College Football:  

Number 21 Oregon State hosts number 10 Utah tonight; kickoff at 6. The Beavers are favored by over a field goal

The 9th ranked Ducks are at Stanford tomorrow afternoon. Oregon is favored by nearly four touchdowns on the Farm. Hear pre-game coverage starting at 1:30… Kick-off is at 3:30..then get all the post-game reaction here on KBND.

Number 7 Washington is favored by about three touchdowns at Arizona. Kickoff is at 7 in Tucson.

Washington State has a bye.

Oregon State and Washington State will have their day in court; November 14th in front of the same Washington Superior Court Judge who granted the two schools a temporary restraining order against the conference and the universities leaving it, so it could be determined who should have control of the assets and liabilities of the conference of Champions.

NBA: The Portland Trail Blazers never had a serious interest in trading Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat. That’s according to a report from NBA insider Shams Charania. Lillard’s agent reportedly requested to only be dealt to the Heat this summer. 

NFL:

The 49ers receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel are both banged up …. San Francisco hosts Arizona Sunday. 

The Seahawks are trying to get healthy on the offensive line and the defensive backfield… Seattle is in New Jersey to take on the Giants Monday night.

MLB:

The Mariners are a game behind the Astros for the final wild card spot after a 9th inning two out two run double from JP Crawford to beat Texas 3 to 2 last night. First pitch against the Rangers is at 6:40 from T Mobile park.

The Giants finish their season with a series against the Dodgers starting tonight at 7:15 in San Francisco.

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers will try to solidify their MLS playoff spot tomorrow night on the road against the struggling LA Galaxy.

The Portland Thorns can clinch an NWSL Playoff spot with a win at home against San Diego tomorrow night.

Local:

The Heaven Can Wait 5K is Sunday at Redmond High School

High School-

Football: La Pine at Harrisburg, Sisters at Kennedy, Ontario at Crook County, Pendleton at Madras, Mountain View at Caldera, Redmond at Bend, Ridgeview at Summit.

Boys Soccer: Ridgeview at Bend

Girls Soccer: Summit at Mountain View, Bend at Ridgeview, Redmond at Caldera.

SPORTS 9-28-23

NBA: The Portland Trail Blazers have traded Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks… with the Phoenix Suns also involved. The Blazers received Deandre Ayton from Phoenix, and Jrue Holiday from Milwaukee but could trade Holiday since they are already set at point guard. The deal includes a 2029 1st-round pick along with some other assets... Portland also sent Jusuf Nurkic, and Nassir Little to the Suns. Lillard released a song titled ‘Farewell’ in response to leaving the Blazers after 11 seasons. Portland plays at Milwaukee November 26th. The Bucks are now favorites to win the NBA Championship over Denver.

College Football:  

The 9th ranked Ducks are at Stanford Saturday afternoon. Coach Dan Lanning says injured Running Back Noah Whittington won’t play against the Cardinal but Lanning is confident the other running backs will step up. Kick-off is at 3:30 here on KBND.

NFL:

49ers Receiver Deebo Samuel missed practice yesterday with a knee injury. San Francisco is getting ready for Arizona Sunday.

MLB:

The Mariners are a game and a half out of the final wild card spot after losing to Houston last night. Seattle has to win 3 of 4 in their final series of the regular season starting tonight against Texas…and get help from the Diamondbacks if they can beat Houston. First pitch against the Rangers is at 6:40 from T Mobile park.

The Giants lost 5 to 2 to San Diego last night. They finish their season with a series against the Dodgers starting tomorrow.

Local:

Thrilla Cyclocross Racing finishes today at the Athletic Club of Bend. First races start at 4:30

High School-

Volleyball: Caldera at Mountain View, Summit at Bend, Ridgeview at Redmond, La Pine at Pleasant Hill, Elmira at Sisters,

Girls Soccer: La Pine at Pleasant Hill

Boys Soccer: Mountain View at Summit, Caldera at Redmond, Santiam Christian at Sisters, La Pine at Elmira.

College Football:  

Beavers' coaches have been saying they’re getting ready for a strong defensive attack from the Utes on Friday night. They rank 9th in total defense tied with UCLA. Number 21 Oregon State is 26th in total offense 

Oregon is 2nd in total offense and 11th, right behind Utah and UCLA in total defense. The 9th ranked Ducks are at Stanford Saturday afternoon. Hear from Coach Lanning tonight on the Oregon Coaches show starting at 7 here on KBND.

NBA: Trade rumors continue to swirl around the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard with  Milwaukee and Boston getting mentioned along with Toronto. Lillard’s apparent preferred destination, the Miami Heat has not had any significant talks with Portland, according to reports. Trail Blazers media day starts at 9 A-M Monday with GM Joe Cronin, Coach Chauncey BIllups and some players.

NFL:

The Seahawks worked out quarterback Anthony Brown this week. The former Duck played for the Baltimore Ravens last season but got cut in Training Camp. Seattle is in New Jersey to take on the Giants Monday night.

MLB:

The Mariners are now  a half game out of the final wild card spot after beating Houston 6 to 2 last night. The Ms snapped their 4 game losing streak. Seattle finishes the series with the ‘Stros tonight. First pitch is at 6:40

The Giants were shut out by San Diego 4 to nothing last night. The series finishes tonight.  First pitch is 6:45

Local:

High School-

Volleyball: Crook County at Madras

Girls Soccer: Caldera at Ridgeview, Madras at Molalla, Crook County at Estacada

Boys Soccer: Siuslaw at Sisters

College Football:  

Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson has been selected as the Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Week. He had four knockdowns…and allowed no pressures while helping rack up over 500 yards of total offense against Colorado. Powers-Johnson has been a top ranked Center in the country all season. The 9th ranked Ducks are at Stanford Saturday afternoon. 

Number 21 Oregon State has to shake off the loss in  Pullman to face a 10th ranked Utah team that has one of the strongest resumes in the nation and the Utes could be getting their number one quarterback Cam Rising back on the field for the first time this season.  It’s a big Friday night game in Corvallis

NBA: The Portland Trail Blazers could trade Damian Lillard by next week ahead of the start of training camp, that’s according to Marc Spears. The NBA insider said Dame may no longer be in Portland on Monday’s Media day. Other NBA reports say Toronto is one of the teams the Blazers could deal Dame too.

NFL:

The Seahawks will finally get Jamal Adams back after sitting out the win over Carolina. Coach Pete Carrol said on his weekly radio appearance as long as the former All Pro and three time pro bowl Safety practices all week, he’ll be ready to go against the Giants on Monday night.

MLB:

The Mariners are now a game and a half game out of the final wild card spot after losing 5 to 1 to Houston last night. The Ms have lost 4 in a row. Seattle has the Stros again tonight. First pitch is at 7:10 tonight.

The Giants beat San Diego 2 to 1 last night. The two teams are playing out the string to 162.  First pitch tonight is 6:45.

High School:

Volleyball: La Pine at Sisters, Summit at Mountain View, Bend at Ridgeview, Redmond at Caldera

Girls Soccer: Mountain View at Bend, Summit at Redmond, Sisters at Central Linn,

Boys Soccer: Bend at Mountain View, Redmond at Summit, Siuslaw at Sisters, La Pine at Crosshill Christian

College Football:  

The Ducks moved up to 9th in both the Coaches and Associated Press Poll rankings after drubbing Colorado. Oregon’s move into the top 10 puts four of the Pac 12 teams into those slots.

OSU dropped to 19 in the AP Poll and number 21 in the coaches’ poll after losing to new number 16 AP and 17 Coaches Washington State.

Number 7 is where Washington landed in the AP poll, hopping over USC to be the Pac 12’s top rated team. The Huskies stayed number 8 in the Coaches' poll but did receive a first place vote.

This week has Oregon State with a big Friday night game back in Corvallis hosting Utah. Oregon goes down to the Farm to take on Stanford. While Washington is at Arizona, and the Cougs have their bye.

NFL:

The Seahawks took care of the Panthers while the Super Bowl 48 team was honored on their 10 year anniversary. QB Geno Smith said in the post-game that the 12th man at Lumen Field had a big impact in Seattle’s 37-27 victory..

MLB:

The Mariners are a half game out of the final wild card spot after getting swept by Texas. The Ms could not quite complete the comeback yesterday, falling 9 to 8. Now it’s a fight for the playoffs with a series against the Astros starting tonight. First pitch in Seattle is at 6:40.

The Giants lost 3 to 2 in LA yesterday. The Dodgers took 3 of 4 in the series. Now final week of the season finishes back at Oracle Park for a series starting with the Padres tonight at 6:45

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers beat Colorado to move into the 6th spot in the MLS Western Conference. Portland has won 4 in a row and have a six match unbeaten streak. There are three matches left in the MLS regular season.

High School:

Volleyball: Mollala at Madras, Estacada  at Crook County

Girls Soccer: The Dalles at Madras, Gladstone at Crook County, Siuslaw at La Pine

Boys Soccer: Madras at the Dalles, Crook County at Gladstone

SPORTS 9-22-23

College Football:  

Number 14 OSU is at number 21 Washington State. The Beavers go into Pullman favored by around a field goal. The last remaining teams in the Pac 12 are vowing to stick together in the conference, and point to tomorrow’s game as a show of solidarity with the Cougar Band set to play the Oregon State fight song. Kick-off on the Palouse is at 4.

Number 8 Washington is picked to win by almost three touchdowns over California tomorrow night in Seattle starting at 7:30.

10th ranked Oregon is also expected to win by three touchdowns over the Buffaloes tomorrow. Coach Prime and Number 19 Colorado are used to the underdog role. It’s also a showcase for the two Heisman Trophy candidate quarterbacks with Shadeur Sanders from the Buffs, and Ducks QB Bo Nix. Kickoff in Eugene is at 12:30 with coverage starting at 10:30 here on KBND.

NFL:

San Francisco beat the Giants 30-12

The Seahawks DK Metcalf was among a long list of players that didn’t practice yesterday.  Particularly the defensive backfield and offensive line are banged up. It’s a 1:05 kick off in Seattle Sunday against the Panthers.

MLB:

The Giants lost 7 to 2 in LA last night. As they drop the first of a 4 game series with the Dodgers, San Francisco has to win out and needs help to get into the wildcard. First pitch tonight at 7:10.

The Seattle Mariners are in Arlington for a huge series against the Rangers. The teams are tied for 2nd in the West, a half game behind Houston with a week left in the regular season. First pitch tonight at 5:05.

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers are at Colorado tomorrow night at 7:30. The Timbers are in the 8th spot in the Western Conference, and can help out their playoff chances by getting a win over the last place Rapids. Portland has won 3 in a row and have a 5 match unbeaten streak. There are four matches left in the MLS regular season.

Local:

High school: 

Football- Sisters at La Pine, Mountain View at Southridge, Crook County at Caldera, Canby at Bend, Ridgeview at Pendleton, Summit at Wilsonville, Madras at Astoria.

College Football:  

Number 14 OSU has their big Pac 12 conference opener at number 21 Washington State. A lot of eyes around the country are watching it as the Pac 2 game. It’s actually historic as it’s the 98th meeting between the schools…and the first time they have ever squared off while both are ranked.

10th ranked Oregon is getting set for one of the most hyped matches of this Saturday against number 19 Colorado. Ducks QB Bo Nix interviewed on ESPN Sportscenter said he expects the sell-out crowd will mean a rowdy Autzen stadium…It should also mean an impressive atmosphere for several recruits making their official visit to Eugene. 

NBA: 

Damian Lillard latest: The teams reportedly talking to the Trail Blazers include Toronto and Chicago according to various reports. Another says whatever team he is traded to, he will ask to get to the Heat. 

NFL:

The 49ers have their home opener tonight against the Giants. Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk was listed as questionable as of this report. The Giants will not have Saquon Barkley and three other starters. Kick off from Santa Clara is 5:15

The Seahawks DK Metcalf didn’t practice yesterday with a rib issue.  The good news is Safety Gamal Adams was again a full participant. It continues to be likely Adams will have his season debut Sunday against the Panthers..

MLB:

The Seattle Mariners beat Oakland yesterday 6 to 3 to get the series sweep. The Ms stay in the 2nd place tie with the Rangers in the West, a half game behind Houston. And now the Mariners face Texas for a series starting tomorrow.

The Giants lost 7 to 1 to Arizona yesterday. San Francisco is 3 games out of the NL wild card. The road trip travels to LA to start a 4 game series with the Dodgers beginning tonight at 7:10.

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers held off San Jose 2 to 1 last night. The win puts Portland into 8th in the West. 1 game behind the Earthquakes in the loss column.

Local:

High school: 

Girls Soccer-Summit at West Salem, Crook County at Molalla, Madras hosts Gladstone, La Pine at Sisters.

Boys Soccer- Mollalla at Crook County, Madras at Gladstone, La Pine at Central Linn, 

Volleyball- Mountain View at Redmond, Bend at Caldera, Summit at Ridgeview, Madras at the Dalles, Crook County travels to Gladstone.

College Football:  

Former Summit Storm and Oregon Duck Cam McCormick is seeking a 9th year of eligibility. McCormick has suffered numerous injuries since going to the U of O in 2016. The current Miami Hurricane is asking the ACC to let him play in the 2024 season.

Hear Coach Dan Lanning’s thoughts on Saturday’s game against Colorado. The Oregon Coaches show starts at 7 tonight on KBND.

NFL:

The Seahawks signed veteran Cornerback Artie Burns to the 53 player roster yesterday in an effort to help an ailing defensive backfield. Carolina visits Lumen Field Sunday.

The 49ers have their home opener tomorrow night against the Giants. They held walk-throughs yesterday for practice due to the short week. Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk was listed at Limited with a shoulder injury.

MLB:

The Giants lost 8 to 4 to Arizona last night. Joc Pedersen had a solo shot. Starter Alex Cobb lasted only 2 innings giving up 5 runs…San Francisco is 3 games out of the NL wild card. The quick series with the Diamondbacks finishes today at 12:40 

The Seattle Mariners stay tied with Texas for the last Wildcard after beating Oakland last night 7 to 2. JP Crawford homered with 2 RBI, going 2 for 5. Jared Kelenic also went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI. Pitcher Luis Castillo’s 14th win puts the Ms into a 2nd place tie with the Rangers in the West, a half game behind Houston. Seattle can sweep the series against the As today. First pitch is at 12:37.

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers are back in a playoff spot after Sunday night’s win over Austin. They can solidify their position in the Western Conference standings when they take on San Jose tonight at 7:30

Local:

High school: 

Girls Soccer-Bend at Caldera

Boys Soccer- Caldera at Bend, Sisters at East Linn Christian Academy

Volleyball- Crook County at Molalla, Gladstone at Madras

College Football:  

Oregon moved to Number 11 in the Coaches Poll and number 10 in the Associated Press Poll after the 55-10 blowout of Hawai’i Saturday in Eugene. Now it’s conference time. Oregon hosts coach Deion Sanders and number 19 Colorado this Saturday.

Oregon State moved to number 15 in the coaches poll and 14 in the AP poll after getting past San Diego State 26 to 9. OSU has their Pac 12 conference opener in Pullman this Saturday. 

Washington State moved to number 21 in the AP poll and debuted at 24 in the Coaches’ after beating Northern Colorado.

Washington blew out future conference foe Michigan State 41 to 7 and stayed ranked number 8 in both polls.

Also, Portland State beat North American University 91 to 0. That’s the Vikings team who lost 81 to 7 to the Ducks in the season opener.

NBA: 

The Portland Trail Blazers' mascot Blaze the Trail Cat, BlazersDancers, and the TV broadcast team visit La Pine Community Center today (September 18) for the Rip City Rally. There’s fun and games along with the raising of a Rip City flag today from 4 to 6 in La Pine. 

NFL:

The Seahawks had a big overtime win in Detroit. Seattle got clutch plays on offense and defense in the 37 to 31 victory, two touchdowns including the game winning reception from Tyler Lockett, and cornerback Tre Brown’s pick-six.

San Francisco got a nice NFC West 'W' over the Rams, 30 to 23. The 49ers' Defense managed two turnovers which were the difference in the game. Christian McCaffery had a typical Christian McCaffery game going over 100 yards rushing with a TD and catching three passes. 

MLB:

The Seattle Mariners, a game out of the wildcard, start a series in Oakland tonight. First pitch at 6:40.

The Giants are two games out of the NL wild card. They can make up some ground when they head to Phoenix to start a series with the Diamondback tomorrow. 

Soccer:

The Portland Thorns (over OL Reign Saturday) and Timbers (beating Austin FC Sunday) picked up big wins over the weekend.

Local:

High school: 

Boys Soccer- La Pine plays Summit JV

Volleyball- Sisters hosts Creswell

College Football: 

Number 16 Oregon State takes on San Diego State at Reser Saturday. Coach Jonathon Smith mentioned in his press conference this week the Beavers would have to tackle better 

Number 13 Oregon has Hawaii at Autzen this Saturday. Yesterday linebacker Jestin Jacobs was suited up at practice for the first time. Coach Dan Lanning said in his media availability yesterday’s practice focused on shoring up false start and pass interference penalties.

NFL:

49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is the NFC Offensive player of the week for his career-high 129 yards receiving on eight catches and two touchdowns against Pittsburgh. San Francisco is preparing for the Rams this Sunday.

In Seattle, the Seahawks signed another Offensive Tackle as insurance for its injured starters. Raiqwon O’Neal was an undrafted rookie on the Tampa practice squad. He was added to the roster in case either Abe Lucas or Charles Cross can’t play Sunday in Detroit.

MLB:

Seattle beat the Angels 3 to 2 yesterday to get the series win. The Mariners keep pace in the wild card spot and with Texas in the division behind Houston. The Ms welcome the Dodgers to T-Mobile Park for a weekend series starting tomorrow.

The Giants came back to beat Cleveland 6 to 5 yesterday. San Francisco remains behind Arizona in the wildcard chase. Next up is another weekend series with the Rockies starting in Denver tomorrow.

Local:

Thrilla Cross Cyclocross racing is today at the Athletic Club of Bend. Racing starts at 4:30. Last race goes off at 6.

High school: 

Girls Soccer : Churchill at Mountain View, Hood River Valley at Ridgeview, Madras at Redmond, La Pine at Central Linn

Boys Soccer: Ridgeview at Hood River Valley, Mountain View at Churchill, La Pine at Gervais,

Volleyball: Ridgeview at Thurston, Crook County at the Dalles, Estacada at Madras, Sisters at Pleasantville, La Pine at Harrisburg

The new 5A football coaches poll has Summit ranked number 2 and Mountain View 4th

College Football: 

Ducks Kicker Camden Lewis was named a Lou Groza Award Star of the Week for his performance last week. The award given yearly to the best kicker honors them each week. Lewis made three field goals including two big ones in the 4th quarter in the U of 0’s win over Texas Tech Saturday. Number 13 Oregon has Hawaii at Autzen this Saturday. The Oregon coaches show airs tonight at 7 on KBND

Number 16 Oregon State takes on San Diego State at Reser Saturday..

NBA: 

The Portland Trail Blazers are beefing up their front line ahead of training camp starting in three weeks. They have reportedly signed Australian center Duop Reath, re-signed forward Kevin Knox after trading for him last season. Also Center George Condit will likely be signing to the Blazers’ new G-League team, the Rip City Remix.

NFL:

In Seattle, the Seahawks signed a couple of tackles to the practice squad including All Pro Veteran Jason Peters in light of tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas getting banged up with toe and knee issues. 

The 49ers worked out quarterback Ian Book yesterday, leading to speculation that backup QB Sam Darnold is on the trading block. Book is working out for other teams according to reports.

MLB:

Seattle beat the Angels 8 to nothing last night. The shutout snapped a four-game losing streak. The Mariners are tied with Toronto for the last wild card spot and a half game behind Texas for the second spot. Game 3 against the Halos is this afternoon at 1:10.

The Giants lost 3 to 1 to Cleveland last night, ending a four game winning streak. San Francisco is a game and a half behind Arizona in the wildcard. Game 3 against the Guardians starts at 12:45.

Soccer:

Portland Timbers defenders Claudio Bravo and Larrys Mabiala were named to the MLS team of the match day for their performances in the win against LAFC Saturday.

College Football: 

Oregon got by Texas Tech Saturday 38-30, and remain ranked at number 13 in the Associated Press Top 25, and the Coaches polls. Quarterback Bo Nix put up over 400 yards of offense with two touchdown passes and led the Ducks in Rushing.

Oregon State stayed Number 16 in the AP poll but moved up to 17 in the coaches’ rankings after the Beavers’ 55 to 7 win over UC Davis. DJ Uiagalelei threw for a pair of scores. Wide Receiver Silas Bolden caught a touchdown and returned a punt for one too.

Washington stayed at number 8 in both polls after taking out Tulsa.

Washington State upset number 19 Wisconsin, earning the Cougars a number 23 ranking in the AP poll..

NFL:

In Seattle, the Seahawks got run over by The Rams 30 to 13 yesterday. Geno Smith and company only managed 3 yards of offense in the second half, and the defense let LA stay on the field on 11 of 17 third down tries. Coach Pete Carrol said ‘they have a lot of work to do.’

The 49ers debuted with a convincing win over Pittsburgh 30 to 7 yesterday. Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes to Brandon Aiyuk. Christian McCaffery also got in the endzone. San Francisco’s Defense had 5 sacks and 2 interceptions.

MLB:

The Giants beat the Rockies last night. The sweep of Colorado leaves San Francisco a game and a half behind Arizona for the last wildcard spot. The Guardians are at Oracle Park tonight for the start of a three-game series. First pitch against Cleveland is 6:45

Seattle lost to Tampa 6 to 3 yesterday, dropping the four-game series.  The Mariners are two and a half games behind the Astros in the West and have the third wildcard spot, a game behind Toronto in that playoff race.  The homestand continues for the Ms, welcoming the Angels for a three-game series starting tonight at 6:40.

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers got a big 2-Nil win over LAFC Saturday night. With six matches left the Timbers sit 2 slots out of the last playoff spot in the MLS Western conference.

College Football:

Number 13 Oregon is on the road at Texas Tech tomorrow. Running back Noah Whittington could play, The Ducks are favored by almost a touchdown over the Red Raiders in Lubbock. Hear coverage starting at 2…and post-game interviews and highlights. It’s a 4 pm Kickoff tomorrow here on KBND.

Number 16 Oregon State has a big day planned as they show off the renovations at Reser Stadium. OSU is favored by over 2 touchdowns. …The Beavs kick off against UC Davis at 6 tomorrow night.

Number 8 Washington takes on Tulsa tomorrow at 2.

Washington State welcomes number 19 Washington State at 4:30.

NFL:

The Seattle Seahawks had Darrell Taylor at full go at practice yesterday; likely he’ll play Sunday. That will help the Seahawks defense who will be still be missing some big names on that side of the ball. The Rams are at Lumen Field to start the season this Sunday at 1:25.

In San Francisco Nick Bosa was in practice yesterday. The Edge Rusher along with Tight End George Kittle were both listed as Limited Participation in Practice on the 49ers’ injury report yesterday… They could be game time decisions. The 49ers kick-off at 10 Sunday morning at Pittsburgh. 

MLB:

Seattle blanked Tampa 1 to 0 yesterday.  The Mariners moved a half game behind the idle Astros in the West and keep a two game pace ahead of Toronto for the second wild card spot.  Game 2 First Pitch against the Rays is 3:40 today.

The Giants are limping back to Oracle Park to hopefully get something good started against the Colorado Rockies tonight. They’ve fallen back to .500 at 70 and 70 and have lost 7 of their last 10. First Pitch is 7:15

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers have LAFC at Providence Park tomorrow night at 7:30.

Local:

High school-Kickoffs approx. 7 pm

Football: Caldera hosts Grants Pass, Bend at North Medford, Summit at Thurston, Churchill at Mountain View, Gresham is at Ridgeview, Pendleton at Redmond, Madras at Sisters, Crook County at Junction City, La Pine at Burns.

College Football:

Oregon is on the road at Texas Tech Saturday where a 16 game non conference home winning streak is on the line for the Red Raiders. The game is set to be played in front of a record sellout with temperatures in the 90s at kick-off. With that heat it’s probably a good idea the Ducks will wear white uniforms with silver helmets. Hear pre and post-game coverage and the 4 pm Kickoff Saturday on KBND.

NFL:

In San Francisco there is a big deal …The contract holdout of Nick Bosa ended yesterday with reports saying the defensive end has signed a five-year, $170 million contract extension, making him the NFL’s highest paid defensive player. Tight End George Kittle was listed as Limited Participation in Practice on the 49ers’ injury report yesterday… The 49ers start the season Sunday at Pittsburgh. 

The Seattle Seahawks had Rookie receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba at practice yesterday after recovering from a broken wrist. And the latest team injury report also has Linebackers Derrick Hall and Darrell Taylor as limited in practice; both could play Sunday. Rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon may not be ready. Safety Jamal Adams won't play this week. The Rams are at Lumen Field to start the season this Sunday.

MLB:

Seattle snapped their three game losing streak with an 8 to 4 win over Cincinnati yesterday … The Ms are a game behind the Astros for the division lead. They have a game and half lead for the second wildcard spot. The team with the first wildcard spot, Tampa, is where the Mariners are today.  First pitch against the Rays is 3:40.

The Giants fell behind early and could only manage 2 runs on 10 hits losing 8 to 2 to the Cubs yesterday. San Francisco has lost 6 straight…and are falling farther out of the wildcard chase. The Giants return home for a series against Colorado starting tomorrow.

Local:

The Thrilla-Cyclocross series returns to the Athletic Club of Bend today. Racing starts at 4:30. The final race starts at 6.

High school

Girls Soccer: Madras at Mountain View

Boys soccer: Sisters at Crook County, North Marion at Madras

Volleyball: Ridgeview at Churchill, Madras at Sweet Home, La Pine at Elmira,

College Football:

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has been named to the Great 8 list for the Davey O'Brien Award, and is one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week. Oregon State moved to 16th in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Beavers stay ranked 18th in the USA Today Coaches Poll.The Beavs have their home opener against UC Davis Saturday night.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr and Washington State’s Cam Ward were also named to the O’Brien Great 8.

Oregon’s big win got them moved up two spots in both the AP and Coaches poll to number 13 in the rankings…The Ducks have a good early season road test in Lubbock against Texas Tech this Saturday according to coach Dan Lanning. Hear more from during the Oregon Coaches show tonight at 7 on KBND.

NFL:

The Seattle Seahawks will have their first game week practice today. And the latest team injury report should reveal a lot more about the state of the Seahawks defense. The Rams are at Lumen Field to start the season this Sunday.

In San Francisco there is no deal yet…The contract holdout of Nick Bosa continues. Tight End George Kittle’s status should clear up a little too when the injury report comes out… The 49ers start the season Sunday at Pittsburgh. 

MLB:

The Giants were out-slugged 11 to 8 by the Cubs yesterday in a back and forth game. San Francisco continues to scuffle, dropping their 5th straight…and falling two games out of the wildcard. It's a getaway day in Chicago as the series wraps up. First pitch is at 11:20.

Seattle lost in a walk off 7 to 6 in Cincinnati yesterday after giving up a 6 to 3 lead in the 8th… The loss drops the Mariners a half game behind the Astros for the division lead. They have a half game lead over the Rangers for the second wildcard spot. The series against the Reds finishes today at 3:40.

Local:

High school

Boys soccer: Newberg is at Redmond / Culver

College Football:

Oregon opens the 2023 campaign tomorrow with hopes of winning the final Pac 12 Championship and maybe even a Heisman run for Quarterback Bo Nix… Tomorrow’s pregame starts at 10 on KBND leading up to kick off at Noon against Portland State and then all the reaction in the post-game. A programming note - Financial Focus will air Sunday at 1 p.m.

Oregon State offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren is excited to call plays for new QB DJ Uieagaleilei saying his ability to run will make for a potent Beaver rushing game… along with Sophomore Running Back Damien Martinez… OSU has a 4 game winning streak. That’s tied for 10th longest in the nation. Kick off at San Jose State is Sunday at 12:30.

10th ranked Washington plays Boise State at 12:30

Washington State plays Colorado State at 4

NBA: 

A story in Forbes reveals the Trail Blazers didn’t have many decent offers for Damian Lillard even before the star guard let it be known he would only play for the Miami Heat. An unnamed executive in the article cited Lillard’s  large guaranteed contract, game-limiting injuries the last two seasons, and that he’s in the back nine of his career as the reason there is a lack of interest for teams to part ways with assets the Blazers would agree on. A trade for Lillard probably won’t happen until the season is underway, when Portland could gain more value in a deal with a team looking to make a run.

MLB:

The Giants beat San Diego 7-2… They’re still in the last wildcard spot. Game 2 of the four game series is tonight at 6:40

Seattle is first in the AL West tied with Houston. The Mariners are in New York to take on the Mets for a three game series starting today. First pitch at 4:10

Soccer:

The Portland Thorns play Racing Louisville tomorrow at 4:30

The Portland Timbers are at Seattle tomorrow night for a Cascadia Cup match against the Sounders at 7:30.

Local:

Volleyball -Bend is at a tournament in Hawaii…Summit plays South Medford…

Football: 5A – Mountain View is at Canby…Springfield is at Ridgeview…Redmond is at Hood River Valley…Bend plays 6A Lincoln… Caldera plays Pendleton…Summit plays Tualatin… 4A La Pine plays the Dalles…Sisters plays Burns in 3A

Soccer: Redmond/Culver Girls play South Albany…Caldera Boys play Thurston