Canzano began writing for The Oregonian in 2002. He currently serves as the paper's lead sports columnist. He appears on KGW-TV, where he offers commentary and analysis on sports. Canzano also hosts a daily mid-day radio show called "The Bald-Faced Truth" on Portland's 750 AM "The Game".
Not much else wants to compete with it for TV eyeballs ... ••••••• ... •••. WSU ... … Elsewhere in the (current, old and future) Pac-12 and the nation, JohnCanzano shares a fun, if albeit ultimately sad, memory from the conference’s recent quarterback heyday.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Please be forgiving today. It’s Thursday. The Masters is underway. And, while I’m working, for you, I’m also watching, for me ... … JohnCanzano gave some time to our U.S ... John Allison has a notebook that covers Spokane’s two USL squads.
ToddGolden first said that he “respected” but did not “fear” Houston... "We don't fear people. We respect them. That goes for the coaches, as well ... JohnCanzano of JohnCanzano.com wrote after the game that he wasn’t a fan of Golden’s fiery speech ... .
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The final play will be what college basketball fans will see for time eternal ... But the Gators’ 65-63 victory turned on more. Much more. ••••••• ... U.S ... ••• ... … JohnCanzano has a mailbag from Monday that answers a lot of Pac-12 questions.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • When life hands you about a dozen lemons, what should you do? Put together a notebook of course. And squeeze every fact you can into the space you have. ••••••• ... Up tempo ... … In more important news, we give you this JohnCanzano column.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are highs and lows in any season, in any sport ... More? That will be an interesting question for UCLA’s women down the road. ••••••• ... And felt they were evenly matched ... today ... That’s the beginning of JohnCanzano’s recent notebook.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are a few questions that need to be answered ... An old-fashioned approach will have to be employed ... ••••••• ... How long? ... ••• ... … JohnCanzano has an expansion column today too ... John Allison has that coverage and more in this notebook.
But one I’m sure that’s been on the agenda before is how much I hate April Fools’ Day...John Christensen played centerfield for Cal State Fullerton ... … John Canzano has a mailbag from Monday ... John Schneider spoke with the media at the NFL meetings Monday.
Yesterday...Texas Tech was able to overcome an Arkansas 16-point lead, mainly because the Razorbacks went from playing like coach John Calipari’s 2012Kentucky team to his 2024 version in a flash ... … Do not miss this John Canzano column from Thursday.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Change happens quickly this time of year. Right in front of your eyes as you dig around the backyard dirt in a surprisingly warm late-March sun ... ••••••• ... Never is ... … JohnCanzano continues his tour of the new Pac-12 schools this week.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Might as well admit it. Oftentimes March’s madness results in March sadness ... ••••••• ... UCLA’s Lauren Betts. LSU’s Aneesah Morrow ... … JohnCanzano has a mailbag from Monday ... The hard-throwing reliever is back following Tommy John surgery.
X Facebook Reddit. A GRIP ON SPORTS • Might as well admit it. Oftentimes March’s madness results in March sadness ... Still do ... WSU ... … JohnCanzano has a mailbag from Monday ... The hard-throwing reliever is back following Tommy John surgery.