Best Koin Podcasts (2024)

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Ducks Confidential: Previewing Oregon’s Big Ten opener at UCLA 55:25

3h ago55:25

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After a week off to reflect and recover, the No. 8 Oregon Ducks are set to open Big Ten play against UCLA on Saturday. With a late kick and potentially lop-sided matchup, what can Duck fans expect from this unique trip to the Rose Bowl? Plus, what’s the rest of the Big Ten looking like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Oregonian Sports: Welcoming the WNBA after a lengthy wait 54:42

6h ago54:42

54:42

Landing a WNBA expansion franchise is a huge win for Portland, but especially the women’s sports community. On this episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, sports columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN discuss what the news of a new professional sports team means for the future of the city. Also discussed on this week’s episode: • Potential…

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Ducks Confidential: Oregon blows out the Beavers, looking ahead to Big Ten play 1:04:29

3h ago1:04:29

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The Oregon Ducks are 3-0 heading into their first Big Ten slate, riding high after a 49-14 win over Oregon State this week. Can the Ducks maintain momentum and build on the evident progress shown against the Beavers? They’ll have an entire bye week and lead-up to UCLA on Sept. 28 to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Blazer Focused's training camp preview part 2: How will forwards Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija fit? 36:16

8h ago36:16

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The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, continues with training camp previews, this time assessing the forward situation. Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija seem like a solid pairing, but will either still be around when the team starts winning again? Also, does the roster have another forward …

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Oregonian Sports: Why Oregon State’s once-remote prospects of upsetting Oregon football now feel more realistic 50:40

1d ago50:40

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Oregon has been more beatable than anyone anticipated entering the season, giving the Oregon State Beavers a lot of reason to hope for an upset Saturday at Reser Stadium. Can the Beavers run the ball as effectively against the Ducks as they did in the first two weeks? Will Oregon be able to protect Dillon Gabriel? Those are the questions addressed …

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Beaver Banter: Oregon State’s defense has a fan in Isaac Hodgins, and tales from the Duck-Beaver series 46:59

3d ago46:59

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This week’s edition of Beaver Banter podcast looks at Saturday’s 21-0 win at San Diego State, then dives into this week’s game against Oregon. Beaver Banter is an Oregonian/OregonLive podcast where former OSU defensive lineman Isaac Hodgins and beat reporter Nick Daschel talk about all things Beaver football. The podcast starts with how Isaac has t…

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Ducks Confidential: Oregon sneaks past Boise State, previewing Oregon State 1:11:03

4d ago1:11:03

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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 fiel…

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Blazer Focused training camp preview part 1: How will Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan co-exist? 37:45

8d ago37:45

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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/adchoic…

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Oregonian Sports: Oregon football needs a blowout win over Boise State 51:49

10d ago51:49

51:49

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 sh…

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Ducks Confidential: Boise State preview, offensive line woes 51:43

11d ago51:43

51:43

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 en…

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Beaver Banter: Deep dive into Idaho State, and Isaac Hodgins says the ‘Turnover Chainsaw’ was his idea 39:45

13d ago39:45

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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. Th…

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College football preview: Who will try to hire Dan Lanning this time? 57:48

15d ago57:48

57:48

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 c…

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Ducks Confidential: Idaho preview, the future of FCS matchups 48:12

20d ago48:12

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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 matchup…

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Beaver Banter: Previewing the 2024 football season with Oregon State star Isaac Hodgins 48:41

21d ago48:41

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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 storie…

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Soccer Made in Portland: Not goodbye, just see you later 1:13:46

23d ago1:13:46

1:13:46

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 th…

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Oregonian Sports: Move to local TV could be the start of Blazers winning back fans 56:23

25d ago56:23

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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 the…

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Ducks Confidential: Questions on the interior offensive line, wrapping up fall camp 50:31

26d ago50:31

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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. I…

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Ducks Confidential: AP poll is here, plus notes from fall camp 43:21

1M ago43:21

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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 ab…

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Oregonian Sports: A well-traveled Duck and locals bring home Olympic gold 56:15

1M ago56:15

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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…

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Ducks Confidential: The hype is real for Oregon football in 2024 54:00

1M ago54:00

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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 th…

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Blazer Focused: Trail Blazers summer league report card 47:28

2M ago47:28

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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 …

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Oregonian Sports: Donovan Clingan, Scoot Henderson and other notes from Las Vegas 50:55

2M ago50:55

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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 Or…

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Blazer Focused: Evaluating Donovan Clingan's summer league performance thus far 58:43

2M ago58:43

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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…

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Soccer Made in Portland: Chris got married, and lots of soccer stuff 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

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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…

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Blazer Focused: What to look for from rookie Donovan Clingan when summer league starts on Saturday 28:13

2M ago28:13

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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/adchoic…

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Oregonian Sports: Is the Blazers' next move to trade Anfernee Simons? 47:56

3M ago47:56

47:56

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 a…

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Blazer Focused: Trail Blazers draft Donovan Clingan, trade for Deni Avdija 41:45

3M ago41:45

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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 yo…

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Soccer Made in Portland: Timbers in a groove, Thorns get lost in the Current 48:24

3M ago48:24

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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…

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Blazer Focused: NBA draft week is here, let's get prepped 58:50

3M ago58:50

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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…

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Blazer Focused: NBA draft a week away, Payton Pritchard wins a ring, Caitlin Clark drama is a good thing 51:50

3M ago51:50

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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…

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Soccer Made in Portland: Wedding planning, red cards, improved defense 55:22

3M ago55:22

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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. Le…

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Catching Up w/ Kui He 45:27

3M ago45:27

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I'm back to catch up with Kui He!By Luke Willis

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Oregonian Sports: How Jerry West impacted the Trail Blazers, plus thoughts on the NBA draft and offseason 55:42

3M ago55:42

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When the Portland Trail Blazers swept the NBA’s best regular season team on their way to the 1977 NBA championship, the first-year head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers declared that the Blazers “were blessed with great personnel and they’re going to be good for a very long time.” That was just one of the times Jerry West’s seven-decade life in the …

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Soccer Made in Portland: Timbers on the upswing? 44:06

3M ago44:06

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The Portland Timbers have won three of five, and in stretches have solved some of their defensive issues. Can they keep that up against better competition, and fully turn this season on its head? Plus, the Thorns are back from the international break and aim to get back on the winning track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

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Oregonian Sports: Beavers and Ducks move on, Blazers might be ready to expand 59:32

3M ago59:32

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Both Oregon and Oregon State rolled through their NCAA Regional matchups and are each now two wins from advancing to Omaha for the College World Series. The two schools have never reached the CWS in the same year. In fact, the Ducks haven’t reached Omaha since 1954. Is it time they finally snap their 70-year hiatus? On this week’s episode, columnis…

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Blazer Focused: Pre-draft workouts continue, and how many titles could Blazers have won with a healthy Bill Walton? 47:52

4M ago47:52

47:52

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reacts to Bill Walton dying at the age of 71 on Monday, and discusses his legacy as a player and broadcaster. Craig has stories. Also, the Blazers continue their pre-draft workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Oregonian Sports: Remembering Bill Walton, plus a look toward college baseball regionals 40:41

4M ago40:41

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Bill Walton’s death this week at 71 leaves an immense hole in Portland’s sports landscape and well beyond. The centerpiece of the Trail Blazers’ 1977 championship team, Walton was a celebrated broadcaster, but perhaps was best known for being Bill Walton, one of the greatest winners, and greatest characters, in American sports. Columnist Bill Oram …

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Oregonian Sports: Beavers and Ducks baseball bow out in Scottsdale, a WNBA arms race and more 1:06:02

4M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Last week, Oregon State was three outs from winning the final Pac-12 baseball championship and entering the conference tournament as the No. 1 seed. Instead, they dropped their final regular season game, earned the No. 2 seed, and after their bats went cold against Stanford, got bounced from the tournament in pool play. But like with all things at …

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Soccer Made in Portland: Thorns add investors, face pivotal matchup with Orlando 37:18

4M ago37:18

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The Portland Thorns are growing their investor group, which now includes the billionaire CEO of Columbia Sportswear. What does that mean for the club’s future, the development of a training facility, and perhaps a WNBA team in Portland? This week, Chris and Ryan discuss those major investor additions, preview a massive match in Thorns vs. Pride, an…

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Soccer Made in Portland: Timbers make a wild comeback, Thorns keep the winning streak rolling 50:43

4M ago50:43

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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…

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Oregonian Sports: Talking Blazers, Winterhawks and Soccer City, USA with Tyson Alger 53:48

4M ago53:48

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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…

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Blazer Focused: Trail Blazers face puzzling situation after falling to No. 7 in NBA draft lottery 58:05

4M ago58:05

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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…

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Ducks Confidential: Spring football recap, basketball teams busy in the portal 53:54

4M ago53:54

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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…

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Beaver Banter: Oregon State baseball enters stretch run, men’s basketball overhauls roster, women’s hoops reeling 46:55

4M ago46:55

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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 …

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Oregonian Sports: Ducks recruiting wins, Blazers coaching shuffle, WNBA outlook and a Montana bar crawl 51:17

4M ago51:17

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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 …

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Blazer Focused: Lillard's playoff runs ends early, and just how far behind the rest of the Western Conference are the Blazers? 46:26

4M ago46:26

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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…

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Soccer Made in Portland: Thorns turn it around, Timbers floundering 45:57

4M ago45:57

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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…

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Oregonian Sports: Recapping the Ducks' NFL draft success, spring football game and more 57:39

5M ago57:39

57:39

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 …

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Oregonian Sports: Who is a spring football game for, how should Blazers feel about Damian Lillard’s playoff performance? 56:37

5M ago56:37

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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…

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Soccer Made in Portland: Thorns reassign Mike Norris, 10-man Timbers tie LAFC 39:59

5M ago39:59

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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…

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