From the Moda Center to Providence Park, Eugene to Corvallis, the Sweet 16 and Final Four to the College World Series, 2017 was loaded with spectacular sporting events around Oregon and beyond.
After sifting through thousands of shots from the last 12 months -- action and reaction, athletes and fans -- here's a look behind the lens at some of my favorite photos of 2017.
Diego Valeri (8) blows kisses to the crowd after scoring a goal in the first half as the Portland Timbers host the L.A. Galaxy in a Major League Soccer match played at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, August 6, 2017.