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Brady Ruth, Sports Editor

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Oregon's Ryan Cooney (12) goes up to the strike zone.  The Ducks are hosting the Bruins  as they play at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2025  (JR Quint/ Emerald)

Ryan Cooney: every coach’s dream

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
April 28, 2025
Tez Johnson soaks in the moment after being named the Big Ten Championship MVP. The number 1 ranked Oregon Ducks take on the number 4 Penn State Nittany Lions on Dec. 7, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Defending the title

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
April 24, 2025
Mason Neville (26) takes off to third after a foul tip in the bottom of the 6th. Oregon Baseball take on UC Santa Barbara at PK Park in Eugene, on March 3 , 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

Athlete of the week: Mason Neville

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
April 14, 2025
University of Oregon catcher Anson Aroz (77) jogs back to the dugout with a smile after crossing home plate. The University of Oregon baseball team defeated Columbia University 7-0 on Mar. 2, 2025 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. (Max Unkrich / Emerald)

Behind the dish

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 17, 2025
Jackson Shelstad looks to build off his performance from game one against a far more formidable opponent in the #1 ranked Spartans. The Oregon Ducks take on the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, on March 14, 2025. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Ruth: Big Ten Superlatives

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 17, 2025
The view of Autzen Stadium behind PK Park. The Oregon Ducks baseball team takes on the Washington State Cougars on May 16, 2024 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. (Mason Burbey/Emerald)

From the press box: unlimited ability

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
The Rose Bowl: LIVE Updates

The Rose Bowl: LIVE Updates

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
January 1, 2025
Fans attend the Rose Bowl Bash outside the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Dec. 31, 2024, ahead of the CFB Quarterfinal between the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes. The event featured live entertainment, food vendors, and pregame activities for fans of both teams. (Max Unkrich / Emerald)

Tradition meets passion

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 31, 2024
Tez Johnson celebrates with his MVP trophy. The number 1 ranked Oregon Ducks take on the number 4 Penn State Nittany Lions on Dec. 7, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Tez Johnson’s Breakout Night

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 9, 2024
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning lifts the Big Ten Championship Game Trophy after a 45-37 win over No. 3 Penn State.

Ruth: Worth the wait

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 9, 2024
Terrance Ferguson (3) takes the field as the Ducks get ready to face Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Games.

Big Ten Championship: LIVE Updates

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 7, 2024
Flocking to Indy

Flocking to Indy

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 5, 2024
Jordan Burch (1) pulls down Demond Williams Jr. (2) for a tackle. No. 1 Oregon defeats Washington 49-21 for an undefeated regular season at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Silencing through sacks

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 5, 2024
No. 1 Oregon prepares to take on Washington in their last regular season game at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Washington @ Oregon: LIVE Coverage

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 30, 2024
The coveted Oregon defensive unit filled with newly transferred and home grown talent looks to stuff the Beavers at the goal line. The Oregon Ducks travel up to Corvallis to face their in-state rival the Oregon State Beavers on September 14th, 2024. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Ruth: Pac-12 Recap

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 27, 2024
Dave Iuli has missed every game so far, but nears his return to the field for the Oregon Ducks.  The number 1 ranked Oregon Ducks takes on the Michigan Wolverines on Nov. 2, 2024, at the iconic 'Big House" in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Madison’s Mad House

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 21, 2024
Gernorris Wilson, a redshirt freshman and an offensive lineman, celebrating after catching a pass for a touchdown. The Oregon Ducks played against the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 9. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

Persevering over penalties

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
Jabbar Muhammed, setting up for a play against the Terrapins offense. The Oregon Ducks played against the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 9. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

Oregon’s Stout Secondary

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
Noah Whittington, running back for the Ducks, warming up for the game against the Maryland Terrapins. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

Oregon versus Maryland: LIVE COVERAGE

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 9, 2024
Coming off an appendectomy, Terrence Ferguson (3) picks up right where he left off as Dillon Gabriels go to man. The number 1 ranked Oregon Ducks takes on the Michigan Wolverines on Nov. 2, 2024, at the iconic 'Big House" in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Momentous Drives at Michigan

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
Oregon @ Michigan: LIVE COVERAGE

Oregon @ Michigan: LIVE COVERAGE

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 2, 2024
Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) walks onto the field during the game on Oct. 26, 2024. The No. 1 Oregon Ducks beat the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini 38-9. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Oregon vs. Michigan Preview

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 31, 2024
Dan Lanning begins his post-game interview after beating The Ohio State. The number 3 ranked Oregon Ducks football team takes on the number 2 ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes on Oct. 12, 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Week 8 Big Ten Recap

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 24, 2024
Ohio State quaterback Will Howard (18) tries to get out of a tackle by Duck Matayo Uiagalelei (10). The number 3 ranked Oregon Ducks football team takes on the number 2 ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes on Oct. 12, 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Unlocking Oregon’s full potential

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 17, 2024
Week 6 Big Ten Recap

Week 6 Big Ten Recap

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
The Duck riding on the back of the motorcycle leading out the team before the Michigan State game. University of Oregon takes on Michigan State University at Autzen Stadium, Eugene, October 4th 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

Ruth: Which mascot rules?

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
The inaugural BIG 10 match for the Oregon Ducks sees a familiar foe in the UCLA Bruins who also left the PAC 12. The Oregon Ducks take on the UCLA Bruins in its first Big Ten Conference game in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Sept. 28, 2024. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Big Ten Recap: Week 5

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024
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