College Football:

Several reports say the Pac 12 is considering Apple TV+ as the primary home for most of the conference’s games in a new media rights deal. Terms of the contract are not known but will be difficult to estimate when they are available as viewer subscriptions will play a factor. No vote has taken place by University officials. They will meet again to discuss the offer.

Training camp starts today for the Oregon Ducks. Several players are on national awards watchlists.  Brandon Dorlus and  Evan Williams for the Nagurski Trophy for best defensive player. Joshua Conerly Jr is up for the Outland trophy, the best interior lineman, and QB Bo Nix is up for the Maxwell Award, the most outstanding player.

Oregon State camp begins tomorrow. I’ll run down the Beavers’ watchlist players then.

NFL:

The Seattle Seahawks put rookie Devon Witherspoon in with the first team defense at yesterday’s practice and the cornerback excelled in the spot, showing why the Seahawks made him the 5th overall pick … Seattle’s first preseason game is next Thursday the 10th.

MLB:

San Francisco came back to beat the Diamondbacks 4 to 3 last night. The win moves the Giants 2 and half games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, and a game ahead of Arizona. San Francisco didn’t make any major moves at the trade deadline.  First pitch tonight for game 3 of the 4 game series is at 6:45

The Mariners lost to Boston 6 to 4 last night. Eugenio Saurez hit a home run and had 3 RBI… The Game 3 rubber match is today at 1:10. 

Seattle traded for Baltimore closer Eduard Bazardo at the deadline yesterday afternoon, giving up a minor league prospect.

Soccer: 

The Portland Timbers acquired midfielder Bryan Acosta from the Colorado Rapids for cash considerations. The Timbers have advanced in the Leagues Cup. They’ll meet Monterey in the round of 32 knock-out stage this Friday.