SPORTS 8-13

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Fall Camp is underway.

Another day, another preseason watchlist: The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association have Oregon's Brandon Finney Jr. and Koi Perich on the preseason watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the most outstanding defensive back. 
Oregon is one of five schools to have multiple defensive backs on the watch list,

Hear more on the Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND.com

Tomorrow we’ll hear from Oregon State’s Eddie Freauf. The wide receiver out of Crook County has impressed head coach JaMarcus Shephard with his athleticism and work ethic.

NBA:

Portland’s city council yesterday (Wed) approved putting 120-million dollars toward renovating the Moda Center. The 8 – 4 decision means the city, Multnomah county, and the State have agreed to put tax-payer money into the aging arena to keep the Trail Blazers. The team now has a December 31^st deadline to sign a lease to stay. Negotiations on the lease agreement will need to get done in the next 3 and half months.

Meanwhile, the Blazers’ NBA Cup schedule has been released. They’ll play the Lakers, Kings, Spurs, and Warriors in their group play starting November 6^th.
 

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Fire lost at home to the Minnesota Lynx 85-81. Portland is now 13-and-20 on the season and will visit Seattle tomorrow. Meanwhile, the Storm sit at 7-and-28 after beating Chicago on Monday, which ended their 11-game losing streak.

NFL:

Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald is getting a new found respect from fans around the league after the latest episode of Hard Knocks. The normally mild-mannered coach ripped into a defensive player for getting too close to quarterback Sam Darnold. Macdonald’s Not Safe For Work comments about him running the practice got a lot of play on social media.

The Seahawks first preseason game is Saturday against Dallas.

LOCAL:

The Bend North Little League team was eliminated yesterday (Wed) from Northwest Regionals. The Bend team, representing Oregon lost to Washington to end their run in the tournament.

SPORTS 8-12

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Fall Camp is underway.

In Corvallis, head coach JaMarcus Shephard told reporters at yesterday’s media availability he’s working on a culture change for the Beavers.

"Part of that is just redefining that for our players. I’m consistently doing that within the program. It really starts with ‘how to win, how do you win’."

Shephard says turnovers, field position, and explosive plays are three areas of focus.

In Eugene, Oregon leads the country with five players on the 2026 Lombardi Award watch list: tight end Jamari Johnson, offensive lineman Pancho Laloulu, linebackers Teitum Tuioti and Matayo Uiagalelei, and defensive lineman A’Mauri Washington.

The honor recognizes college football’s top lineman.

Ducks’ Quarterback Dante Moore also earned a spot on the Wuerffel Trophy watch list for community service.

NBA:

Portland’s city council is expected to vote Wednesday morning on an agreement to spend public money on the renovations for the Moda Center to get the Trail Blazers to stay in the arena.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Fire will host the Minnesota Lynx tonight in Portland. The Fire have won two in-a-row to improve to 13-and-19 on the season. Meanwhile, the Storm are back in action Friday when they host the Fire. Seattle is 7-and-28.

NFL:

One of the Seattle Seahawks' defensive stars is back on the field.

Safety Nick Emmanwori passed his physical and was activated from the physically unable to perform list ahead of yesterday’s practice.

The 2^nd year player underwent offseason ankle surgery.

LOCAL:

The Bend North Little League team will play Washington today in a semifinal game for a chance to make it to the Northwest Regional Final.

The Bend team, representing Oregon plays Soundview again after losing to them in the tournament opener.

First pitch is at Noon.

SPORTS 8-11

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Fall Camp is underway.

Oregon defensive back Koi Perich is on the preseason watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, for the nation's most versatile player.

Perich is also preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and he was also one of 12 players on the Big Ten Preseason Honors list.

Perich transferred from Minnesota.

Hear more on the Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND.com.

The Pac-12 will have home Olympic sports broadcasts throughout the fall season available free to watch on the Pac-12 YouTube channel for women's and men's soccer and volleyball across Pac-12 conference games.

NFL:

Seattle was back to practice Monday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center following Saturday night’s practice at Lumen Field. While rookie running back Jadarian Price sat out again with lower body soreness, receiver Jake Bobo was among players suiting up for the first time during training camp. Another episode of the Seahawks’ Hard Knocks series airs Tuesday on HBO.

WNBA:

The Portland Fire are preparing to host one of the hottest teams in the WNBA right now. The Fire will host the Minnesota Lynx tomorrow night in Portland. The Lynx have been on a tear, winning 12 of their last 13 games. The Fire have won two in-a-row to improve to 13-and-19. Later this week, Portland will head to Seattle on Friday to take on the Storm.

LOCAL:

The Bend North Little League beat Alaska Monday to advance to a semifinal game Wednesday.

SPORTS 8-10

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Fall Camp is underway.

In Corvallis, the Beavers aren’t totally starting from scratch despite turnover in the entire coaching staff.

Returning Running Back Cornell Hatcher Jr says he was convinced to stay after meeting with coach JaMarcus Shephard, “He brings a whole other level of intensity that I haven’t had before and I just felt like it was something I couldn’t miss out on.”

In Eugene, Ducks offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer says quarterback Dante Moore is more comfortable taking command of the team, “I think his biggest growth and development has been in his leadership role and the way that he pushes guys outside. And not just does it with his words; does it with his actions.”

Practice for week 2 of fall camp continues today.

NBA:

The Trail Blazers, and officials from City of Portland and the State have reportedly met with an architecture firm to go over steps on choosing a general contractor for Moda Center’s almost 600-million dollars in renovations.

The city council is set to vote Wednesday on the final terms of the agreement to use tax dollars to pay for upgrading the aging arena.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Fire will host the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday. Portland has won two in-a-row to improve to 13-and-19. Meanwhile, the Storm host the Chicago Sky tonight in Seattle. The Storm have now lost 11 straight to slip to 6-and-28.

LOCAL:

The Bend All-stars 12U Little League team plays a loser-out game Southern California at the Northwest Regionals.

First pitch for their matchup against Alaska is at noon today.

SPORTS 8-7

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Fall Camp is underway.

Another day, another pre-season watchlist: Poncho is a Rimington Trophy candidate again. Iapani Laloulu was a finalist in his junior season, and is once again up for the top Center award.

Ducks defensive coordinator Chris Hampton said after yesterday’s practice the team is installing new schemes and self-scouting.

The team is hoping to be able to practice outside today after indoor sessions the past two days because of wildfire smoke.

In Corvallis, both offensive coordinator Mitch Dahlen, and defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre at yesterday’s media session spoke about players getting bigger and faster over the summer.
Both U of O and OSU plan to have players in pads today and this weekend.

NBA:

The State of Oregon has hired a Special Assistant Attorney General to advise the Oregon Department of Administrative Services on the 600-million dollar renovation project at the Moda Center.

Multnomah County commissioners yesterday (Th) approved on a 4 – 1 vote contributing 100-million dollars to the reno.

Although, there is still a question of where that hundred-mill is coming.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Fire crushed Toronto 97-83 at home to end their five-game skid. Portland improved to 12-and-19 on the season. The Fire will host the Seattle Storm tomorrow. Seattle is just 6-and-27 and riding a 10-game losing streak.

LOCAL:

The annual Haulin’ Aspen full all-trail marathon, a half marathon, a 6.5-mile and a full marathon relay is tomorrow.

The race starts and finishes at Wanoga Sno Park with the course through the Forest trails.

The Bend All-stars 12U Little League team has a Go Fund Me for family travel expenses to Southern California for the Northwest Regionals!

Bend represents Oregon against Washington tomorrow night at 6, broadcast on ESPN+.

The GoFundMe helps families get to the regional tournament https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bend-all-star-families-attend-regionals

SPORTS 8-6

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Fall Camp is underway, and the preseason number 2 ranked Ducks continue practice this week in what coach Dan Lanning says is his favorite time of year. Another preseason watch list recognition goes to tight end Jamari Johnson for the John Mackey tight end Award.

In Corvallis, head coach JaMarcus Shephard met with the media after yesterday’s first practice.

Coach Shephard says the team is focusing on this season but creating habits that will form a legacy.

NBA:

A prediction market has St Louis as the leading city to get the Trail Blazers if the team relocates.

Portland is heavily favored to keep the team, according to Kalshi.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Fire host Toronto tonight. Portland has lost five straight to fall to 11-and-19. Later this weekend, Portland will host the Seattle Storm on Saturday. Seattle is 6-and-27 on the season after losing to the New York Liberty 96-82 last night for their 10th straight setback.

LOCAL:

The annual Haulin’ Aspen full all-trail marathon, a half marathon, a 6.5-mile and a full marathon relay is Saturday. The race starts and finishes at Wanoga Sno Park with the course through the Forest trails.

The Bend All-stars 12U Little League team has a Go Fund Me for family travel expenses to Southern California for the Northwest Regionals! If they win that tournament, they'll be on their way to the Little League World Series! Now, as they prepare for their opening game against Washington on August 8th at 6PM PT on ESPN+, their parents are asking for help cheering them on in person.

There is a GoFundMe to help the team's families get to the regional tournament to cheer the boys on as they try to continue this amazing run! Here is the fundraiser link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bend-all-star-families-attend-regionals

SPORTS 8-5

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Fall Camp is starting in Corvallis for new Oregon State head coach JaMarcus Shephard looking to rebuild the Beavers in the new Pac 12.

As the Ducks begin practice in Eugene some preseason watch list announcements: Brandon Finney Jr., Koi Perich and A’Mauri Washington are up for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for the best defensive player.

Washington was joined by defensive lineman Bear Alexander and center Pancho Laloulu on the Outland Trophy list for best lineman.

And quarterback Dante Moore makes preseason Maxwell Award given to the best all-around player.

The countdown to the start of the college football season continues today with the release of the preseason coaches' poll. Ohio State will open the campaign on top of the rankings, followed by Oregon. Georgia, Texas and Notre Dame round out the top five.

NBA:

In Portland, Trail Blazers’ management are asking fans to show up to this morning’s City Council meeting to support the team during a public hearing.

This as city leaders are looking at paying $120-million to renovate the Moda Center.

Funding would also come from Multnomah County, state money would carry the bulk of it at 365-million.

A council vote on the proposal is set for Wednesday the 12^th.

NFL:

The Seahawks rookie safety Bud Clark appears to be a breakout star for this season’s Hard Knocks series on HBO. But the 2^rd round pick is proving it on the field, as he has been getting reps at several spots in the defensive backfield, including with the first-team defense.

LOCAL:

The annual Haulin’ Aspen full all-trail marathon, a half marathon, a 6.5-mile and a full marathon relay is Saturday. The race starts and finishes at Wanoga Sno Park with the course through the Forest trails.

SPORTS 8-4

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Oregon held its media day in Eugene Monday with players and coaching staff answering questions from local reporters.

Head Coach Dan Lanning talked about his team’s sky-high expectations, and the pressure on his assistants, particularly new offensive and defensive coordinators.

“Our players are, are certainly very excited to get out there and get in the action. They've worked really, really hard this summer. I think anytime any of us coaches or staff get the opportunity to be away from Eugene for a little bit in the summer, when we come back, we recognize how beautiful and special this place is. So, we're excited to get back to work. We talk about being here and now and focusing on the moment and, and that's really where our guys' focus is.”

The Ducks start fall practice Wednesday.

MLB:
A flurry of deals yesterday at the trade deadline saw Seattle send a relief pitcher and a couple of minor league prospects to Baltimore for outfielder Taylor Ward. This season with the Orioles, Ward leads the AL in walks and ranks 6th in On Base Percentage. The right-handed hitter has some power and can drive in runs also. Ward will be needed right away as the Ms announced outfielder Luke Raley is done for the season with an arm injury.

Seattle sits three games under .500 and three games behind Houston for first place in the AL West with a week-long homestand beginning tonight with the visiting Detroit Tigers.

NFL:

The Seahawks’ first episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks streams at 6 p.m. on HBO Max tonight, and airs on HBO at 9 p.m.

The series has been around since 2001, but this is the first time it will follow a reigning Super Bowl champion.

Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald says the team is not trying to act differently for the cameras.

Quarterback Sam Darnold told Seahawks dot com it will be cool for fans to get to see more of Macdonald’s personality.

NBA:

The Portland Trail Blazers’ preseason schedule is out and includes a historic matchup at Moda Center. On Monday, October 12th, Portland will host the BC London Lions. The Lions are the reigning champions of the UK’s top pro league, and it’ll be the first time a British club faces an NBA team.

The four-game preseason schedule runs October 7^th through 16^th.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Fire will host Toronto on Thursday. Portland has lost five straight to slip to 11-and-19. Elsewhere, the Storm lost to the New York Liberty 95-83. Seattle is now 6-and-26 and will host New York again tomorrow.

SPORTS 8-3

MLB:
In what players and fans called ‘shocking’ the Mariners traded away pitcher Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox Saturday for a relief pitcher and an outfielder.

Seattle may not be done dealing as pitcher George Kirby is reportedly also on the trading block, as is outfielder Randy Arozarena.

Kirby talked about the rumors after yesterday’s start where he pitched well but got a no-decision in the win after the bullpen blew a lead.

The former all-star says he wants to stay with the Ms.

The trade deadline is at 3 this afternoon.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

The 8 schools playing football this season in the newly formed Pac 12 aren’t holding traditional media days.

The Conference has been releasing video clips of teams working out and practicing along with interviews featuring head coaches.

The Pac-12 is adding an Oregon Jerky as a Founding Partner ahead of the 2026–27 athletic season. The agreement names Forest Grove’s Old Trapper the Official Beef Jerky of the Pac-12 Conference and gives the brand visibility across championship events, live broadcasts, digital platforms, and social media.

NFL:

The Seahawks concluded the first week of training camp Saturday with a session open to fans.

We’ll get a look at how week one went tomorrow when the first episode of the new Hard Knocks season in Seattle debuts on HBO.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Fire lost at home to the Sparks 106-101. Portland has dropped five straight to slip to 11-and-19 on the season. The Fire will host Toronto on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Storm visit New York today and Wednesday. Seattle has lost nine in-a-row and sits at just 6-and-25.

SPORTS 8-3

MLB:
In what players and fans called ‘shocking’ the Mariners traded away pitcher Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox Saturday for a relief pitcher and an outfielder.

Seattle may not be done dealing as pitcher George Kirby is reportedly also on the trading block, as is outfielder Randy Arozarena.

Kirby talked about the rumors after yesterday’s start where he pitched well but got a no-decision in the win after the bullpen blew a lead.

The former all-star says he wants to stay with the Ms.

The trade deadline is at 3 this afternoon.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

The 8 schools playing football this season in the newly formed Pac 12 aren’t holding traditional media days.

The Conference has been releasing video clips of teams working out and practicing along with interviews featuring head coaches.

The Pac-12 is adding an Oregon Jerky as a Founding Partner ahead of the 2026–27 athletic season. The agreement names Forest Grove’s Old Trapper the Official Beef Jerky of the Pac-12 Conference and gives the brand visibility across championship events, live broadcasts, digital platforms, and social media.

NFL:

The Seahawks concluded the first week of training camp Saturday with a session open to fans.

We’ll get a look at how week one went tomorrow when the first episode of the new Hard Knocks season in Seattle debuts on HBO.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Fire lost at home to the Sparks 106-101. Portland has dropped five straight to slip to 11-and-19 on the season. The Fire will host Toronto on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Storm visit New York today and Wednesday. Seattle has lost nine in-a-row and sits at just 6-and-25.

SPORTS 7-30

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning struck an optimistic tone at yesterday’s Big Ten Media Day, saying the Ducks enter year three in the conference with more experience and stronger player leadership. Lanning highlighted quarterback Dante Moore’s growth on and off the field, praised tight end Jamari Johnson’s versatility, and called edge defender Teitum Tuioti one of the league’s top players. He also addressed staff changes, with Chris Hampton stepping in as defensive coordinator and Drew Mehringer taking over as offensive coordinator. Lanning says both have fit quickly into Oregon’s culture. He says expectations inside the program remain higher than anywhere else, with fall camp next up after a coaches retreat in Central Oregon.

And when coach Lanning mentioned his QB’s growth off the field that was literal.

Dante Moore was also at the media session telling reporters he put on 17 pounds and is now weighing in at 220. The Heisman Trophy candidate says he’s also improved his personal best in running times.

The Big Ten Media Days conclude today in Chicago.

NFL:

The Seahawks signed wide receiver Kyre Duplessis Wednesday. Seattle had an open roster spot after waiving running back Kenny McIntosh on Monday.

NBA:

The Portland City Council holds a work session this morning to go over the proposal for upgrades to the Moda Center. Reports say a representative from the Trail Blazers will be at today’s meeting.

WNBA:

In WNBA action tomorrow, the Fire host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Portland is now 11-and-17 after three straight losses.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks continue their final homestand of the regular season tonight with the series finale against the Portland Pickles.

SPORTS 7-29

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

The Big Ten Media Days continue today in Chicago.

Ducks Head Coach Dan Lanning will be joined by Quarterback Dante Moore who finished 2^nd in the Big Ten's preseason Offensive Player of the Year voting, along with tight end Jamari Johnson and defensive end Teitum Tuioti.

Oregon’s session with reporters is scheduled for 10:45 PDT.

Moore will be under a lot of scrutiny today, and this season, as he’s a Heisman Trophy candidate, coming back for another year in Eugene rather than going as a top pick in last year’s NFL Draft.

Big Ten media picked Oregon to finish 2^nd in the conference

COLLEGE HOOPS:

The Oregon State men's basketball team will head to Canada for a summer preseason tour.

The Beavers will play three games in British Columbia August 18^th through 22^nd. Overall OSU will spend seven days in Canada. College basketball teams are allotted 10 official practices in advance of international trips.

The Beavs are headed into their first year under new head coach Justin Joyner.

NFL:

Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price was able to haul in a long touchdown reception in practice yesterday from 2^nd year and 3^rd string quarterback Jalen Milroe.

Head coach Mike Macdonald has emphasized getting Price active in the Seattle’s passing game.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Portland Fire lost to the Las Vegas Aces 83-98 last night in Nevada. The Fire are 11-and-17 on the year. Portland will host the Indiana Fever at Moda Center on Friday.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks continue their final homestand of the regular season tonight against the Portland Pickles.

SPORTS 7-28

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Oregon is picked to finish 2^nd to Ohio State to win the Big Ten championship by the conference's media.

The league's preseason poll gives the Buckeyes a narrow edge over the Ducks, who received 11 first-place votes to the OSU's 15.

Quarterback Dante Moore finished 2^nd in the Big Ten's preseason Offensive Player of the Year voting behind Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

The Big Ten Media Days start today in Chicago.

Moore and Head Coach Dan Lanning will be joined tomorrow by tight end Jamari Johnson and defensive end Teitum Tuioti to speak with reporters about the upcoming season.

NBA:

The latest on the Trail Blazers vs the City of Portland Saga:

Team officials have been invited to attend Portland City Council’s work session Thursday and it’s still unclear if they’ll take the city up on its offer to go over terms of a deal to keep the Blazers playing at the Moda Center.

Meanwhile, more NBA media members are piling on new owner Tom Dundon’s actions since he took over the team.
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons said Sunday on his podcast he doesn’t think Portland should foot the bill for renovations to its aging arena alone, noting its economic problems the past decade.

Simmons compared the whole Dundon-buying-the-Blazers deal to the owners that bought the Supersonics, then stole the team away from Seattle to Oklahoma City.

WNBA:

In WNBA action tonight, the Portland Fire will visit the Las Vegas Aces. The Fire are 11-and-16 on the year. Meanwhile, the Storm will host the Indiana Fever. Seattle sits at 6-and-23.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks have their final homestand of the regular season starting tonight with a mid-week series against Portland.

SPORTS 7-24

NBA:

The City of Portland is set to provide their terms for renovating the Moda Center to Trail Blazers ownership by August 12^th.

City leaders are still not on the same page about how they’re going to pay for it using tax dollars from the city, county, and state.

A Saturday public townhall brought up questions on economic impact if the team leaves, along with the question of funding.

National NBA experts believe there is a real possibility Blazers’ ownership isn’t committed to staying in the Rose city.

NFL:

Seattle fans got to cheer on their champion Seahawks during the weekend’s start of training camp.

Of the players not on the field, due to injury, head coach Mike Macdonald told the media Saturday there was no ‘timetable right now’ for running back Zach Charbonnet to return from rehabbing his surgically repaired ACL but that he was doing a phenomenal job, raising fan hopes Charbonnet may be back on the field sooner than later.

It’s expected rookie running back Jadarian Price will be RB1 when Seattle’s season starts.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks have their final homestand of the regular season starting tomorrow night with a mid-week series against Portland.

SPORTS 7-24

NFL:

Seattle’s veterans report to training camp today.

The team begins practice this weekend.

Coach Mike Macdonald will have an extra challenge in keeping his Super Bowl-winnig team focused on the upcoming season, as the Hard Knocks documentary series will follow the team now all the way through the pre-season.

Hard Knocks will air its first Seahawks episode August 4^th and then weekly after that until the regular season kick-off.

NWSL:

Morgan Weaver is returning to the Portland Thorns lineup after a lengthy knee injury. The club announced Thursday the forward has been removed from the season-ending injury list. Weaver has missed nearly a year and a half after suffering a knee injury in January of 2025. She is expected to be available for today's match against Gotham FC.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks start a series in Ridgefield tonight.

The Sisters Play It Forward 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will not go forward tomorrow as the Akawa Butter fire impacts Sisters.

This weekend’s Oregon Cascades 100 has been cancelled because of the wildfire situation. It’s the second year in a row the Bend to Sisters trail race gets scuttled.

SPORTS 7-23

NBA:

More cost-cutting moves from Trail Blazers’ management: Longtime radio and tv broadcasters will not be calling games next season.

Both radio play by play announcer Travis Demers and TV play by play legend Kevin Calabro are out, according to various reporting.

Forbes says analyst Michael Holton, stat master Tom Haberstroh, former ESPN anchor and U of O grad Neil Everett, along with studio host Jamie Hudson are no longer with the organization.

A statement from the Blazers only confirmed they’re making changes to the broadcast operation.

TV’s Kevin Calabro told the Oregonian he’s walking away from the team because his new contract offer was ‘subprime’. An interesting choice of word as KGW dot com points out the Trail Blazers’ new owner Tom Dundon got rich doing subprime lending in the auto industry. In 2020, the state of Oregon sued the company Dundon founded, alleging it preyed on Oregonians through high-interest car loans that borrowers could not afford.

NFL:

The Seahawks, as expected listed Zach Charbonnet as physically unable to perform ahead of training camp.

The running back had offseason knee surgery for a torn ACL suffered in the playoff win over San Francisco.

Charbonnet’s 12 touchdowns led the team and he became the first Seahawks player to have double-digit rushing touchdowns in a season since Marshawn Lynch in 2014.

Seattle’s veterans report to camp this weekend.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks finish their series in Corvallis tonight.

SPORTS 7-22

NBA:

You can count respected NBA insider Zach Lowe among those who want an agreement worked out between the Trail Blazers and the City of Portland.

The national reporter made an impassioned, and Not Safe For Work plea on a recent podcast for the Association to step in to help get a deal done for the team to stay.

Of course there is a deeper conspiracy theory that the NBA really wants teams to be in Las Vegas and Seattle with no expansion, so the Blazers along with the Memphis Grizzlies would be relocating.

Reports have Portland City Council leaders saying Trail Blazers’ management is not negotiating in good faith over renovations for the Moda Center.

NFL:

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw out the first pitch at the Mariners game last night. Seattle’s signal caller was joined on the mound by QBs Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe, tight end AJ Barner…And head coach Mike Macdonald showed off the Super Bowl trophy to the Ms fans.

MLS Roundup:

MLS is back. The Seattle Sounders will visit Austin tonight, while the Portland Timbers host Dallas. Seattle comes out of the World Cup break sixth in the West with 24 points. Portland is 11th in the standings with 17 points.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks continues their series in Corvallis tonight.

Support youth sports at the inaugural Sisters Play It Forward 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday July 25th at the Sisters Elementary School parking lot. Proceeds benefit Sisters Youth Athletics. Sign up by tomorrow at SistersPlayItForward.com.

SPORTS 7-21

NBA:

The agreement between the Trail Blazers and the City of Portland to stay in the Moda Center is no closer.

Reports say the two sides are still far apart on details about paying for renovations to the facility.

The current lease expires in 2030.

On the court, free agent Matisse Thybulle is leaving the Rose City for Los Angeles.

The veteran guard is signing with the Lakers.

That means a roster spot is open for the Blazers to sign another forward to balance out the guard heavy roster.

NFL:

Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks and players recovering from injuries reported Sunday. Three players were placed on the physically unable to perform list, safety Nick Emmanwori, running back Kenny McIntosh and cornerback Tyrone Broden.

Emmanwori played a key defensive role during the Super Bowl run.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks are on the road at Corvallis for a series starting tonight.

Support youth sports at the inaugural Sisters Play It Forward 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday July 25th at the Sisters Elementary School parking lot. Proceeds benefit Sisters Youth Athletics. Sign up by tomorrow at SistersPlayItForward.com.

SPORTS 7-20

MLB:

The Mariners are back to .500 at 50-50 after taking 2 of three from the Giants.

Seattle is now a half game back of Texas for the top spot in the A-L West.

Cincinnati visits T-Mobile park for a series starting tonight.

San Francisco continues to sputter as they gave up leads in both of the weekend’s games to sink further behind the Dodgers in the NL West.

The Giants are on the road in Kansas City today.

NFL:

Seattle Seahawks rookies reported for training camp over the weekend.

First round draft pick Jadarian Price is already rumored to get a shot becoming the Seahawks starting running back.

The Notre Dame stand-out is expected to be active in Seattle’s pass game too according to head coach Mike Macdonald.

Seahawks’ veterans arrive Friday.

San Francisco rookies also reported this weekend.

The 49ers are still at odds with Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk who made more comments about the team and coaching staff over the weekend via social media.

9ers veterans are due to report Saturday.

MLS ROUNDUP:

MLS returns this week. The Seattle Sounders will visit Austin on Wednesday, while the Portland Timbers host Dallas. Seattle comes out of the World Cup break sixth in the West with 24 points. Portland is 11th in the standings with 17 points.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Storm host Minnesota tonight, while the Fire entertain Dallas on Wednesday. Seattle sits at 6-and-21 following four straight losses. Portland has dropped three of five to slip to 11-and-15 on the season.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks are on the road at Corvallis for a series starting tomorrow.

Support youth sports at the inaugural Sisters Play It Forward 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday July 25th at the Sisters Elementary School parking lot. Enjoy hoops, prizes, food and drinks from local businesses, plus a tournament t-shirt for every player. Proceeds benefit Sisters Youth Athletics. Sign up by Wednesday. Learn more at SistersPlayItForward.com.

SPORTS 7-17

MLB:

The Mariners open the second half at 48-and-49, just one-and-a-half games back in the A-L West.

Seattle’s looks to be active at the trade deadline to make a playoff push.

The club is looking for a right-handed bat and bullpen help.

The M’s have the Giants in town for a series starting tonight.

San Francisco could be unloading a few players at the deadline, as the team will look to reload for next season.

NFL:

Seattle Seahawks analysts are pointing to wide receiver and return

specialist Rashid Shaheed, fresh off signing a three-year, 51-million dollar extension, as the prime candidate for a massive breakout under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, who is looking to improve on Seattle’s run game this season, also.

Third-year tight end AJ Barner, who scored the Seahawks' lone offensive touchdown in their Super Bowl victory, is saying ahead of training camp he is looking to be a premier tight end in the league in a second year playing with QB Sam Darnold.

San Francisco will host 11 open practices starting Sunday, July 26th, which includes a highly anticipated joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on August 11th.

The 49ers are still at odds with Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Many insiders are reporting no other teams want to deal for the talented but apparently troubled star. Aiyuk is currently on the Left Squad list and still has to apply to be reinstated with the 9ers before other teams can talk to him.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Fire cruised past the Mystics 75-56 in Washington. Portland is now 11-and-14 on the season and will visit Minnesota tomorrow. Meanwhile, the Storm visit Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever today. Seattle sits at 6-and-20 following three straight losses.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks start the second half of their season hosting Ridgefield at Vince Genna stadium this weekend starting tonight.

The first of six unsanctioned downhill mountain bike races, each featuring a different trail at Mt. Bachelor’s Bike Park starts tonight. This year riders will use chip timing to ensure accurate results.

Support youth sports at the inaugural Sisters Play It Forward 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday July 25th at the Sisters Elementary School parking lot. Enjoy hoops, prizes, food and drinks from local businesses, plus a tournament t-shirt for every player. Proceeds benefit Sisters Youth Athletics. Sign up by Wednesday the 22nd. Learn more at SistersPlayItForward.com.

SPORTS 7-16

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Oregon Ducks Head Football coach Dan Lanning’s 2027 recruiting class received a massive boost in the latest Rivals rankings update.

Two highly touted five-star Ducks commits, quarterback Will Mencl and wide receiver Dakota Guerrant.

Mencl is now ranked as the nation's No. 1 quarterback prospect for his

class.

Off the field, Oregon State announced that 81-percent of its student-athletes earned a term GPA of 3.0 or better for the spring term, maintaining an impressive overall athletic department cumulative GPA of 3.42.

NBA:

Commissioner Adam Silver made headlines at a press conference in

Las Vegas, expressing disappointment over the slow progress of negotiations to renovate the Moda Center.

Silver stated that a potential deal to keep the Trail Blazers long-term in

Portland "seems to have gone off track" amid friction between city officials and new team owner Tom Dundon.

On the court, Summer League finishes tonight in Las Vegas with the Blazers squad taking on Denver starting at 7.

WNBA:

The Storm fell to the Sky 95-90 in WNBA action from Chicago. Seattle is now 6-and-20 and will visit Indiana tomorrow afternoon. Portland is 10-and-14 and is also on the road playing Washington this afternoon.

MLB:

As the August trade deadline approaches, the Seattle Mariners front office is reportedly searching for a right-handed bat to spark the offense. Meanwhile, top hitting prospects Lazaro Montes and Michael Arroyo were officially promoted to Triple-A Tacoma.

In San Francisco, MLB insiders report that newly acquired infielder Luis Arráez is a major name drawing trade interest from teams like the Boston Red Sox.

Team executive Buster Posey is actively navigating which young core

players are "off-limits" as the Giants look to balance immediate competitiveness with long-term assets.

LOCAL:

This is the first of six unsanctioned downhill mountain bike races, each featuring a different trail at Mt. Bachelor’s Bike Park starts tomorrow.

SPORTS 7-15

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

A new report from ON3 ran down a top 10 of Name Image Likeness valuations. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is number 4 on the list of all athletes in college sports.

The Heisman Trophy candidate is raking in 5-million dollars from NIL this season.

You’ll probably see him a lot on various sponsor ads during this upcoming season. You can see Moore now on the cover of EA Sports College Football 27 video game.

NBA:

Yang Hansen earned some social media hype from his performance Monday night finishing with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in Portland’s Summer League win over Minnesota.

The second-year center leads the Blazers into their final game tomorrow night.

LOCAL:

Support youth sports at the inaugural Sisters Play It Forward 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday July 25th at the Sisters Elementary School parking lot. Enjoy hoops, prizes, food and drinks from local businesses, plus a tournament t-shirt for every player. Proceeds benefit Sisters Youth Athletics. Sign up by Wednesday the 22nd. Learn more at SistersPlayItForward.com.

SPORTS 7-14

MLB:

The MLB Draft wrapped up this past weekend, with the Giants using the fourth overall pick on Bay Area native Jackson Flora, a right-hander from UC Santa Barbara who grew up a Giants fan. San Francisco also added pitchers Carson Bolemon, Kaden Waechter and Carlos Martinez, plus Rutgers outfielder Peyton Bonds.

The Mariners took Mississippi State power bat Ace Reese at number 24, then added OF Jake Brown, RHP Nathan Taylor and 3B Trevor Lucas.

NFL:

The Seattle Seahawks are set for new ownership.

The estate of Paul Allen has reached a formal agreement to sell the franchise to an ownership group led by the Khosla family, including tech investor Vinod Khosla.

The reported price is about nine point six billion dollars, which would be an NFL record.

The Khosla family says it wants to build on the winning legacy Allen created.

The sale still needs approval from NFL owners in the months ahead.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks have an exhibition game tonight against the Wild Wild West league, a developmental squad from Portland.

SPORTS 7-13

MLB:

Draft weekend - Oregon infielder Ryan Cooney is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays, selected in the third round of the MLB Draft with the 103rd overall pick.

Cooney becomes the fifth Duck taken in the third round and the second Oregon player ever drafted by Toronto, ranking among the program’s highest modern-era selections

Day two yesterday, six more Ducks were picked to set a school record with seven total picks in the first 20 rounds.

Three Ducks' pitchers – Cal Scolari, Miles Gosztola and Devin Bell – were joined by shortstop Maddox Molony, third baseman Drew Smith and outfielder Jack Brooks in getting their names called on Sunday.

Oregon State left-hander Ethan Kleinschmit is headed to the Miami Marlins, selected 52nd overall in the second round.

OSU right-hander Eric Segura was selected Saturday in the fourth round.

Yesterday right-handed pitcher Wyatt Queen went in the 11^th to the Seattle Mariners. Righty pitcher Isaac Yeager and reliever Albert Roblez also got their names called in the late rounds of the Draft.

NBA:

The Trail Blazers Ja Morant talked with reporters over the weekend during the Summer League session in Las Vegas.

It was the first time he spoke publicly about his trade.

The two-time All Star says he’s looking forward to start fresh in a new city after off the court troubles during his stint with Memphis.

In NBA Summer League action, the Trail Blazers lost to the Magic in overtime 112-105.  Portland faces the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight.  Meanwhile, the Lakers take on the Clippers tomorrow.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks have reached the West Coast League’s All-Star break. The team has an exhibition game tomorrow with the All-Star Game on Wednesday.

SPORTS 7-10

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks continue their Canadian road trip by starting a three-game series tonight with the Nanaimo (nuh-ny-moh) Night Owls.

The Bend Dirt Fest is tomorrow. The half-marathon Trail Run, 49 or 39-mile Gravel Cycling, and 39-mile Mountain Biking races start and finish at the Athletic Club of Bend.

The event is also Oregon XC (cross-country) Series Finals for select mountain bike categories and the Oregon Triple Crown Series Finals for gravel.

It’s going to be busy around some parks this weekend.

The Bend Premier Cup today through Sunday, brings hundreds of youth soccer teams playing at fields in Bend and Redmond.

Hosted by Bend FC, the tournament features boys and girls divisions from U8 through U19, with teams from Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and other western states.

Organizers estimate the event will bring about three million dollars in local economic impact.

NBA:

Summer League play starts for the Trail Blazers.

2^nd year center Yang Hansen will lead the squad in Las Vegas during the four-game stretch.

Tip-off against Phoenix is tonight at 8.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Storm lost to the Dream 89-78 in Atlanta, while the Fire fell to the Las Vegas Aces 88-80. Seattle will visit Washington on Sunday. Portland begins a four-game road trip tomorrow in Atlanta.