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Live Updates: No. 25 Oregon hosts Portland Pilots in midweek matchup Portland comes to town after dropping a three-game series to Saint Mary's, losing the first two but rallying for a game three victory. The Pilots have played well to start the season, including a series victory on the road against preseason top-10 ranked Texas A&M. Live Updates: No. 25 Oregon hosts Portland Pilots in midweek matchup 247SPORTS.COM Follow along with live updates for Oregon baseball as they host Portland.

Dan Lanning and Oregon seek growth and consistency after its third spring practice "Right now, spring ball is not about the scheme, right? It's about playing ball, playing fast, figuring out who can play," said Lanning. "I think we still got to figure out who our players are. A little thinner on offense than we are on defense, just from a numbers standpoint. So we've got to be conscientious of that as we get guys but want to continue to maximize as many reps as we can get." Oregon's schedule for the rest of the week will include practice on Thursday morning and then wrap up the week with practice on Saturday. The Ducks are expected to use Saturday's practice as a competition day. That typically includes some form of a scrimmage in the past, but it hasn't been announced if the Ducks will hold a formal scrimmage on Saturday. Nonetheless, Lanning has expectations for what he wants to see between now and when the media will speak with him next Tuesday. "Consistent growth," said Lanning. Dan Lanning and Oregon seek growth and consistency after its third spring practice 247SPORTS.COM Oregon held its first spring practice after taking a short break to end the month of March and it included some mistakes on both sides...

Lane CC transfer Bella Hamel officially joins Oregon women’s basketball Hillsboro’s Bella Hamel is officially part of the Oregon women’s basketball program. The NWAC player of the year while at Lane Community College, Hamel committed to the Ducks in mid-January and formally joined UO’s 2023 recruiting class on Tuesday. “We are so excited to add Bella to our team,” Oregon coach Kelly Graves said in a statement. “She is a versatile guard who can shoot, rebound and create for her teammates. She brings a tireless work ethic and is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Bella is a great teammate, leader and knows what it means to be a Duck." Lane CC transfer Bella Hamel officially joins Oregon women’s basketball WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The NWAC player of the year while at Lane Community College, Hamel committed to the Ducks in mid-January and formally...

WATCH: Dan Lanning provides roster update, Spring Football progress after Day 3 Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning gives his first impressions of Oregon's third spring football practice fresh off the practice field. He provides updates at multiple positions, talks newcomers, and gives his input on what type of progress the Ducks are looking for over the next few days as they return to the field later this week. Everything Dan Lanning said after spring practice No. 3 - Transcript Everything Dan Lanning said after spring practice No. 3 247SPORTS.COM A complete transcript of Dan Lanning's post-spring practice interview.

John Canzano actually did a podcast with Sonny Vaccaro which I posted yesterday in Duck Podcasts. I will repost here since it goes with the article above. ----------- John Canzano: The Bald Faced Truth Podcast John Canzano talks to the legendary Sonny Vaccaro about the upcoming film "AIR", with Matt Damon playing Vaccaro, and his perspective on how NIKE was able to sign Michael Jordan over Converse and Adidas. "AIR" premieres Wednesday, April 5th. Some background in case you're not familiar with Sonny Vaccaro. He is the iconic sports marketing executive best known for his tenure with Nike, where he signed Micheael Jordan to his first sneaker contract. That partnership with Jordan revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture.

I’ve known Sonny Vaccaro for years. I can’t wait to see “Air” and watch actor Matt Damon play the so-called godfather of grassroot hoops. The film hits theaters on Wednesday. Ben Affleck plays Nike founder Phil Knight. The movie portrays the company’s pursuit of Michael Jordan and the sneaker partnership that shaped culture and changed the sports world. Canzano: 'Air' makes me think about Phil Knight sequel WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM What comes next?

Oregon softball moves up in polls after taking series with Oregon State Oregon softball moves up in polls after taking series with Oregon State WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Ducks (23-11, 5-7 Pac-12) are No. 16 with 230 points in the USA Softball poll and No. 18 with 237 points in the NFCA poll...

Oregon Football Spring Camp Updates: Practice Three Running back Bucky Irving provided the initial spark at practice by breaking the Ducks down into their special teams practice, with his voice echoing across the practice facility. The day featured a few notable absences, as veteran wide receiver Josh Delgado, defensive back Daymon David, and freshman offensive lineman Gernorris Wilson could not participate in the day's work. Junior Angilau and Ty Delgado were limited during offensive line drills. No defensive players were limited during position drills or special teams drills. Luke Dunne and Ross James continued their battle for the opening-day punting nod, as both featured excellent punts that soared to over 50 yards. However, once again, Dunne's overall punts were more consistent and traveled farther. Dunne also unleashed a "banana punt" where the football looks like it will go right at first but then sharply veers left, making it incredibly difficult to catch. Franklin did not catch the "banana punt" as he turned around while gauging where the punt would fall. Oregon Football Spring Camp Updates: Practice Three 247SPORTS.COM Oregon football comes back from a two-week hiatus to jump back into spring practice No. 3

Oregon adds a 5th QB to the roster — Matt Rush from Washington University It’s always good to have many quarterbacks on the roster just in case disaster strikes via injuries. Oregon as added walk-on quarterback Matt Rush as a senior transfer out of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Rush isn’t your typical walk-on QB, though. Oregon adds walk-on QB Matt Rush via Washington University DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Senior QB transfer Matt Rush, out of Division III Washington University in St. Louis, has joined Oregon as a walk-on...

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Spring practice starts again today after finals and Spring Break. There are 15 spring practices scheduled this season. Each practice will have it's own thread on OBDF and all articles in that thread will only pertain to that particular practice. This should help in keeping information organized and make it easier for our readers to navigate. FYI, in the article below you will see the dates for the practices scheduled. Be sure to check in later today as practice articles, interviews, and updates start coming in. Oregon Football: Dates set for Ducks spring practice schedule DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The dates have been set for Oregon’s spring practice schedule.

Welcome back: Oregon’s star sprinter Micah Williams While he didn’t end 2022 with the individual goals he had in mind, Williams still qualified for the Team USA men’s 4x100M relay team, albeit as a reserve. Williams talked about the guidance he received from the USATF veterans. “I had Fred Kerley, Noah [Lyles], Grant Holloway and all of them were all great mentors,” Williams said. “They were telling me certain tips about the game and what to expect. Even Fred will comment on my stuff today and help me, that’s the biggest thing.” Tune in to see if Williams, the “Quad God” – a name given by fans – can improve his world ranking as he takes the blocks next at the Brutus Hamilton Invitational in Berkeley, California, on April 6-7. Click to read more about Micah Williams in the Daily Emerald.

Ducks host Portland Tuesday; rivalry series begins Thursday Ducks host Portland Tuesday; rivalry series begins Thursday - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM First pitch is at 5:05 p.m. at PK Park

Reports: Oregon G Te-Hina Paopao enters the transfer portal Junior guard Te-Hina Paopao has played her final minutes for the Ducks, as her intentions to enter the transfer portal were reported by The Oregonian's James Crepea. Paopao's transfer is the second piece of news surrounding an Oregon star guard in the past week, as Endyia Rogers announced her decision to enter the 2023 WNBA Draft. Reports: Oregon G Te-Hina Paopao enters the transfer portal 247SPORTS.COM Oregon guard Te-Hina Paopao enters the transfer portal Oregon women’s basketball guard Te-Hina Paopao enters transfer portal The Oregon women’s basketball team is losing a second starting guard. Te-Hina Paopao has entered the transfer portal, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Paopao, a third-year sophomore, averaged 13.1 points, a career-high 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Ducks this season. She has two years of eligibility remaining. Oregon women’s basketball guard Te-Hina Paopao enters transfer portal WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Paopao, a third-year sophomore, averaged 13.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Ducks this season.

Postgame Interviews Head Coach Melyssa Lombardi meets with the media after Oregon's 9-1 Monday victory over Montana So. OF Kai Luscha Jr. INF Tehya Bird

Kai Luschar, Oregon softball break through in run-rule win over Montana It took a while for Oregon’s offense to get in sync, but once it did the Ducks were able to cruise to a run-rule win over Montana. Kai Luschar went 3 for 4 with two runs scored and eight Ducks had hits as No. 18 Oregon beat Montana 9-1 in six innings Monday afternoon at Jane Sanders Stadium. Oregon (23-11) scored four of their runs in the sixth, thanks to five hits and two hit batters. “You could see us get a little hot,” Oregon coach Melyssa Lombardi said. “We scored a couple of runs early and then got a little silent and then from there you could see us — I think hitting is infectious. I think anything you do it’s infectious.” Kai Luschar, Oregon softball break through in run-rule win over Montana WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Kai Luschar went 3 for 4 with two runs scored to lead eight players with hits for No. 18 Oregon in a 9-1 win over Montana in six innings Monday afternoon at Jane Sanders Stadium.

Clutch Hitting Fuels Midweek Win Oregon hosted Montana on Monday and won in six innings, 9-1. Stevie Hansen notched her career-high 14th win and Oregon's bats came repeatedly came through in the clutch Monday, as the No. 18 Ducks run-ruled Montana in six innings at Jane Sanders Stadium, 9-1. Kai Luschar was in the middle of it all, beating out an infield single to third, drawing a throw on a steal of second that allowed Vallery Wong to score on a delayed steal of home, and then scoring the walk-off run on an infield single by Hanna Delgado. "It puts a lot of pressure on the defense, our speed," said Luschar, who had three hits including a bunt single in the first inning, and also reached on an error in the third. "There can be a routine play, and people will make mistakes. They could have an opportunity to get us out, but there's too much pressure so they don't rise to the occasion." Clutch Hitting Fuels Midweek Win - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Oregon hosted Montana on Monday and won in six innings, 9-1.

Five takeaways from the Ducks’ series win over OSU Oregon picked up a series win over Oregon State this weekend, winning two of its three games against its cross-state rival on the road. After a doubleheader sweep on Saturday via wins of 10-4 and 2-0, the No. 18 Ducks dropped the final game in Corvallis on Sunday, giving the struggling Beavers a much-needed 4-0 victory, just their second conference win of the season. Meanwhile, Oregon improved to 5-7 in conference play, having already faced the three highest-ranked Pac-12 teams. That being said, to take a closer look at the Ducks’ first Pac-12 series win, here’s five takeaways from the weekend: 1. The Ducks’ first Pac-12 series win was much-needed 2. Even the conference’s bottom-feeders are very tough to beat 3. It was a breakout performance for Kedre Luschar on Saturday 4. Sinicki continues to produce web gems 5. Bats continue to struggle against elite pitching The details of these five points are in the article below... Five takeaways from the Ducks’ series win over OSU 247SPORTS.COM The Ducks made some impressions and secured some big wins this weekend at rival Oregon State. Our takeaways from the series.

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