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Bri Amaranthus

Bri Amaranthus

Joined: May 4, 2024

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning visits with players before a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Addresses Transfer Portal Strategy Ahead Of Rose Bowl

The No. 1 Oregon Ducks are preparing to face either the Ohio State Buckeyes or Tennessee Volunteers in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. Lanning addressed the chaos of the transfer portal and recruiting, what his trip to New York with quarterback Dillon Gabriel wa

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Dec 14, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter poses for a photo during a press conference before the 2024 Heisman Trophy Presentation. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images
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Emotional Travis Hunter Wins Heisman Trophy Over Ashton Jeanty, Dillon Gabriel, Cam Ward

Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy for the most outstanding player in college football. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel were all in attendance at the c

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Dec 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs during the national anthem prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Justin Herbert Injury Update For Los Angeles Chargers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is dealing with a left ankle sprain and thigh injury suffered against the Kansas City Chiefs that kept him out of practice on Wednesday. Herbert gave an injury update as the Chargers prepare for Tampa Bay

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Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates the 17-7 win over Texas A&M in the Lone Star Showdown at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in College Station, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns Quarterback Quinn Ewers To Transfer To Oregon Ducks? Agent Shuts Down Report

A report suggests that Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers is debating returning to college football and entering the transfer portal. Could another transfer portal quarterback be on the way to Eugene to lead the Oregon Ducks in 2025 as Dillon

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Oct 4, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Tyler Turner (19) warms up with teammates before a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Oregon Ducks' Tyler Turner Enters Transfer Portal Before College Football Playoff

The No. 1 Oregon Ducks are losing their third player to the transfer portal. Redshirt freshman defensive back Tyler Turner is entering the portal, according to multiple reports. A former four-star recruit, Turner played in nine games for the Ducks this se

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Nov 30, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; The Oregon Ducks cheer team perform during a time out during the second half of a game against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Oregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear In Rose Bowl Vs. Ohio State Or Tennessee: College Football Playoff

The Oregon Ducks travel to the Rose Bowl for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. What color do Oregon fans wear in Pasadena? Oregon encourage fans to wear green for the game vs. Ohio State or Tennessee. Can coach Dan Lanning and quarterback Dillon

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Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning and former Alabama coach nick Saban
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Nick Saban Asks Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning About 'Rat Poison' Ahead Of College Football Playoff

After winning the Big Ten Championship Game vs. Penn State, the No. 1 Oregon Ducks earned the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff and a berth in the Rose Bowl Game. Nick Saban asked coach Dan Lanning about Oregon's CFP path and the "rat poi

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Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Oregon Ducks' Tez Johnson Motivated By Biological Mom: Makes History In Big Ten Title Win

The No.1 Oregon Ducks are Big Ten Conference champions in their first season in the conference with much thanks to a record performance from top-receiver Tez Johnson. Johnson's biological family was in attendance, watching him play in person as a Duck fo

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Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel and coach Dan Lanning. Gabriel will set a new FBS record for starts by a quarterback against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten Championship Game.
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Oregon Ducks' Dillon Gabriel Breaks Record Vs. Penn State In Big Ten Championship Game

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel will set a new FBS record for starts by a quarterback against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten Championship Game. Gabriel and Oregon coach Dan Lanning look to lead the Ducks to their first ever 13-0 recor

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Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Bucky Irving Injury Update: Questionable For Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Tampa Bay's game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders with a hip/back injury. Irving went down with a hip injury in the second half vs. the Carolina Panthers wh

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes the field as the No. 9 Oregon Ducks host Washington State Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
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Big Ten Championship Game Surprisingly Low Ticket Prices: Oregon Ducks vs. Penn State

The No. 1 Oregon Ducks and No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions face off Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Big Ten Conference Championship game with College Football implications on the line. Surprisingly, prices for tickets to get into Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis

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Five-star safety Trey McNutt in an Oregon uniform on a throne.
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Early National Signing Day Updates: 5-Star Trey McNutt Signs With Oregon Ducks

The Early National Signing Period begins on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and the No. 1 Oregon Ducks are building an elite 2025 recruiting class. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and his staff just signed five-star cornerback Brandon Finney despite flip efforts from Penn Sta

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