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Joe Krasnowski, Sports Reporter

All content by Joe Krasnowski
Sabrina Ionescu takes pictures after the game with Oregon fans. The University of Oregon Women’s basketball team beat the Southern Oregon Raiders 76-55 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Oct. 29, 2023. (Kemper Flood/ Emerald)

Oregon’s loss to JuJu Watkins and USC comes as a reminder of past Ducks’ success

Joe Krasnowski
February 17, 2024
Oregon midfield Lexi Jenkins (23) caries the ball down the field against Youngstown State defender Jocelyn Fike (16). The Oregon Women's Lacrosse team won their match 19-8 against Youngstown State University at Pape Field on Feb. 9, 2024. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Rachel Pallo’s record-breaking night shines as Oregon lacrosse bludgeons Saint Francis 17-7

Joe Krasnowski
February 16, 2024
Kennedy Basham (1) blocking the shot. The University of Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball Team played the University of Utah Utes in a home match at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Jan. 26, 2024. (Spencer So/Emerald)

Oregon blown out on the road by No. 20 Utah 70-48

Joe Krasnowski
February 11, 2024
The front gates of Jane Sanders stadiums welcomes students, fans, players and more. Former UO softball player, Nikki Ragin, makes her return to Jane Sanders stadium as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. (Maddie Stellingwerf/Emerald)

Oregon finishes opening weekend of play with a 12-1 run-rule win over Army

Joe Krasnowski
February 11, 2024
Teyha Bird (44) steps up to bat for the Ducks. Oregon Ducks softball lost 0-2 in a league series against the Utah Utes on May 7th, 2023, at Jane Sanders Stadium. (Kemper Flood/ Emerald).

Oregon softball rides hot start to 8-0 run-rule routing of Liberty

Joe Krasnowski
February 9, 2024
Mara Zajac (11) soaks in the Oregon sunset after the game's conclusion. The Oregon Ducks Lacrosse team take on the Arizona State Sound Devils at Papé Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 14th, 2023. (Jonathan Suni, Emerald)

Oregon women’s lacrosse starts season with emphatic 19-8 victory over Youngstown State

Joe Krasnowski
February 9, 2024
The Ducks dugout was filled with loud cheers from teamates and coaches. Oregon Ducks softball lost 0-2 in a league series against the Utah Utes on May 7th, 2023, at Jane Sanders Stadium. (Kemper Flood/ Emerald).

Taylour Spencer leads Oregon softball to 5-3 victory over Kansas

Joe Krasnowski
February 9, 2024
Stevie Hansen (00) starts the game pitching for the Ducks. Oregon Ducks softball lost 0-2 in a league series against the Utah Utes on May 7th, 2023, at Jane Sanders Stadium. (Kemper Flood/ Emerald).

Oregon’s timely hitting sputters 7-5 in season opener loss to Indiana

Joe Krasnowski
February 8, 2024
Oregon forward Grace VanSlooten (40) attempts a layup against Oregon State forward Timea Gardiner (30). After a close second half, the Ducks lost their rivalry matchup 64-60 to the Beavers in Matthew Knight Arena on Feb. 4, 2024.

Oregon’s comeback effort falls short in 64-60 loss to No. 18 Oregon State

Joe Krasnowski
February 4, 2024
Chance Gray (2) surveying the defense. The University of Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball Team played the University of Utah Utes in a home match at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Jan. 26, 2024. (Spencer So/Emerald)

Krasnowski: Oregon women’s basketball spirals with no end in sight

Joe Krasnowski
January 29, 2024
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Oregon women’s basketball sputters out in 58-48 loss to No. 16 Utah

Joe Krasnowski
January 26, 2024
The Oregon Ducks beat the Montana Grizzlies 75-61 on Friday November 10, 2023 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. (Lulu Devoulin/ Emerald)

Oregon men’s basketball falls to Utah 80-77 in thriller

Joe Krasnowski
January 21, 2024
Oregon guard Chance Gray (2) attempts a layup. The Oregon Women's Basketball Team won 65-53 against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene Ore., on Jan 12, 2024. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Chance Gray’s 22 points propel Oregon women’s basketball to its first win of Pac-12 play

Joe Krasnowski
January 12, 2024
Dan Lanning leads his Oregon Ducks out the visiting locker room into a hostile sold out stadium as he looks to help his team achieve a 6-0 record. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team were defeated by the University of Washington Huskies in an away match at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington, on October 14, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

No. 2 transfer-portal recruit announces commitment to University of Oregon

Joe Krasnowski
January 11, 2024
Oregon quarterback, Bo Nix (10), watches the Huskies celebrate their PAC-12 title and entrance to the college football playoff as he heads to the locker room. Nix will finish his college career without winning a national championship. The Washington Huskies defeat the Oregon Ducks football team in the Pac-12 Championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Dec. 1, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

A glimpse back and a look forward

Joe Krasnowski
January 3, 2024
Brennan Rigsby (4) rises above the rest of the players on the court to collect a rebound. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

The kids can play

Joe Krasnowski
December 31, 2023
Freshman Sofia Bell (3) guards a Bronco player as the Ducks execute a full-court press. The Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team takes on the Santa Clara Broncos on Nov. 18, 2023 in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Oregon Women’s basketball ends non-conference play with 70-63 victory over Oklahoma State

Joe Krasnowski
December 21, 2023
Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning greets QB Bo Nix (10) during senior night celebrations. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated Oregon State University 31-7 in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 24, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Oregon offense explodes on National Early Signing Day: LIVE

Nina-Grace Montes
December 20, 2023
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning leads the Ducks out in the Pac-12 Championship. The Washington Huskies defeat the Oregon Ducks football team in the Pac-12 Championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Dec. 1, 2023. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Oregon adds defensive depth with National Early Signing Day: LIVE TRACKER

Nina-Grace Montes
December 20, 2023
Oregon LB Jeffery Bassa (2) puts pressure on OSU QB DJ Uiagalelei (5). The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated Oregon State University 31-7 in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 24, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Oregon and Oregon State agree to continue football series

Joe Krasnowski
December 6, 2023
The Ducks celebrate with Jackson Shelstad (3) after he makes the game-winning shot. The Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team takes on the Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 2, 2023 in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Jackson Shelstad’s late three-pointer became the difference as Oregon men’s basketball beats 86-83 over Michigan

Joe Krasnowski
December 2, 2023
Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning greets QB Bo Nix (10) during senior night celebrations. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated Oregon State University 31-7 in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 24, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Never satisfied

Joe Krasnowski
November 30, 2023
In 2019, Kenny Dillingham was the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach for Bo Nix at Auburn. In 2021, Kenny Dillingham and the Ducks convinced Bo Nix to leave Auburn and transfer to Oregon where they would lead a dominant Oregon offense in 2022. Now, in 2023, the two meet at center field after the Ducks crush a Dillingham led Sun Devil team. The Oregon Ducks crush the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., on Nov. 18, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Bo Nix is everything he was supposed to be

Joe Krasnowski
November 23, 2023
Oregon Head Coach, Dan Lanning celebrates with Duck fans after beating the University of Utah 35-6 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. The No. 8 Oregon Ducks defeat the No. 12 Utah Utes 35-6 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 28, 2023. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Dan Lanning signs contract extension with University of Oregon Football

Joe Krasnowski
November 18, 2023
Head coach Kelly Graves holds his head in disappointment. The Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team takes on the Santa Clara Broncos on Nov. 18, 2023 in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Oregon Women’s basketball suffers first defeat of season in 89-50 blowout loss to Santa Clara

Joe Krasnowski
November 18, 2023
Ducks outside linebacker La'mar Winston Jr. (32) looks towards the Oregon bench to celebrate after the down. Oregon Ducks football takes on Arizona State at Autzen Stadium in Eugene Ore. on Nov. 17, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)

Powerful Ducks offense pays a visit to old friend

Joe Krasnowski
November 16, 2023
Last years Heisman winner, Caleb Williams, shows respect to the potential front runner for the 2023 season in Bo Nix after the game. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Oregon’s unique offense looks unstoppable as Oregon defeats USC 36-27

Joe Krasnowski
November 12, 2023
Keeshawn Barthelemy receives help getting up after getting knocked down by a UCF player. The Oregon Mens Basketball team host the University of Central Florida at Matthew Knight Arena for the second round of the NIT in Eugene, Ore., on March 19th, 2023. (Jonathan Suni, Emerald)

Oregon men’s basketball overcomes N’Faly Dante’s absence to defeat Montana 75-61

Joe Krasnowski
November 10, 2023
Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws on the run. Oregon Ducks Football takes on the Trojans at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 2, 2019. (DL Young/Emerald)

Krasnowski: USC is college football’s villain

Joe Krasnowski
November 9, 2023
Nate Bittle (32) wrestles with a UC Irvine big to gather a rebound. The Oregon Mens Basketball team host UC Irvine at Matthew Knight Arena for the first round of the NIT in Eugene, Ore., on Feb. 13th, 2023. (Jonathan Suni, Emerald)

Oregon men’s basketball defeats Georgia 82-71 in season opener

Joe Krasnowski
November 6, 2023
Troy Franklin celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown adding to his stat-filled season. The No. 8 Oregon Ducks defeat the No. 12 Utah Utes 35-6 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Oct. 28, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Krasnowski: Sometimes, Oregon is just that good

Joe Krasnowski
November 2, 2023
Ducks wide reciever Jr Waters (85) dances to shout. Oregon Ducks football takes on Oregon State for the Civil War game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 30, 2019. (DL Young/Emerald)

Gameday traditions of Oregon football

Joe Krasnowski
November 2, 2023
Chance Gray (#2) elevates over Dominique Ennis for a bucket. University of Oregon Women's Basketball hosts Rice University in the WNIT Second Round. (Skyler Davis/ Emerald)

Oregon women’s basketball defeats Southern Oregon 76-55 in exhibition game

Joe Krasnowski
October 29, 2023
Quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks to throw the ball down the field. The Oregon Ducks football team takes on the Washington State Cougars on Oct. 21, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Consummate veteran Bo Nix is fueling the Ducks’ success

Joe Krasnowski
October 26, 2023
Ducks pitcher Stevie Hansen cheers after striking out a batter. The Oregon Ducks softball team faces the Oregon State Beavers, on May 1, 2022, at Jane Sanders Stadium. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

Oregon softball finishes fall season undefeated with 28-10 victory over Southern Oregon in 12 innings

Joe Krasnowski
October 22, 2023
Raegan Breedlove (12) goes down the line as the game lineup is announced. Oregon Ducks softball lost 0-2 in a league series against the Utah Utes on May 7th, 2023, at Jane Sanders Stadium. (Kemper Flood/ Emerald).

Oregon continues undefeated fall with 13-3 win over Western Oregon in 10 innings

Joe Krasnowski
October 19, 2023
Coach Dan Lanning and defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi talk over plays as they look to pull of a pivotal defensive stand at the one yard line. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team were defeated by the University of Washington Huskies in an away match at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington, on October 14, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Style or Substance?

Joe Krasnowski
October 19, 2023
Ducks offensive lineman Penei Sewell (58) picks up quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after his touchdown. Oregon Ducks football takes on Wisconsin for the 106th Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2020. (Maddie Knight/Emerald)

Pro Ducks in the NFL

Joe Krasnowski
October 13, 2023
Raegan Breedlove (12) goes down the line as the game lineup is announced. Oregon Ducks softball lost 0-2 in a league series against the Utah Utes on May 7th, 2023, at Jane Sanders Stadium. (Kemper Flood/ Emerald).

Oregon softball starts fall season with a 38-1, no-hit demolition of Corban in 10 innings

Joe Krasnowski
October 8, 2023
Jordan James (20) cuts to avoid a defender. The University of Oregon Ducks football team defeated the Stanford University Cardinals in an away match at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Sept. 30, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Ducks running backs propel Oregon offense

Joe Krasnowski
October 5, 2023
Jordan James (20) cuts to avoid a defender. The University of Oregon Ducks football team defeated the Stanford University Cardinals in an away match at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Sept. 30, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Krasnowski: Oregon vs. Stanford used to mean something

Joe Krasnowski
October 5, 2023
Troy Franklin (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown. The University of Oregon Ducks football team defeated the Stanford University Cardinals in an away match at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Sept. 30, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Sports Desk: Our thoughts and takes on the Oregon Ducks

Owen Murray
October 5, 2023
Bryce Boettcher celebrates after recovering a fumble. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated the Portland State University Vikings in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on September 2, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Two-sport star breaks out for Ducks defense

Joe Krasnowski
September 28, 2023
The Oregon Student section in the 9th inning. The Oregon Baseball team defeats Oral Roberts in game 1 of Super Regionals on June 9th at PK Park. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Inside Pat “His Dudeness” Kilkenny’s tenure as Oregon athletic director

Joe Krasnowski
September 28, 2023
Ducks inside linebacker Isaac Slade-Matautia (41) and inside linebacker Travis Dye (35) tackle a Buffalo for the ball. Oregon Ducks Football takes on the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 11, 2019. (Kimberly Harris/Emerald)

Oregon looks to remain undefeated as it hosts Colorado

Joe Krasnowski
September 21, 2023
Bo Nix (10) looks downfield to throw on the run. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeated the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on September 16, 2023. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Oregon fires on all cylinders in dominating 55-10 win over Hawaii

Joe Krasnowski
September 16, 2023
Newly transferred Oregon receiver Tez Johnson (15) breaks a tackle to double the Oregon Ducks' lead. The Oregon Ducks battle in a close fight to ultimately beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their home opener at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, on Sept. 9, 2023. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Oregon football held on Saturday night, amongst a sea of yellow flags and red LED lights

Joe Krasnowski
September 9, 2023
Autzen Stadium awaits thousand of fans prior to Oregon Football's first game of the season. (Eric Becker/Emerald)

Changes are coming to Oregon’s sports atmosphere

Joe Krasnowski
September 7, 2023
Oregon fans hope for new offensive strategy under new head coach, Dan Lanning, and the large overhaul to the offensive staff. Oregon football announced that, Dan Lanning, would be the new head coach on December 11, 2021. (Serei Hendrie/ Emerald)

Four-star linebacker Brayden Platt commits to the University of Oregon

Joe Krasnowski
September 4, 2023
The Oregon Ducks run out the field in the start of game 10 of the 2022 season. The University of Oregon Ducks hosted the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on November 12th, 2022 for game 10 of the 2022 season. (Ian Enger/Emerald)

Five keys for Oregon to reclaim the Pac-12 title

Joe Krasnowski
August 24, 2023
Bo Nix (10) and Troy Franklin (11) high-five after gaining the lead on the yellow team. The University of Oregon holds their annual spring game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on April 29, 2023. (Jonathan Suni, Emerald)

What Duck fans can expect under new offensive coordinator Will Stein

Joe Krasnowski
August 14, 2023
The Ducks charge out of the tunnel prior to kickoff of the Pac-12 championship game. The Oregon Ducks take on the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on December 3, 2021. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

University of Oregon announces move to Big Ten Conference

Joe Krasnowski
August 4, 2023
The student section glows in a classic Eugene sunset. The No. 13 Oregon Ducks face No. 18 Utah in Eugene Oregon on September 26, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Oregon and Washington in expansion talks with Big Ten Conference

Joe Krasnowski
August 3, 2023
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