Oregonian Sports

Ever since Soccer Made in Portland co-host Ryan Clarke left for a vacation to South Korea and Japan, it’s been rough sailing for the Portland Timbers and Thorns. This begs the question: is it his fault? On this week’s episode, Ryan returns to join co-host Chris Rifer in reflecting on three straight losses for the Timbers, and evaluating a Thorns team still trying to shake off the cobwebs early in...

Coming into her senior season, Lake Oswego’s Mia Brahe-Pedersen already has the things many of her Oregon high school peers are seeking. She’s already a 12-time state champion (three each in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 4x100-meter relay and 4x400-meter relay), a two-time Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year, an 11-time national champion and a 22-time All-American. She holds the Oregon high s...

It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast about Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman discuss the Beavers’ march to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, Travis Bazzana’s remarkable hot streak, the players who have entered the men’s basketball transfer portal and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses rookie Scoot Henderson’s recent struggles, forward Kris Murray’s potential, and coach Chauncey Billlups’ future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregonian Sports Podcast co-host and KOIN reporter Brenna Greene recently suggested that Selection Sunday might be the very best sports day of the year. Really? We had to discuss that and rank our top five contenders for that title as March Madness begins. The Oregon men and both the Oregon State and University of Portland women are all in their respective fields and looking to shake up some brack...

Basketball gave him the hope to keep going during the nearly four years he spent in prison, but Brett Hollins said he has not picked up a ball since his final game as a senior captain at Southern Oregon University. The 29-year-old joined Oregonian columnist Bill Oram, who recently profiled Hollins in the three-part series, “The Baller’s Conviction,” to reflect on his journey from prison to college...

It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast about Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman take a look at the Beavers’ bracket in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, spring football, OSU pro day and the baseball team’s continued excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss Deandre Ayton’s dominant play and react to his comments to Fentress about his transformation into becoming a dominant force for the Blazers. Also, Ayton talked about that whole situation with the ice strom. Plus, Scoot Henderson and when is the tank coming? Learn more about your ad choices....

Women’s basketball is having quite a moment both nationally and in Oregon. Oregon State and the University of Portland women’s teams are awaiting Selection Sunday results — with a possible in-state matchup on the other side. On this week’s episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN talk about the two local teams looking to make a splash in March Madness, while als...

It’s officially Thorns o’clock, Rose City. The Portland Thorns open their season on Saturday at the KC Current. This week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland has a full season preview. Plus, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer recap last weekend’s dramatic 2-1 victory for the Timbers over NYCFC thanks to some guy named Evander Golazo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Is silly season extending into the actual season? The Portland Timbers are reportedly hot on the trail of Argentine striker Germán Berterame with a $15 million bid, but is the deal going to get done? And what of the apparent other option, Jonathan “Cabecita” Rodríguez? On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer cut through the noise to deliver analysis...

It’s over. 14 losses in a row capped a rough finish to the 2023-24 season for Oregon women’s basketball, who lost 79-30 to Colorado on Wednesday in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament. On this week’s podcast, Ryan Clarke and James Crepea break down what went wrong for Kelly Graves and company this season, and look ahead to the final weekend of the regular season for Oregon men’s hoops. Learn...

This episode of Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reviews the team's 2-1 weekend with a focus on Anfernee Simons, the team's young forwards and if Dalano Blanton is a keeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast focused on Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman take a look at spring football practice and the battle for the starting quarterback job, the return of Raegan Beers and the Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Tournament and the continued success of the baseball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

The Phil Neville era with the Portland Timbers is off to a great start on the field. A 4-1 win over the Colorado Rapids in the opener showed plenty of quality, but can the Timbers bottle that up and keep it rolling against D.C. United in game two? On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, an Oregonian Sports podcast, Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer examine what’s gone right for the Timbers so...

Eleven losses in a row tie a program record for the Oregon women’s basketball team. Can they break the trend and avoid history on Thursday vs. Cal? On this week’s episode of Ducks Confidential, an Oregonian Sports podcast, reporters Ryan Clarke and James Crepea discuss Kelly Graves’ squad and reflect on the games gone by for the men’s team as well. Next up for Dana Altman and company? A final Pac-...

Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reacts to the Blazers’ horrible loss Sunday night to the Charlotte Hornets and what it means big picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast looking at Oregon State sports. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman dish on last week’s lost opportunity — and this week’s big game against Stanford — for the women’s basketball team, an impressive start by the baseball team and a rare road win for the men’s basketball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

The Oregonian Sports podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and KOIN 6′s Brenna Greene, tackles the new Moda Center lease proposal, the Blazers returning from the break with Scoot Henderson out, why Ionescu vs. Curry stole the otherwise boring All-Star weekend, Oregon State women's hoops rollin; Timbers back in action and a little pop culture drama. Learn more about your ad...

It’s that time again! Oregon baseball and softball’s 2024 seasons are underway. Ducks Confidential, an Oregonian Sports podcast, has you covered on the diamond. Plus, co-hosts James Crepea and Ryan Clarke break down the latest for men’s and women’s basketball as their seasons wind down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon State women’s basketball team is rolling, the Beavers’ baseball team had an opening weekend to remember and the men’s basketball team ... well ... that’s another story. Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman dive into that and more in the newest episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s getting real, folks. The Portland Timbers’ 2024 season starts next week, and Soccer Made in Portland has you covered with all the latest ahead of Portland’s Feb. 24 season-opener at home against the Colorado Rapids. Plus, co-hosts Chris Rifer and Ryan Clarke (a.k.a the Podfather) discuss the latest transactions for the Portland Thorns, projecting out an impressive starting XI and taking a loo...

Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reviews the team's inactivity at the trade deadline, what GM Joe Cronin said regarding feeling good about where the team is headed and what teams in the NBA are worse off than the struggling Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring senior sports writer Joe Freeman and Beavers beat reporter Nick Daschel, talks about their recent conversations with head football coach Trent Bray, Oregon State's basketball success, plus a look ahead to baseball season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Brown of The Oregonian/OregonLive.com and his BFF, John 'Heavy J' Holland, discuss Super Bowl LVIII making some predictions about the game, sharing some of their favorite prop bets and other wagers on the eve of this showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City. Here's a look at what we talked about: -Was this the best possible Super Bowl matchup, or would it have been better with...