Fitting that a man as fast as lightning should win a race in the rain. After all a race against Usain Bolt is about as one-sided as a flood. Bolt doesn’t define speed, he is it. In Moscow Sunday, Bolt […]
Posted on 8/11/13 by Nick Lilja
Author: Nick Lilja
Lilja is long-time sports journalist - working in sports media for a decade utilizing every medium. His work has been recognized by multiple organizations. Most recently, in 2009, he was awarded the "Best Sports Column" by SPJ in the state of Oregon. In 2008, he was recognized as the "Best Columnist” by Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association.
He earned his undergraduate degree in Earth Science from Oregon State University and his Masters in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University.
NCAA changes infractions approach
Thursday the NCAA made efforts to improve college sports and better foster student-athlete success. The NCAA is changing how it enforces rules in order to hold “schools and administrators accountable for issues that directly affect fairness and integrity” in college […]
Posted on 8/3/13 by Nick Lilja
MLB, Yankees, Rodriguez don’t meet before Saturday’s game
It was all quiet on the eastern front Saturday as Major League Baseball, the New York Yankees and Alex Rodriguez did not meet with the union. The meeting will likely discuss A-Rod’s suspension through the rest of the season. ESPN […]
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President Obama congratulates UConn
One of the most dominant teams in recent memory, the UConn women’s basketball team, met with the President Wednesday. The team made the trip to the White House and got a “high-five” from the president by way of a speech. […]
Posted on 8/2/13 by Nick Lilja
Curt Schilling’s company bankrupt, blames Rhode Island Governor
Ask Curt Schilling about 38 Studios in 2009, and chances are he was feeling pretty good. The company had recently hired multiple top-name developers from other companies – one from Sony and the company recently purchased the rights to a […]
Posted on 6/22/12 by Nick Lilja
Gone Storm Chasin’
Just as a heads up (and I’ve done this before) the site will be slowing down tremendously over the next few months as the central U.S. enters whats known as Tornado Season. My day job as a meteorologist means I […]
Posted on 4/8/12 by Nick Lilja
Oregon State Beavers send Washington Huskies home, 86-84
So, excuse me for a second while I go incredibly Mr. Homer Hometown Fanski on you all. Again. But it’s a great day to be an Oregon State Beaver. Today, the Beavers upset the top-seeded Washington Huskies in the Pac-12 […]
Posted on 3/8/12 by Nick Lilja
My Toronto Blue Jays rule, your New York Yankees drool
Since it is the begining of Spring Training and I can’t wait for baseball season to start, I wanted to remind Yankee fans that the Blue Jays aren’t just going to take it on the chin in 2012. Well, at […]
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Western Connecticut State player drops 52 points, advances team to second round
In the world of Division II athletics, often you are watching players who aren’t the cream of the crop athletically. They have considerable skill but also understand that – just as the commercial says – they will be going pro […]
Posted on 3/3/12 by Nick Lilja
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Posted on 3/1/12 by Nick Lilja