Portland's Green Sports Alliance gets boost from Obama

Portland's Green Sports Alliance is marking a presidential edict that reads as if the group crafted it.Indeed, President Barack Obama declared Oct. 6 Green Sports Day, the first-ever such designation.Green Sports Day will be celebrated annually, said Justin Zeulner, the local group's executive director."America is leading the fight against climate change, and our favorite sports teams, athletes, and their fans have stepped up to the plate, taking significant steps to reduce their carbon footprin