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Cory Pappas

Cory Pappas

Joined: Aug 15, 2024

Cory Pappas is sports writer for USC Trojans On SI and Oregon Ducks On SI. Since starting in March of 2024, he has been writing breaking news stories, game previews, game recaps, and more across College Sports, the NFL, MLB, NBA, and Olympics for Total Apex Sports. In addition to writing, Cory is also a sports data scout for Sportradar. He covers live sporting events ranging from college athletics to semi-pro and professional. Before joining the industry, Cory graduated from the University of Oregon in 2022. He ran track for Oregon's club Track and Field team. Before Oregon, he played varsity basketball and track and field in high school in Walnut Creek, CA. Cory is using his lifelong passion for sports and writing together.

Oct 28, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning congratulates players after defeating the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images
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The Oregon Ducks are in the running for class of 2027 recruit, athlete/linebacker Brayton Feister. A recruiting expert prediction made bodes well for the Ducks' chances to land him.

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Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New Orleans Saints scout Josh Hill (left) talks with Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq (TE23) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq stole the show at the 2026 NFL Draft Combine. One drill that Sadiq shined at was the bench press, where he did more reps than San Francisco 49ers star offensive tackle Trent Williams back when he participated in 2010.

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Oct 25, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning encourages players during warm ups before a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks are wearing uniforms celebrating the Grateful Dead. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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The Oregon Ducks and The Grateful Dead have a connection that goes back decades. Oregon athletics have paid tribute to the band by wearing "Grateful Ducks" themed jerseys and new gear this past year. Now, fans will be able to buy their own to wear.

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Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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The Oregon Ducks grabbed two of the highest rated players in the transfer portal this offseason in former Minnesota Golden Gophers safety Koi Perich and former Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola. Where did these two rank among the best transfer

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Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers Bo Nix Denver Broncos AFC West Division Betting Odds Kansas City Chiefs patrick mahomes
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The oddsmakers are high on the Los Angeles Chargers and their quarterback, Justin Herbert. The former Oregon Ducks star and his team is favored to win the AFC West division in 2026, something the franchise hasn't pulled off since 2009.

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