1. Mannywood in Disbelief: Ramirez Suspended 50 Games

    “Whatever you do, don’t watch Sports Center” That was the text that rose me from my slumber at 9:30 this rainy Thursday morning from a friend who knows my daily ritual concerning the ESPN program...

    Kelsey Parsons Written by Kelsey Parsons about 4 years ago 38 reads 0 comments

  2. Blazers Plow Nuggets: Rockets Up Next

    I waited in anticipation for this game for over a week. The night before the Trail Blazers hosted the Nuggets I had calculated out how long my frozen pizza would need to cook so I would be ...

    Kelsey Parsons Written by Kelsey Parsons about 4 years ago 93 reads 7 comments

  3. Trevor Ariza: Flagrant Two Needed, Suspension Not

    If you saw Monday’s showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers, you are well aware of why I bring flagrant two to your attention...

    Kelsey Parsons Written by Kelsey Parsons about 4 years ago 430 reads 12 comments

  4. Why Women Should Not Play Fantasy Basketball

    Before I get a slew of angry comments, I want it to be known: I am a woman and I play fantasy basketball. The things I have listed below come directly from my own personal experiences...

    Kelsey Parsons Written by Kelsey Parsons about 4 years ago 579 reads 11 comments

  5. NBA: Facial Hair February

    February for the NBA was a month that brought us a variety of activity. Over the all-star weekend we were introduced to Kryptonite who soared over Superman to claim the dunk contest victory...

    Kelsey Parsons Written by Kelsey Parsons about 4 years ago 598 reads 5 comments

  6. The Dodgers Had a Fever: The Only Cure Was More Manny

    Manny and the Dodgers have made a deal. Insert sigh of content here. Dodgers fans wanted it to happen. The Los Angeles management knew it had to happen. Manny...well, Manny was indifferent. Whatever the feelings were of the involved parties is irrelevant

    Kelsey Parsons Written by Kelsey Parsons about 4 years ago 24 reads 1 comments

  7. Greg Oden on the Bench: An Irritatingly Familiar Sight For Portland

    Greg Oden has perfected the art form of a great tease. Women around the world are taking notes on the way he offers just enough hope to his admirers to keep them interested, while at the same time never letting them feel content...

    Kelsey Parsons Written by Kelsey Parsons about 4 years ago 243 reads 2 comments

  8. A Night of Records Made and Tied: An Always Humble Steve Blake

    Sunday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers is not one Steve Blake will soon forget. The Portland Trail Blazer returned from an eight-game bench ride—Blake sat due to a separated shoulder—ready to prove his worth to the team...

    Kelsey Parsons Written by Kelsey Parsons about 4 years ago 107 reads 1 comments

  9. The NBA All-Star Show

    After watching the All-Star Weekend unfold, I am left with one prevailing question. Should the yearly Sunday showdown really hold the title of "game"? The tone was set when Shaq joined ...

    Kelsey Parsons Written by Kelsey Parsons about over 4 years ago 104 reads 3 comments