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Journalist Suspended After Bystander Video Reveals She Covered Herself in Mud Before Reporting on Devastating FloodsOpinion — Jul 24, 2021Infotainment television was taken to a whole new level in Germany this week as floods ravaged Europe. Journalist Susanna Ohlen of the television network RTL has been suspended for putting mud on her clothing and face…

Rookie Shay Ciezki Scores 22 in Mercury Comeback Win — 14hUndrafted rookie Shay Ciezki scored a career-high 22 points off the bench, 17 in the third quarter, as Phoenix rallied past Portland 94-91.

Marcus Bell Portland fought hard too but the short-handed roster made it tough to close out the win.

2026 College Football Season Brings CFP, Big Ten StakesSports — 3dCollege football moves into a busy week with Oregon trying to rebound against Portland State after a loss, alongside preview coverage of BYU-Colorado State and LSU-Ole Miss, plus a look at the season’s broadcast teams shaping every game. Meanwhile, Washington’s Big Ten era is shadowed by relatively low roster spending and the absence of an NIL collective, raising concerns about financing and competitiveness as it awaits future media-rights payments.

Silver Calls Potential Blazers Move ‘Failure’ — 2dAdam Silver said Sept. 15 he would see it as a "failure" if the Trail Blazers did not stay in Portland and called Moda Center among the league's least modern arenas.

Chris Dalton The county and state need to hold firm on that 20-year lease before handing over public money for the arena upgrades.

Portland Podiatrist Sentenced for Abusing 13 PatientsHealth — 6dA Portland podiatrist, Brian Bowen, was convicted of first‑degree sexual abuse and, after pleading guilty to 10 misdemeanor counts and two counts of sexual abuse by fraudulent representation for 13 patients, was sentenced to 100 months in prison. He also must register as a sex offender and face years of post‑prison supervision under Oregon’s 2023 law that criminalizes sexual contact with a patient falsely claimed to serve medical purposes.

FC Dallas Extends Streak, Beats Portland 2-1 — Sep 11, 2026FC Dallas beat Portland Timbers 2-1 at Toyota Stadium to extend their winning streak to three, with Logan Farrington opening and Joaquin Valiente sealing the win as Petar Musa assisted in the second. The Timbers pressed late and pulled one back through Ariel Lassiter, while Dallas dominated in recent form as they push toward a playoff position.

USF Opens Hartline Era With 19-9 Win — 6dThe USF Bulls beat FIU 19-9 in the 2026 season opener at Raymond James Stadium, highlighted by a defensive performance that forced three turnovers. A crowd of 41,847, including more than 9,500 students, celebrated the Bulls' first win of coach Brian Hartline's tenure.

Tom Gallagher Hartline gets his first win and the crowd really showed up with over 9500 students.

Mbappé Says Viral Dictator Memes Show Lack of Political Awareness — Sep 11, 2026Kylian Mbappé addressed the viral memes depicting him in military dictator imagery, saying the trend is partly funny but also highlights a lack of political and human awareness given the harm caused by dictators. He referenced possible origins—including his influence at PSG/Real Madrid and a 2024 kebab-shop lawsuit—and clarified the Mobutu nickname as social-media humor, with the discussion surfacing ahead of Ballon d'Or 2026 coverage.

Dana Whitfield The nickname probably just comes from his commanding style at PSG and that lawsuit, not any real politics.

Born United agrees to pay Buc-ee’s $850K in trademark lawsuit — Sep 9, 2026A North Charleston-based clothing company, Born United, has agreed to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 to settle a trademark infringement dispute over using Buc-ee’s beaver logo on military-themed merchandise, and must permanently stop using the logo, destroy affected products, and remove all related advertisements. The settlement also imposes that any future violations could trigger attorneys’ fees for Buc-ee’s and Born United, with the merchandise tied to stores in Summerville, North Charleston, and Myrtle Beach.

Trump's beef tariff pause followed meeting with JBS co-owner, reports say — Sep 1, 2026President Trump announced a 90-day waiver allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter tariff-free, a move critics say could disrupt cattle markets and hinder U.S. herd rebuilding even as the administration frames it as consumer relief. Reports show JBS co-owner Joesley Batista met with Trump shortly before the decision to discuss lowering Brazil’s tariffs, raising questions about policy influence and Brazil’s likely gain from the planned quota while the plan promises beef sold 25% below current prices.

Rachel Meyers Cheaper ground beef sounds nice until you realize it's propped up by a deal that seems to benefit one company's bottom line more than shoppers.

Portland Student Expected to Survive Toxic Gas InhalationHealth — Sep 8, 2026A 15-year-old Benson Polytechnic High School student in Portland ingested or inhaled a toxic chemical mixture brought from home, prompting evacuation and a major emergency response including hazmat teams; a joint investigation by school officials, police, and fire responders is examining the incident, with the student hospitalized in critical condition and more than 100 people evaluated at the scene.

S. Carolina Aquarium Celebrates ‘Baby Boom’ of Critically-Endangered Penguin ChicksGood News — Sep 8, 2026Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach sees seven African penguin chicks hatch this year in a record season for the critically endangered species.

Janssen's First Timbers Hat Trick Seals 5-4 Win — Sep 6, 2026Vincent Janssen scored a hat trick in his first Portland Timbers start to lift Portland to a 5-4 win over Minnesota United, making him the club’s first MLS hat-trick scorer and one of MLS history’s rare first-start treble players. Portland built an early 3-0 lead, Minnesota rallied to equalize, and late goals by Kristoffer Velde and Tomás Chancalay sealed the victory, keeping the Timbers in contention in the standings.

Dana Whitfield Chancalay and Velde coming up clutch late shows this team has more than one guy who can win a game for them.

San Diego College Teams Post Win, Loss, DrawSports — Sep 4, 2026San Diego State opened its Pac-12 era with a 53-20 football win over Portland State, highlighting big plays, a 100-yard kickoff return and a strong ground game. UC Davis defeated San Diego 49-17 behind Treynor Cleeland’s five touchdown passes, while SDSU’s weekend also produced a 2-2 soccer draw with Cal State Bakersfield thanks to Nik Orth’s late equalizer.

Texas Deputy Startled as 'Dead' Deer Bolts — Sep 3, 2026A Trinity County, Texas deputy mistook a motionless deer for dead, only for the animal to spring upright and dash into the woods, prompting a loud, viral scream and laughter from the deputy and colleagues. Wildlife experts note this can happen due to tonic immobility, a freeze response that makes injured or stunned deer appear dead before reviving.

Sam Okafor Tonic immobility is real, saw it happen with a rabbit once, scared the daylights out of me too.

Ferry capsizes off Kyrenia; seven dead, 237 rescued — Aug 30, 2026A passenger ferry capsized off Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus, shortly after leaving the port, with hundreds of people aboard as rescue teams including coastguard boats and helicopters scrambled to assist. Authorities cite varying reports of passengers—ranging around 259 to 279—with injuries unconfirmed and investigations into the vessel’s condition and cause ongoing.

US Cities Pilot Rest in Red Rewards DriversAuto — Aug 29, 2026U.S. cities like Albuquerque and Portland have piloted an incentive-based rest-on-red program that gives law-abiding drivers earlier greens by coordinating signals with posted speeds, resulting in fewer red-light stops and a drop in crashes and injuries on busy corridors. Officials describe the approach as a 'virtual speed bump' that motivates safe driving by linking speed to signal timing and showing noticeable improvements on routes such as Lead and Coal avenues and Southeast Powell Boulevard.

Lillard posts 1,100 of 1,168 shooting in offseason workout — Aug 29, 2026Portland's off-season overhaul includes trading for Ja Morant to pair with Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, creating one of the NBA's most intriguing backcourts as Lillard returns from an Achilles injury. Reports show Lillard converting 1,100 of 1,168 shots in recent workouts, signaling a strong, ready-to-play comeback for the 2026-27 season.

UC Davis rallies past Portland State in openerSports — Aug 29, 2026UC Davis erased a 21-point halftime deficit to defeat Portland State in the season opener, with Treynor Cleeland throwing two TD passes and Jordan Fisher scoring twice. The comeback was sealed by a 22-yard game-winning pass to Laviel Pickett with 27 seconds left.

Reese's Eighth Tech Could Be Rescinded; Suspension Pending — Aug 29, 2026Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese drew her eighth technical foul of the season against the Portland Fire, triggering an automatic one-game suspension and a $1,500 fine under the WNBA’s updated penalties, with ongoing debate over whether the call will be rescinded. The looming suspension jeopardizes Atlanta’s playoff seeding and their critical matchup with the Minnesota Lynx as the team navigates late-season tension and schedule pressure.

Engstler Career Night Helps Fire Beat Dream 101-83 — Aug 29, 2026Portland Fire defeated the Atlanta Dream 101-83 to snap the Dream’s four-game winning streak, led by Emily Engstler’s career-high 25 points and Carla Leite’s 26 as Portland shot 58% from the field. Angel Reese notched a 16-point, 16-rebound double-double for Atlanta, which remained playoff-bound but fell to fifth place, while DeWanna Bonner did not play for the Dream.

Sharpe out six months after knee surgery — Aug 25, 2026Shaedon Sharpe tore a meniscus in his right knee, had successful surgery performed by Dr. Kristofer Jones at UCLA, and will begin rehabilitation with a six-month reevaluation, likely delaying his return into the 2026-27 season. Portland's offseason moves, including a Ja Morant trade and a revamped backcourt, are now complicated by Sharpe's injury as the team navigates lineup fit, ownership headlines, and a previously signed long-term extension.

Lee Leads Tour Championship After 62 — Aug 27, 2026Min Woo Lee shot a bogey-free 62 to grab a two-stroke lead at East Lake in the Tour Championship, partly aided by a last-minute shaft change and a solo round after his partner withdrew with a shoulder injury. He sits ahead of Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup, while Rory McIlroy had a mixed start in pursuit of a FedExCup title.

Greece Intercepts Drones Over Saudi Energy Heartland, Extending Gulf Defense RoleWorld — Aug 27, 2026The Greek Patriot air-defence battery stationed in Saudi Arabia (ELDYSA) has intercepted drones over Yanbu and other areas, launching three missiles in coordination with Saudi defense to protect critical energy infrastructure as part of the Integrated Air Missile Defense mission. These engagements, now the third combat use since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, highlight Europe’s expanding role in Gulf security and reinforce Greece-Saudi Arabia defense ties amid regional security arrangements.