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If you weren't able to catch Oregon State's football showcase on Saturday, don't worry. The Beavers wanted it that way. Kind of. The Ducks and Beavers spring games present an annual study in contrast, which is discussed in this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast with hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene. Also on this week's episode: • Why Oregon State's poaching paranoia is justified • How much of Dante Moore should Ducks fans expect to see on Saturday • The Thorns (and WNBA team) owners sure know how to throw a pep rally • The underdog Winterhawks are back in the conference finals • And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazers' extension of Chauncey Billups may not be popular with all fans, but was completely justified given the progress the team made on the court this season. Will history prove that it was the right move for the rebuilding franchise? On the new episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene debate the merits of Billups' extension while looking at its ripple effects for the Trail Blazers. Also on this week's show: • What Joe Cronin needs to do this offseason for the Blazers to take a step forward • Jazzy Davidson dazzles at Hoop Summit • The WNBA is starting to feel more real in Portland • Bill goes full conspiracy theory on both Sabrina Ionescu and Damian Lillard • What we're looking for at Oregon State's spring game this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The true joy of the NCAA Tournament is that it makes stars of unlikely players. And that can occur both on or off the court. One example was a clip of The Oregonian Sports Podcast hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene during crunch time of Oregon's second-round loss to Arizona in Seattle. Sitting behind the national TV broadcasters, the hosts engaged in animated conversation. What were they talking about? Well, how good are your lip-reading skills? On this week's episode, Bill and Brenna relive the moment that went viral before moving onto more serious topics, including: • The Ducks loss was thrilling but cost them a shot at top-ranked Duke • The transfer portal comes for Oregon State's best players • Missing the NCAA Tournament may have been a blessing in disguise for the UP women • An update on the Portland Diamond Project's $800 million ask of state legislators — including one key endorsement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon men are back in the NCAA Tournament and, like last year, back in a 5-12 matchup. Unlike last year, the Ducks are the 5-seed team. Can they overpower Liberty and play for a chance to get to the second weekend in Newark? The Ducks are encountering one of the best three-point shooting teams in the country. And while March Madness is defined by buzzer-beaters and threes, will the Flames actually be able to outshoot Oregon if the Ducks exert their advantage in the paint? On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene break down that matchup, while also looking ahead to both the Oregon and Oregon State women making their returns to the tournament field. Also discussed on the show: • Scenes from Selection Sunday in Eugene and Corvallis • Which local team entering the NCAA Tournament has actually disappointed? • A high school legend finally wins a trophy • Did we witness a passing of the torch in 6A girls hoops? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three of Oregon’s college basketball teams are set to compete in this year’s NCAA Tournaments, including the Oregon State women’s team. After losing some of their best players to the transfer portal during the collapse of the Pac-12 conference, the Beavers came back to win their first conference championship since 2016. They’re now the 14th seed in the women’s bracket and will take on third-ranked North Carolina on Saturday.   The University of Oregon men’s team is making its second consecutive appearance this year. The fifth-ranked men’s team is set to take on 12th-seed Liberty University on Friday. The 10th-ranked Oregon women’s team will make its first March Madness appearance since 2022 when it takes on seventh-seed Vanderbilt on Friday.  KOIN 6 sports anchor and reporter Brenna Greene joins us to talk about all of those contests and more

Every once in a while something so remarkable happens that it jumps past all the other very important events of the day and becomes banner news. So while the Oregon men are moving through the Big Ten tournament and two in-state women's teams just battled for an NCAA Tournament berth, Bill Oram and Brenna Greene absolutely had to start this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast with a thorough breakdown of Natalie Zito, nee Gilbert's, surprise appearance to sing the national anthem in front of ex-Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks on Wednesday night. While the Blazers have been on an upswing in the second half of the season, the franchise's idea to reunite Gilbert and Cheeks may have been the season's best moment. Also discussed on this week's episode: • Combined with Bill Walton's tribute night 72 hours earlier, this has been a big week for Blazers game ops • Bill describes other memorable national anthem performances, including a notable freeze-job by an Oscar nominee • Oregon State's win over Portland in the WCC women's title game was a celebration of Oregon hoops • The Oregon men further burnished their March Madness resume with a win over Indiana on the Hoosiers' home turf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Portland Diamond Project has been kicking around ideas for so long that it may take time for some to catch up to the fact that the proposal has transformed and gained real momentum among elected officials and business leaders. Is baseball on the South Waterfront a real possibility? That's unclear. But what's certain is that this is an aptitude test for Portland when it comes to taking a big swing. On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene discuss the new renderings of a potential ballpark and the Diamond Project's plans to seek up to $900 million in financing from the legislature, plus other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon men's basketball team has rediscovered the spark that keyed its early season run. After an impressive come-from-behind win at No. 11 Wisconsin, the Ducks are looking more and more like a team that could make noise in the NCAA Tournament. At the center of that is their Mr. Clutch, Jackson Shelstad. On this episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene discuss the fast-approaching college basketball postseason and the outlook for teams around the state, including the Ducks and Beavers Also on this week's episode:  • Shaedon Sharpe's dunk broke the Internet • Bill gets a new puppy and, more vitally, gets to name it • A history lesson about the time two NBA legends met in Corvallis • Portland State football returns downtown — for a day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Blazers announced improvements to the Moda Center video boards that will feature 7,520 square feet of LED screens and increase the existing center scoreboard by more than 50 percent. Improvements to the 30-year-old arena have been a long time coming, and with the Blazers seeking fan input on the forthcoming project Bill Oram and Brenna Greene discuss on this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast what we enhancements the organization should focus on — from the obvious to the not so obvious. Also discussed on this week's episode:  • A review of the Netflix documentary “Court of Gold” • Find out what Olympic star knew Brenna as “Tonsilitis Girl” in college • With Buck Williams receiving Hall of Fame consideration, what jerseys should the Blazers consider retiring? • On the whole, the Timbers are likely better off without Evander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazers were one of only four teams to sit out the trade deadline, a decision that sets the stage for what should be a competitive final two months of the regular season. On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene break down the state of the Blazers, their chances to actually reach the play-in and how they find a star (or stars) if reaching the top of the lottery is now a longshot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazers' recent run of success has created something of a conundrum. They have won five of their last six games, are playing hard and delivering an entertaining style of basketball. They are also at risk of locking the franchise in the NBA's version of no-man's land. That's the main topic of discussion on this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast. Hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene weigh the circumstances the Blazers find themselves in, seemingly taking meaningful steps forward on the court as their plans of a high lottery pick take a simultaneous hit. Can fans enjoy the wins if they also feel like losses? Also discussed on this week's all-Blazers episode: • What does the Blazers front office do with Billups now that he's shown he can get the most out of an imperfect roster? • Blazers game ops rise to the occasion of Damian Lillard's return. Please send earplugs. • By the time Lillard is a free agent, should the Blazers even want him back? • Plus, Brenna exacts her revenge for last week's mea culpa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon fans harbored hopes of watching the Ducks play in the national championship game on Monday in Atlanta. That dream was crushed about three plays into the Rose Bowl as Ohio State overwhelmed Oregon, bringing an abrupt end to one of the best seasons in program history. With the Buckeyes now in the championship game against Notre Dame after edging Texas in the Cotton Bowl, many Ducks fans may be asking themselves this question: Who do we root for now? On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene debate that question and come to different conclusions. Also on this week's show: • Looking ahead to Oregon State's first basketball game against Gonzaga in Brenna's lifetime • Was it a good idea for Beavers head coach Trent Bray to appoint himself defensive coordinator, too? • Should Scoot Henderson's career-best performance against Brooklyn be seen as a sign of progress for the young Blazers star or thrown out as an anomaly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've had a week to process Oregon's 41-21 loss to Ohio State in Pasadena. While the Ducks were badly outplayed by their opponent, the system that put them in that matchup remains a topic of much debate and scrutiny. On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN unpack the New Year's debacle, including whether the Ducks should consider any staffing changes. Also discussed on this week's episode: • Will top teams start to manipulate their seasons, including resting players in conference title games? • If the Ducks are gradually leveling up, does that make next year their year to win in the playoff? • With the NBA's trade deadline a month away, what are reasonable expectations for the Blazers front office? • The Blazers have the NBA's sixth-worst record, but with lottery odds front of mind, are they winning too many games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this season of giving... out college football awards, is a bit of consistency too much to ask? If Dillon Gabriel was the highest-regarded quarterback among Heisman Trophy voters, then how can he be the country's third-best quarterback by AP All-American voters? Distinguishing the impact of Gabriel's season against the years of Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders may depend on personal preference. On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene break down that very question and are even interrupted by a brief restoration of order: A first-team nod for Gabriel on another All-American team. Also discussed on this week's episode: • The seismic departure that is... the Idaho football coach? • No, no. The retirement of soccer legend Becky Sauerbrunn, a USWNT captain whose impact off the field changed the future of women's sports • A difference of opinion on who the Ducks should want to play in the Rose Bowl: Ohio State or Tennessee? • And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon is going to the College Football Playoff. That's a given regardless of what happens in the Big Ten Championship game against Penn State. The question is whether the Ducks will earn a first-round bye and a direct pass to, presumably, the Rose Bowl, or if they will have to host a home game at Autzen Stadium in December. As the playoff field takes shape, Bill Oram and Brenna Greene, hosts of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, discuss what they like and don't like about the new system as the 12-team playoff works out the kinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington State coach Jake Dickert pushed back on the idea that his Cougars and the Oregon State Beavers are pals, but did anybody really believe that was the case between the lines? On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, co-hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene discuss why OSU and WSU's institutional alliance has little bearing on Saturday's game and why the matchup has a long way before it can be considered a rivalry. Also discussed on this week's episode: • The Beavers “epic faceplant” against Air Force • Did we like Dan Lanning's fake field goal try? Or not so much? • Why the Ducks scheduling disadvantage now gives them a major edge • Are the Blazers winning too much? • And do they really have to trade new fan favorite Robert Williams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazers went from one of the worst losses of Chauncey Billups' tenure as head coach to one of the most galvanizing wins in a mere 48 hours. Is there any path for Billups to find long-term success in Portland or will his coaching arc have to follow the path of his Hall of Fame playing career that required many stops before he found his footing? That's the question Bill Oram and Brenna Greene from KOIN consider on this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast. Also, Bill breaks down a dominant performance by Robert Williams III against Minnesota which should feel bittersweet for Blazers fans. Williams is likely the next player the Blazers will try to move. Other topics discussed on this episode: • An update on Kelly Graves and the top-25 Oregon women • Did Oregon have its one Big Ten letdown game the Ducks win against Maryland? • What next in Corvallis now that the Beavers are likely out of bowl contention? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was no surprise that Oregon was seeded No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings. But Ohio State at No. 2? And what can we learn from these rankings with so much football left to play? On the Oregonian Sports Podcast, columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN break down the initial reveal, and break down potential matchups and the Ducks' potential path to the Jan. 20 national championship game in Atlanta. Also discussed on this week's episode: • What it was like at Providence Park for Christine Sinclair's farewell game • Why Traeshon Holden's breakout game resonated • Will Oregon State have a new starting quarterback on Saturday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon will play the highlight of its road schedule this season when it travels to Ann Arbor to face Michigan. The Ducks beat the Wolverines in front of 109,733 people at the Big House in 2007, but few current Ducks really know what to expect in college football's largest stadium. Derrick Harmon, however, does. The D-lineman who previously played at Michigan State said on Wednesday that games at Michigan are “not that loud.” Is that just trash talk from a player predisposed not to like Michigan? Or is there something to it? Sports columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN debate that on this week's episode of The Oregonian Sports podcast. Also discussed on this week's episode: • A recap of Sport Oregon's first-of-its-kind Night of Champions, which honored Megan Rapinoe and Pat Casey, among others • Breaking down the No. 1 Ducks game at Michigan. Can anything stop the Ducks? • Donovan Clingan has been dominant in limited minutes, when will his time on the court increase — and what does that mean for Deandre Ayton? • No, seriously, what does that mean for Ayton? Bill and Brenna come to different conclusions. • Reflecting on Christine Sinclair's impact in Portland and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Timbers season-ending 5-0 loss to Vancouver on Wednesday was bad enough, but vague and intriguing late-night tweets from star player Evander indicating actions by the team's management were at the team's struggles turned a bad night into an outright scandal. On the latest episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, sports columnist Bill Oram explains what's at the root of the issues between player and club, and why money — like with most things — is to blame. Also, co-host Brenna Greene of KOIN describes the bad vibes at the Blazers home opener, and why it was even more dispiriting than she expected for a team with little ambition of winning games this season. Other topics discussed include: • What moves the Blazers need to make to address some of their organizational woes • Explaining what went wrong with the rollout of the Blazers over-the-air broadcast and why it will eventually pay off for viewers • The Ducks are No. 1 but ... who cares? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. 3 Oregon's win over second-ranked Ohio State was always one of the most anticipated games of the year. Both teams, college football fans and reporters, had Oct. 12 circled on their calendars for a year. But no matter how great the hype was, the two powerhouse programs managed to deliver a game that was even better. On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN 6 reflect on the biggest moments from one of the most important games of the college football season. Also discussed on this week's episode: • Will Dan Lanning's clever penalty ploy lead to an NCAA rule change? • The Ducks didn't just beat the Buckeyes, they beat them down. • Is there any risk of a Ducks letdown against Purdue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A month ago on the Oregonian Sports podcast, both hosts predicted that Oregon would beat Ohio State at Autzen Stadium on Oct. 12. Now, that the weekend is upon us and we have a body of work by which to judge both teams in this titanic clash of top-3 teams, do Bill Oram and Brenna Greene stand by those picks? Also discussed on this week's episode: • How concerned should the Ducks be about Dillon Gabriel's red zone struggles? • Outside of the rankings, what contributes to the “bigness” of Saturday's matchup in Eugene? • Why it feels so hard to know how to judge the 4-1 Oregon State Beavers • The injury bug has already hit the Blazers a week into training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pac-12 landed a whale in its realignment rush this week when Gonzaga agreed to join as a non-football member. The Zags have been to the NCAA Tournament for 25 years, the Sweet 16 for the last nine, and two Final Fours in the last decade. They dramatically boost the hoops profile of the reimagined conference. On this episode of the Oregon Sports podcast, columnist Bill Oram and KOIN's Brenna Greene — and Gonzaga alum — answer the question of why this was the right move for Zags now. Also discussed on this week's episode: • Where the Pac-12 turns next, and if Gonzaga's arrival might lure back some schools that already said no • Brenna's takeaways from Trail Blazers' media day, including a failed attempt at humor from Scoot Henderson • The Blazers roster construction may make for some hurt feelings. Bill even predicts that one high-paid starter could end up out of the rotation. • Some parting thoughts on Jonathan Smith's return to Oregon with the Michigan State Spartans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pac-12 sits with seven teams after raiding the Mountain West Conference, but was stymied in its pursuit of UNLV as well as a handful of universities in the American Athletic Conference. Where does the rebuilding conference turn next? Hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN attempt to answer that question on a jam-packed episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast that starts with the breaking news of soccer icon Christine Sinclair's retirement. Also discussed on this episode: • How the Pac-12 could have avoided this stalemate with the Mountain West and the one school it might have hinged on • Bill says Christine Sinclair played a leading role in the greatest sporting event he ever covered • Dreaming of baseball in Portland? What more the Diamond Project could do to jump more established bidders for MLB expansion • The Blazers finally do something that earns universal praise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 names, from silly to symbolic • What the Bhathals expansion means for the Thorns • Some college football talk, including the biggest lessons from Oregon-Oregon State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast. Here's what else Bill Oram and Brenna Greene discuss on this week's episode: • Could an alumni team from either school beat the current squad? • Why the Ducks first two weeks have changed their outlook for the season • A report from Bo Nix's first NFL start against Seattle • Projecting the future of the rivalry beyond next year • What's in a name? 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 that the Ducks are in trouble? On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN discuss what's at stake for Oregon in Week 2. Also discussed on this week's show: • Brenna explains her vote in the AP Top 25 and Bill makes the case the Ducks could have fallen even further • Does Oregon have egg on its face after its marketing campaign talked such a big game before the season? • Why Dan Lanning's postgame speech likely resonates with his players • Oregon State's win did the trick, but didn't teach us anything • DJ Uiagalelei's start at Florida State might have him missing Corvallis ... and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Oregonian Sports Podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene from KOIN get into that, while also predicting win totals for both Oregon and Oregon State. The crew also fills in the blanks on some key questions for both programs, including: • Oregon State will beat _______. • Oregon will lose to _______. • Ducks fans with Xfinity will be able to watch live programming on Big Ten Network _______. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Dickman talks Hawaii football and their upcoming game against the UCLA Bruins, as well as some more college football news focusing on the Florida State upset and Dillon Gabriel's final year in college football. UH wide receivers coach Jared Ursua talks about his position group, as well as the offensive mentality this week after a slow start on Saturday. Brenna Greene from KOIN talks about Oregon football and what the feel is about Dillon Gabriel in his one and only year in Eugene.

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 and why this team could be poised to start winning fans back over. Also discussed on the show: • Is there a trap game on Oregon's first Big Ten schedule? • Could Ben Gulbranson be the answer at quarterback for Oregon State? • The oddity of watching former Beavers stars become difference-makers for contenders around the country. 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 asking: Which department of the university is paying for all this mascot travel? Where will the Duck go next? The Olympics by any chance? Also on this week's episode: • Some updates on what to expect from Bill this season, including a new weekly feature and the Oram Forum. • Bill and Brenna share some impressions from the Ducks' annual media day • A quick look at the Ducks roster: Where are the weaknesses? • Olympic highlights, including Ryan Crouser and local gymnastics medalists • Bill discovers he has a personal connection to a German gold medalist — in real time. • And much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Clingan, the No. 7 pick in the draft, in summer league • Why no Scoot Henderson in summer league? • What do you make of the Blazers trio of centers? • How Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould views her role 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 episode of The Oregonian sports podcast. Topics discussed: • Why the draft felt like such a big break for the Blazers • What Clingan's arrival means for incumbent center Deandre Ayton • Interpreting what Cronin said about Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson — and what he didn't say about Simons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 NBA intersected with the Trail Blazers. The man who built both the Showtime and Shaq-Kobe Lakers could reasonably be seen as one of the greatest obstacles to the Blazers ever winning a second championship. On this episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, Bill Oram and Brenna Greene discuss West's legacy and how it intertwines with the history of the Trail Blazers. Also discussed: • Abrupt ends to the season for both Oregon and Oregon State baseball • The Blazers pivotal offseason and whether now is the time to trade Anfernee Simons • Whether trading up in this draft makes sense for the Trail Blazers front office Listen to the full episode here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN discuss the dominant weekends of both teams — even if Oregon State's final victory over UC Irvine took nearly 20 hours. Also on this episode: • Bill talks about the joys of helping coach his son's Little League team for the first time. • How Brenna navigated a 16-hour rain delay in Corvallis and the key takeaways from the Beavers' offensive explosion over the weekend. • Why this season might mark a high point in the overall health of college baseball in the state of Oregon • Thoughts on the news that the Blazers spent $4.6 million to buy a lot next to their Tualatin headquarters and what it says about Jody Allen's investment in the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and co-host Brenna Greene of KOIN pay tribute to the man who brought Portland its only NBA title while considering why his death has resonated so widely. Discussed on this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast: • How Walton connected with a younger generation that never saw him play at the peak of his career. • Some of the best stories that have been told this week about Walton. • How should the Trail Blazers honor Walton in the upcoming season and beyond? • Also, Oregon State hosts a baseball regional this weekend. Could it be the last one for a long time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Oregon State, Beaver baseball faces bigger questions. The Beavs will likely still host a regional next week and have a shot to return to Omaha, but what about next year and years to come? On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN discuss the recent story from The Oregonian/OregonLive that paints a rosy picture for the future of the program in the face of realignment. Other topics discussed: • A call for compassion and decency in conversations about trans athletes in sports • Brenna is back from vacation. Did she commit a Portland faux pas before even leaving PDX? • There is an arms race among billionaires when it comes to the pursuit of a WNBA expansion team • Bill (maybe) wants to bring back the name of a defunct Portland sports team for the WNBA when it comes • What are the Thorns waiting for when it comes to removing the interim tag from Rob Gale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, while also answering a few listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 round? · Saying goodbye to the supposed superteams that went heavy on star power. Bill shares some thoughts on the end of LeBron's 21st season. · Brenna talks Winterhawks in the playoffs while Bill tries to rename a rival hockey team and name one that doesn't even exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? They get into all of that — including the quarterback who was most impressive — on this episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast. Also discussed: • Ways that OSU could spruce up its spring affair • Why Oregon's upcoming spring game is intriguing • How Blazers fans should feel after watching Damian Lillard torch the nets in the Bucks' Game 1 win • Kelly Graves is moving out, the Thorns are moving up and the Winterhawks are moving on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and could it mean trading a fan favorite? Bill Oram and Brenna Greene from KOIN discuss the fallout of another losing season, while looking to the future of a roster built around Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe. Also on this week's episode: • Highlights from Blazers' exit interviews in Tualatin • Why the Thorns made a coaching change four matches into the season • What to look for in the OSU spring game on Saturday • Is this the year Ben Gulbranson finally wins the Beavers starting quarterback job? 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/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 brackets. Brenna and Oregonian columnist Bill Oram discuss all that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three college basketball teams from Oregon are competing in the March Madness NCAA tournament which started on Tuesday. Oregon State University women’s basketball team is a No. 3 seed and will make its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2021 on Thursday, when it hosts Eastern Washington University. The University of Portland women’s basketball team is making its second consecutive tournament appearance this year after winning the West Coast Conference championship game with a one-point victory over Gonzaga University earlier this month. The University of Oregon Ducks enter the NCAA men’s tournament as a No. 11 seed after winning their last championship game as a member of the Pac-12 conference. UO joins the Big Ten conference in the fall.  Brenna Greene is a sports anchor and reporter at KOIN 6. She joins us to talk about March Madness, including some in the women’s Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds that will be held in Portland next weekend. 

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 also contemplating the futures of the teams that notably are not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Blazers Rule, Lakers Drool!" We go way back to the beginning to learn about Brenna Greene's journey, from Blazers Kids Camp attendee, to nun in Sound of Music, to Montana, Reno and Spokane where she was the station's first female sports director. Many fun stories a long the way. Plus we check in with her on possible WHAT Award nominees! 1:20 Icebreakers - entertaining things that happened during a game that are not basketball related. DeMarcus Cousins gets unejected, blimp crash, t-shirt tosses. 11:30 Rip City United Season Ticket Holder event. 13:35 Blazers camps for kids used to have the best giveaways. 15:30 Getting to know Brenna 18:30 Blazers Rule, Lakers "Drul" 21:30 Basketball and how she became a broadcaster 28:55 Becoming the first female sports news director at KREM in Spokane 32:00 Strong Gonzaga connection with Blazers media 33:45 Highlights of some of the things she's covered over the years 39:30 Covering the Damian Lillard game 47:00 Covering the Blazers this year 53:00 Covering teams that you have been a fan of 55:35 WHAT awards check in 1:21:00 Takes: hold onto your physical media because it disappears from the internet, tall point guards are fun, the sun makes people drive out of their minds. Join us on Discord! It's a place where we can share our love for the Blazers, talk about games, and get to know other Blazer fans. Kind of like Twitter but it's not. There are different channels with different topics and you can join in where you want, and ignore the stuff you don't want to see. Give it a try! You can also still find us on Twitter: @wehaveatake, @tcbbiggs @roselharding The cutest intro/outro music by Eric Peterson (@shoozumoops)

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 LeBron James? 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, 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregonian Sports podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and KOIN 6's Brenna Greene, takes a look at the Ducks' loss to Washington, what that did to Bo Nix's Heisman chances, why facing Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl is a letdown and why Florida State got squeezed. Find more episodes on the Oregonian Sports channel wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices