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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.

Linfield silences Puget Sound 73-7

In the most lopsided college football game of the week, fifth-ranked Division II powerhouse Linfield (Ore.) beat Puget Sound (Wash.) 73-7 on Saturday. Linfield was celebrating it’s homecoming for the record-breaking, one-sided blowout. The Linfield Wildcats piled on 42 points […]

Kobe Bryant offered to play for Bologna

It’s not as good as you’re thinking. Kobe Bryant hasn’t been recruited by Oscar Meyer. instead, Bryant was offered $6.7 million to play basketball for an Italian team, Vitrus Bologna. Bryant, grew up in Italy. The Virtus Bologna General Manager, […]