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John Canzano discusses Washington State's big win at Arizona and compares the strong seasons for the WSU men and OSU women's programs as both schools are getting left behind in realignment. WSU head coach Kyle Smith joins the show, plus Sacramento Bee sports editor Jason Anderson discusses the Kings run in the West and the NBA landscape at large. Anna joins for the 5 at 5, we play Punch it Audio, and more. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano talks to Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee about the storylines around the Kings this season as they try to make a second straight postseason, plus the drama around Matt Barnes who was let go as a Kings TV analyst, and Jason's early pick for the NBA Finals. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano talks to Washington State head men's basketball coach Kyle Smith following his No. 21 Cougars pulling off a stunning road upset at No. 4 Arizona 77-74 in Tucson. Smith talks about his team's character shining through on the court, what is the key to the team's defensive intensity, how they celebrated the win on the bus trip to Tempe, and embracing the fans jumping on the Cougs bandwagon. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano discusses the latest meetings around College Football Playoff expansion, plus Eugene Emeralds GM Allan Benavides and Oregon Ducks women's basketball coach Kelly Graves join the show. Anna brings the 5 at 5, we play Punch It Audio, and talk who are the true contenders in the NBA. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano talks to Oregon Ducks women's basketball coach Kelly Graves to talk all things Ducks hoops as the season comes down the stretch. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano talks to Eugene Emeralds general manager Allan Benavides about the challenge facing the club of finding a new ballpark and why it could lead to the team leaving Eugene if they don't find a resolution. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano discusses the state of the Trail Blazers amid plummeting ticket prices and local television ratings, plus the "Sports Tax Man" Robert Raiola talks the business of sports and taxes, and Oregon State women's basketball standout Talia von Oelhoffen reflects on her game-winning shot to beat UCLA and the momentum building toward the postseason from OSU women's hoops. Subscribe for great content. Read John Canzano's columns at JohnCanzano.com.
John Canzano talks to Oregon State women's hoops standout Talia von Oelhoffen as OSU has risen to No. 9 in the AP poll, thanks largely to von Oelhoffen's dramatic buzzer-beating three-pointer to beat then-No. 9 UCLA last Friday night at Gill Coliseum. Subscribe to this podcast. Read John Canzano's columns at JohnCanzano.com.
John Canzano talks to Robert Raiola, the "Sports Tax Man," about how he became known to be the sports tax man, how taxes factor into athletes' decision-making in their contract negotiations, what is a "Jock Tax" and could it come to the state of Oregon, and the tricks players do with their signing bonuses to minimize taxes. Subscribe so you don't miss a podcast. Read John Canzano at JohnCanzano.com.
John Canzano discusses the Trail Blazers cratering local television ratings and why it is a reflection of rudderless ownership and takes listener calls. Longtime sports media executive Patrick Crakes gives insight to what's really going on in media discussions like the Blazers will have to have with Root Sports and what factors they should consider in their next deal. Plus, Canzano talks the "Stephen vs. Sabrina" shootout and what TNT got wrong with their coverage, Anna brings the 5 at 5, and Max Torres of Ducks Digest breaks down the big picture patterns he sees in the world of high school recruiting and how Oregon is benefitting from the turnover at Michigan and Alabama. Subscribe for great content. Read John Canzano's columns at JohnCanzano.com.
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