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Trail Blazers links: Warriors inquire about Aldridge; Portland has eye on Bobcats' Wallace; more NBA trade talk


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 7:53 p.m.

Rumors, rumors, rumors, rumors, rumors, and more rumors ...

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Timbers Army Report: Volunteering with Friends of Trees and upcoming events


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Published Feb. 19, 2011 at 6:58 p.m.

View full sizeSean MoranThe Timbers Army relax after volunteering with the Friends of Trees. Last weekend, members of the Timbers Army joined 100 Friends of Trees volunteers to plant about 220 new street and yard trees in the northeast Portland ...

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Timbers Updates – Three new signings announced, U.S. Open Cup structure set, and more on Cascadia rivalry


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

The Portland Timbers announced three additional signings: former Chivas USA midfielder Sal Zizzo, former Timbers U-23 midfielder Freddie Braun, and former Timbers U-23 goalkeeper Jake Gleeson. The Timbers also learned about the 2011 U.S. Open Cup format, which includes more lower division clubs but no members from the D-2 NASL. The Timbers U-23 team, meanwhile, announced their 2011 schedule ...

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Behind The Axe: More observations from practice, and Timbers Fan of the Day


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 6:42 a.m.

I was able to witness practice for the Portland Timbers on February 12, highlighted with more fitness drills, intense physical play during a scrimmage, and the appearance of forward Kenny Cooper. I also noticed a team that has improved greatly in their chemistry and passion, even if the fitness wasn't quite there. We also take a look at the OregonLive.com feature "Timbers Fans of the Day", where fans talk about the things they love in following the Timbers ...

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Timbers Announce Signings Of 2 Familiar Players


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 11:45 p.m.

The Portland Timbers have signed a couple of familiar faces today by inking a deal with midfielder Freddie Braun and goalkeeper Jake Gleeson ...

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Portland Timbers announce inaugural MLS season schedule


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 11:41 p.m.

Major League Soccer (MLS) today unveiled the full 34-game schedule for the Portland Timbers as the team kicks off its inaugural season in MLS. After their season-opening, three-game road trip, the Timbers, who play one home and one away match against each of the other 17 teams in the league, return to Portland to open [ ... ] ...

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No Case Yet, but Fraud Complaint by PGE Park Gadfly Under Review


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 10:44 p.m.
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ILLUSTRATION BY DAVE NEESON ... Peter Apanel has been louder than most in Portland when it comes to questioning whether the renovations of PGE Park for the Portland Timbers will actually make the place comfortable enough for the kinds of sellout crowds that city officials are hoping to attract ... In airing his claims, we haven't always treated him so kindly. But he's determined, and now he's turned to the Oregon Department of Finance and Corporate Securities (DFCS), based on the fact that

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Timbers Blogger Needed!


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 10:02 p.m.
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Spring is quickly approaching, which means the Timbers will be commencing their first major league season—and guess what? The Mercury is once again throwing out our net in search of a Timbers blogger/reporter/commentator ... The successful applicant should have a shit-ton of knowledge about soccer and a deep love for the Timbers (that means you should also love them enough to be brutally honest). Having a background in sports media or reporting is an extra plus, but most importantly, you

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Aldridge scores 34 as Blazers beat Hornets 103-96


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 8:41 a.m.

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 34 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the New Orleans Hornets 103-96 Wednesday night for their season-high sixth straight victory ...

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Aldridge Scores 34 As Blazers Beat Hornets


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 6:01 a.m.

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 34 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the New Orleans Hornets 103-96 Wednesday night for their season-high sixth straight victory ...

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