Thorns home playoff!!!! I just wish it was against Seattle. #BAON

As a Raiders fan, its fitting that Cam Little sets the record against Jano's team.

There is nowhere on the planet I would rather be #BAON #PTFC

Happy Thorns regular season finale to all who celebrate. I'll be in my seats in ET7, plied with cider, cheering on the most erratic club in the world #BAON

Congrats to Beaver fans on that warm, fuzzy feeling after last night. I think this is called a win streak?

Special interests got touched here: my Boomer dad grew up a "Led Head", and was first exposed to Lord of the Rings by his 1st grade teacher in California - a young hippie - the hippies drove Tolkien's popularity in the early years of LOTR fandom. Hippies are not known for reading literally.

I am one of the many lost Timbers fans who quit supporting the org in the past few seasons, but I still love the players who wear the crest and my friends who love the club. What a match last night! #RCTID

Weather apps have rain alert features, but what we really need in the PNW is a “sun break” push notification ☁️🌤️☁️

Its up there with Cubs/Tribe IMO.

Takes of mine from years ago that everybody chuckled at:

** 5 GAMES TO WATCH ** My eyes are on a Mountain West rivalry moving to the Pac-12, an unprecedented title run by one of college football's perennial underdogs, a spotlight game for one of Oregon State's head coach job candidates, and more. www.si.com/college/oreg...

** PAC 12 NOTEBOOK ** - a fierce rivalry game in Boise - the "Pac 2" in primetime - the 2nd best defense in America www.si.com/college/oreg...

If any Oregon State fans enjoy "scouting the enemy", here's a fun read: Jorge Pola wrote this piece about Wazzu quarterback Zevi Eckhaus, who took over the Cougs' starting job after their blowout loss to North Texas. Eckhaus and Washington State have never looked back. www.si.com/college/oreg...

The current CBA was set to expire on Friday before the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension. Set your clocks, the new deadline is Nov. 30. frontofficesports.com/wnba-and-pla...

Good question! To my knowledge, the season finale in Pullman was scheduled first, and this game was a late addition to give Oregon State an extra home game, *and* give CBS' advertisers some data. Thats why its a non-con game.

The WNBA teeters closer to a lockout. Keep an eye on this.

Beaver fans, remember, it could always be worse

Fox bottom 9 bumper music was clutch. Dieter Ruehle plays Right Now when he works Kings games.

Well, its not gonna be Dodgers in 4. Or 5. Probably not 6 either! What a series!

After four games full of "You could not write this script" moments, this game's first pitch added another moment to the pile.

What a start for the Blue Jays! Back to back bombs.

No Thorns tonight. I love it! Rest up and get ready for an epic #DecisionDay Sunday!

NEW: I spoke to fans & labor organizers about how WNBA fan solidarity could be a key part of the CBA negotiations—& why women's sports fans are uniquely positioned to support a work stoppage, should one be on the table.

Washington State's head coach Jimmy Rogers was matter-of-fact about this weekend's nationally-televised contest at Oregon State: "I don't care what their record is!" www.si.com/college/oreg...

FWIW I've been telling our writers at Oregon State Beavers on SI to expect a quarterback change. Monday, Robb Akey sidestepped two questions about it. Here's Ben Pahl's piece on that press conference: www.si.com/college/oreg...

** STATE OF THE BEAVS ** - "Coach O" Ed Orgeron at Oregon State? - Scott Barnes' future in Corvallis - I drop a mystery swear word (starts with J, ends with "Smith") Listen at the link, or on your preferred podcast platform: www.si.com/college/oreg...

The WNBA has proposed a 30-day extension to continue CBA negotiations with the WNBPA. This comes on the heels of a weeks worth of heated exchanges between both parties and just days ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline. frontofficesports.com/wnba-propose...

Best of 3.

Even on a down night, Shohei is still an incredible pitcher. So much variety and so much power. Its a blessing just to watch him!

For now, he'll split time between the two organizations - and given the looming spectre of a WNBA lockout this might all be moot - I think the likeliest outcome is the Cavs/Sarama mutually part ways once they find a replacement for him.

Here is my piece on the WNBA expansion team Portland Fire, and head coach Alex Sarama's introductory press conference this morning. portlandsupporter.com/portland-fir...

Sarama credits Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson as an influence: He "openly embraces analytics, uses multiple learning theories and practices in player development, to believing in a unified model, with every department working together closely".

Oregonian columnist Bill Oram asks Sarama about double-dipping the Fire job and his role as a Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach. Sarama: "I will be here in Portland for the key dates in Portland Fire history, expansion draft, WNBA draft, et cetera".

Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama on coaching in the WNBA for the first time: "I believe this is the most exciting period in WNBA history. The opportunity to coach some of the best athletes in the world - that is an amazing opportunity".

Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama on his strategic vision: "I want to prepare the team for where basketball is going, and where I think the game is going to be played". #WNBA

Portland Fire head coach Sarama on leading an expansion franchise: "I truly believe we will be creating something unique, not just in the context of the WNBA, but in the professional sports landscape as well".

Portland Fire GM Vanja Černivec on head coach Alex Sarama: "What impressed us the most is his passion to learn, search for new solutions, and change strategies". #WNBA

At 10 AM (PST) this morning, the Portland Fire will host a press conference for head coach Alex Sarama. He's the first head coach in the expansion franchise's history. portlandfire.brandlive.com/October-Pres... I'll share updates here, and write longform thoughts later at portlandsupporter.com

Kyle Clements wrote this piece about how Oregon State's 2025 opponents fared over the weekend. www.si.com/college/oreg...

Playoff hockey OT has the “snort cocaine riding a motorcycle out of a helicopter” quote, but playoff baseball extra innings is like playing Russian Roulette every fifteen seconds

That slow mo shot of all the fans' reactions in extra innings will be on every sports show in North America tomorrow.

Games like this are why people love baseball.

Here is my piece on the big story today (hat tip to my old radio pal John Canzano) that Oregon State will dismiss deputy AD Brent Blaylock and sever ties with NIL partner Blueprint Sports. Previously, Oregon State sold its NIL collective to Blueprint Sports in August. www.si.com/college/oreg...

Yeah, there are a lot of other factors in my fandom (toughness, passion, star power, fun, etc) but clearly inclusivity is a big draw for many. I see thousands of pride flags, hats, shirts, stickers, patches, etc at every Thorns match.

I am not gonna amplify the piece in question. But I'll say this: I enjoy women's sports - as a Portland Thorns season ticket holder and as a writer covering the Portland Fire - partly because women's sports are openly queer and unashamedly inclusive for all. Let's keep it that way!

Following up on The Oregonian's reporting, here is my piece on Gabe Winkler's wrongful termination suit against Oregon State University and athletic director Scott Barnes. www.si.com/college/oreg... Winkler, the Beavers' men's rowing coach for 11 seasons, was quietly dismissed this past summer.

#USWNT are getting the full 2025 Thorns experience

Poor Skattebo. He was the most entertaining player in the league this season, and made every Giants possession must-watch.

Never thought I'd live to see socialist realism co-opted by fascists.

This feels like actual Stolen Valor by Miami.