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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.

QuackSmack: Wednesday, 6/13/18

Hosts: Alex Castle, Collin Catman and Nick Baxter 6:02 Warriors Celebrate Third Title in Four Years 
  • Did LeBron getting swept alter his legacy in your eyes?
  • KD now a 2x NBA champion, Steph still without Finals MVP
  • Odds we see Warriors-Cavs Part V next year?
6:17 Future of the NBA 
  • Where will LeBron end up?
  • What moves do the Warriors make?
  • Other moves to watch for in July
6:35 NBA Draft 
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QuackSmack: Tuesday, 6/12/18

HOSTS: Matt Tyra, Sean MacPherson, and Ian Gerig 6:00 NBA Season is a Wrap
  • Warriors celebrate title; should they celebrate dynasty?
  • Breaking down various LeBron scenarios
  • Remembering our favorite NBA storylines from '17-18
6:20 FIFA World Cup Primer
  • Best teams, sleepers, and flop candidates
  • What storylines should fans watch for?
  • Who benefits/suffers from the groupings?
  • Golden Boot & Championship picks
6:50 Peek at the… Read More

QuackSmack: Monday, 6/11/18

HOSTS: Marc Grandi, Gabe Ornelas, and Michael Strite 6:00  Warriors win second-straight championship
  • First sweep in NBA Finals since 2007
  • Did voters get the Finals MVP right?
  • Is this now officially a dynasty?
    • Where does it stack up against other NBA dynasties?
6:20  The Future of the NBA
  • Are the next five years the Warriors' to lose?
  • Which team is next to beat Golden State in a playoff series?
  • Where does LeBron…
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NCAA Women's Track and Field Championship Ends in Dramatic Fashion

The Southern California Trojans won the NCAA Track and Field Championships with an overall score of 53 points. USC was trailing Georgia by nine points heading into the final race, the 4X400, at current Hayward Field. With Purdue leading the race and Oregon in second, USC anchor Kendall Ellis ran down her two opponents, taking the race and the championship. Overall the Ducks finished in seventh place. The best finish for Oregon was 1500-meter runner Jessica Hull, who won the race with a time of four minutes and 8.75 seconds. In the 400-meter race, Oregon sophomore Makenzie Dunmore pulled up toward the end and struggled to finish. Lilli Burdon had a great last race in Hayward Field, finishing third in the 5000-meters with a time of 15 minutes and 43.22 seconds. Many other women had notable performances as well. Karissa Schweizer of Missouri continued her dominace as she won the 5000 meter and overall sixth NCAA title. Maggie Ewen of Arizona State double dipped in the field events, Ewen… Read More

NCAA Women's Track and Field Championship Ends in Dramatic Fashion

The Southern California Trojans won the NCAA Track and Field Championships with an overall score of 53 points. USC was trailing Georgia by nine points heading into the final race, the 4X400, at current Hayward Field. With Purdue leading the race and Oregon in second, USC anchor Kendall Ellis ran down her two opponents, taking the race and the championship. Overall the Ducks finished in seventh place. The best finish for Oregon was 1500-meter runner Jessica Hull, who won the race with a time of four minutes and 8.75 seconds. In the 400-meter race, Oregon sophomore Makenzie Dunmore pulled up toward the end and struggled to finish. Lilli Burdon had a great last race in Hayward Field, finishing third in the 5000-meters with a time of 15 minutes and 43.22 seconds. Many other women had notable performances as well. Karissa Schweizer of Missouri continued her dominace as she won the 5000 meter and overall sixth NCAA title. Maggie Ewen of Arizona State double dipped in the field events, Ewen… Read More

QuackSmack: Friday, 6/8/2018

QuackSmack: Thursday, 6/7/18

HOSTS: Marc Grandi, Alex Castle, and Matt Tyra QuackSmack is live from the Valley River Inn. Watch live on Twitter @KWVASports. 6:00  Wrapping up Oregon softball's season
  • Quick season recap
  • Season awards
    • MVP, MIP, Off. Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Def. Player of the Year
  • Do the Ducks make it back to OKC next season?
6:25  A look… Read More

QuackSmack: Wednesday, 6/6/18

AUDIO: Both the Men and Women's Side Look Ahead to NCAA Track and Field Championships

As the preliminary rounds of the NCAA Championships are set to begin tomorrow both the men and the women held separate press conferences. Both sides spoke on the long season that was but are now fully focused on the task ahead and obtaining championships. A bit of history is on the line as well. This will be the last meet before the renovations begin to Hayward Field this summer. The athletes and coaches reflected on what Hayward Field has meant for them in their careers. For the third consecutive year the men and women will compete on separate days. The men will hold their preliminary rounds tomorrow (June 6th) and their finals on Friday (June 8th). The women will start their preliminary rounds on Thursday (June 7th) and the finals will be on Saturday (June 9th) Men's Press Conference  Florida Head Coach Mike Holloway, Texas Tech Head Coach Wes Kittley, Damarcus Simpson of Oregon, Michael Norman of USC and Josh Kerr of New Mexico… Read More

QuackSmack: Tuesday, 6/5/18

HOSTS: Sean MacPherson, Ian Gerig, and Bill Braker 6:00  Oregon softball season ends in OKC
  • What went wrong for the Ducks?
  • Oregon's inconsistency in phases of the game
  • Mental fatigue, physical fatigue, or both?
  • What is the blueprint to make the title game?
  • Will the Ducks be back next year and beyond?
  • Live look at UW vs, FSU
6:30  GUEST: Joey McMurry (Oregon IMG)Read More