Spotlight: The Wide(ning) World of (Women’s) Sports
Historically sidelined, interest in women’s sports is surging. Jenny Nguyen, owner of the Sports Bra, looks ready to ride the wave.
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Lane County Officials Say Six-Figure Estimates for WAC Crowds Were Way Off Track
Eugene business owners say World Athletics Championships crowds fell far short of their expectations — but hope visitors return for future events.
Always Hustling
In July an Oregon law went into effect allowing student athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. Now the student athlete is becoming the student entrepreneur — and college sports will never be the same.
Inside Travel Portland’s Rescue Plan
The city’s tourism agency sets out a plan to salvage the hospitality sector.
Portland Thorns Keep Eye on The Ball
The city’s women’s soccer team has seen an uptick in attendance since the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Is it a temporary boost or laying the foundations for things to come?
Adidas to sell golf lines
BLOOMBERG: The German sportswear company plans to sell TaylorMade, Adams and Ashworth, but will retain it’s Adidas golf shoes and clothing.
Sports Authority to close all stores in nationwide liquidation
THE OREGONIAN: The sporting goods company will close all stores in the county, including the five in Portland.
Under Armour expands footprint for Portland headquarters
The sportswear company will add 40,000 square feet to the former YMCA building in Southwest Portland.
Nike leads March Madness
Forty-four men’s basketball NCAA tournament teams will sport Nikes this year.
Sports Authority plans to file for bankruptcy
BLOOMBERG: The sporting goods retailer said it will file for bankruptcy this week if it can finalize loans to stay in operation long enough to make it to court.