NFL:

San Francisco’s Deebo Samuel didn’t practice yesterday. However coach Kyle Shanahan says the star wide-out “feels better” and that news makes Shanahan feel better. Samuel injured the shoulder in the divisional playoff win against the Packers. It’s been bothering him all season. He’s trying to get healthy in time for Sunday’s NFC championship game against the Lions.

NBA-

The Trail Blazers bounced back from a tough loss on Tuesday to outlast the Rockets in overtime last night. The 137 to 131 win snapped a three game losing streak. Anfernee Simons exploded for 33 points, with Jerami Grant pouring in 21. Deandre Ayton had an 18 point, 17 rebound double-double. Portland moves to 13 and 31. Tomorrow night they face the Spurs, the only team with a worse record in the Western Conference.

College Hoops:

The Oregon Men host Arizona State tonight. The Ducks are tied with the Sun Devils and Arizona at 5 and 2 for the Pac 12 lead. Coverage starts at 5:30. Tip off at 6 here on KBND.

The Oregon State Men welcome number 9 Arizona to Gill Coliseum. The Beavers have struggled in conference play. They’re in last place at 1 and 6 having lost five in a row. Tip off against the Wildcats is at 8 tonight.

Local:

OSAA Boys Basketball Coaches Poll - In 5A Summit is ranked number one, Caldera is 6th, Redmond is 8th, and Mountain View is 10th. Crook County is 10th in 4A, Trinity Lutheran is 2nd in 1A.

Girls and Boys Basketball - Madras matches up with Molalla, Crook County takes on Estacada, Sisters goes against Pleasant Hill, La Pine battles Creswell, Trinity Lutheran vs Lost River