This summer, we took a family vacation to Oregon to hike in the Pacific Northwest. Not surprisingly, we saw a bunch of people decked out in clothing made by Columbia, the huge sportswear company founded in Portland in 1938, and named for the nearby river.
We also saw a lot of people wearing Patagonia clothes. Named after the vast geographic region at the southern tip of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, Patagonia was founded by climber Yvon Chouinard in 1973 to provide durable climbing equipment and outdoor wear. The company heavily supports environmental causes and donates profits from the sale of their jackets, fleeces and other gear to ecological protection. The company even sued President Trump in 2017, for shrinking federal lands protections.
In addition to environmental causes, Patagonia has also championed the LGBTQ community by partnering with the Human Rights Campaign to oppose state legislation targeting their rights. This summer, though, the company sued one member of that community.
Wyn Wiley is an activist from Bend, Oregon, who focuses on environmental and LGBTQ+ issues, promoting acceptance of queer identities in the environmentalist and outdoors communities, and promoting awareness of climate change and its effects.
In October of 2018, Wiley created the character Pattie Gonia and produced short-form outdoors activism content on Instagram and TikTok, while dressing in drag. The first posted video garnered more than 100 million views. Pattie Gonia has 1.8 million Instagram followers and claims to have raised $3.7 million for environmental causes, including $1 million raised last year on a 100-mile hike. In 2022, Pattie Gonia partnered with The North Face, another outdoor gear juggernaut, for their 2022 "Summer of Pride" series, which consisted of outdoor community-building events focused on local LGBTQ+ engagement and acceptance.

#lgbtq #summer

At 60, Stephen has $40,000 saved against a $680,000 benchmark, plus $32,000 in debt draining his recovery runway.
Rachel Cruze and George Kamel told Stephen to stop funding his daughter and eliminate debt before rebuilding retirement savings.
Workers aged 60 to 63 can contribute up to $35,750 annually to a 401(k), a catch-up window that Stephen must use before it closes at age 64.
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A 60-year-old caller named Stephen phoned The Ramsey Show from Portland and laid out a balance sheet that would make anyone flinch: $40,000 left in retirement, no liquid savings, a $27,000 loan on a 4Runner worth about what he owes, $5,000 in credit card debt, and an $85,000 salary he took after quitting a more stressful job. He said he had drained the retirement account to put his daughter through school and pay off a $25,000 IRS bill he insists "wasn't mine."

#stephen #Retirement #workers

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Creative Planning, the Overland Park, Kan.-based registered investment advisor with $780 billion in **** ets under management, has agreed to acquire an institutional consulting and investment research firm overseeing $4.3 trillion in **** ets for public and private retirement plans, endowments, foundations and insurance companies.
The transaction is expected to close in January 2027.
According to an announcement, Creative Planning is set to acquire Portland, Ore.-based RVK Inc., a 40-year-old consultant with 200 institutional clients.
RVK will continue to be led by its current management team, according to the announcement. The firm's services include investment policy development, **** et allocation, investment manager research and selection, performance measurement, operational diligence and governance consulting.

#wealthmanagement #assets #acquire

The Oregon Ducks were embarrassed on the road in a Week 2 loss to Oklahoma State. And, to add injury to insult, the Ducks were down a key weapon on offense and lost more important pieces as the game went on.
Tight end Jamari Johnson made the trip to Stillwater and warmed up with the team, and there was no reason to believe he wouldn't suit up and take the field. However, as the game kicked off, the ESPN broadcast reported that Johnson wouldn't play against the Cowboys.
After the upset loss, Dan Lanning clarified that Johnson suffered an injury against Boise State, which remains undisclosed, and he was unable to practice before the Oklahoma State game. On Monday, with a short week of practice ahead of a Friday night game against Portland State, Lanning gave an update on Johnson's status.
"Still evaluating it with Jamari," Lanning said. "We'll see what that looks like. I think I mentioned last week he might be down for a few (games), so we'll see if he's able to get back to where he's able to perform."
If Johnson is unable to play for a few weeks, Oregon will have to lean on its unproven options at tight end. Penn State transfer Andrew Olesh drew the start against Oklahoma State and made one catch. Freshman Kendre Harrison also played, while Clemson transfer Markus Dixon played one snap.

#lanning #week #ducks

The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed Devin Carter to a training camp deal, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. Carter, 24, will have the opportunity to either earn a spot on Boston's main NBA roster or to join Amari Williams and Dillon Mitchell as one of the Celtics' three two-way talents. Should he sign a two-way deal, he would be expected to spend the majority of the season with the Maine Celtics. Still, it's fair to ******* ume he'd get a chance to impress with the NBA roster at some point, too.
Unfortunately, the decision to sign Carter doesn't come without a potential roster casualty. Milos Uzan has been with the Celtics since signing an Exhibit 10 contract earlier this summer. Uzan instantly impressed when suiting up for the Celtics during Las Vegas Summer League, where he averaged 9.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4 ******* ists per game, shooting 36.8 percent from 3-point range and 38.1 percent from the field.
Following John Tonje's decision to join the Portland Trail Blazers on a two-way deal earlier in the offseason, the path for Uzan to earn the final two-way spot with the Celtics appeared wide open. Sure, he'd have to impress during training camp and beat out Tucker DeVries, but given Boston's need for a depth piece at guard, everything seemed to be lining up.
Now, with Carter also in the mix, Uzan is facing a far tougher battle to prove himself and earn a two-way spot with the Celtics. Uzan is a talented young guard and should have no problem finding a home in the coming months if things do not go his way.
Hopefully, he remains in Maine regardless of whether he gets a two-way deal. After all, he could still work with the Celtics' developmental staff and potentially prove the front office wrong for signing Carter, should that come to pass. Of course, Uzan will likely draw interest from elsewhere if Carter does beat Uzan to the Celtics' final two-way spot, and unfortunately for Uzan, that's just part of trying to make it in the NBA.

#celtics #carter #deal #still

Blazers news: Ja Morant reveals what he looks forward to most in Portland debut appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Portland Trail Blazers are well under two months away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season. The Blazers raised many an eyebrow this summer when they acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, giving up wing Jerami Grant and other ****** ets in the process.
Now, Morant has revealed what he is looking forward to most about beginning his new journey in Portland.
"Getting to play with new guys and being able to touch the floor again," he said, per the Blazers' official team account on X, formerly Twitter.
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#clutchpoints #memphis #grizzlies

Two districts get under way this week as the 2026 Texas high school football season enters its fourth week of play.
District 16-4A DII, which has seen Rockport-Fulton and Ingleside make early statements and District 16-2A DI, headlined by a surprisingly 1-2 Refugio squad start play this week.
Veterans Memorial takes on Gregory-Portland in another intriguing non-district battle between undefeated teams a week after G-P beat No. 2 Calallen.
Here is a look at the entire Week 4 slate in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18

#texas #ingleside #Veterans

I've used the word "penultimate" seemingly endless times in the last month or so, so here's one more. The WooSox capped off their finale in Lehigh Valley (Phillies AAA), finishing the PENULTIMATE series of 2026 in dramatic fashion despite outplaying the IronPigs for most of the game. Gage Ziehl had a gritty if not spectacular performance, pitching into the sixth and coming back from being taken yard in the fourth without his confidence shaken. All told, the 23-year-old righty struck out eight to bring his total to 126 in 116 innings pitched (96/85, respectively, of those being in Portland) and is really shaping up into someone to watch in 2027. The pitching staff as a whole issued zero walks despite being taken for nine hits, but the game never looked out of control save for when Noah Song came in to let two runs up in the sixth.
Luckily, though, the WooSox offense had a home run derby, sending five over the fence, including two from Allan Castro. That second one hoisted the WooSox from a deficit to a lead that Sam McWilliams wouldn't give up. Arias also hit his 24th home run of the season (and his 5th in Triple-A.)
Rain cancelled the last game of the season against Binghamton (Mets AA) in an anticlimactic fashion. But what a season it was for the Sea Dogs.
The season began with interested eyes watching Franklin Arias become an absolute hitting machine in the spring, along with Anthony Eyannson dealing, only for the former to be promoted to Triple-A and the latter dealt to Baltimore (or rather, Chesapeake) in the Adley Rutschman deal. Still, Brooks Brannon raked, the team had 8 walk-off wins and generally found ways to come up on top. The pitching staff headed by Hayden Mullins, in his own right a guy to watch, pitched a combined no hitter in April (but not a shutout). And Justin Gonzales looks formidable as an everyday outfielder a few years in the future. Overall, the cupboard is not as fully stocked as some teams, but there's some players to feel good about starting to make their mark in the mid-levels of the farm.

#pitching

UCLA football looks to build on a strong showing from their Week 1 rout of Cal in their home opener when they host San Diego State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 12.
The Bob Chesney era in Westwood couldn't have started on a better note as the Bruins rode dominant performances from their run game and defense -- their two biggest weaknesses last season -- to pull away late from what had been a shootout with the Golden Bears through the first three quarters.
Senior running back Anthony Woods led the way on the ground with 118 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while JMU transfer Wayne Knight added three more scores on 71 yards. That opened up some opportunities for Nico Iamaleava to take shots downfield, which the quarterback converted for some big plays late in the first half.
The Aztecs -- now a member of the new-look Pac-12 -- are coming off a strong season debut of their own, a 53-20 blowout over Portland State.
Follow along for live coverage from USA TODAY Sports on UCLA vs. San Diego State:

#state #diego

It's already a tired storyline, but we'll get through it together until it becomes totally exhausted. San Diego State is the Pac-12 team here, UCLA is the Big Ten team, and even if it doesn't quite feel right, it's a big game for both.

The Aztecs want to be a player in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot, but this is the one shot to take down a Power Four program. Coming off a good 53-20 warm-up win over Portland State, SDSU is as ready as it's going to be.
UCLA is the big story, though. Bob Chesney's first game as the new head coach was close to perfect, with the ground game pounding away through Cal in a 45-24 win.
It seems like these two should've played more than 17 times. UCLA won the last meeting in 2023 and is 16-1 all-time in the series.
San Diego State can lose this and still be alive for the CFP, but it would need to beat James Madison next week. The Pac-12 season starts against Texas State in early October.
UCLA starts the Big Ten season next week when Purdue comes to Los Angeles. It gets Maryland after that before going to Oregon.

#diego #next #week #starts

MASON 20, HASLETT 7
HASLETT — Gerrit Koot was 13-of-21 passing for 193 yards and two touchdowns while helping the Bulldogs open CAAC Red play with a victory over Haslett (0-3, 0-1). Logan Davis had 74 yards receiving and a touchdown and Gavin Greathouse hauled in a TD pass for Mason (3-0, 1-0). Brett Camp had nine tackles and Frankie Trigo had five tackles and an interception to lead the Bulldogs on defense.
PORTLAND 28, OLIVET 21
PORTLAND — Carson Spenski ran for a team-best 93 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown to help the Raiders (3-0, 2-0) hold off Olivet for the CAAC White win. Caleb Frazier led all rushers with 123 yards and a touchdown for the Eagles (1-2, 1-1).
WILLIAMSTON 10, FOWLERVILLE 7

#bulldogs

Red Sox Prospect's Season In Jeopardy After Unfortunate Injury originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kristian Campbell's bid to return to the Boston Red Sox took an unfortunate turn with little time remaining in the minor league season. The Worcester Red Sox placed Campbell on the seven-day injured list Thursday because of a left foot contusion, according to MassLive's Chris Cotillo. Infielder Max Ferguson was promoted from Double-A Portland to fill the open roster spot.
Campbell reportedly had been dealing with a sore toe before leaving Tuesday's game against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in the sixth inning. The timing makes the injury particularly frustrating. Worcester has only 10 games remaining before its season concludes Sept. 20, leaving Campbell with a limited window to return.
It also could eliminate whatever chance remained of Campbell joining Boston for its postseason push.
The 24-year-old has spent the entire 2026 campaign in Triple-A after struggling during his first major league opportunity. He batted .223 with a .664 OPS, six home runs and 21 RBIs across 67 games for the Red Sox in 2025. Campbell, once ranked as MLB Pipeline's No. 7 overall prospect, produced an encouraging opening month and earned American League Rookie of the Month honors after batting .301 with four home runs. His production dropped considerably afterward, however, and Boston optioned him to Worcester in June 2025.

#boston #return

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A week and a half ago, McMinnville's Logan Mendonca made the finals in his classification at the Junior Pan Am Karate Championships for the third straight time.
Thankfully for him, the old adage of the third time's the charm came true.
"It was my last time at this junior tournament, and it was really good to end it on a high note," said the high school senior.
Mendonca secured the lone point of the match against his Canadian opponent with only three seconds left.
Logan Mendonca

#logan #portland #koin

Follow the Caller-Times for coverage of Week 3 of the 2026 high school football season in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend.
Beeville at Carroll, 7 p.m. — Quinton Martinez on X (qmartinez), Instagram (qmartinezsports) and TikTok (qnmartinez)
La Joya Palmview at Alice, 7:30 p.m. — Rey Castillo on X (reycastillo361), Instagram (reycastillosports)
Gregory-Portland at Calallen, 7:30 p.m. — Quinton Martinez on X (qmartinez), Instagram (qmartinezsports) and TikTok (qnmartinez)

#quinton #times

The Austin Spurs announced Thursday the hiring of the 12th head coach in franchise history.
Chris Kent will guide the Spurs' G League team in 2026-27 after serving as ******* istant coach and director of player development at Florida State during the 2025-26 season. Kent helped the Seminoles to an 18-15 finish that included a 10-8 showing in ACC play.
Kent also has experience in the G League, most recently spending two seasons from 2023-25 as an ******* istant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers' Rip City Remix, according to an Austin Spurs press release.
Kent began his coaching career as an intern with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the former G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, from 2013-15 before joining Florida State as a graduate ******* istant. He also served as director of player development at South Florida during the 2017-18 season before joining the Chicago Bulls in 2018 as an intern.
The Bulls promoted Kent to video coordinator in 2019. He spent three seasons in that role before serving as an ******* istant coach with the G League's Windy City Bulls during the 2022-23 season.

#austin

Sep. 7—GRAND FORKS — Eric Schmidt's coaching background is deep in evening kickoffs.
He was an ******* istant during UND's era in the western-based Big Sky Conference. He has coaching stops at Fresno State, Washington and San Diego State.
Now, as head coach of the Fighting Hawks, Schmidt says he doesn't plan to overthink a 9 p.m. central kickoff time at Portland State on Saturday.
UND, 2-0 with a pair of blowout wins in Grand Forks, takes to the road for the first time this season. The Hawks will travel late Friday afternoon with a new No. 6 ranking in Monday's release of the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.
"I think you don't make too big of a deal about it," Schmidt said. "I can remember teams when we were on the West Coast, making a huge deal about it. How they're going to change their sleeping patterns, how they're going to travel, all that kind of stuff. Honestly, it's probably harder coming back. The next week is where really you feel it a lot of times.

#time

Up to 250 of the world's leading windsurfers, representing more than 40 nations, are competing for the iQFOiL World Championships.
The six-day competition, which starts on Monday, is being hosted by the Royal Yachting **** ociation (RYA) at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Dorset.
A fan zone next to Weymouth Pavilion, with a big screen, commentary, athlete interviews, music and medal ceremonies, will open on Saturday from 10:00 BST to 18:00, with racing from 12:00.
The zone will run alongside Weymouth Water Fest on the beach, where there will be opportunities to try free, bookable activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, beach yoga and sea swimming.
iQFOiL is the Olympic windsurfing class, with hydrofoil boards that lift clear of the water, reaching speeds of up to 35 knots (65kph).

#weymouth #royal

Yazmeen Ryan scored against her former team and Kat Asman made four crucial saves in the Denver Summit's 3-0 win on Sunday over visiting Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League.
In the day's other matches, the North Carolina Courage stunned the Chicago Stars 6-0; the Washington Spirit came from behind to beat the Portland Thorns 2-1; the Orlando Pride overtook the Houston Dash 3-1; and the Seattle Reign beat the San Diego Wave 1-0.
Gotham (13-4-6) has sat atop the National Women's Soccer League standings for six weeks, with its last loss coming July 4 against the Wave. The expansion Summit had already beaten Gotham once this season, recording the first win in franchise history 2-0.
Denver (8-8-6) opened the scoring in the 50th minute when Yuzuki Yamamoto connected on the volley from Ayo Oke.
Rookie Olivia Thomas extended Denver's lead in the 82nd minute, driving into the box before ripping a shot past goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger.

#gotham #Soccer #beat #minute

NBA Trade Machine: Over the past 24 hours, Jordan Poole featured in 12.7% of trades built on HoopsMatic. Within his trades, he landed most often in Memphis (25.9%), Charlotte (24.7%), and Portland (17.6%). Most often, he was traded for Jerami Grant (25.9%), Jrue Holiday (17.6%), and Naz Reid (17.6%).
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: 24 hours, Jordan Poole featured in 12.7% of trades …

#poole #trade #hoopsmatic

By Dylan Butler
WATCH: Vincent Janssen makes hat trick history for Portland Timbers!
It took Vincent Janssen no time to enter the Portland Timbers' record books.
In just his fourth match since signing in late July, the 32-year-old Dutch international became the first Timbers player ever to score an MLS hat trick, leading the line in a wild 5-4 win against Minnesota United FC on Saturday at Providence Park.
Janssen, who arrived in the Rose City after spending the last four seasons competing for Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp, also became just the third player in MLS history to net a hat trick in his first start.

#portland

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego State Aztecs defeated Portland State 53-20 and The Sporting Tribune's Ardie Crenshaw was there to capture the following TST Images.
SDSU wide receiver Will Cianfrini (16 ) during warmups for an NCAA football game against Portland State Saturday September 5, 2026 in San Diego, Calif.
Ardie Crenshaw - The Sporting Tribune
SDSU wide receiver Will Cianfrini (16 ) during warmups for an NCAA football game against Portland State Saturday September 5, 2026 in San Diego, Calif.
SDSU wide receiver Jordan Napier during warmups for an NCAA football game against Portland State Saturday September 5, 2026 in San Diego, Calif.

#wide #receiver

PORTLAND, Ore.. (AP) — Vincent Janssen scored early in the second half to finish off a hat trick in his first start and fourth MLS appearance, helping the Portland Timbers outlast Minnesota United 5-4 on Saturday night.
Portland (9-10-4) used two goals by Janssen and an own goal by Minnesota United (7-8-8) keeper Drake Callender to jump out to a 3-0 lead in the first 26 minutes.
Janssen scored on a penalty kick in the 11th minute, taking the shot after Cole Bassett was fouled by Minnesota United's Morris Duggan. The 32-year-old scored again in the 26th, six minutes after the own goal.
Minnesota United answered with goals from Marcus Caldeira in the 32nd minute and defender Anthony Markanich in the 38th to cut it to 3-2 by halftime.
Janssen completed his hat trick in the 55th minute, giving the Timbers a 4-3 lead after Caldeira scored for a second time to tie it 3-3 in the 50th.

#janssen #trick

Rangers have confirmed they have bought Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers for an undisclosed fee and taken Algeria winger Badredine Bouanani on a season-long loan from Stuttgart.
Their double announcement as the Scottish summer transfer window closed on Thursday takes the total of additions to the Ibrox squad to 14.
The 22-year-old Kelsy, who has signed a four-year contract with the option of an additional year with the Scottish Premiership club, had joined Portland on a four-year deal when he was sold by Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2025.
Kelsy has made 16 appearances this season for Portland, scoring 10 goals and contributing three ***** ists, for the side sitting 11th in the Western Conference and 17th overall in Major League Soccer.
Overall, the 6ft, 4in left-footed striker has played 63 times, scored 19 goals and registered five ***** ists, having helped Timbers finish eighth in the Western Conference and 17th overall last year.

#year

A major grocery chain continues to reduce its store footprint, with another location set to close in a key U.S. market.
The latest shutdown will eliminate one of the city's two remaining stores operated under the chain's banner, leaving shoppers with fewer options for groceries, pharmacy services, and other everyday essentials.
The closure will affect about 100 unionized workers and comes as the company's parent works to streamline its operations and reassess parts of its store portfolio.
Founded in 1922 in Portland, Oregon, by its namesake, the Fred Meyer grocery store chain was among the first to pioneer the one-stop-shop format. The Kroger Co. (KR) acquired Fred Meyer in 1999 and operates the banner alongside other brands.
Fred Meyer is closing its James Center store at 6901 S. 19th St. in Tacoma, Washington. The store is expected to remain open until Jan. 30, 2027, and approximately 100 unionized workers will be affected.

#grocery #banner #workers #portland

Fees revealed for incoming Rangers striker and departed Celtic midfielder, with free agent linked to the champions...
Rangers will pay Portland Timbers $13m (£9.6m) for Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy, plus add-ons, with a sell-on percentage also agreed for the 22-year-old. (Tom Bogert)
Celtic were unable to reach an agreement for midfield target Gvidas Gineitis after talks with Torino stalled despite reaching an advanced stage. (Anthony Joseph)
Celtic failed with late loan offer to bring left-back Greg Taylor back to the club from Greek side PAOK. (Gazzetta - in Greek)
Former Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone may be a player of interest to Celtic after becoming a free agent. (Michael Shearer)

#celtic #rangers #fees

Soccer star Trinity Rodman publicly professed her love for her boyfriend, Ben Shelton, during his US Open second-round match on Wednesday.
Cheering from the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Rodman wore an "I ❤️ my boyfriend" shirt as Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz in four sets to advance to the third round of his home major. Rodman was also in the stands for Shelton's first-round victory over Tallon Griekspoor on Monday.
Rodman's dedication to attending Shelton's matches is also a declaration of love, given that the US Open coincides with the ongoing NWSL season.
The Washington Spirit star attended Shelton's first-round match on Monday barely 24 hours after playing Bay FC on the road. Rodman's own schedule remains packed: she and the Spirit face the Portland Thorns on Sunday, the same day Shelton could play his fourth-round match. If Shelton makes it to next Sunday's US Open final, a fixture against Boston Legacy may force Rodman to miss that, too.
The soccer star previously admitted that she made the first move before they took their relationship public in 2025. After watching clips of Shelton on the tennis court, she sent him a DM on social media with the words, "You're sick" alongside a fire emoji.

#shelton #match

It's hard to imagine a better birthday call than the one Auston Kim of St. Augustine got from U.S. Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford on Aug. 16.
Kim was whiling away a Sunday afternoon during a break from her LPGA schedule playing frisbee in the backyard of her St. Johns Golf and Country Club home with her sister, August. Kim then got the call from Stanford, who was at the site of the LPGA event in Portland, Ore., to let her know that she had qualified on points for the U.S. team that will play Europe Sept. 11-13 at the Bernardus Golf Club in Cromvoirt, Netherlands.
"It was a good birthday present," Kim said on Sept. 1 after a practice session at her home course. "Completely unexpected. If I had played a tournament that week, I would have been on-site, and it would have been a lot different. I wasn't in a golf mode."
More: These are the 12 members of the 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup team headlined by Nelly Korda
She will be in the Netherlands, where Kim will join U.S. teammates such as Nelly Korda, Jennifer Kupcho, Rose Zhang and Allisen Corpuz against Europe, led by Charley Hull, Lottie Woad, Celine Boutier and Leona Maguire.

#stanford #netherlands #korda

Just like that. Kelsey Plum's season closed a little too early. The Phoenix Mercury star's calf has been nagging her most of the season, and it looks like the last strand snapped after a tough game against Portland Fire.
The unfortunate medical update prompted an immediate response from the front office and coaching staff. General Manager Nick U'Ren released an official statement addressing the difficult shutdown decision. The organization prioritized long-term player health above immediate on-court participation during a difficult rebuilding schedule.
U'Ren delivered the exact headline quote to explain the franchise's medical strategy to loyal supporters everywhere.
The executive firmly stated, "We know how much it means to her to play, and how much she means to our fans. Ultimately, this was about doing what is best for Kelsey's long-term health and making sure she has the time and support she needs to return to the court at full strength."
Traditional sports fans value player safety over rushing injured athletes back into meaningless games. True hoops purists recognize that chronic calf injuries require complete rest to heal properly without future setbacks. Protecting a star player's career longevity remains the ultimate priority for professional management groups.

#season #long #term

Women's basketball's biggest names are headed back to Miami for Season 3 of Unrivaled.
The 3x3 league co-founded by former UConn women's basketball greats Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier continues to thrive as the premier offseason domestic league for WNBA stars.
For the second straight year, Unrivaled will feature eight clubs when its third season tips off in January 2027 (official schedule not released yet). The league announced 46 of its 48 roster spots this weekend, with the final two players to be named later. Next season's roster features six former Huskies and five former Connecticut Sun stars.
Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles and Gabby Williams highlight the 2027 roster as Bueckers returns for her second season in Unrivaled, while Miles and Williams will make their debut. Both Miles and Williams signed multi-year contracts with the league.
Also making their Unrivaled debuts this season are Bueckers' Dallas Wings teammate Jessica Shepard, Golden State Valkyries star Kayla Thornton, New York Liberty star Marine Johannes, Portland Fire star Bridget Carleton, and current Seattle Storm/former LSU star Flau'jae Johnson.

#former #miles

Deni Avdija has become a standout in the NBA, and is by far Israel's best player. But the Portland Trail Blazers didn't let him play with his team this summer.
Avdija had a breakout season with the Trail Blazers, earning his first All-Star nomination and leading the team to their first playoff appearance in five years.
After a disappointing first-round exit against eventual finalists San Antonio Spurs, Avdija geared up to join the Israeli national team ahead of their first round of FIBA World Cup qualifying games.
Photo by Nicholas Muller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
In a lengthy post on his Instagram Story, Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija explained why he did not take part in Israel's FIBA WC qualifiers this summer.

#trail #blazers #team #deni