College Football:

Oregon linebacker Jestin Jacobs is on the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top linebacker. Running backs Bucky Irving and Noah Whittington have been named to the Doak Walker Award watch list for the top RB. There are 13 Ducks on preseason awards watch lists.

Oregon State sophomore Damien Martinez has been named to the watch list for the Doak Walker Award. Martinez is also in the running for the Maxwell Award. 6 other Beavers are on awards watchlists.

NFL:

The Seattle Seahawks opened their exhibition season against Minnesota last night. Drew Lock, trying to earn the back up QB spot threw for 191 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Rookie Running Backs Zach Charbonnet and Bryant Koback had strong opening performances. The Seattle Defense played well, allowing only 248 total yards in the 24 to 13 win.

Cade Johnson is reportedly in stable condition at a Seattle hospital, after leaving the game on a stretcher.

MLB:

The Giants are six and a half games behind the Dodgers now and are in 2nd in the wildcard, nine games above .500 at 62 and 53. They're back in San Francisco tonight to take on the AL West leading Rangers. First pitch is at 7:10

The Mariners are riding a 7 game win streak, and have won nine of their last 10. They’re also 10 games above .500 at 62 and 52. They’re 2 games out of a wild card spot, and three games behind the Astros for 2nd place in the West. Next Seattle hosts a huge series against Adley Rutschman and the East Leading Baltimore Orioles starting tonight at 7:10.

Local:

Mt Bachelor Gravity Race Series is Friday, the downhill mountain bike series goes to the end of August. 

The Haulin’ Aspen Full marathon, Half Marathon, and 6 and half mile trail race is Saturday at Wanoga Sno Park. Watch for race traffic on the trails, and busier activity up Century Drive.