Damn, that was a hell of a ball

Timbers in trouble.

Kelsy's header changes Timbers' fortunes in win over first-place LAFC LAFC hadn't allowed a goal this season before Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Timbers.

On chainsaws, haircuts and the Portland Timbers becoming the first -- of all teams -- to fell LAFC.

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The Portland Timbers, of all teams, are the first to score a goal against LAFC. Velde takes it in the midfield, splits a few defenders and strikes.

1-0 Timbers. 32nd.

Chocolate or vanilla?

With @lookout-es.bsky.social turning 1 today, I figured now was the time to use the Koa Ka'ai method to figure out who exactly is in this newsroom.

Dreadful start leaves Timbers answering tough questions Portland hasn't won since February.

It's April 6, and according to Phil Neville, the Portland Timbers are only a league-wide shift in how the team is officiated away from being "a really good team."

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For UO running backs coach, being ‘mean’ comes with the territory He’s 31 and not too far removed from his playing days, but when it comes to making sure his players are reaching their potential, Oregon’s Ra’Shaad Samples learned from his dad that being nice doesn’t...

Today at Lookout I wrote about Oregon running backs coach Ra'Shaad Samples, who has his new players asking: Is this dude always like this?

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Unbelievable.

This has been an entertaining half of soccer -- a rare occurrence when these teams meet.

Ducks return a familiar core of players as spring practice resumes The Ducks return one of the nation’s most experienced rosters but say daily accountability will determine how far it goes.

We don't get to see anything at spring ball these days, but the Oregon vets have sure mastered the press conference door.

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The existentialist in the coordinator’s room Drew Mehringer inherits a loaded Oregon offense. But his approach — shaped by survival, perspective and relationships — may matter as much as any play he calls.

As Oregon spring practice resumes, here's a story on new OC Drew Mehringer.

On football, essential oils and the lessons learned from three days in a coma.

"I don’t think God is going to be asking me about my third-down percentage when I get there."

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Been really digging the NBC News sports newsletter. These guys have great taste.

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In Texas rout, Oregon got a hard look at where it wants to be Katie Fiso and the Ducks were outmatched on Sunday, but the second-round loss also offered a glimpse of the level the program is trying to reach.

From Texas, where the Oregon Ducks got a hard look at where they want to be. lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/ducks/...

Madison Booker is insane. Just no answer for the Ducks with her.

Janiyah Williams splashes a three at the buzzer for Oregon. At halftime, Texas leads 45-34.

Oregon right now

It continues to be a marvel watching Ehis Etute outrebound players with 6 inches and 50 pounds on her.

28-21 Texas after the first quarter. Oregon's not even playing bad -- shooting 82 percent! -- but Texas size and the energy from this crowd is insane.

6 UO turnovers to Texas 0.

It was a very long anthem. Had to kill some time.

Mia Jacobs has stitches in her chin and has come out as a stone-cold assassin.

Loudest arena I've been in this year and it's not close.

I believe it has something to do with fire code for when they do concerts.

Covering women's hoops. Keeping tabs on soccer.

2016 Tyson wouldn't believe it.

A new arena that celebrates its program's history. Novel concept.

Locking in before tipoff

"They understand there’s no room for error. You have to be perfect.”

No, this isn't Astera Tuhina talking about playing top seed Texas tomorrow. It's about the pressure she puts on her teammates to get her hair right.

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Throwback to my favorite NCAA Tournament press conference

This is March.

The gritty and gory Oregon Ducks advance to NCAA Tournament’s second round Behind 22 points from Katie Fiso, 13 points from a bloodied Mia Jacobs and an all-out defensive effort, the Oregon Ducks beat Virginia Tech 70-60 and will be dancing again on Sunday.

From Austin, where a gritty and gory Oregon women's basketball team is headed to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Better seats than last week.