Matt Calkins
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SoCal team drops Columbia, 15-5
Junior regional tournament starts rough for host
Ten straight wins are nice. A 10-run loss? Eh, not quite as nice.
Vancouver's Ard 'was born to hit'
Taylor Ard keeps an even keel in his first year as a pro
Vancouver's Taylor Ard is learning that there is such a thing as a "good 0-for-6" when learning the ropes of becoming a professional baseball player.
Nicolas Batum signs contract, and answers some lingering questions
The Trail Blazers forward is a rich man, but he may have to pay a bit for previous comments.
It's rare that players interviewed at the Trail Blazers practice facility are sitting down during the Q&A. But Nicolas Batum likely needed the rest.
Calkins: Time for sorry comes too late
Matt Calkins: Commentary
It's true: The pros don't play good defense. At least they don't off the court. Seems whenever a PR bullet is moving in their direction, they offer the verbal equivalent of trying to block it with their skin.
'Skeet' O'Connell dies at age 96
College's coach, athletic director was 'epitome of what Clark sports was all about'
On the go for his near century-long life, Claude "Skeet" O'Connell is finally at rest.
Freeland climbs on board as Batum waits
Portland reaches deal with '06 pick
If Nicolas Batum does not end up in Portland next season, by no means will the Trail Blazers be short on foreign Blazers.
CALKINS: Batum shows short-sighted view of situation
Matt Calkins: Commentary
He stands at 6-foot-8. He has the wingspan of a 7-footer. Everything about Nicolas Batum says long, long, long. Except the way he's thinking. That couldn't be much shorter.
Smith is ready to challenge for position
Blazers point guard says this time he won't be nice about it
Nolan Smith's former college coach, Mike Krzyzewski, gave this advice to his former player: If you want to get even — get mad.
Blazer notes: Blazers add former first-round pick
Spanish forward Claver was drafted in 2009
Three years after he was drafted by the Trail Blazers, Spanish forward Victor Claver will be coming to Portland this season.
Plot thickens with Blazers, Batum
Portland will match forward's deal, but trade is possible
Blazers GM Neil Oshey says he will match any offer made to Nicolas Batum, but a trade with Minnesota is possible
