KXRW Original Reporting/Interstitials

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

This music interstitial features Stewart Copeland, founding member and drummer of The Police, one of the most influential and unmistakable bands in rock history. Known for his explosive, expressive drumming and larger-than-life personality, Copeland helped shape the sound and creative tension that made The Police a defining band of its era. His career has since

This music interstitial introduces listeners to Brad Goodall, a songwriter whose work has long walked the line between polished musicianship and off-center humor. Beginning with his 2017 debut song “Casa De Mel,” Goodall developed a style rooted in smooth, yacht rock-inspired sounds, playful storytelling, and satirical character sketches — eventually expanding that approach on his