At Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Michael Manchoff scored twice (64', PK-74') and Kharlton Belmar once (90') as Portland Timbers 2 defeated the Tulsa Roughnecks 3-1 on the road in Saturday United Soccer League action.
Next up for T2, a Friday (June 5) encounter on the road with Oklahoma City Energy FC at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Captain Jack Pulls Through For Timbers
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Jack Jewsbury scored the winning goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time on Saturday night as the Portland Timbers defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 for their first-ever Major League Soccer victory at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Gaston Fernandez scored the Timbers' other goal in the 38th minute.
Sam Cronin had equalized for the Rapids in the 89th minute, only to see "Captain Jack" score the game-winner at the death.
The Timbers will host the New England Revolution next Saturday night in Portland at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Timbers' broadcast network via KPDX-TV).
Jack Jewsbury scored the winning goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time on Saturday night as the Portland Timbers defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 for their first-ever Major League Soccer victory at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Gaston Fernandez scored the Timbers' other goal in the 38th minute.
Sam Cronin had equalized for the Rapids in the 89th minute, only to see "Captain Jack" score the game-winner at the death.
The Timbers will host the New England Revolution next Saturday night in Portland at 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Timbers' broadcast network via KPDX-TV).
SaberCats Too Much For Thunder
At Portland, Oregon:
The San Jose SaberCats (9-0) defeated the Portland Thunder (3-6) 61-42 on the road in Saturday afternoon Arena Football League action.
The San Jose SaberCats (9-0) defeated the Portland Thunder (3-6) 61-42 on the road in Saturday afternoon Arena Football League action.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: It's Blackhawks vs. Lightning For The Marbles
At Anaheim, California:
Jonathan Toews scored twice in the first period---once on the power play---on Saturday night as the Chicago Blackhawks assured themselves of their third appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in the last six years by defeating the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 on the road in the seventh and deciding game of the Western Conference Final.
Corey Crawford saved 35 of 38 Anaheim shots.
The Blackhawks will open the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday on the road in Tampa against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Jonathan Toews scored twice in the first period---once on the power play---on Saturday night as the Chicago Blackhawks assured themselves of their third appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in the last six years by defeating the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 on the road in the seventh and deciding game of the Western Conference Final.
Corey Crawford saved 35 of 38 Anaheim shots.
The Blackhawks will open the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday on the road in Tampa against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Pumas Hand Timbers U-23s First Defeat Of PDL Season
At Portland:
In a battle of the teams that were level on points atop the Premier Development League's Northwest Division, the Kitsap Pumas blanked the previously-unbeaten Portland Timbers' Under-23 squad 2-0 on the road on Friday.
In a battle of the teams that were level on points atop the Premier Development League's Northwest Division, the Kitsap Pumas blanked the previously-unbeaten Portland Timbers' Under-23 squad 2-0 on the road on Friday.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Knock Out Rangers, Advance To First Final Since 2004
At New York:
The Tampa Bay Lightning, with third-period goals from Alex Killorn and Ondrej Palat, and a shutout performance from goalie Ben Bishop, who saved all 22 shots, blanked the New York Rangers 2-0 on the road on Friday night and won the seventh and deciding game of the Eastern Conference Final.
The Lightning will play in their first Stanley Cup Final since 2004 (when they defeated the Calgary Flames four games to three) and will face the winner of the Chicago-Anaheim series (set to be decided on Saturday).
The Tampa Bay Lightning, with third-period goals from Alex Killorn and Ondrej Palat, and a shutout performance from goalie Ben Bishop, who saved all 22 shots, blanked the New York Rangers 2-0 on the road on Friday night and won the seventh and deciding game of the Eastern Conference Final.
The Lightning will play in their first Stanley Cup Final since 2004 (when they defeated the Calgary Flames four games to three) and will face the winner of the Chicago-Anaheim series (set to be decided on Saturday).
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Maxi's Goal Holds Up As Timbers Knock Off DC United At Home
At Portland, Oregon:
Maximiliano Urruti scored the only goal of the match in the fifth minute as the Portland Timbers defeated visiting DC United 1-0 in Wednesday Major League Soccer action.
The Timbers will travel to Commerce City, Colorado for a Saturday night clash with the Colorado Rapids at 6:00 PM Pacific Time. The game will be broadcast on the Timbers' TV network via Portland-Vancouver's KPDX-TV.
Maximiliano Urruti scored the only goal of the match in the fifth minute as the Portland Timbers defeated visiting DC United 1-0 in Wednesday Major League Soccer action.
The Timbers will travel to Commerce City, Colorado for a Saturday night clash with the Colorado Rapids at 6:00 PM Pacific Time. The game will be broadcast on the Timbers' TV network via Portland-Vancouver's KPDX-TV.
NBA Playoffs: Warriors Oust Rockets, Win First Conference Title In 40 Years; Golden State To Get Crack At LeBron And Cavaliers
At Oakland, California:
Stephen Curry scored 26 points while Harrison Barnes added 24 and Klay Thompson 20 as the Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Houston Rockets 104-90 on Wednesday and won the NBA's Western Conference final four games to one and advanced to their first NBA Finals since winning their most recent league crown in 1975.
The Warriors will open the league championship series against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland next Thursday.
Stephen Curry scored 26 points while Harrison Barnes added 24 and Klay Thompson 20 as the Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Houston Rockets 104-90 on Wednesday and won the NBA's Western Conference final four games to one and advanced to their first NBA Finals since winning their most recent league crown in 1975.
The Warriors will open the league championship series against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland next Thursday.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Blackhawks Dominate Ducks, Force Game Seven Of West Final
At Chicago:
Andrew Shaw scored twice while Duncan Keith had three assists on Wednesday as the Chicago Blackhawks squared the Western Conference Final at three games apiece following their 5-2 game-six home victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
The series will be decided on Saturday night in Anaheim, California with the winner advancing to the Stanley Cup Final.
Andrew Shaw scored twice while Duncan Keith had three assists on Wednesday as the Chicago Blackhawks squared the Western Conference Final at three games apiece following their 5-2 game-six home victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
The series will be decided on Saturday night in Anaheim, California with the winner advancing to the Stanley Cup Final.
T2 Drop OT Decision To Sounders 2 In Open Cup Play
At Tukwila, Washington:
Pablo Rossi scored the winning goal in overtime (104') on Wednesday as Seattle Sounders 2 defeated visiting Portland Timbers 2 2-1 in the third round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament as the United Soccer League affiliates of the same-named Major League Soccer clubs battled for 120 minutes.
T2's next USL match is on the road against the Tulsa Roughnecks this coming Saturday.
Pablo Rossi scored the winning goal in overtime (104') on Wednesday as Seattle Sounders 2 defeated visiting Portland Timbers 2 2-1 in the third round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament as the United Soccer League affiliates of the same-named Major League Soccer clubs battled for 120 minutes.
T2's next USL match is on the road against the Tulsa Roughnecks this coming Saturday.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Stanley Cup Finals: Rangers Humble Lightning In Tampa, Force Game Seven Back At MSG
At Tampa, Florida:
Derek Brassard delivered a hat trick while Henrik Lundqvist saved 36 of 39 shots on Tuesday as the New York Rangers shredded the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-3 on the road to square the Eastern Conference Final at three games apiece.
The series, and the Eastern Conference's berth in the Stanley Cup Final, will be decided in New York City on Thursday night, with the winner to face the Chicago-Anaheim winner in the final.
Derek Brassard delivered a hat trick while Henrik Lundqvist saved 36 of 39 shots on Tuesday as the New York Rangers shredded the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-3 on the road to square the Eastern Conference Final at three games apiece.
The series, and the Eastern Conference's berth in the Stanley Cup Final, will be decided in New York City on Thursday night, with the winner to face the Chicago-Anaheim winner in the final.
NBA Playoffs: Cavs Roast Hawks, Complete Sweep, Reach NBA Finals (First Time Since 2007)
At Cleveland:
LeBron James scored 23 points on Tuesday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their first Eastern Conference championship since 2007 as they completed a four-game sweep of the visiting Atlanta Hawks with a 118-88 conference final series game-four rout.
The Cavaliers will play the Golden State-Houston winner in their second NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday of next week.
Cleveland was swept in four straight games eight years ago by the San Antonio Spurs.
For LeBron, this will be his fifth consecutive finals appearance, having won two titles in four tries with Miami.
LeBron James scored 23 points on Tuesday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their first Eastern Conference championship since 2007 as they completed a four-game sweep of the visiting Atlanta Hawks with a 118-88 conference final series game-four rout.
The Cavaliers will play the Golden State-Houston winner in their second NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday of next week.
Cleveland was swept in four straight games eight years ago by the San Antonio Spurs.
For LeBron, this will be his fifth consecutive finals appearance, having won two titles in four tries with Miami.
Monday, May 25, 2015
Stanley Cup Playoffs: OT Goals Sends Ducks On Verge Of Winning West Crown
At Anaheim, California:
Matt Beleskey scored the winning goal 45 seconds into overtime on Monday as the Anaheim Ducks, who blew a two-goal lead in the final two minutes of regulation, defeated the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 to take a three-games-to-two Western Conference Final series lead as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
The Ducks can lock up a berth in the Stanley Cup Final with a game-six victory on Wednesday in Chicago.
Matt Beleskey scored the winning goal 45 seconds into overtime on Monday as the Anaheim Ducks, who blew a two-goal lead in the final two minutes of regulation, defeated the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 to take a three-games-to-two Western Conference Final series lead as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
The Ducks can lock up a berth in the Stanley Cup Final with a game-six victory on Wednesday in Chicago.
NBA Playoffs: Rockets Hold Off Warriors, Avoid Sweep
At Houston:
James Harden scored a playoff career-high 45 points on Monday night (33 of them in the second half) as the Houston Rockets avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors with a 128-115 game-four home win in the NBA Western Conference finals.
Josh Smith added to the Rockets' coffers with 20 points.
The Warriors, led by Klay Thompson's 24 points, Draymond Green's 21 (along with his 15 rebounds), and Stephen Curry's 20, still lead the series three games to one and can finish off the Rockets back home in Oakland on Wednesday.
James Harden scored a playoff career-high 45 points on Monday night (33 of them in the second half) as the Houston Rockets avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors with a 128-115 game-four home win in the NBA Western Conference finals.
Josh Smith added to the Rockets' coffers with 20 points.
The Warriors, led by Klay Thompson's 24 points, Draymond Green's 21 (along with his 15 rebounds), and Stephen Curry's 20, still lead the series three games to one and can finish off the Rockets back home in Oakland on Wednesday.
Sunday, May 24, 2015
NBA Playoffs: LeBron Wills Cavs Past Hawks In OT; Cleveland One Victory Away From Finals
At Cleveland:
LeBron James scored 37 pints, grabbed 18 rebounds, and dished out 13 assists on Sunday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the visiting Atlanta Hawks 114-111 in overtime to take a three-games-to-none NBA Eastern Conference final series lead.
Jeff Teague paced the Hawks with 30 points while Paul Millsap added 22.
The Cavaliers can lock up their first conference title since 2007 with a game-four home win on Tuesday. No team has ever come back in NBA history from a three-games-to-none deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series.
LeBron James scored 37 pints, grabbed 18 rebounds, and dished out 13 assists on Sunday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the visiting Atlanta Hawks 114-111 in overtime to take a three-games-to-none NBA Eastern Conference final series lead.
Jeff Teague paced the Hawks with 30 points while Paul Millsap added 22.
The Cavaliers can lock up their first conference title since 2007 with a game-four home win on Tuesday. No team has ever come back in NBA history from a three-games-to-none deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Blank Rangers At MSG, Take 3-2 East Final Series Lead
At New York:
Valterri Filppula and Steven Stamkos (power play) each scored a second-half goal and Ben Bishop stopped all 26 shots on Sunday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning blanked the New York Rangers 2-0 on the road to take a three-games-to-two Eastern Conference Final series lead.
The Lightning can finish off the President-Trophy-winning Rangers with a game-six home victory in Tampa on Tuesday and clinch a berth in their first Stanley Cup Final since 2004 (when they defeated Calgary four games to three for the first Stanley Cup championship by a team from Florida).
Valterri Filppula and Steven Stamkos (power play) each scored a second-half goal and Ben Bishop stopped all 26 shots on Sunday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning blanked the New York Rangers 2-0 on the road to take a three-games-to-two Eastern Conference Final series lead.
The Lightning can finish off the President-Trophy-winning Rangers with a game-six home victory in Tampa on Tuesday and clinch a berth in their first Stanley Cup Final since 2004 (when they defeated Calgary four games to three for the first Stanley Cup championship by a team from Florida).
Timbers U23 Win On The Road At Crossfire's Expense
At Redmond, Washington:
In a Premier Developement League contest played last Tuesday, the Portland Timbers' Under-23 squad knocked off the Washington Crossfire 3-2 on the road.
This coming Friday, the Timbers U23s will host the Kitsap Pumas in a PDL contest, set for 11:00 Pacific Time.
In a Premier Developement League contest played last Tuesday, the Portland Timbers' Under-23 squad knocked off the Washington Crossfire 3-2 on the road.
This coming Friday, the Timbers U23s will host the Kitsap Pumas in a PDL contest, set for 11:00 Pacific Time.
Predators Devour Visiting Thunder
At Orlando, Florida:
The Orlando Predators (5-4) handed the Portland Thunder (3-5) their fourth road defeat of the Arena Football League season on Saturday night with a nationally-televised 69-43 mauling.
The Orlando Predators (5-4) handed the Portland Thunder (3-5) their fourth road defeat of the Arena Football League season on Saturday night with a nationally-televised 69-43 mauling.
NBA: Warriors Blast Rockets In Houston; Golden State One Victory Away From First Finals Appearance Since '75
At Houston:
Stephen Curry scored 40 points as the Golden State Warriors blew out the Houston Rockets 115-80 on the road in game three of the NBA's Western Conference finals to take a commanding three-games-to-none series advantage.
The Warriors can close out the Rockets on Monday night in Houston and assure themselves of their first appearance in the NBA Finals since winning their most recent league championship in 1975.
No team has ever come back from a three-games-to-none series deficit to win an NBA best-of-seven playoff series.
Stephen Curry scored 40 points as the Golden State Warriors blew out the Houston Rockets 115-80 on the road in game three of the NBA's Western Conference finals to take a commanding three-games-to-none series advantage.
The Warriors can close out the Rockets on Monday night in Houston and assure themselves of their first appearance in the NBA Finals since winning their most recent league championship in 1975.
No team has ever come back from a three-games-to-none series deficit to win an NBA best-of-seven playoff series.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Blackhawks Square West Final With Ducks At 2-2 After 2OT Win
At Chicago:
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Saturday, Antoine Vermette scored the winning goal 5:37 into the second overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks squared the Western Conference Final at two games apiece following their 5-4 game-four home win over the Anaheim Ducks.
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Saturday, Antoine Vermette scored the winning goal 5:37 into the second overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks squared the Western Conference Final at two games apiece following their 5-4 game-four home win over the Anaheim Ducks.
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