Sports Archives for 2018-07

Oregon Hosts Football Fan Day

(Portland, OR)  --  The Oregon football program welcomes fans to the Moshofsky Center for their annual fan day event on Saturday.  Players will be in attendance to sign autographs after their practice session, which is open to the public.  The Ducks will also feature members of other athletic programs at the event.
 

13 Beavers Earn Academic Honors

(Corvallis, OR)  --  More than a dozen Oregon State gymnasts have been recognized for their academic success.  13 student-athletes were named Scholastic All-Americans by the NACGC/W.  Two seniors, four juniors, four sophomores and three freshman made up the list of student-athletes who were awarded the honor.

Timbers Welcome Philadelphia Union

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers look to make it 15 straight MLS games without a suffering loss as they welcome the Philadelphia Union to Providence Park on Saturday.  Portland is coming off a 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, while Philly knocked off Houston 3-1 on Wednesday.  The Timbers are fourth in the Western Conference with 34 points and Philadelphia is seventh in the East with 27 points.

Mariners Hand Astros Fifth Straight Loss

(Seattle, WA)  --  James Paxton and a pair of relievers combined to pitch a shut out as the Mariners blanked the Astros 2-0 at Safeco Field.  Paxton struck out eight and tossed seven innings of scoreless ball to pick up the win.  Nelson Cruz drove in a two-run double in the sixth and Edwin Diaz locked down his 40th save of the season.  Seattle improved to 63-and-43.

Seahawks Continue Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks resume training camp today at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.  Players will get their first off day of camp tomorrow and return to the field on Thursday.  Seattle linebacker Joshua Perry announced his retirement yesterday after suffering his sixth concussion.  The Seahawks signed safety Lorenzo Jerome to fill the roster spot.

M's Continue Series With Astros

(Seattle, WA)  --  Mike Leake will get the start for the Mariners as their series continues with the Astros tonight at Safeco Field.  Houston plans to counter with right-hander Charlie Morton.  Seattle has won two straight to improve to 63-and-43, which is three games behind the first-place Astros in the AL West.  Houston has lost five in-a-row.

Mariners Acquire Two Relievers

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners look to strengthen their bullpen by adding a pair of relievers.  Seattle shipped Chase De Jong and Ryan Costello to the Twins for left-handed pitcher Zach Duke.  The M's also acquired right-hander Adam Warren from the Yankees.  Duke has gone 3-and-4 with a 3.62 ERA this season, while Warren has gone 0-and-1 with a 2.70 ERA.

Storm Face Mercury

(Phoenix, AZ)  --  The Storm return to the hardwood tonight to visit the Phoenix Mercury.  Seattle has won nine of its last 11 and currently owns the best record in the WNBA at 19-and-7.  The Mercury enter the contest at 15-and-11, which is tied with the Sparks for third in the West.  Phoenix has dropped six-of-seven.
 

Timbers Send Adi To FC Cincinnati

(Portland, OR)  --  The Portland Timbers have dealt forward Fanendo Adi to FC Cincinnati.  The 27-year-old striker requested a trade last week after his role began to diminish in Portland.  Adi will finish the rest of this season in the USL, but he is expected to suit up for Cincinnati's MLS expansion club next season.  Adi is second on the Timbers all-time scoring list with 54 goals.

Timbers Top Dynamo

(Portland, OR)  --  Fanendo Adi scored the go-ahead goal in his final game with the Timbers as they topped the Houston Dynamo 2-1 at Providence Park on Saturday.  Adi was traded to FC Cincinnati over the weekend.  With the win, Portland extended its MLS unbeaten streak to 14 games.  The Timbers will play host to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
 

Seahawks LT Brown Signs Three-Year Extension

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks have agreed to a contract extension with left tackle Duane Brown.  The four-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman signed a three-year deal worth 36.5-million-dollars over the weekend.  The Seahawks also cut long snapper Tanner Carew and tight-end Kayaune Ross to make room on the roster for wide receivers Marvin Bracy and Malik Turner.

Seahawks Resume Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks resume training camp today at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.  Seattle will hold another practice session tomorrow before players get to enjoy their first off-day of camp on Wednesday.  The Seahawks will wrap up training camp on August 16th.

Mariners Outduel Angels

(Anaheim, CA)  --  Mike Zunino plated three runs for the Mariners as they knocked off the Angels 8-5 in Anaheim.  Zunino's RBI-single in the third inning gave Seattle an 8-0 lead.  Marco Gonzales struck out seven in six innings of work to get the win, while Edwin Diaz notched his 39th save of the season.  The M's snapped a two-game slide.
 

Mariners Welcome Astros

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners welcome the Houston Astros to Safeco Field for a brief two-game series beginning tonight.  James Paxton will take the mound for Seattle, while Houston responds with Gerrit Cole.  The Mariners are second in the AL West at 62-and-43, four games behind the first-place Astros.

Mariners Acquire RHP Tuivailala

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners have acquired right-handed pitcher Sam Tuivailala from the St. Louis Cardinals.  Seattle dealt minor league pitcher Seth Elledge to St. Louis in exchange for the 25-year-old reliever.  Tuivailala went 3-and-3 with a 3.69 ERA this season with the Cards.

WNBA All-Star Game Review

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  Jewell Loyd poured in 12 points off the bench as Team Parker earned a 119-112 win over Team Delle Donne at the WNBA All-Star Game in Minneapolis.  Breanna Stewart scored 10 points for Team Delle Donne and Sue Bird dished out a team-high eight assists in the losing effort.  The Storm will return to the hardwood tomorrow to take on the Mercury in Phoenix.

Bend Elks Baseball

The losing skid continues for the Bend Elks, and the harder they try to get a win, the worse it seems to be. Last night the Portland Pickles blanked Bend, 3-to-nothing, scoring their second-straight shutout win and handing the Elks their 12th straight loss.

Bend’s last win was at home back on Friday the 13th, and maybe it was that superstition that cast this losing spell on the team. None the less, Bend continues the homestand tonight and will close out the 4-game series with Portland before welcoming the Wenatchee Applesox tomorrow and Sunday night.

The good news is, the the Westcoast League has awarded the Elks to host the 2019 League All-Star game at Vince Genna Stadium. In 12 years of having the summer showcase in the WCL, it will be the first time Bend has hosted the event.

Seahawks Training Camp Update

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks are back on the field today as training camp rolls on.  Seattle held its first practice of camp yesterday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.  The Seahawks will open preseason play against the Colts at CenturyLink Field on August 9th.

Timbers Face Dynamo

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers look to avoid another loss as they play host to the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.  Portland has not suffered a loss in 13 straight MLS outings.  The Timbers and the LA Galaxy are fifth in the Western Conference with 31 points.  Houston is eighth in the West with 27 points.

Timbers F Adi Requests Trade

(Portland, OR)  --  Timbers forward Fanendo Adi has requested a trade.  The Nigeria native has scored 53 goals in 125 appearances with Portland. The MLS secondary window transfer closes on August 8th.

Mariners At Angels

(Anaheim, CA)  --  Lefty pitcher Wade LeBlanc will get the nod for the Mariners as they take on the Angels tonight in Anaheim.  Los Angeles plans to counter with fellow left-hander Andrew Heaney. Seattle is second in the AL West at 61-and-41, five games behind the first place Astros.

WNBA All-Star Game Preview

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  The 15th WNBA All-Star game is set to tip-off on Saturday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.  Storm leading scorer Breanna Stewart will be joined by Sue Bird on Team Delle Donne, while Jewell Loyd suits up for team Parker.  Seattle enters the All-Star break with the best record in the league at 19-and-7.
 

Timbers Welcome Dynamo

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers welcome the Houston Dynamo to Providence Park for a match on Saturday.  Portland has gone 13 straight games in MLS play without suffering a loss.  The Timbers are tied with the LA Galaxy for fourth in the Western Conference with 31 points, while Houston sits at eighth in the West with 27 points.
 

Ducks Sign Top-Ranked JUCO CB

(Eugene, OR)  --  Oregon has signed top-ranked junior college defensive back Elijah Blades.  The Arizona Western College standout is the fourth four-star prospect to commit to the Ducks this week.  Blades chose Oregon over Alabama, LSU and Miami.

Pac-12 Media Day Review

(Hollywood, CA)  --  Pac-12 media day opened up yesterday in Hollywood, California.  Oregon was picked to finish third in the North Division, while Washington was selected as the preseason favorite to win the Pac-12 conference title.  The Ducks will look to build on last season as they finished one game above .500 at 7-and-6.

Seahawks Kick-Off Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks hit the field today for their first practice of training camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.  Seattle will hold 13 practice sessions that will be open to the public before camp concludes on August 16th.  Pro-Bowl safety Earl Thomas is expected to hold out in hopes of securing a new deal.

Mariners Upend Giants

(Seattle, WA)  --  Jean Segura drove in the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning as the Mariners upended the Giants 3-2 at Safeco Field.  Segura plated two runs and Ryon Healy homered in the winning effort.  Alex Colome got the win and Edwin Diaz notched his 38th save.

Mariners CEO Apologizes For Misconduct

(Seattle, WA)  --  Mariners CEO Kevin Mather has apologized for his behavior in the workplace.  Mather had been accused of workplace misconduct on two separate occasions with female employees in the past.  Seattle's CEO has made amends with the victims and now claims to be a better co-worker and leader after learning from his mistakes.

Mariners Visit Angels

(Anaheim, CA)  --  The Mariners travel to Anaheim to open a three-game series with the Angels tomorrow.  Lefty pitcher Wade LeBlanc is expected to start for the M's, while Los Angeles counters with fellow left-hander Andrew Heaney.  Seattle has won three-of-five on the heels of a four-game losing streak.

Storm Begin All-Star Break

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Storm head into the All-Star break with the best record in the league.  Seattle has gone 19-and-7 so far this season, which is two-and-a-half games better than the second-place Atlanta Dream.  The Storm will be represented by leading scorer Breanna Stewart along with teammates Sue Bird and Jewell Loyd in the 15th WNBA All-Star game on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Bend Elks Baseball

The Bend Elks can’t seem to buy a win.

Bend returned home from a trip to Canada and Bellingham and the Elks drop their 10th straight game.

Last night, Portland hammered Bend 14-to-1 to open a 6-game homestand at Vince Genna stadium. Four Elk’s pitchers gave up 20 hits

Tonight is game-2 of the series with the Pickles. First pitch is at 5:35. It’s ‘Free kids Wednesday’ provided by Bend Parks & Recreation. All kids 12 and under admitted free!

Oregon Adds Four-Star Athlete

(Eugene, OR)  --  Oregon has gained another four-star recruit in the class of 2019.  Junipero Serra High School standout Bryan Addison chose the Ducks after originally committing to local powerhouse UCLA.  According to 247 Sports, the Gardena, California native is the third-ranked athlete in the class.  In other news, class of 2020 recruit Donnovan Moorer decommitted from Oregon.

Timbers Host Dynamo

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers look to extend their MLS unbeaten streak to 14 games as they play host to the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.  Portland is currently tied with the LA Galaxy for fourth in the Western Conference with 31 points.  Houston is eighth in the West with 27 points.

Seahawks' Thomas Not Reporting To Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  Seahawks safety Earl Thomas has decided to skip training camp.  The six-time Pro-Bowl defensive back will holdout in hopes of securing a long-term deal.  According to reports, Thomas plans to sell his Seattle home and has expressed interest in playing for the Raiders.

Seahawks Prep For Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks open training camp this week as they prepare for the upcoming season. Seattle will kick-off its first practice tomorrow at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.  The Seahawks will open preseason play against the Colts on August 9th.

Giants Edge Mariners

(Seattle, WA)  --  Guillermo Heredia homered for the Mariners as they were edged by the Giants 4-3 in Seattle. Denard Span and Ben Gamel each plated a run for the M's, while Edwin Diaz was charged with the loss.  Seattle has dropped six of its last eight.

M's Close Series With Giants

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners wrap up their two-game series with the Giants tonight at Safeco Field.  Mike Leake will take the mound for Seattle opposite San Francisco pitcher Derek Holland.  The M's are second in the AL West at 60-and-41, six games behind the first-place Astros.

Storm Crush Fever

(Indianapolis, IN)  -- Breanna Stewart poured in 26 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as the Storm crushed the Fever 92-72 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.  Sue Bird chipped in with an 11-point, 11-rebound double double effort in the win. Seattle improved to 19-and-7, which is the best record in the WNBA.  The Storm will visit the Mercury on Tuesday.

Timbers Prep For Dynamo

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers welcome the Houston Dynamo to Providence Park for a match on Saturday.  Portland has not suffered loss in 13 straight MLS outings and is currently tied with the LA Galaxy for fourth in the Western Conference with 31 points.  Houston is eighth in the West with 27 points.

Oregon Adds Two Prospects

(Eugene, OR)  --  The Oregon Ducks are blazing the recruiting trail with two new commitments for the class of 2019.  Four-star safety and Lanett, Alabama native Trikweze Bridges selected Oregon over local powerhouse Alabama.  Fellow four-star recruit and Calabasas standout wide receiver Mycah Pittman chose the Ducks over Florida.

Storm Face Fever

(Indianapolis, IN)  --  The Sounders take on the Fever tonight at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.  Seattle sits atop the WNBA standings at 18-and-7, while Indiana owns the worst record in the league at 3-and-22.  The Sounders will conclude their five-game road trip a week from today when they battle the Phoenix Mercury.

M's Welcome Giants

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners welcome the Giants to Safeco Field tonight for the start of a two-game series.  Lefty pitcher James Paxton will get the nod for Seattle, while San Francisco counters with Andrew Suarez.  The Mariners are second in the AL West at 60-and-40, five games behind the first-place Astros.

Seahawks Open Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks are back in action this week to kick-off training camp.  Seattle will hold its first practice on Thursday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.  The Seahawks will take on the Colts in their preseason opener on August 9th.
 

Timbers Tie With Impact

(Portland, OR)  --  Samuel Armenteros and Diego Valeri each found the back of the net as the Timbers battled the Montreal Impact to a 2-2 tie at Providence Park.  Portland has not suffered loss in 13 straight MLS outings and is currently tied with the LA Galaxy for fourth in the Western Conference with 31 points.  The Timbers will play host to the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.

Oregon Recruit Okoro Reclassifies

(Eugene, OR)  --  Oregon four-star center Francis Okoro has reclassified from the class of 2019 and will join the Ducks this season.  Okoro will bolster a star studded recruiting class highlighted by McDonalds All-American Bol Bol.  The Normal, Illinois native chose Oregon over Illinois, Kansas and Missouri.

Mariners Drop White Sox

(Seattle, WA)  --  Ryon Healy homered twice and plated six runs for the Mariners as they dropped the White Sox 8-2 at Safeco Field.  Marco Gonzales gave up two runs across six-and-a-third to get the win.  The M's have won two-of-three.

Seahawks Prep For Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks return to the field this week to kick-off training camp.  Seattle will hold its first practice on Thursday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.  The Seahawks will play host to the Colts in their preseason opener on August 9th.

M's Host Giants

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners open a two-game series with the Giants tomorrow in Seattle.  James Paxton will get the ball for the M's, while San Francisco responds with lefty-pitcher Andrew Suarez.  The Mariners are second in the AL West at 60-and-40, five games behind the first-place Astros.

Mariners Extend Servais

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners have agreed to an extension with manager Scott Servais.  The 51-year-old agreed to a multi-year deal with the M's after his original contract was set to expire at the end of the season.  The M's are currently second in the AL West at 60-and-40.

Storm Fall To Dream

(Atlanta, GA)  --  Breanna Stewart poured in 31 points as the Storm fell to the Dream 87-74 in Atlanta.  Seattle guard Sue Bird set a WNBA record by playing in her 500th game.  The Storm had their three-game winning streak snapped but still own the best record in the league at 18-and-7.  Seattle will visit the Fever tomorrow.
 

Bend Elks Baseball

The Elks are still a long way from home tonight as they continue their series with Kelowna. Once the Elks are done with their 3 game set north of the border, they return to U.S soil to play the first place Bellingham Bells. Bend is 11-28 in the Westcoast league and in last place 13 and a half games back of the Bells.
 
Once the Elks finally return home to Bend they will host the Portland Pickles for a 4 game set starting Tuesday the 24th.
 

Timbers Protest Loss To LAFC

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers are protesting their 3-2 loss to LAFC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.  Portland claims that LA broke the U.S. Open Cup rules by playing with six foreign players.  According to the rules, no professional team is allowed to field more than five foreign players.  U.S. soccer has decided to postpone the draw in an effort to review the allegation.

Timbers Take On Montreal

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers square off against the Montreal Impact tomorrow at Providence Park.  Portland has gone 12 straight games without suffering a loss in MLS play.  The Timbers are currently fourth in the Western Conference with 30 points, while Montreal enters the contest sixth in the East with 27 points.
 

Two Trail Blazers-Themed Events Coming To Moda Center

(Portland, OR)  --  A couple Trail Blazers-themed events are coming to the Rose Quarter next month.  The Pup City Walk and Festival and the Rip City Cornhole Tournament will both debut outside the Moda Center in August.  The Pup City Walk and Festival brings together Trail Blazers fans and their dogs to raise money for the Pixie Project.  The Rip City Cornhole Tournament will pit teams against each other for the title of Rip City Cornhole Champions. 

Mariners Welcome White Sox

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners return from the All-Star break tonight as they open a three-game home series with the White Sox.  Lefty Wade LeBlanc will take the mound for Seattle as the M's look to snap a four-game slide.  Chicago counters with James Shields.  The M's are second in the AL West at 58-and-39, five games behind the first-place Astros.  Seattle is three ahead of Oakland for the second AL wild card.

Storm Visit Sun

(Uncasville, CT)  --  The Storm return to the hardwood tonight to face the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena.  Seattle has won 11 of its last 14 games and currently owns the best record in the WNBA at 17-and-6.  Connecticut is third in the East at 12-and-11.

NFL, Union Agree To Put Anthem Policy On Hold

(Undated)  --  The NFL is putting its new national anthem policy on hold.  The NFL and players union released a joint statement saying that league and team policies regarding conduct during the anthem will not be issued or enforced for several weeks as part of a standstill agreement.  The NFL approved a new policy in May requiring players and team personnel on the sidelines to stand during the anthem.  Some players have used the anthem as an opportunity to protest police brutality and racial inequality.

Bend Elks Baseball

The Bend Elks bounced back in to league play in the Westcoast Collegiate summer League on the road last night in Kelowna in British Columbia after the All-Star break, and the game was suspended in the top of the 8th inning because of a sprinkler malfunction.
 
The Elks are behind 8-3 with one out in the top half of the eighth. Just before the malfunction, Sean Coffey singled to load the bases with Chris Diehl coming up to bat. Kelowna did most of its damage in the second inning when the put up a four spot on Bend’s R.J. Robles.
 
Bend plays two more games in B-C tonight and tomorrow, then return across the border to play at Bellingham on Saturday before landing back home Tuesday night.

Minor League Scoreboard

(Undated)  --  The Hillsboro Hops lost 4-2 to Boise in 10 innings at home.  Salem-Keizer won 6-2 at Eugene.  The Volcanoes moved above .500 with a 17-and-16 record and will host Spokane tonight.  Hillsboro goes on the road, playing tonight in Vancouver, while Eugene is at Tri-City.
 

Timbers Ousted In Cup Quarterfinals

(Los Angeles, CA)  --  The Timbers lost 3-2 to LAFC and were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Banc of California Stadium.  Portland will return to MLS play on Saturday, hosting the Montreal Impact at Providence Park.  The Timbers are fourth in the Western Conference with 30 points.  Montreal is sixth in the East with 27 points.

Oregon Targets Nation's Top Prospect

(Undated)  --  Five-star quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, the nation's No. 1 prospect for 2020, said he would attend an Oregon home game this fall.  He is listed at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds.  He plays at Bellflower, California St. John Bosco High.  Clemson and Oregon rank at the top of his list, but he also is considering Alabama, Florida State, Arizona, Washington and others.

Thomas, Seahawks Remain At Odds

(Undated)  --  Six-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas wrote on his Instagram page: "Extend. If you don't want me, let's make a trade."  His four-year 40-million dollar contract ends after this season.  He skipped all the OTA's and is threatening to not report to training camp if he does not get a new contract.  The team reports July 26th to Renton for camp.

Mariners Watching Oakland, Host White Sox Tomorrow

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners are looking over their shoulders.  The Mariners limped into the All-Star break with four straight defeats and losing eight of 11.  Their lead is down to three games over Oakland for the final AL wild-card berth.  Seattle has not made the playoffs since 2001.  The Mariners will try to turn things around when they return to action tomorrow night against the White Sox at Safeco Field.  Wade LeBlanc starts the series opener for the M's.
 

Blazers Capture Summer League Title

(Las Vegas, NV)  --  The Trail Blazers thumped the LA Lakers 91-73 to win the NBA Summer League championship in Las Vegas.  K.J. McDaniels scored a game-high 17 points for Portland and was named the MVP of the championship game.  Wade Baldwin contributed 14 points and six assists and was selected to the All-Summer League second team.   John Jenkins finished with 12 points as six Blazers scored in double figures.  The Blazers never trailed and led by as many as 24 points.  Portland went 7-and-0 in Vegas.

Timbers, LA Meet Again Tonight

(Los Angeles, CA)  --  The Timbers are still in Los Angeles.  Portland and the LA FC played to a scoreless tie on Sunday in a MLS Game.  The two teams will meet again tonight in the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Banc of California Stadium.  Portland has not lost in its last 12 games.

Minor League Scoreboard

(Undated)  --  The Hillsboro Hops scored three runs in the 10th to walk off Boise 6-5.  Jorge Perez delivered a two-run walk-off single.  The Hops lead the Northwest League with a 22-and-10 record.  Salem-Keizer won 6-2 in Eugene.  The Volcanoes evened their record at 16-and-16.  The Emeralds dropped to 11-and-21.

Segura Blasts Three-Run Homer In All-Star Game

(Washington, D.C.)  --  Mariners shortstop Jean Segura hit a three-run pinch homer in the eighth inning to help the American League All-Stars beat the National League 8-6 in 10 innings in D.C.  Seattle closer Edwin Diaz blew a save, giving up a two-run homer in the ninth, but picking up the win when the AL scored three runs in the 10th.  Mariners reserve right fielder Mitch Haniger went 0-for-2, while Nelson Cruz walked as a pinch hitter.

Mariners Take A Break

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners will return to action on Friday against the White Sox at Safeco Field after a four-day All-Star break.  Wade LeBlanc will be the Seattle starter for the series opener. Seattle limped into the All-Star break losing four straight and seven of nine.  The Mariners hold a three-game lead over Oakland for the final AL wild-card berth.

Blazers Top Spurs In Summer League

(Las Vegas, NV)  --  The Trail Blazers will meet the Atlanta Hawks tonight in the opening round of the Las Vegas Summer League playoff round.  The Blazers went 3-and-0 in the prelim stages and are one of four unbeaten teams.  The Hawks are 2-and-2 after beating the Pacers yesterday.

Mariners Blank Halos

(Anaheim, CA)  --  Marco Gonzales gave up two singles over seven innings as the Mariners shut down the Angels 3-0 in Anaheim.  Gonzales picked up his 10th win, while Edwin Diaz pitched a spotless ninth for his major league-leading 36th save.  David Freitas hit his first big league home run, while Nelson Cruz ripped a two-run single in the Seattle fourth inning.

Timbers Look To Extend Unbeaten String In LA

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers will try to extend their unbeaten string to 12 games this weekend.  They will play Sunday at Los Angeles.  Portland nipped the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 at Providence Park last weekend.  The Timbers are tied for fourth in the MLS West with 29 points, while LAFC is second with 34 points.
 

Paxton Will Start Tonight For M's

(Anaheim, CA)  --  Lefty James Paxton will start tonight for the Mariners tonight in the series finale against the Angels in Anaheim.  LA will counter with Tyler Skaggs, who will come off the disabled list after dealing with a groin strain.

Seahawks Prep For Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks will open training camp on July 26th at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.  All 13 open training camp practices have sold out.  Seattle will host the Indianapolis Colts in its exhibition opener on August 9th.

Former OSU Defensive Back Browner Charged With Attempted Murder

(La Verne, CA)  --  Former Oregon State star defensive back Brandon Browner has been charged with attempted murder.  He was indicted on attempted murder after allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend.  He was also indicted by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office for robbery, burglary and false imprisonment.  The 33-year-old has been arrested at least four times in the past 12 months.  Browner was a member of the Seahawks that won the 2014 Super Bowl and the Patriots that won the 2015 Super Bowl.

Bend Elks

The Bend Elks continue their road trip across the northern border in Vancouver, British Columbia last night taking on Victoria, and the Harbor Cats grab a walk-off win over Bend in the bottom of the 10th inning, 5-4.

It’s the 4th loss in a row for the Elks who play tonight at 635, and tomorrow in B-C, then return home Friday night to host the Yakima Valley Pippins. You can follow the Elks online broadcasts at ‘Bend Elks dot Com.’

Oregon Ducks Softball

The Oregon Ducks have hired a new Head Women’s Softball Coach after Mike White left Eugene for Texas after 9-seasons. Oregon signed longtime Oklahoma Assistant Coach & Pitching specialists Melyssa Lombardi who has been a part of 4 national Titles in 21 years in Norman.
The Sooners made the Women’s College World Series 12 times while Lombardi mentored and developed the pitching and catching staffs.

White reportedly signed a 5-year, $2-million dollar deal with Texas. Lombardi made nearly $200,000 thousand dollars at OU, but no contract terms have been released. She will officially be introduced as the Ducks new Coach Monday in Eugene at Jane Sanders Complex.
 

Blazers Top Spurs In Summer League

(Las Vegas, NV)  --  Second-round pick Gary Trent Junior came off the bench to score a game-high 20 points as the Trail Blazers beat the Spurs 95-89 in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League.  Wade Baldwin led Portland starters with 16 points, nine assists and five steals.  Jake Layman contributed 15 points and eight rebounds.  Portland finished the preliminary round with a 3-and-0 record and will await playoff seedings to see who it faces next.

M's Lose On Road To Angels

(Anaheim, CA)  --  Mitch Haniger hit a three-run homer in the first, but the Mariners offense went silent after that in a 9-3 loss to the Angels in Anaheim.  Mike Leake was the losing pitcher, yielding seven runs on 11 hits over four innings.  Seattle has dropped four of its last six.

Timbers Look To Extend Unbeaten String In LA

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers will try to extend their unbeaten string to 12 games this weekend.  They will play Sunday at Los Angeles.  Portland nipped the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 at Providence Park last weekend.  The Timbers are tied for fourth in the MLS West with 29 points, while LAFC is second with 34 points.
 

Seahawks Prep For Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks will open training camp on July 26th at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.  All 13 open training camp practices have sold out.  Seattle will host the Indianapolis Colts in its exhibition opener on August 9th.

Gonzalez Will Start Tonight For M's

(Anaheim, CA)  --  Lefty Marco Gonzalez will be the Mariners starter for the second game of the series against the Angels in Anaheim.  Gonzalez is 9-and-5 with a 3.64 ERA.  Jaime Barria is the Los Angeles probable.
 

Blazers Will Face Spurs Today

(Las Vegas, NV)  --  The Blazers will face the San Antonio Spurs in a matinée today at Cox Pavilion in the Las Vegas Summer League.  Portland is 2-and-0 to open the three-game preliminary round.  Portland's big man Zach Collins sprained his right ankle in the third quarter Sunday and did not return in the victory over the Atlanta Hawks.  X-rays were negative.
 

Seahawks Prep For Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks will open training camp on July 26th at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.  All 13 open training camp practices have sold out.  Seattle will host the Indianapolis Colts in its exhibition opener on August 9th.

M's Visit Angels Tonight With Leake Starting

(Anaheim, CA)  --  Mike Leake will take the mound for the Mariners tonight against the Angels tonight in Anaheim.  LA will counter with right-hander Garrett Richards.  Seattle will look to get back on track after losing three of its last five.  The M's trail the Astros by three games in the AL West.  The Angels are fourth in the AL West at 46-and-45.

Timbers Will Play At LA Next

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers will try to extend their unbeaten string to 12 games this weekend.  They will play Sunday at Los Angeles.  Portland nipped the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 at Providence Park last weekend.  The Timbers are tied for fourth in the MLS West with 29 points, while LAFC is second with 34 points.

Blazers Dominate Hawks

(Las Vegas, NV)  --  Jake Layman poured in a game-high 23 points for the Trail Blazers as they crushed the Atlanta Hawks 85-68 in the Las Vegas Summer League.  Anfernee Simons and John Jenkins chipped in with 12 points apiece.  Portland improved to 2-and-0 in the Vegas Summer League standings.  The Blazers will face the Spurs tomorrow.

Mariners Edge Rockies

(Seattle, WA)  --  Ryon Healy hit the go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning as the Mariners edged the Rockies 6-4 in Seattle.  Healy also drove in a pair with a double and finished with five RBI.  Wade LeBlanc tossed six frames of four-run ball to earn the win and Edwin Diaz locked down his 35th save.  Seattle is second in the AL West at 57-and-34 overall.
 

Timbers Clip Earthquakes

(Portland, OR)  --  Samuel Armenteros scored a pair of goals for the Timbers as they clipped the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 at Providence Park on Saturday.  Portland extended its unbeaten streak to 11 games, which is the longest stretch by any team in the MLS this season.  The Timbers will visit LAFC on Sunday.  Portland is tied with Real Salt Lake for fourth in the Western Conference with 29 points.

Three Mariners Named All-Stars

(New York, NY)  --  A trio of Mariners are headed to the All-Star Game.  Nelson Cruz was named to the AL roster yesterday.  He will be joined by Mitch Haniger and Edwin Diaz.  Jean Segura is up for the Final Vote.  The 89th All-Star game is next Tuesday in D.C.

Seahawks Prep For Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks are set to kick-off training camp later this month as they prepare for the upcoming season.  The team is scheduled to hold its first practice of camp on July 26th at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.  Seattle will play host to the Indianapolis Colts in its preseason opener on August 9th.

M's Visit Angels

(Anaheim, CA)  --  Mike Leake will take the mound for the Mariners as they square off against the Angels tomorrow night in Anaheim.  LA plans to counter with right-hander Garrett Richards.  Seattle will look to get back on track after losing three of its last five.  The Angels are fourth in the AL West at 46-and-45.

Storm Knock Off Mystics

(Seattle, WA)  --  Sue Bird scored 21 points to become the Storm's all-time leading scorer in their 97-91 win over the Washington Mystics at Key Arena.  Bird passed Lauren Jackson, who previously led the franchise with 6,007 career points.  Breanna Stewart paced Seattle with 25 points and 10 rebounds in the winning effort.  The Storm own the best record in the WNBA at 15-and-5.

Mariners Bounce Angels

(Seattle, WA)  --  Dee Gordon, Jean Segura and Guillermo Heredia each had two hits and a RBI to help the Mariners beat the Angels 4-1 at Safeco Field.  Seattle got a solo blast from Chris Hermann as they took the rubber match of the three-game series.  Marco Gonzalez earned the win and Edwin Diaz struck out the side in the ninth for his 34th save.

Timbers Battle Earthquakes

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers welcome the San Jose Earthquakes to Providence Park on Saturday.  Portland is fifth in the Western Conference with 26 points.  San Jose enters the contest dead last in the West with 12 points.

M's Host Rockies

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners continue their homestand with a three-game interleague series against the Colorado Rockies.  The first game is tonight.  Seattle will send Felix Hernandez to the hill and Colorado will counter with German Marquez.  The M's are second in the A.L. West at 56-and-32.  First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m.
 

Seahawks Turn Focus To Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks are gearing up for training camp.  Seattle will hold its first practice of camp on July 26th at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.  The Seahawks will face the Indianapolis Colts in their preseason opener on August 9th.

Mariners Place Mike Zunino On DL

(Seattle, WA)  --  Mariners' catcher Mike Zunino is heading to the disabled list.  He was placed on the 10-day DL with a bruised left ankle.  He rolled his ankle running the bases late in the loss to the Angels on Wednesday.  Zunino is batting .189 with 12 home runs and 29 RBI this season.  Right fielder Mitch Haniger sat out last night's win with a bruised right knee.

Storm Visit Dream

(Atlanta, GA)  -- The Storm are back on the hardwood tonight to take on the Dream in Atlanta.  Seattle has won three in-a-row and is 13-and-5 overall.  Atlanta enters play at 8-and-8.  Tipoff is set for 4:00 p.m.

Angels Take Down Mariners

(Seattle, WA)  --  Kyle Seager homered for the Mariners as they were taken down by the Angels 7-4 in Seattle.  Mike Leake surrendered nine hits and four runs across four innings to take the loss.  Ryon Healy also went deep for the M's, who saw their eight-game winning streak come to an end.

Timbers Battle Earthquakes

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers welcome the San Jose Earthquakes to Providence Park for a match on Saturday.  Portland owns the fifth best record in the Western Conference with 26 points.  San Jose enters the contest dead last in the West with 12 points.
 

Seahawks Turn Focus To Training Camp

(Renton, WA)  --  With OTA's and mandatory minicamp in the rear view, the Seahawks are gearing up for training camp.  Seattle will hold its first practice of camp on July 26th at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.  The Seahawks will face the Indianapolis Colts in their preseason opener on August 9th.

M's Host Angels

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners are closing out their three-game series with the Angels tonight at Safeco Field.  Marco Gonzales will get the ball first for Seattle, which enters the contest at 55-and-32.  Los Angeles plans to counter with right-hander Jaime Barria.  The Angels are 44-and-43 on the season.

Storm Visit Dream

(Atlanta, GA)  -- The Storm are set to visit the Dream tomorrow in Atlanta.  Seattle has won three in-a-row and owns the best record in the league at 13-and-5.  Atlanta is third in the Eastern Conference at 8-and-8.

Trail Blazers Reach Agreement With Curry

(Portland, OR)  --  Free-agent guard Seth Curry is coming to Rip City.  ESPN reports that the younger brother of two-time MVP Stephen Curry, has agreed to a two-year deal with the Trail Blazers worth 5.6-million dollars.  The 27-year-old averaged a career-best 12.8 points with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2016-17 season.  A stress fracture in his left leg caused him to miss all of last season.

Seahawks Update

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks are returning to the field at the end of the month to kick off training camp.  Seattle will report to Virginia Mason Athletic Center to hold its first practice of camp on July 26th.  The Seahawks will play host to the Colts on August 9th in their preseason opener.

Timbers Host Earthquakes

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers will square off against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday at Providence Park.  Portland has not suffered a loss in MLS play since April 8th when it fell to Orlando City SC 3-2 on the road.  The Timbers are fourth in the Western Conference with 26 points, while San Jose sits at the bottom of the West with 12 points.

Storm Visit Liberty

(White Plains, NY)  --  The Storm are set to take on the Liberty tonight in White Plains, New York.  Seattle has won four of its last five and currently owns the second-best record in the Western Conference at 12-and-5.  New York is 5-and-11 on the season.

Mariners Host Angels

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Mariners welcome the Angels to Safeco Field tonight to open a three-game series.  Wade LeBlanc will get the nod for Seattle, while Los Angeles responds with lefty Andrew Heaney.  The M's have won seven straight and are second in the AL West at 54-and-31, just a half-game behind the first-place Astros.

Blazers Sign G Stauskas

(Portland, OR)  --  The Blazers are adding some shooting to their lineup.  Portland signed guard Nik Stauskas over the weekend.  He averaged 4.4 points and shot 40-percent from beyond the arc with the 76ers and Nets last season.

Timbers Top Sounders, Prep For Earthquakes

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers knocked off Sounders FC 3-2 on over the weekend.  Portland went unbeaten in the month of June, compiling a record of 3-0-and-3.  The Timbers return to action Saturday when they host Portland.

Davis Signs With Nets

(Brooklyn, NY)  --  Former Blazers forward Ed Davis is taking his talents to Brooklyn.  Davis has agreed to a one-year, 4.4-million-dollar deal with the Nets.  Davis averaged 5.3 points and 7.4 rebounds for Portland last season and had spent the past three seasons with the Blazers.

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