– Oregon announced the date for its annual spring game on Thursday, setting it for 11 a.m. on April 30. Oregon, who fell to TCU in a riveting, triple-overtime 47-41 comeback, is entering the offseason with another opening at the quarterback position. The Spring Game is the first chance for Ducks fans to see Montana State graduate-transfer Dakota Prukop.

– Former Oregon football graduate-assistant Joe Bernardi is reportedly returning to coach at Fresno State, who started at center for the Bulldogs from 2007-10. Bernardi will be the team’s new tight end coach.

– The Oregon women’s basketball team is heading to Corvallis on Friday for the Civil War, a game coach Kelly Graves hopes inspires his senior unit.

– 2015 was a memorable year for the Oregon track and field team. This year’s indoor season the Ducks are poised to have success, once again.

– Could former Michigan football coach Brady Hoke head to Eugene to coach the defense? Reports say it’s a possibility.

– Oregon transfer Dylan Ennis, who played in two games this season for the Ducks, is applying for a sixth year of eligibility after being ruled out for the season with a foot injury.

– Matthew Knight Arena host Malachi Williams has good reason to love his job, and he does.

-Oregon women’s golf prepares for a competitive spring schedule, writes Emerald sports reporter Gus Morris.

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