lowry added 23 on Wednesday as the Toronto Raptors, with all five starters scoring in double figures, downed the Golden State Warriors 123-109 on the road in game three of the NBA Finals, despite 47 points (a playoff career high), eight rebounds, and seven assists from the hosts' Stephen Curry.

The Warriors were without the services of the injured Klay Thompson, ending his string of 120 consecutive playoff-game appearances.

The series, in which the Raptors now lead two games to one, is set to continue on Friday in Oakland (6:00 PM Pacific Time, ABC).

USA Today Sports photo by Kyle Terada

More Glenda!

Here's another photo, this one a Warner Brothers/Vitaphone promo shot of Glenda Farrell.

Glamorous Glenda!

Here's a glamour photo of 1930s-1960s screen actress Glenda Farrell.

More Hedy!

Here's another glamour photo of Hedy Lamarr.

Sultry Hedy!

Here's a glamour shot of screen icon Hedy Lamarr.

Stanley Cup Final: Blues Double Up Bruins, Square Series At 2-2

At St. Louis:

Ryan O'Reilly (that's him celebrating with teammates) scored twice on Monday as the St. Louis Blues defeated the visiting Boston Bruins 4-2 in game four of the Stanley Cup Final.

After seven straight defeats, the Blues finally won a Cup Final game at home.

The series, level at two games apiece, will continue in Boston on Thursday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBC).

USA Today Sports photo by Billy Hurst

NBA Finals: Warriors Hold Off Raptors To Level Series At 1-1

At Toronto:

Klay Thompson (that's him, going for a rebound here), before leaving the game with a hamstring injury, scored 25 points while Stephen Curry added 23 on Sunday as the Golden State Warriors held off the Toronto Raptors 109-104 on the road in game two of the NBA Finals.

Draymond Green came close to registering another triple double (17 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists) for the Warriors.

Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and pulled in 14 rebounds for the Raptors.

The series, now deadlocked at one game apiece, will resume on Tuesday in Oakland (6:00 PM Pacific Time, ABC).

USA Today Sports photo by Kyle Terada

Timbers Drop Home Opener To LAFC

At Portland, Oregon:

Carlos Vela (6'), Diego Rossi (34'), and Latif Blessing (54') each scored once on Saturday as the Los Angeles Football Club spoiled the Portland Timbers' home opener at newly-renovated Providence Park 3-2 in Major League Soccer action.

Cristhian Paredes (46') and Brian Fernandez (85') each scored once for the Timbers.

The Timbers' next match will be at Tacoma, Washington against the Seattle Sounders in fourth-round play in the Lamar Hunt US Open at 7:30 PM Pacific Time on June 12; Portland's next MLS contest will be home against the Houston Dynamo on June 22 at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest; both games will be streamed live over ESPN+).

Stanley Cup Final: Bruins Demolish Blues In St. Louis To Take 2-1 Series Lead (And Reclaim Home-Ice Advantage)

At St. Louis:

Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak, Torey Krug, and Marcus Johansson (that's him, on the left, celebrating with teammate Connor Clifton after scoring) each scored a power-play goal on Saturday as the Boston Bruins demolished the St. Louis Blues 7-2 in game three of the Stanley Cup Final, which the Bruins now lead two games to one (and who reclaimed home-ice advantage in the process).

The Bruins converted all four power-play opportunities.

The series is set to resume on Monday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBC).

USA Today Sports photo by Billy Hurst