KXRW Original Reporting/Interstitials

With the Portland Thorns officially headed back to the NWSL playoffs, we’re sharing an early preview of Cascadia Sidelines — an upcoming interview series focused on the athletes, coaches and sports figures shaping the Pacific Northwest. In this conversation, Portland Thorns midfielder Renee Lyles reflects on her first professional season, earning her place with the

As the Portland Fire close out their first season back in the WNBA, Michael Sarno looks back at the team’s late-season push, a dramatic comeback win in the finale and the resilience that defined year one. The report also examines Sarah Ashlee Barker’s connection with fans, Alex Sarama’s unconventional coaching approach and the Fire’s broader

As the Portland Timbers begin a new chapter under head coach Martí Cifuentes, Michael Sarno looks at the transition from Phil Neville, the search that brought Cifuentes to Portland and the early signs of his playing philosophy taking shape. The report also follows Cifuentes through his first victories with the club, including his first MLS

Michael Sarno reports from Columbia Edgewater Country Club on the 55th Portland Classic, the LPGA Tour’s only stop in the Pacific Northwest. The report follows the international field through four days of competition, including an inside-the-ropes look at the final-round battle that ended with world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul capturing her 10th LPGA Tour victory,

Michael Sarno reports from Portland International Raceway on the return of IndyCar to the Pacific Northwest, where three days of racing culminated in another dominant performance from Alex Palou. The report looks at Portland’s long-standing place on the IndyCar calendar, the different racing series featured throughout the weekend, and Palou’s remarkable championship run, while also

As the Portland Thorns return to NWSL action following the World Cup break, Michael Sarno reports from Providence Park on the club’s promising first half, Pietra Tordin’s emergence and the roster additions strengthening its postseason push. The report also examines the Thorns’ record-setting summer attendance and their move into a new $150 million performance center

The Portland Fire have reached the midpoint of their inaugural WNBA season still in the playoff hunt after a first half filled with memorable wins, difficult losses and a historic four-overtime game. Reporter Michael Sarno looks at the team’s progress, its growing connection with the Portland Thorns through their shared training facility, and what head