SPORTS 9-2

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Game Week.

In Corvallis, Head Coach JaMarcus Shephard is preparing his team for the season opener, telling the media it will take a total team effort.

“We just gotta continue to display versatility in all three phases of the game. We cannot be stagnant. Our team needs to be able to show that they are capable of handling different things, throughout the game.”

OSU’s season opens at Houston Saturday morning

In Eugene,

As the Ducks prepare for the season opener an unusual occurrence happened yesterday. Neither head coach Dan Lanning or Boise State coach Spencer Danielson released their depth charts.

The Broncos reportedly made the decision after learning the U of O wouldn’t announce their starters and back-ups.

The move is pretty much par for the course for Lanning who typically keeps personnel information on a need-to-know-basis with the media and public.

Number 2 ranked Oregon welcomes Boise State Saturday right here on KBND.

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

NBA:

The Trail Blazers will not allow forward Deni Avdija to compete in the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers for team Israel after suffering back discomfort toward the end of last season and Portland doesn’t want to take any chances with their All Star.

OREGON

Oregon football opens year five under head coach Dan Lanning at Autzen Stadium against Boise State. The Ducks enter 2026 ranked No. 2 in both major polls, their highest preseason mark ever. Oregon has gone 48-and-8 under Lanning, with double-digit wins in all four seasons. The Ducks beat now begin another run after back-to-back 13-win seasons. Pre-game at 10:30 with kickoff at 12:30 here on KBND

OREGON STATE

Former Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson’s college future is uncertain as a Louisiana court considers a restraining order that could give former NFL players a fifth year of eligibility. Hankerson, recently waived by the Seahawks, entered the transfer portal last week. LSU has shown interest, while Beavers coach JaMarcus Shephard says Oregon State is also doing its “due diligence.” His next move hinges on the court ruling.

MARINERS

The Mariners' losing streak is up to five straight after they fell to the Red Sox 9-8 in 10 innings at Fenway Park.  The M's fell to 64-and-74 on the season.  The three-game set continues today.

TRAILBLAZERS

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija says a lingering back injury kept him out of Israel’s FIBA World Cup qualifying games. After criticism following Israel’s elimination, Avdija said Portland would not risk his health and the decision was not his alone. He missed multiple games last season with back issues.  Blazers training camp opens September 29.

WNBA

The WNBA is off until mid-September for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.  The Storm have four players representing their countries including Dominique Malonga playing for France.  The Portland Fire will have six of their players in it including leading scorer Carla Leite, who will also play for France.