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Oregonians Legally Wager on Favorite Sports

Online betting provides a fun & secure way to try your luck without leaving home

(SALEM, Ore.) - Many people are wary of the mere thought of sports betting online. Is it legal? Well the details depend on where you live in the United States, but the simple answer may be: Yes.

If you are from Oregon, yours is one of the growing list of states with legal online sports betting and retail sportsbooks at tribal casinos.

Timbers Closing in on Mora

Portland are keen to have Mora in their ranks on a permanent basis

(SALEM, Ore.) - March sees the return of MLS soccer and, after an unplanned break to the fixtures in 2020, clubs will be hoping that the schedule runs without interruption this year.

Franchises are already planning for the new campaign and one side looking to carry on with sound early business is Portland Timbers.

Major League Baseball Opened Too Soon

It is clear that the MLB cannot keep its players safe.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - It is time to pull the plug on Major League Baseball. From the beginning, I suspected from the beginning that the reopening of the pandemic-shortened Major League Baseball season would be short-lived.

Given the raging pandemic, MLB was unwise to reopen in the first place.

Sports Betting: Up to COVID-19 and Beyond

Sports betting has been on the rise for the last two decades. It was at its peak as the pandemic hit. How has it been impacted and what’s the future?

(SALEM, Ore.) - You can imagine the overwhelming challenge faced by betting sites that rely on the action of live sport to flourish.

One minute you are part of a sector that is peaking in popularity, with billions spent each year. Then, sports are shut down because of a pandemic and the foundation of your business is swiped out from under you.

Which NBA Team Will Take the Top Spot in 2020?

The Clippers, Lakers, and Bucks are all on their way to a possible NBA final and Championship. Which team will take the glory and be crowned the 2020 NBA champion?

(SALEM, Ore.) - With 2019 in the bag, 2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the NBA title run. The team that most people are currently favoring would have to be the Clippers.

Recently, however, they have dropped off the pace with the Lakers now sitting on top of the Western Conference.

What Are The Odds For A Canadian Team to Win The NHL?

Hockey is the national trademark, the heart, and soul of the country.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Canadian sports are on the rise, and slowly this North American country is becoming a global superpower. We've seen the Toronto Raptors winning the NBA league, the soccer team making impressive progress in just a couple of years, and tennis reaching heights just a few could even predict.

But there is one particular sport which is very important for the Canadian people. And lately, they haven't been very successful in it like they used to be.

Baseball`s Unwritten Rules

Follow These Rules or You’re Out!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Baseball is one of the most-watched sports in the United States. Sometimes it can be a confusing game even for fans dedicated to the MLB. Why are some of the rules in Baseball not written and yet expected to be followed?

We have broken down some of them so you can get your head around it. Read on to find out more about the unwritten rules of Baseball.

Salem Celebrates Twenty Exciting Years of Hoopla

The bulk of the basketball competitions at Hoopla are 3-on-3 games

(SALEM, Ore.) - When the first Salem Hoopla event launched in 1999, the organizers weren’t sure whether the idea would catch on with the public. Now, twenty years later, it’s hard to imagine summer in Salem without the annual celebration taking to the streets.

Some of the children who attended that first event are now adults, and they brought their own children along to take part in the fun when it kicked off again last week.

The Game of Cricket: Then and Now

Cricket has found its way around the globe via the Internet.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Cricket is an exciting game that continues to wow fans across the world. The striking thing about this sport is that there are many blank spaces in its history.

For one, people cannot tell when it began, and a question as to the same will afford you answers such as ‘somewhere in the dark ages.’

2019 National Baseball Hall of Fame`s Newest Members

Should those who competed honestly be treated the same as those who cheated?

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - It is that time of year for sports writers to cast their ballots for former baseball players for consideration for entry into the Cooperstown National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. It is not run by Major League Baseball.

Any candidate who receives votes on 75% of all ballots cast will earn election to the Hall of Fame. This year closer Mariano Rivera, designated hitter Edgar Martinez, and pitchers Roy Halladay, and Mike Mussina are this year’s newest members.