# pro sports (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pro sports. Page: Feed: --- ## [A few words on a few things: Matt Calkins, Moda renovation negotiations and Channing Frye](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/a-few-words-on-a-few-things-matt) _2026-08-21 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ And an initial thought on the Trail Blazers’ on-court opportunity this season ## [Tommy John was more than that surgery -- as a Portland Beaver he could pitch -- and hit, too](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/tommy-john-was-more-than-that-surgery) _2026-08-17 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ John, who won 288 MLB games, was part of one of the greatest Bevo teams of all time ## [I've never seen the Trail Blazers portrayed in a more negative light -- but let's change things](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/ive-never-seen-the-trail-blazers) _2026-08-13 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ Why not give the team's fans something to feel good about? ## [Get ready for the main event: Tom Dundon vs. the City Council -- and let the mudslinging begin](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/get-ready-for-the-main-event-tom) _2026-08-12 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ The Moda term sheet should be done today and then the real punches will be thrown ## [And today a few words -- wish I had more -- about innovative NBA coach Don Nelson (RIP)](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/and-today-a-few-words-wish-i-had) _2026-08-10 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ His 'Small Ball' was a major change in the way the pro game is now played ## [Free post today: Moda renovation on "Off the Air" podcast with Steve Dunn and Natali Marmion](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/free-post-today-moda-renovation-on) _2026-08-05 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ A lot of straight talk about the decision facing our government ## [So where do we draw that line with being "inclusive" with women's and girl's sports?](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/so-where-do-we-draw-that-line-with) _2026-08-03 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ Wonder what it would be like if Dennis Rodman was in his 40s ## [The City Council is concerned with ROI on an arena it didn't build, then purchased for a buck](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/the-city-council-is-concerned-with) _2026-07-30 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ What return on investment should Portland expect on an arena it got for a dollar? ## [Untold tales: LeBron vs. Yang; Moda on ice; NIL problems for all but football; Cascade softball](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/untold-tales-lebron-vs-yang-moda) _2026-07-25 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ A few items you may not have heard anywhere else ## [Jody Allen did everything she could to make the Trail Blazer franchise portable for a new owner](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/jody-allen-did-everything-she-could) _2026-07-23 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ And did you know that the Allen Trust is still a 19 percent partner with Dundon? ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0ng437HuB0LF) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Moda renovation is providing good cover for Portland's "Guards 'R' Us" front office](https://dwightjaynes.substack.com/p/moda-renovation-is-providing-good) _2026-07-21 · Dwight Jaynes · A few words from the Godfather_ The need for three-point shooting and a physical power forward hasn't been addressed ## [Mechikoff’s Ninth Edition Text And New Greek Translation Bring His Work Full Circle](https://seis.ucla.edu/mechikoffs-new-greek-translation-bring-his-work-full-circle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mechikoffs-new-greek-translation-bring-his-work-full-circle) _2026-04-02 · Owen Yancher · UCLA School of Education & Information Studies_ The letters look familiar, but they’re not easy to read. Etched in an ancient language that has shaped centuries of \[…\] The post Mechikoff’s Ninth Edition Text And New Greek Translation Bring His Work Full Circle appeared first on UCLA School of Education & Information Studies . ## [Kondos Field honored with WeCOACH Lifetime Achievement Award on National Women Coaches Day](https://seis.ucla.edu/kondos-field-honored-with-wecoach-lifetime-achievement-award-on-national-women-coaches-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kondos-field-honored-with-wecoach-lifetime-achievement-award-on-national-women-coaches-day) _2026-03-16 · Owen Yancher · UCLA School of Education & Information Studies_ Valorie Kondos Field, a Senior Fellow of UCLA’s Transformative Coaching and Leadership (TCL) Program has spent decades shaping athletes, coaches \[…\] The post Kondos Field honored with WeCOACH Lifetime Achievement Award on National Women Coaches Day appeared first on UCLA School of Education & Information Studies . ## [Jake Bobo: From UCLA TCL Graduate to Super Bowl Contender](https://seis.ucla.edu/jake-bobo-uclatcl-grad-to-super-bowl-contender/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jake-bobo-uclatcl-grad-to-super-bowl-contender) _2026-02-07 · Owen Yancher · UCLA School of Education & Information Studies_ As the Seattle Seahawks prep for Super Bowl LX, one story capturing national attention isn’t just about athletic performance – \[…\] The post Jake Bobo: From UCLA TCL Graduate to Super Bowl Contender appeared first on UCLA School of Education & Information Studies . ## [Press Release Test](https://seis.ucla.edu/press-release-test/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=press-release-test) _2026-01-07 · Paolo Cantos · UCLA School of Education & Information Studies_ Testing The post Press Release Test appeared first on UCLA School of Education & Information Studies . ## [Bubba Nickles-Camarena Tabbed by San Diego State Softball Coaching Staff](https://seis.ucla.edu/bubba-nickles-camarena-tabbed-by-sdsu-softball-coaching-staff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bubba-nickles-camarena-tabbed-by-sdsu-softball-coaching-staff) _2025-10-02 · Owen Yancher · UCLA School of Education & Information Studies_ Bubba Nickles-Camarena has worn a variety of jerseys throughout her softball career. She has suited up for UCLA, the United \[…\] The post Bubba Nickles-Camarena Tabbed by San Diego State Softball Coaching Staff appeared first on UCLA School of Education & Information Studies . ## [From the Marines to the Gridiron: A Q&A with UCLA Football Coach Anthony Goliver (‘24)](https://seis.ucla.edu/marines-to-gridiron-anthony-goliver-24/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marines-to-gridiron-anthony-goliver-24) _2025-07-08 · Owen Yancher · UCLA School of Education & Information Studies_ A Naval Academy graduate and Marine Corps veteran, Anthony Goliver knows a thing or two about commitment and leadership. The \[…\] The post From the Marines to the Gridiron: A Q&A with UCLA Football Coach Anthony Goliver (‘24) appeared first on UCLA School of Education & Information Studies . ## [Kondos Field Delivers Keynote Address at University of Arkansas Commencement](https://seis.ucla.edu/kondos-field-delivers-keynote-address-at-university-of-arkansas-commencement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kondos-field-delivers-keynote-address-at-university-of-arkansas-commencement) _2025-07-07 · Owen Yancher · UCLA School of Education & Information Studies_ “Dream big, bold, audacious, and borderline crazy.” Speaking before a throng of thousands at the University of Arkansas’ Spring 2025 \[…\] The post Kondos Field Delivers Keynote Address at University of Arkansas Commencement appeared first on UCLA School of Education & Information Studies . ## [TCL Staff Spotlight: Sue Enquist](https://seis.ucla.edu/tcl-staff-spotlight-sue-enquist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tcl-staff-spotlight-sue-enquist) _2025-04-28 · Owen Yancher · UCLA School of Education & Information Studies_ When Sue Enquist was tapped by UCLA School of Education and Information Studies (Ed&IS) leaders to be an instructor for \[…\] The post TCL Staff Spotlight: Sue Enquist appeared first on UCLA School of Education & Information Studies . ## [Natalie Ramirez Joins Texas State Track and Field Coaching Staff](https://seis.ucla.edu/natalie-ramirez-joins-texas-state-track-and-field-coaching-staff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natalie-ramirez-joins-texas-state-track-and-field-coaching-staff) _2025-04-14 · Owen Yancher · UCLA School of Education & Information Studies_ It was the call Natalie Ramirez didn’t know she needed. Coming off an injury-riddled senior season with the UCLA Track \[…\] The post Natalie Ramirez Joins Texas State Track and Field Coaching Staff appeared first on UCLA School of Education & Information Studies . ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/B7RiRg5GQFtQ) _2025-04-14 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Shea Pitts Elevated to Assistant Coaching Role with UCLA Football](https://seis.ucla.edu/shea-pitts-elevated-to-assistant-coaching-role-with-ucla-football/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shea-pitts-elevated-to-assistant-coaching-role-with-ucla-football) _2025-04-08 · Owen Yancher · UCLA School of Education & Information Studies_ For most football fans, the 2023 merger between the XFL and USFL—two professional leagues—may not have seemed all that consequential. \[…\] The post Shea Pitts Elevated to Assistant Coaching Role with UCLA Football appeared first on UCLA School of Education & Information Studies .