Dirt & Sprague

Mariners Radio pre & postgame studio host Mike Lefko returns to the show with thoughts on the opening week of action for the M's, and the significance of the Colt Emerson contract signing.

Mike Richman of LockedOnBlazers joins Sprague to discuss the win over the Clippers, Dundon's first public comments as owner, and playoff possibilities...plus Stat or Story...what do we expect from Dundon's presser on Thursday and will this coach be the first fired in NFL this season?

Is USC the best road trip for the Ducks this season...why do some NFL teams insist on pinching every penny...Mariners Radio Studio host Mike Lefko on the M's slow start for middle of line up and the signing of Colt Emerson...plus another goalie fight in the NHL!

Tom Dundon goes on the record with Jason Quick after taking control of Blazers...is Portland ready for what he brings...plus, a preview of the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four, and more fuel on the fire of Ducks-Trojans Sept 26th

We're gonna need a power nap after the Blazers kept us up late...Which Final Four team's fan base could have double heartbreak this weekend...can Tiger get real help for the next chapter of his life, and the Blazers get their biggest win in 5 years.

Tonight is the most pressure for the Blazers to win the game since.....? Plus the Male Sack overfloweth for Sprague as he is back from Spring Break.

Covering College Basketball for cbssports.com, David Cobb returns to the show to discuss the Final Four match ups and other musings from the court.

Seahawks will be subject of Hard Knocks this summer...other NFL news and nuggets from the League Meetings in Phoenix...why can't Tiger Woods adjust to the next phase of life...and David Cobb of cbssports.com joins Sprague to talk Final Four.

To his surprise, Sprague loves the ABS system...we all need to appreciate Joe Mazzulla more...the Tom Dundon era of Blazers Basketball officially starts today...will he leave some Blazers institutions alone?

Sports Columnist for the Hartford Courant, Dom Amore joins Sprague to discuss how the Huskies Comeback felt in the building...their chances to win a 3rd title in 4 years, and what it's like to cover Dan Hurley on a daily basis.

Sprague is back from the Coast, but needs to put Depot Bay on 2 month probation...how did Duke blow that lead to UConn...Dom Amore of Hartford Courant relives the Huskies comeback and previews their match up with Illinois...and is Jon Scheyer the Dan Lanning of CBB?

Are we ready for replacement refs to start the NFL season...is this all USC has to troll the Ducks with...A 31-0 run in an NBA game and how was the ABS on opening weekend of the MLB season...and what happened to B-Dubs?

Have we learned anything definitive about the Blazers this season...how are the listeners feeling about a Play-In game for the Blazers...how different will the team look next season and how surprised are we that the Spurs are this good this quickly?

The guys preview the Final Four match ups...the NBA postseason pool of teams is set how do we see the final seeds shaking out and the Blazers are in the Play-In...is that enough to get excited about the future?

Joe Fischer & Rashad Taylor sitting in for the guys on this Monday as we get an epic March Madness buzzer beater to cap off the Tournament action from the weekend, did UConn win it or Duke blow it, plus the rest of the Elite 8 recaps.

Is LSU the slimiest athletic program in all of College Sports? What iconic movie prop would bid an exorbitant amount of money for? Plus, with Sprague the Line for the Sweet 16 this weekend and set up a very busy weekend of sports.

Here's the NBA's sure fire plans to end tanking...any chance any of these actually work? Plus Adam Silver comments on Tom Dundon about to take control of the Blazers...and much warmer and fuzzier has Jon Scheyer made Duke Basketball?

Scott Barnes announces he will step down from AD post at OSU...how much rejoicing is there in Corvallis...how much pressure on Administration to get this hire right? Did Nebraska forget how to count...and the rest of the NCAA Tournament action from Thursday night.

Happy Friday...can we stagger the Sweet 16 games a little further apart...Did we enjoy Opening Day, did your team win...are the White Sox officially eliminated yet and there is only one "Iceman" in sports...everyone else shut up!

The Magic Hat is offering up all sorts of brilliance on this Thursday...plus what are you most looking forward to on MLB Opening Day...and Swag claps back at salty M's fans.

Head Coach of your Portland Winterhawks, Kyle Gustafson joins Dirt to preview their opening playoff series against the Everett Silvertips

Winterhawks HC Kyle Gustafson joins Dirt to preview their playoff series with the Silvertips...Has America adopted a team in the Sweet 16 yet...which of tonight's tournament games are most intriguing...and circle Sept 26th on the calendar.

Blazers handle their business vs Bucks...Adam Silver vows that he has a foolproof plan to end tanking...Seahawks get official word they will open season on a Wednesday, and is Ty Simpson a better NFL QB prospect than Mendoza

More Dirt & Swag this week as they recap opening night for the Giants, Aaron Judge and Netflix...but did you take in a wild night of NBA action.

Josh Peterson of 1620 The Zone in Omaha is in Houston for the Huskers Sweet 16 match up with Iowa...how is he handling being a basketball school now...Stat or Story...we make our MLB season predictions and is Giannis playing at Moda tonight?

It's MLB Opening Day are you ready for these changes this season...what are the best new concession offerings about the ballparks this year...will this be a gamechanger for airline travel...and does the NBAPA have a legit gripe over this issue?

Jackson Shelstad to transfer...is it time for Dana to move on? Where should Ducks look for next MBB coach whenever the time comes...The Netflix Doc for the Jailblazers is coming April 14th, the trailer is out...will it be an accurate assessment of what happened?

It's Opening Day...sort of, but not really! Will Puka force the Rams to move off of him...Hubert Davis axed by UNC where will they go next...and a Dayton Webber update.

The Male Sack floweth over this week, plus Dirt reminds us of the sure fire Opening Day lock of a bet, and El Tigre gonna swing the clubs tonight.

Sports Columnist for The Oregonian, Bill Oram stops by the show with Spring Break Breakfast menus, thoughts on Tom Dundon officially taking control of the Blazers...The Beavers transitioning the MBB team from Tinkle to Joyner...and The Fire assembling a full team in a month.

Oregonian Sports Columnist Bill Oram joins us to discuss Tom Dundon officially taking control of Blazers...OSU moving on from Wayne Tinkle and how the Fire will put an entire team together in a month to play its first WNBA season in 2 decades.

Which CFB teams have the most returning production back for 2026...which sporting events would you prefer to watch if forced to choose...the most unbelievable sports adjacent story ever...and which NFL team has the highest win total for 2026?

Happy Tuesday, another Dirty Swag edition, and Swag is already complaining about his Dodgers before the regular season begins...does the NCAA have a grudge against this coach...the NBA Salary Cap less than projected, any concern...and why is ESPN tinkering with greatness?

The Mets sure know how to screw up a good time...listeners offer their suggestions for the 9-9-9 challenge...TV numbers in for the beginning of the NCAA Tournament and the Blazers and Nets in town tonight...you gonna watch?

Dirt can't believe he's doing a flag football segment...the details surfacing on Kyle Whittingham's exit from Utah...are you ready for the start of the MLB season and is Gonzaga's title window over?

The best and worse of opening weekend of the Madness...best audio calls from the weekend...this OKC guy needs to shut up...and it was an interesting weekend for the Blazers

It's Dirty Swag week with Sprague on Spring Break with the family...how was your tournament experience...is Cinderella extinct? JSN gets his bag, and CBB Bluebloods at crossroads with current coaches.

The guys run down the games they have their eyes on for Day 2 of the Tournament...has MLB overtaken everything but NFL in terms of popularity in the US...we Sprague the Line and send you off into your weekend of Madness.

Women's NCAA Tournament starts today...how will Ducks do? Is Luka an All-Time Laker already? Bigger NBA headline...Luka's 60 or Wemby's game winner

Should Hubert Davis get fired for that loss to YCU...Does Duke need to be the honest? "Milk Chamberlain" is back and it's fantastic...and Gonzaga not dominant in their 1st round win.

Swag gets you going as we wait to connect to the guys at Ilani to get their assessment of the scene at 6am at the Casino, and all the madness on the first day of the tournament.

The Magic Hat with all sorts of illusion and slight of hand...plus, did Jack Hughes get hosed by the Hockey HOF, and the Madness has begun

If the NFL starts season with replacement refs, what's gonna happen...Nevada HS FB teams have had it with Bishop Gorman...and Day 1 betting trends for the NCAA Tournament

Sprague still not buying Miami(OH) after they beat SMU...when will Giannia and the Bucks realize the relationship is over? Is Bama QB Austin Mack the youngest journeyman in CFB...and Andy Dalton gets dealt, plus potential rule changes for the NFL this season.

Are you ready for the Madness, we check to see if Dirt is locked in...some NBA nuggets, Cade has a collapsed lung...Lakers on a heater, LeBron finally accepting his role...and Sprague plays Net or Pacer?

Expensive whiskey, Spring Training records and WBC stats all part of this week's offerings.

How is the new Ducks OC adjusting to his new role? Stat or Story...Rory's Champions Dinner menu is out...what do we think? Blazers-Pacers or First Four games tonight?

Are casual sports fans more excited about CBB coach match ups or team match ups...NFL tinkering with opening week schedule again...Maxx Crosby explains his rescinded traded ordeal with Ravens...and what does new OSU OC Mitch Dahlen see early in Spring practice?

Covering CBB for cbssports.com, David Cobb returns to the Ticker to preview the Tournament, direct us to potential Cinderella's this year and who the top players to watch will be.

The guys debate the merits of the play-in games...why was Chuck on the call with Dickie V? David Cobb of cbssports.com joins the Ticker for a tournament preview...and is Cam Boozer the best player in the country as a freshman?