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A wild, mixed bag of a game led to a last-second win for the Ducks vs. Boise State. Where does the team go from here, and what good and bad can they take away from this one? Plus, the Oregon State game is here earlier than ever in modern times. What is the emotion like for both fanbases in this unique rivalry moment, and what’s at stake on the field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, starts their training camp previews with a look at the center position. What do the present and future look like for Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan? Can they co-exist? And for how long? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s wise to not overreact to any Week 1 result. The Ducks beat Idaho, so keep it moving. But how do you not overreact to what was then the No. 3 team in the country barely scraping past an FCS program — even a very good one like Idaho? The Ducks have work to do. The bandwagon has open seats for the first time in a good long while. Will anything short of a blowout of Boise State allay concerns tha...

The Oregon Ducks were unhappy and fans left anxious after a 24-14 win over Idaho on Saturday. How does the offensive line respond to a rough performance in game one? Plus, looking ahead to a matchup with a Boise State team led by superstar running back Ashton Jeanty. Can the Ducks stop (or at least contain) the run, and establish it on the other end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

The latest edition of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian/OregonLive podcast where we discuss Oregon State football, focuses on the season opening win over Idaho State. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former OSU defensive end Isaac Hodgins take a deep dive into the performance, as well as some nuggets about life as a college football player. There’s talk about road trips, missing football (or...

In the last two years, schools like Auburn, Texas A&M and Alabama have all reportedly tried to hire Oregon’s Dan Lanning. He has insisted he won’t leave the Ducks for any job. But that’s unlikely to stop suitors from trying. So, with the Ducks a popular pick to win a college football championship in their first year in the Big Ten, who could come calling this year? On this week’s episode of the Or...

Week 1 is upon us. The Oregon Ducks are set to host FCS opponent Idaho on Saturday in their 2024 season opener. On this week’s episode of Ducks Confidential, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and James Crepea preview the game against the Vandals and examine whether the new era of college football warrants top programs abandoning these sorts of lop-sided matchups in non-conference play. Learn more about your ad...

It’s the return of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian/OregonLive podcast where we discuss Oregon State football and sports. This season, The Oregonian’s Nick Daschel is joined by former Oregon State defensive lineman Isaac Hodgins to talk about Beaver football. In this episode, we get Hodgins’ thoughts on the team, a prediction, and plenty of great stories from his six-year OSU career. Remember when Hodg...

Soccer Made in Portland is coming to an end. At least for now. On this final episode (unless they decide to randomly record again), Chris and Ryan reflect on the last couple years and the importance of soccer journalism. Before that, though, the business of the day: USWNT wins Olympic gold, the Thorns make some moves, and the Timbers prepare for the stretch run. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

The Trail Blazers' expected return to over-the-air broadcasts will make it vastly easier for fans to watch games starting this season, but the team is also in the early stages of a rebuild that should start resonating with fans. On this episode of The Oregonian Sports podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene discuss why the Blazers got out of their ROOT Sports contract at exactly the right time...

Injuries to Matthew Bedford and Dave Iuli have the Oregon Ducks’ interior offensive line somewhat in flux as game one sits on the horizon next week. On this week’s episode of Ducks Confidential, Ryan and James discuss the lone true uncertainty for Oregon entering the season plus some of the other storylines they’re keeping an eye on as Week 1 vs. Idaho approaches. Learn more about your ad choices....

The Oregon Ducks are No. 3 in the AP and Coaches’ preseason polls, steeped in hype ahead of the 2024 season. On this week’s episode of Ducks Confidential, co-hosts James Crepea and Ryan Clarke try to extrapolate meaning from the polls and reflect on the weeks gone by at Oregon fall camp. What are the storylines they have their eye on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That Oregon Duck sure has been all over the place hasn’t he? Oregon’s guerilla marketing campaign to announce the university’s arrival in the Big Ten has been hard to miss and sets the stage for a big season for the Ducks, who were ranked third in the initial coaches’ poll. On this episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene put it all in perspective while also askin...

Fall camp is finally here. The Oregon Ducks have hit the field and are less than four weeks from their season opener vs. Idaho. After a round of media days and a handful of practices, Ducks beat writers James Crepea and Ryan Clarke look ahead to perhaps the biggest season in program history. On the docket this week: the sheer volume of talent on this roster, outside criticisms of Oregon’s NIL coff...

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, provides a final assessment of the Trail Blazers' summer league performance, complete with individual grades for Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert, Justin Minaya, and Bryce McGowens. Plus, is the USA men's basketball team vulnerable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Las Vegas has been the place to be in July, with Donovan Clingan making his Blazers debut in the NBA’s summer league and the Pac-12 hosting a reimagined football media day on the Strip. On this episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene from KOIN discuss Clingan’s debut as well as what the future looks like at Oregon State. Topics discussed: • Impressions of Cli...

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, evaluates the Trail Blazers first three summer league games with a focus on the play of rookie Donovan Clingan. Plus, why people should leave Bronny James alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Timbers’ attack is white hot, and the Thorns’ season has plateaued a bit heading into the Olympic break. On this week’s episode, Chris is back from his wedding and honeymoon to chat with Ryan about all things PTFC, including several games and transfer buzz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, gets you ready for the start of summer league play this weekend. What to look for from rookie center Donovan Clingan and others. Plus, should Scoot Henderson have been added to the roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazers have been lacking a clear direction for the entirety of Joe Cronin’s tenure. The Blazers have felt largely adrift. But the general manager’s efforts this week have helped illuminate a path forward for Portland by two strong pieces to a growing core. Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija are in — is Anfernee Simons about to be out? Bill Oram and Brenna Greene discuss that and more on this epi...

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the selection of Donovan Clingan out of Connecticut with the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft, and takes a look at the team’s acquisition of forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards for Malcolm Brogdon and draft picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Portland Timbers’ turnaround is rolling along, thanks in large part to improved defense and MVP-caliber play from Evander. How can Phil Neville’s squad keep this up? Plus, a look at the brutal 4-1 loss for the Thorns at home vs. Kansas City, breaking down the USWNT Olympic roster, and examining the fit for Casey Stoney as potential Thorns coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

It’s NBA draft week, and the Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the latest mock drafts while attempting to predict what the Blazers might do in an unpredictable draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, dives into next week’s NBA draft, praises Payton Pritchard and gives their take on the drama surrounding Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Portland Thorns picked up a pair of clean sheets in a row, and are navigating some red card drama in the process. And the Timbers — four games unbeaten — are back after a break following their 0-0 draw at St. Louis. On this week’s episode, Ryan and Chris discuss wedding planning, frivolous appeals, track and field, and a whole lot of soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...