NBA: 

Damian Lillard is still a Portland Trail Blazer as of this writing. While insiders say Miami is the most likely destination, a new report said Boston and Utah have expressed interest in Lillard. If a deal does happen it will likely involve more than 2 teams swapping players. 

In other Blazers news,  Restricted Free Agent  Matisse Thybulle has reportedly signed an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks.  UPDATE: Portland has matched the Mavs’ Contract.

College Athletics: 

In football recruiting news, Oregon State has had back to back days of verbal commitments for its 2024 class, getting Offensive and Defensive Lineman. Oregon landed a 2024 running back commit earlier in the week.

MLB:

San Francisco shut out Seattle 2 to Zip last night, avoiding the sweep, and staying 3 games behind Arizona. The Giants welcome the last place Rockies for a series starting tomorrow

The Mariners head to Houston for a series starting today. First Pitch is at 5:10. 

Soccer: 

Portland Thorns’ Sam Coffey and Sophia Smith were both named to the NWSL’s Best XI (11) for June. The Thorns are in 2nd place in the league standings.

 

Local:

The Bend Elks beat Yakima Valley 7 to 6 in 11 innings last night. Game 3 at Vince Genna Stadium is tonight…First Pitch is at 6:35.

The Oregon 24 hour or 12 hour Mountain Bike race is Saturday and Sunday starting and finishing at Wanoga Sno-park.