http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121055311143333100 Despite a losing regular-season record, the Portland LumberJax maintained their confidence and came up with a motto: “Why Not Us?” The LumberJax always believed they had the talent and chemistry to win the National Lacrosse League championship. Next Saturday, they get their ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121045930591785500 Connor Kavanaugh has a nasty abrasion on his right knee, but the pain was worth it. Kavanaugh ran for two touchdowns, of 25 and 12 yards, and threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Tracy Ford in Portland State's spring game as four Viking quarterbacks led the offense against the defense Saturday at PGE ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121037495791236700 The CART and Champ Car series may be a thing of the past — and the Indy Racing League possibly part of the future — but the Mazda Grand Prix will be part of the present racing season at Portland International Raceway. The event will feature many fast cars and many races July 25-27 at ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=121028949742216300 The Portland LumberJax changed their approach in the area of tickets this year, and they increased their average attendance by 8 percent, from 7,527 last year to 8,104. They also gave away fewer freebies than in their previous two seasons. And the Jax already are making strategy for the future, as ...