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We broadcast a variety of sports from the University of Oregon, Bushnell University, Lane Community College, and local high schools live on 88.1 FM and our streams. Our sports department produces detailed game and feature stories, in-depth talk shows, and broadcasts of live events.

STORY: Big Plays Pushing Safety Ugo Amadi in Spotlight

Safety Ugo Amadi produced a signature moment of Oregon Football's 2017 season with his scoop-and-score against Darren Carrington in the team's win over Utah. Since then, the senior has remained relatively under the radar, but his play and locker room presence have not. Near the end of his collegiate career, Amadi's stats speak volumes, yet tell only part of the story. Understated Throughout Career, Ugo Amadi Moving Into Spotlight (by Matt Tyra)

QuackSmack: Friday, 10/12/18

QuackSmack: Thursday, 10/11/18

QuackSmack is live from the Valley River Inn, watch the periscope live on Twitter @KWVASports Hosts: Alex Castle, Matt Tyra and Jordan Brenner 6:02 No. 17 Oregon Football Hosts No. 7 Washington
  • Is the rivalry back?
  • How big of underdogs are the Ducks?
  • Keys to the matchup, predictions
6:25 Both Oregon Basketball Squads Top the Pac-12 Picks
  • First time both men's and women's picked first
  • Is Oregon ever going to be a "basketball" school?
6:33 Oregon Volleyball Travels to Utah and Colorado 
  • Always a battle for Ducks on…
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STORY: True Freshman Penei Sewell Fortifies Oregon Football's Blindside

Entering 2018, Oregon returned three starting offensive lineman with Jake Hanson, Calvin Throckmorton and Shane Lemieux. With each of them now at 30 conseuctive starts, the Ducks offensive line, which was ranked third in the nation by Pro Football Focus earlier this week, has been anchored by a surprising new face. Penei Sewell, the first true freshman to start along the Oregon line since 1997, has excelled through his first five games. Graded as the No. 1 freshmen offensive linemen, the No. 2 tackle in the Pac-12 (And No. 6 in the nation), Sewell has exceeded all expectations. Listen below to the full story on the the man securing quarterback Justin Herbert's blindside. True Freshman Penei Sewell Fortifies Oregon Football's Blindside (by Alex Castle)… Read More

STORY: True Freshman Penei Sewell Fortifies Oregon Football's Blindside

Entering 2018, Oregon returned three starting offensive lineman with Jake Hanson, Calvin Throckmorton and Shane Lemieux. With each of them now at 30 conseuctive starts, the Ducks offensive line, which was ranked third in the nation by Pro Football Focus earlier this week, has been anchored by a surprising new face. Penei Sewell, the first true freshman to start along the Oregon line since 1997, has excelled through his first five games. Graded as the No. 1 freshmen offensive linemen, the No. 2 tackle in the Pac-12 (And No. 6 in the nation), Sewell has exceeded all expectations. Listen below to the full story on the the man securing quarterback Justin Herbert's blindside. True Freshman Penei Sewell Fortifies Oregon Football's Blindside (by Alex Castle)… Read More

AUDIO: Oregon Volleyball Searches for Consistency After Ups and Downs

Following an impressive weekend where No. 14 Oregon volleyball swept both UCLA and USC on the road, the Ducks are looking to backup the performance as they head to the Rocky Mountains to meet Utah and Colorado. Luckily for head coach Matt Ulmer, he's got the AVCA National Player of the Week in Taylor Borup, who is coming off her first two starts, each of which she tallied a double-double in. Listen below as Ulmer and Borup addressed the media on Wednesday morning to discuss the team's upcoming road trip. Head Coach Matt Ulmer Read More

AUDIO: Oregon Volleyball Searches for Consistency After Ups and Downs

Following an impressive weekend where No. 14 Oregon volleyball swept both UCLA and USC on the road, the Ducks are looking to backup the performance as they head to the Rocky Mountains to meet Utah and Colorado. Luckily for head coach Matt Ulmer, he's got the AVCA National Player of the Week in Taylor Borup, who is coming off her first two starts, each of which she tallied a double-double in. Listen below as Ulmer and Borup addressed the media on Wednesday morning to discuss the team's upcoming road trip. Head Coach Matt Ulmer Read More

AUDIO: Oregon Football's Defense Readies for Talented Huskies

No. 17 Oregon football's matchup with No. 17 Washington on Saturday looks to be the toughest test yet for an Oregon defense that has shined brightly at moments in 2018. With a dynamic backfield led by four-year starter Jake Browning and the program's all-time leading rusher in Myles Gaskin, the Ducks have their work cut out for them at each level defensively. Listen below as head coach Mario Cristobal and the Ducks get set for the Huskies. Head Coach Mario Cristobal Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Keith HeywardRead More

AUDIO: Oregon Football's Defense Readies for Talented Huskies

No. 17 Oregon football's matchup with No. 17 Washington on Saturday looks to be the toughest test yet for an Oregon defense that has shined brightly at moments in 2018. With a dynamic backfield led by four-year starter Jake Browning and the program's all-time leading rusher in Myles Gaskin, the Ducks have their work cut out for them at each level defensively. Listen below as head coach Mario Cristobal and the Ducks get set for the Huskies. Head Coach Mario Cristobal Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Keith HeywardRead More

QuackSmack: Wednesday, 10/10/18

HOSTS: Matt Tyra, Bill Braker, and Michael Strite 6:00 Oregon-Washington Football The Biggest in the Rivalry This Century
  • Importance of this game for each team
  • Most important game of the Pac-12 season?
  • Grading Jake Browning's 2018 season
  • Where does each side have the biggest advantage?
6:20 GUEST: Matt Ulmer (Oregon Volleyball Head Coach)… Read More