John Canzano
The Oregonian
Portland, OR, United States
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Canzano: Portland’s NCAA Final Four bid miss is just the start of the sobering story
Don’t know where you were when you heard that Portland’s bid to host the NCAA Tournament women’s Final Four fell short -- but I know what I immediately thought. Portland sure needed a win. Tampa was awarded the 2025 event. Phoenix got 2026. Those two cities are proven large-scale event producers. They also don’t come with more than 100 straight days of downtown uncertainty, damage, chaos and… → Read More
Canzano: Amid crisis, Pac-12 signed agreement to fund news coverage from Los Angeles Times
Crisis management strategy raises ethical questions. → Read More
Canzano: A sense of urgency fueled by the original voice of the Trail Blazers
How far away is Portland from an NBA title? → Read More
Want to buy a stake in the Pac-12 Conference? It’s exploring taking on private equity partners.
Pac-12 Conference leadership explores taking on private equity partners. → Read More
Closing the door on the Pac-12 Conference headquarters: Is Larry Scott willing to make changes?
Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott faces mistrust, disconnect, and an ongoing Woodie Dixon liability. → Read More
Canzano: In final performance of the season, Trail Blazers GM Neil Olshey goes on defense
General manager Neil Olshey took a defensive stance in the news conference. → Read More
Canzano: Isn't Paul Allen what's wrong with Paul Allen's Trail Blazers franchise?
Broken roster? Or stale coaching? What would you tell Paul Allen is wrong with his NBA team? → Read More
Former NBA star Brian Grant is tuned out on NBA playoffs
Grant's candid interview on basketball, fatherhood and Parkinson's disease → Read More
Phil Knight tops John Canzano's Top 25 most influential people in Oregon sports
John Canzano's Top 25 most influential people in Oregon sports: The complete 2016 list, plus near misses. → Read More
Canzano: At long last, Oregon State football has its fists clenched
Gary Andersen's tenure takes a turn toward its second season with players talking tough. → Read More
Listen: Marcus Mariota tells the story of why he makes his bed every morning
Titans quarterback dishes on preseason perfection, his "808" face mask and good habits. → Read More
Caleb Porter says Timbers 'a team no one wants to play in playoffs'
Caleb Porter: "We play hard. We play with an edge." → Read More
Canzano: Trail Blazers summer raises question
Blazers GM assembling a roster of rotation players. But what will he do with all those assets? → Read More
Meyers Leonard says you're crazy if you don't think $41 million is enough
Trail Blazers center/forward talks candidly about his growth vs. the franchise's growth. → Read More
Canzano: Trail Blazers facing tough odds, big summer bets
Portland's free-agent summer faces pivotal decision with Allen Crabbe. → Read More
Canzano: In her own words, Brenda Tracy describes meeting with Mike Riley, Nebraska football team
Brenda Tracy, the survivor of an alleged gang-rape by four college football players in 1998, recounts her emotional visit with Mike Riley and the Nebraska football team. → Read More
Open letter: Gang-rape survivor prepares to face Nebraska football coach Mike Riley
Brenda Tracy has shared her story with the world. Now she prepares to close the loop with a visit with Nebraska coach Mike Riley. → Read More
Canzano: Portland Trail Blazers broadcast firings smack of hubris
Mike Barrett, Mike Rice and Antonio Harvey are out in a wholesale shift. → Read More
In wake of Baylor mess, Mike Riley brings gang-rape survivor Brenda Tracy to Nebraska
Huskers football coach plans to close the loop on his promise to let sex-assault survivor speak to his football team. → Read More
Kenjon Barner is all business in NFL, and not worried about Oregon Ducks
Former Oregon Ducks running back weighs in on Philadelphia, Chip Kelly and why he's not concerned about UO next season. → Read More