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Garmin 965 and AWUltra 2 Trail Runner update

Portland Sport News Reddit - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:47

Posted this on Macrumors but thought I would post here as well.

I have been going back and forth between a Garmin 965 and an AWU2 since the U2 came out (used an AWU1 before that).
I am mostly a trail runner in the Pacific NW (Portland) and am currently training for a 50K in June. I run a lot of trail miles.
I have always been an Apple Watch user and apologist, although I feel like the limitations for running (and other sports) are incredibly frustrating. I won't get into all the reasons but over the years, the watches and ecosystems have gotten closer and my reasons have become more nitpicks, although still relevant. Im also older and just dont care about some of the things that I used to.

But after using the Garmin 965 (a great watch) since last June, something is compelling me back to the Ultra full time.

  1. I'm tired of wearing 2 watches. First world problems I know, but I just am. The Garmin is only on for running, but I dislike using mulitple platforms, syncing w RunGap, and using my AW for only music.
  2. GPS and tracking are basically the same. There is not a significant difference that I can tell after over a thousand miles of testing on roads and trails.
  3. Battery life? Yes, Garmin wins. But not enough to keep me there. This is a minor annoyance only for me, as the U2's battery lasts long enough for all of my adventures and then some. Charging isn't an issue for me personally.
  4. Mapping. OH MY GOD here we go...... It was the single reason I moved over to the Garmin and honestly, it has failed me miserably. Something changed when Garmin updated the 965, and even on the Garmin forums, people complain about the mapping. It has not been a great experience. The lack of zooming to where you are is atrocious. I don't know why they broke that feature, but that, coupled with the lack of a scroll button makes the main advantage (for me) less and less attractive. I use Footpath on the AWU2 and although it is not native, it is leaps and bounds better than my Garmin experience over the last 8 months. I hope that Apple integrates some of these features into running and mapping in ios18. Please!
  5. Recovery + Coaching - The recovery, analytics and coaching features on the Garmin are well known, and while nice, have lost a bit of their luster with me. I get that information on my AWU2 via Athlytic or Healthfit, and it's mostly fine. I also subscribe to Strava and most of the data is there and is ok with me. I have used the Daily suggestions with the Garmin, and while they are good, I have other resources that I can use. I am hoping that Apple integrates some AI coaching options in the next version of WatchOS.

There are loads of other stuff to list, and I'm not planning on getting RID of the Garmin, just going back to the AWU2 full time for now. Of course, when WWDC lands, maybe I will be so disappointed that it will send me back into Garmin's arms again. Who knows.

Any of you have similar thoughts?

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[GAME THREAD] (2-5) Grambling State @ (5-2) Portland State

Portland Sport News Reddit - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:45

Grambling State Grambling State @ Portland State Portland State

Game Start Time: 2:00 PM EST

Location: Hillsboro Stadium, Hillsboro, OR

Watch: Root Sports

Team Coach(es) Offense Defense Grambling State Grambling State /u/swarm140 Spread 3-4 Portland State Portland State /u/the_hoff34 Spread 3-4

Grambling State Grambling State

Total Passing Yards Total Rushing Yards Total Yards Interceptions Lost Fumbles Lost Field Goals Time of Possession Timeouts 0 yards 0 yards 0 yards 0 0 0/0 0:00 3

Portland State Portland State

Total Passing Yards Total Rushing Yards Total Yards Interceptions Lost Fumbles Lost Field Goals Time of Possession Timeouts 0 yards 0 yards 0 yards 0 0 0/0 0:00 3 Clock Quarter Down Ball Location Possession Playclock Deadline 7:00 1 1st & 10 -1 Portland State Portland State 03/28 08:26 AM EST 04/06 08:45 AM EST Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Portland State 0 0 0 0 0 Grambling State 0 0 0 0 0

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Meet the owners (2024 Update)

Portland Sport News Reddit - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 03:19

This is an update from my previous post on the owners of the teams participating in Liga MX. If you are still angry about the loss against the USA in the Nations League, these are the guys responsible for that, not Lozano and for sure not Ochoa. So, let's start the update.

  • América As highlighted earlier, the team is under the ownership of Grupo Televisa, a prominent media conglomerate in Latin America. Emilio Azcárraga, the head of Grupo Televisa, holds a strong personal interest in the club, as evidenced by his active involvement. The significant financial influence of Grupo Televisa is unmistakable, particularly evident in America's current status as champions and their reputation for boasting one of the most formidable squads in Liga MX. This combination of ownership commitment and financial backing has solidified the team's position as a powerhouse in Mexican football.

  • Atlas Following a period of stagnation under TV Azteca's ownership, the team underwent a transformative change when Grupo Orlegui acquired it. Leveraging their experience and resources, Grupo Orlegui strategically recruited key players from Santos and made substantial investments in the club, resulting in back-to-back championship victories. However, the team's fortunes took a downturn when Orlegui shifted focus to investing in Sporting de Gijón in the Spanish second division. This change led to a notable decrease in financial backing for the team, impacting its performance and reverting it to previous struggles.

  • Cruz Azul The team remains under the ownership of the Sociedad Cooperativa Manufacturera de Cemento Portland La Cruz Azul, a cooperative society. Over time, the team has experienced a series of significant events, including a long-awaited championship victory, followed by turmoil when the club's president, Billy Alvarez, faced corruption allegations and subsequently fled. This period was marked by a notable decline in investment. The current leadership appears to be reverting to past practices of questionable financial dealings, particularly concerning inflated transfer fees and potential mismanagement of funds.

  • Guadalajara I previously informed you about Jorge Vergara, the self-made entrepreneur known for his involvement in multilevel marketing. Despite initial skepticism, it was confirmed that he faced serious health issues. Following his passing, his son, Amaury Vergara, has assumed ownership of the club, continuing a legacy characterized by rhetoric exceeding tangible results. The club continues to operate within constrained financials and has made the somewhat controversial acquisitions of Cade Cowell and Santiago Ormeño, both representing other national teams.

  • FC Juárez Owned by MountainStar Sports Group, primarily led by Paul L. Foster, a prominent figure in the oil industry, alongside his wife, Alejandra de la Vega, the team has the financial capacity to outspend most competitors in the league. However, they have opted for a more prudent strategy in team development. This deliberate approach to squad building is guided by the expertise of Sporting Director Andres Fassi,

  • León Grupo Pachuca retains ownership of the team. True to form, Grupo Pachuca maintains a conservative approach to spending, yet manages to assemble competitive squads from time to time. Securing a championship title within the past five years underscores their ability to excel despite financial constraints. The construction of a new stadium remains an ongoing project for the group. Notably, Grupo Pachuca's recent acquisition of Real Oviedo in the Spanish second division may further restrict resources available for new signings.

  • Mazatlán Originaly Morelia. TV Azteca decided to relocate the team after a huge wave of subsidies from Sinaloa's state government. The team has not tradition, the squad is poorly build and Ricardo Salinas Pliego is still a very bad hombre.

  • Monterrey Still owned by FEMSA (OXXO and most of the Coca-Cola consumed in Mexico). Still spending big (Hello, Sergio Canales), still titleless. In my opinion, management is just not up to the task. They keep signing Mexican players from abroad, the most recent being Gerardo Arteaga and Jesús Corona.

  • Necaxa Now owned by an eclectic group of investors that somehow includes people such as Mesut Özil, actress Eva Longoria, former NBA player Shawn Marion, MLB pitcher Justin Verlander, and model Kate Upton. All in all, the club is still not spending big. Necaxa sells their best players after every season and gets whoever they can (mostly youngsters) on the cheap.

  • Pachuca Under the sole ownership of the Martínez family following Andrés Fassi's departure, Grupo Pachuca continues its tradition of blending homegrown talent with cost-effective acquisitions to craft competitive squads. Their recent championship victory was swiftly followed by the departure of key players through transfers. The recent acquisition of Real Oviedo may potentially constrain their future expenditure and prompt further sales going forward.

  • Puebla The club is still owned by a group of local businessmen that got into football without knowing much about football. The team sells its best players from time to time and is rarely competitive.

  • Querétaro Now owned by Grupo Caliente (the owners of Tijuana). The team suffered greatly during the acquisition process losing most of their best players. As with many other teams within the league, the investment in the squad is scarce with many players coming from the same South American agents year after year.

  • Santos Laguna Owned still by Orlegui Deportes, the ad-hoc firm managed by Alejandro Irarragorri. Orlegui Deportes' pockets are not deep, which makes selling their best players a common occurrence such as last year's sell of Brunetta to Tigres. This tendency has been exacerbated by the Orlegui buying Atlas and Sporting de Gijón in the Spanish second division.

  • Atlético de San Luis Atlético de San Luis is jointly owned by Atlético de Madrid and the local Payán family (real state, restaurants, and gas stations), both holding a 50% stake. This ownership structure emerged from a partnership formed in 2017 between Atlético de Madrid and the Payán family to acquire Atlético de San Luis. Atlético de Madrid's majority ownership reflects their strategic international expansion efforts, with Atlético de San Luis being one of their overseas franchises alongside clubs in India and France.

  • Tijuana Owned by Grupo Caliente, Jorge Hank, the scion of a political family. Grupo Caliente also owns a racing track, Club Querétaro, and most famously a betting company, Caliente. If you ask me, no betting company should own any sports club, let alone two. Hank has deep pockets but his teams rarely buy expensive players and quite often sell the best players to bigger teams.

  • Toluca Owned by the Diez family who are also Televisa shareholders. As a family business, the spending capacity has always been somewhat limited. The competitiveness of the club depends on good scouting and the judicious choice of managers. When this fails, the seasons are underwhelming, to say the least.

  • UANL Administered by CEMEX (and nominally owned by the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon) Tigres is, without doubt, the richest club in Liga MX. As such, they have experienced success in Liga MX, winning two titles in the last five years. Having the deepest pockets allowed Tigres to bring in promising players but Gignac is still the big man in the team.

  • UNAM Pumas is owned by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and overseen by a Civil Association known as the Patronato. Due to this unique ownership structure, Pumas' budgets are often constrained, with the level of funding largely dependent on the priorities and objectives of the current Patronato leadership. As a result, the current squad depth is limited, with a noticeable gap in quality between the starting lineup and the bench players. The lack of substantial financial resources hinders the club's ability to bolster the roster and address these imbalances.

So, there it is. This is the list of the guys that you have to mandar a chingar a su madre por la selección.

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NBA Betting and Picks - 3/27/24 (Wednesday)

Portland Sport News Reddit - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 20:36

NBA Basketball Betting Picks and Sports Betting Odds

Time (ET) Teams ML Spread Total 3/27 Cleveland Cavaliers -535 -10.5 -110 o207.0 -108 7:10 PM Charlotte Hornets +395 +10.5 -110 u207.0 -112 3/27 Golden State Warriors +160 +4.5 -105 o217.5 -110 7:10 PM Orlando Magic -185 -4.5 -115 u217.5 -110 3/27 Brooklyn Nets -160 -3.5 -110 o220.5 -105 7:10 PM Washington Wizards +135 +3.5 -110 u220.5 -115 3/27 Los Angeles Clippers -245 -6.5 -107 o215.0 -108 7:40 PM Philadelphia 76ers +200 +6.5 -114 u215.0 -113 3/27 New York Knicks -950 -13.5 -110 o211.5 -112 7:40 PM Toronto Raptors +625 +13.5 -110 u211.5 -108 3/27 Portland Trail Blazers +417 +10.5 -110 o217.5 -111 7:40 PM Atlanta Hawks -569 -10.5 -110 u217.5 -110 3/27 Houston Rockets +148 +4.5 -112 o226.5 -112 8:10 PM Oklahoma City Thunder -177 -4.5 -109 u226.5 -109 3/27 Detroit Pistons +890 +15.5 -105 o216.0 -110 8:10 PM Minnesota Timberwolves -1600 -15.5 -115 u216.0 -110 3/27 Los Angeles Lakers -195 -4.5 -109 o223.5 -110 8:10 PM Memphis Grizzlies +160 +4.5 -112 u223.5 -110 3/27 Indiana Pacers -153 -3.0 -110 o235.5 -110 8:10 PM Chicago Bulls +125 +3.0 -110 u235.5 -110 3/27 San Antonio Spurs +153 +4.5 -111 o228.5 -111 9:10 PM Utah Jazz -185 -4.5 -109 u228.5 -110 3/27 Phoenix Suns +225 +7.5 -111 o227.5 -111 10:10 PM Denver Nuggets -278 -7.5 -108 u227.5 -109

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Would I like New Hampshire?

Portland Sport News Reddit - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 17:12

I'm nearing the end of my studies, so I'm looking to start applying for jobs in different markets. One such market is New Hampshire, probably either Manchester or Nashua. I've really only passed through the state before on the way from Boston to Portland, ME, but I have this strange interest in it. I like the general things that I've read about it online, but I'm curious if people have more to say then Wikipedia. For context:

*I grew up in eastern WA state but have lived in Portland, OR, and have spent lots of time in Seattle. Rainy/cloudy weather does not bother me, and I actually kind of like it. I'm not a fan of snow though, it just gets old quick. And I can't do humid heat.

*I'm Congolese American, but I don't much care if the diversity is not high.

*I have to be near a big city for the amenities, but I like being slightly removed from it.

*I need lots of forests to get lost in and trails to hike.

*I want to live in an aesthetically pleasing city. Doesn't have to be crazy modern or anything but would be nice if the architecture was charming.

*And finally, I need a sports culture. My main sport is soccer, so having a professional team is a huge plus. I know that outside of Portland and Seattle, there are not many true soccer cities in the U.S. though, so I can get down with basketball too.

If not NH, are there any other places I should be looking at?

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