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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 12m

I am surprised they kept him in as long as they did.

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1h

Big Unit! Hope there are no birds on the field.

Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1h

And just like the summer of 2020, the bolder they lie about ordinary Americans, the dumber they look.

Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1h

One of my quirks is I believe in momentum and intangibles in sports. I believe crowds matter. And I believe - firmly - that this Mariners crowd is gonna will their team to victory tonight.

Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 3h

Normally on Wednesdays, I write about any press conferences put out by Oregon State's opponent.

But Lafayette doesn't do press conferences, so I pivoted to a different topic: looking back at OSU interim head coach Robb Akey's first head coaching gig

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Retrospective: Oregon State Interim Coach Robb Akey's Tenure at Idaho

On Sunday, Oregon State announced a seismic coaching change: Trent Bray was dismissed, and Robb Akey was promoted. The move marks Akey’s second stint as a NCAA

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 8h

Here is my follow up on the "will they/won't they" Portland Fire, and their almost-certain head coach Alex Sarama.

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The Latest on the Portland Fire and Alex Sarama - The Portland Supporter

Yesterday could have been a momentous day for the Portland Fire. Minutes after announcing the hiring of the expansion franchise’s first ever head coach, the team pulled the announcement off social med...

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 9h

For Beaver fans seeking a little positivity this morning, Joe Londergan wrote about Oregon State's gymnastics program.

The Beavs will host an NCAA Regional and 5 home meets, beginning in January.

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Beaver Gymnastics Will Host NCAA Regional in 2026 in Addition To 5 Home Meets

Oregon State's Gill Coliseum will be one of four host sites for the 2026 NCAA Regional Championships in women's gymnastics. The Beaver gymnastics program annou

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 10h

Remember kids, January 6th never happened.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 10h

Sarah always kills it - when I worked in radio I spent a couple years at an ESPN Radio affiliate and remember her weekend show - if you're a WNBA fan wondering about the looming offseason impasse, listen to this

Sarah Spain ✨ @sarahspain.com · 12h

How can leagues report losses & still have big valuations? How is the WNBA ownership model affecting CBA negotiations? What are fair salaries for W players, and why is revenue share so important?

Economics professor @wagesofwins.bsky.social breaks it all down.

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 10h

This week's "State of the Beavs" was a marathon. It's over 60 minutes long.

I detailed what went wrong for Trent Bray, who is Robb Akey, and what happens next for the Oregon State football program. Plus, I shared my thoughts on Pac-12/Mountain West settlement talks.

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State of the Beavs: Moving On From Trent Bray in Corvallis

After an 0-7 start to the season, Oregon State football has parted ways with head coach Trent Bray. Bray was 5-14 in 1.5 seasons at the helm of his alma mater.

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 11h

I've seen it attempted as a slur against trans women.

Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 12h

My easy answer - they hated themselves before they learned to hate others. Insecurity is the root problem driving young men to the right.

Dave Infante @dinfontay.com · 1d

why does every young republican from the politico scoop look like the augustus gloop of racism

Peter Giunta participates in a CNN-POLITICO Grill discussion at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, July 16, 2024. | Rod Lamkey Jr. for POLITICO

Bobby Walker speaks at the NYSYR 2023 Winter Conference and 6th Annual Rising Stars Reception. | NYSYR

William Hendrix during a portrait shoot in Topeka, Kansas, July 16, 2021. | Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 22h

Over/under 1 inning of Game 1 that somebody on the Fox broadcast reminds viewers that the Mariners were one of seven finalists to sign Ohtani out of Japan.

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 23h

After today, I now know what it feels like when you break a story, it gets aggregated by a national outlet, and then a dozen other outlets cite the aggregator. OK journos, I get it!

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 23h

This is a gold medal skeet

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

Here is my piece recapping the flurry of staff changes going on at Oregon State www.si.com/college/oreg...

Oregon State Interim Head Coach Robb Akey Shakes Up Staff

Yesterday, in a wide-spanning conversation with local media that lasted over thirty minutes, Oregon State interim head coach Robb Akey announced several changes

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

The Portland Fire's PR team are hard at work today.

Hours after posting (and quickly deleting) their announcement of new head coach Alex Sarama, they shared this with the world: Portland is adding former WNBA pro Ashley Battle to its front office.

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Ashley Battle Joins Portland Fire Front Office - The Portland Supporter

The Portland Fire are busy at work. Mere hours after posting (and hastily deleting) an announcement of new head coach Alex Sarama, the expansion franchise posted another hiring announcement: Ashley Ba...

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

I didn't hallucinate; that's a relief. Somebody on the Portland Fire reddit sub posted the screenshot of the now deleted social media post announcing new head coach Alex Sarama.

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I wrote about Sarama at the link above.

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

just in case anybody wants to learn about Alex Sarama's background, here you go:

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Portland Fire Hire Head Coach Alex Sarama - The Portland Supporter

In a LinkedIn post swiftly deleted earlier this morning, the Portland Fire accidentally announced the hiring of the head coach Alex Sarama. If the post was accurate – I am seeking confirmation from th...

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

You can read more about Sarama here: portlandsupporter.com/portland-fir...

Portland Fire Hire Head Coach Alex Sarama - The Portland Supporter

In a LinkedIn post swiftly deleted earlier this morning, the Portland Fire accidentally announced the hiring of the head coach Alex Sarama. If the post was accurate – I am seeking confirmation from th...

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

Mark Stein reported last week that the Fire interviewed Sarama, and one of his other writers Jake Fischer reported that they also interviewed Heat assistant coach Miles Simon.

"Weird Al" Pastor @emilyadler.bsky.social · 1d

are you able to report any of the other candidates they've interviewed? haven't seen any mention before

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

Here is my post on Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama.

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I wish I'd taken a screenshot. The post I saw was swiftly taken down by the club, but I think he really is their guy, and somebody in their PR team jumped the gun.

Portland Fire Hire Head Coach Alex Sarama - The Portland Supporter

In a LinkedIn post swiftly deleted earlier this morning, the Portland Fire accidentally announced the hiring of the head coach Alex Sarama. If the post was accurate – I am seeking confirmation from th...

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

Clarification: I am citing a LinkedIn post that the Fire quickly deleted. I know that Sarama interviewed last week, and he checks off a lot of the usual boxes (coaching pedigree, connections to Vanja Černivec, connections to Portland).

My best guess? A PR staffer jumped the gun.

Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

The Portland Fire have announced the hiring of their new head coach: Alex Sarama.

Sarama worked remotely for the London Lions' front office in 2023-24 (led by Fire GM Vanja Černivec). At the same time, he was an assistant with Portland's G-league team, the Rip City Remix.

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

The Portland Fire have announced the hiring of their new head coach: Alex Sarama.

Sarama worked remotely for the London Lions' front office in 2023-24 (led by Fire GM Vanja Černivec). At the same time, he was an assistant with Portland's G-league team, the Rip City Remix.

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Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.social · 1d

It shouldn't, but America in 2025 is all about short-sighted decisions

Matt Brown @mattbrown.bsky.social · 1d

this is what really sticks out to me about the Big Ten's latest private capital play.

Even if the investment is a good one, why should a 25+ year decision be left in the hands of executives who will be gone in six months?
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