Tyson Alger is a familiar name and face for readers of The Oregonian. With Brenna Greene on vacation this week, Tyson, owner-operator of The I-5 Corridor, dropped by to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to the local sports scene, including his coverage of the Winterhawks this spring as well as the Timbers and Thorns — two teams seemingly movin…

Down 2-0 at half on Wednesday night against San Jose, the Portland Timbers appeared to be dead in the water. But with a renewed vigor and some questionable calls, they came all the way back to win, 4-2, and break a nine-match winless streak. On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Chris Rifer look at the good, th…

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reacts to the Trail Blazers falling to No. 7 in Sunday's NBA draft lottery. Select for need? Take the best player available? Trade pick? Package pick to trade up? Decisions, decisions for the Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

Oregon’s spring football game has come and gone, and fans of the Ducks are now waiting eagerly for the start of the 2024 season. What can we take away from an eventful spring? On this episode of Ducks Confidential, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and James Crepea break down what they heard and saw at spring football practices, and discuss a whirlwind couple o…

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 baseball team and where things stand heading into the stretch run, the status of the overhauled men’s basketball roster, the disheartening state of women’s basketball and more. Learn more …

Oregon has continued to dominate the transfer portal with an incoming group of transfers considered the second-best in college football, according to one ranking. Why is this happening at Oregon now? And what does it mean as the Ducks make the move to the Big Ten? Columnist Bill Oram and KOIN’s Brenna Greene break that and more down on this week’s …

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses the depth of the Western Conference on display during the NBA playoffs and how far the Blazers trail several elite teams with young talent. Also, Damian Lillard's playoff run with the Bucks comes to an early end. And are the Blazers set at…

The Rob Gale era is off to a brilliant start for the Portland Thorns, winners of four straight and regaining confidence amid an imperfect stretch. Has Portland’s interim manager found the right mix? On this week’s episode, Chris and Ryan break down what has worked well for the Thorns in their winning streak, and examine Gale’s influence. Plus, chec…

Sports columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN debate, then recap an Oregon spring game that played out against the backdrop of eight Ducks getting selected in the NFL Draft. Other highlights from this week’s show include: · How are things going for Damian Lillard, injured in Milwaukee, with the Bucks on the verge of elimination in the first …

Why did Oregon State’s spring game on Saturday leave both Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN feeling a little underwhelmed? There are plenty of reasons, including the lack of participation among the Beavers’ few recognizable names and a missed opportunity to ramp up the fan experience. What other takeaways did they have from the Spring Showcase? T…

Big move on the coaching front: the Portland Thorns are moving Mike Norris into the front office and Rob Gale into the interim coach role. How will the global search for a permanent gaffer play out? On this episode, which was recorded on Friday, April 19, Chris and Ryan discuss the Thorns’ move, and look back on a compelling contest for the Timbers…

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses the franchise’s offseason following a 21-61 season. Plus, why the Blazers retained coach Chauncey Billups, why GM Joe Cronin plans to remain on the development path and what to expect this offseason and next season. Learn more about your a…

The Blazers' current roster is not good enough to win next year, and the front office appears ready to go all in on its youth movement. So is losing next year the best path? The answer is almost undoubtedly yes, but will fans put up with it? And what moves does general manager Joe Cronin need to make to set the franchise up for long-term success an…

It’s been a trend all season: one good half, one rough half for the Portland Timbers. Saturday’s 3-3 draw with SKC was a nice turnaround, but how can Portland put together a complete performance? Chris Rifer and Ryan Clarke break it down on this week’s Soccer Made in Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ducks Confidential is back! After a few weeks off, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and James Crepea break down what they’ve seen and heard at Oregon football spring practice, and look back on a magical run for Oregon men’s basketball. Plus, plenty to talk about in the transfer portal carousel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The Oregonian's Bill Oram and KOIN 6's Brenna Greene break down the issues facing Oregon State and try to answer why there has been so much apathy toward this Blazers season. Also, a look back at a historic NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Oregonian/OregonLive

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses rookie Scoot Henderson’s growth during the team's recent road trip, as well as what we've learned about the young forwards and what we hope to learn during upcoming exit interviews following the end of the season. Learn more about your ad …

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, takes a look at Chauncey Billups getting elected into the Hall of Fame, how the Blazers ended their 10-game losing streak with a "bad win" and if any signs of hope for the future have been on display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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 te…

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…

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…

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/adchoicesBy The Oregonian/OregonLive

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 re…

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,…

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 megaph…

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 …

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 lo…

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 …

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 Chri…

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…

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 b…

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 …

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.…

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/adchoicesBy The Oregonian/OregonLive

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 bask…

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 l…

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 choic…

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, project…

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.…

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 mega…

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 Supe…

The Ducks Confidential podcast is back! As we flip the calendar to 2024, beat reporters James Crepea and Ryan Clarke discuss an impressive recruiting period for Oregon football, including a highly-rated Class of 2024 and several talented transfers. Plus, Ryan and James check in with the Oregon men’s and women’s basketball teams as their Pac-12 sche…

The Oregonian Sports podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and KOIN 6′s Brenna Greene, examines the Trail Blazers' potential moves by Thursday's trade deadline. Also, Brenna is thoroughly enjoying covering her first Super Bowl. We have game predictions and some Taylor Swift talk. Finally, should the Lakers explore trading Le…

Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, returns to Wednesday night's epic atmosphere during the Portland Trail Blazers’ win over Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks. Also, trade talk, what to expect in the second half from these Blazers and the evolution of Anfernee Sim…

The Oregonian Sports podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and KOIN 6′s Brenna Greene, takes a look at Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan to coach Justin Herbert and the LA Chargers. What does that mean for UO and the B1G? Blazers on a roll. NFL playoffs. Doc Rivers coaching the Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

The Portland Thorns re-signed veteran contributors, traded away a fan favorite, and are reportedly bringing in a newcomer for a major fee. The offseason is offseason-ing! On this week’s episode of Soccer Made in Portland, an Oregonian Sports podcast, Ryan and Chris discuss the Thorns’ moves, plus where things stand for the Timbers ahead of Saturday…

Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the Portland Trail Blazers’ first half of the season while naming MVP, most improved, best rookies, biggest disappointment, greatest surprise and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The Oregonian Sports podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and KOIN 6's Brenna Greene, is all over the Dan Lanning/Alabama situation, the retirement of Pete Carroll, Bill Belichick and Nick Saban – also why Belichick and Justin Herbert should join forces. Plus, Blazers struggle on the road and Fentress lost his wallet on a p…