NBA:
The Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson didn’t play in yesterday’s Summer League game against San Antonio after straining his shoulder in Friday’s opening game. Portland picked up the win over Victor Wembenyama and the Spurs, even though Guard Shaedon Sharpe struggled offensively… The Blazers take on Charlotte in Summer League game 3 tomorrow in Las Vegas at 5:30.
In free agency news, Forward Jerami Grant has signed a new 5 year deal to stay in the Rose City. Grant along with Matisse Thybulle who signed last week were the two main free agents on the Trail Blazers’ roster.
There has been no movement on trade talks between Portland and Miami about Damian Lillard, according to reports this weekend.
MLB:
The Mariners beat Houston 3 to 1 yesterday to win the 4 game series. The Ms enter the All Star Break at 45 and 44, 6 games behind the Rangers in 3rd place in the AL West.
The Giants beat Colorado in a 1-0 complete game from Logan Webb to get the series win over the Rockies. San Francisco is 2 and half games behind L A and Arizona heading into the break.
All Star week continues in Seattle with the Home Run Derby today starting at 5. The Mariners Julio Rodgriguez, last year’s runner-up, and Baltimore’s Adley Rutschman are competing. The All Star Game is tomorrow.
Soccer:
The Portland Thorns lost 2-1 to Gotham FC yesterday. It was the 2nd consecutive loss for the Thorns who are off until July 21st as the NWSL season pauses for the World Cup.
The U.S. Women's National Team beat Wales 2-0 in a friendly tune-up before the World Cup starts on the 21st.
The U.S. Men's National Team advances to Wednesday's CONCACAF Gold Cup Semi-final, after beating Canada on Penalty Kicks 2-2 (3-2).
Local:
The Bend Elks lost last night to Portland but the Elks took the series from the Pickles. The Elks are in 5th place in the South Division, winners of 6 of their last 10. They’re back at Vince Genna Stadium starting a series with Cowlitz tomorrow.
At yesterday’s conclusion of the Oregon 12 or 24 hour mountain bike race at Wanoga sno-park, 10 women, and 21 men finished the solo 24 hour portion.
