SPORTS 6-24

NBA:

The Trail Blazers have their new coach.

Micah Nori was most recently an assistant for Minnesota and has coached at various levels with five separate teams in the Association since 2009.

Reports say Nori will be under a one-year contract with options for more years.

The deal’s length is being questioned by media and fans with some saying it’s another example of new owner Tom Dundon’s excessive frugality.

WNBA:

The Fire are set to begin a four-game road trip. Portland will take on the Sky tonight. The Fire lost its first matchup with Chicago 98-83 last month at home. Carla Leite scored a team-high 18 points in the setback. Portland enters the night with an 8-and-9 record.

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Oregon State is headed back to Arlington. The Beavers are one of six teams that will participate in the 2027 College Baseball Series that takes place from February 26-28.

Oregon will be making its first trip to the season opening series.

No word yet if there will be Civil War baseball in Texas.

One last Poll-a-palooza to wrap up the 2026 season following the completion of the college world series.

The Beavers are ranked 20th in the coaches’ poll, 22 by d1baseball.com, 24 by the Writers and are unranked by Baseball America. OSU’s season ended in the Eugene regional.

Oregon advance to the super-regional before losing to Texas. The Ducks are ranked 11^th by the Writers, 12^th by Baseball America, 13^th by D1 baseball, and 14^th by the coaches.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks continue their mid-week series against Southern division first place Ridgefield tonight at Vince Genna stadium.

Beats & Buckets: Bend 3v3 is set for Friday through Sunday at the Boys & Girls Club of Bend.

SPORTS 6-23

NBA:

Various local and national media report it will be quiet in Portland for tonight’s Draft.

The Trail Blazers have no picks, and no deals to get them into the Draft have been announced as of this airing.

There is also some chatter about The Blazers involved in a deal for Wizards forward Anthony Davis.

It could be a busy day ahead of the draft later this evening.

OSU FOOTBALL:

The Oregon State football team landed yet another commitment.  Unrated tight end Hudson Harbuck announced his pledge to the Beavers on Monday.  He is the sixth member of the class of 2027 to commit to OSU this week.

MLS:

The MLS season is on pause for the next month for the World Cup. The Sounders and Timbers will return to the pitch July 16 for a matchup against one another. Seattle is sixth in the Western Conference, while Portland sits in 13th place.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks host a mid-week series against Southern division first place Ridgefield starting tonight through Thursday. The Elks are 6 – 12 for the season, trying to snap a three-game losing streak.

Beats & Buckets: Bend 3v3 is set for Friday through Sunday at the Boys & Girls Club of Bend.

SPORTS 6-19

NBA:

A championship winning assistant coach is apparently in the running for the Trail Blazers head coaching job. The Rose Garden Report’s Sean Highkin has the Knicks’ associate head coach Chris Jent in the running. New York coach Mike Brown endorsed Jent’s hiring during his Finals-winning post-game press conference saying he’ll help a team win at the highest level. Meanwhile Clutch Points reports the Blazers won’t be participating in a multi-team trade to land Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo.

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Postseason baseball will be back in Corvallis next season. Oregon State will host the Pac-12 conference baseball tournament in 2027, deputy commissioner Rick Hart announced earlier this week. The format of the tournament has yet to be announced.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks are back at Vince Genna stadium for a weekend series against Kelowna starting tonight. A post-game Drone Show is tomorrow (Sa) and celebrate Father’s Day at the ballpark Sunday. Tomorrow is the Alpine Solstice Race starting and finishing at Swampy Lakes Sno Park. It’s a 55K and Half Marathon. Ridgeview High School Cross Country and Track is the beneficiary.

The Cascade Cycling Class downtown Bend criterium is Sunday. The prize purse for the Pro Men and Women’s field is the biggest purse for a one-day race in the U.S. Equal payout between the pro men and the pro women of $20,000. The CCC used to be a week-long bicycle race for many years. Watch for road closures in downtown Bend this weekend.

SPORTS 6-18

NBA:

Former Trail Blazers coach Tiago Splitter took the high road when asked if Portland’s financial situation factored in his taking the Chicago Bulls head job.

Splitter called it a quote ‘really good question but wanted to leave that behind.’

He went on to say there had been ‘too many things said already’ and he wanted to talk about the Chicago Bulls during the introductory press conference held by the Bulls.

Shortly after new owner Tom Dundon took over operations stories emerged involving the team cutting spending, and offering low-ball coaching salaries.

WNBA:

The Fire and Storm played their first ever regular season game on Wednesday. Portland beat Seattle 94-89 at home. Bridget Carleton led the Fire with 24 points, while Carla Leite added 20 points in the victory. Dominique Malonga led the Storm with 28 points and 11 rebounds.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

The Oregon State football team landed a local recruit. Three-star linebacker Kawai Chamberlin committed to the Beavers on Tuesday. The Eugene native chose OSU over offers from Boise State and San Diego State, among others.

Oregon State is reportedly considering whether or not to host its scheduled season opener against Texas Tech due to the recent court decision allowing an admitted college football gambler to play quarterback for the Red Raiders.

Brendan Sorsby has said he will not play in Lubbock this season, instead entering the NFL’s supplemental Draft this year.

Pac 12 Commissioner Teresa Gould has spoken to OSU officials about the game’s status, according to the Oregonian.

The paper further reports the Beavers game against Washington State to end the season November 28^th could indeed get moved to Seattle, as WSU doesn’t want to play the game in Pullman the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks finish their series at Yakima Valley tonight.  Then they’re back at Vince Genna stadium for a weekend series against Kelowna tomorrow.

SPORTS 6-17

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Oregon State Pitchers Ethan Kleinschmit and Eric Segura have received MLB Draft Combine invites.

It's being held starting June 23 in Phoenix.

Segura and 2B AJ Singer are Gold Glove finalists.

Beavers Pitcher Trey Morris is transferring to Florida.

The left-hander will follow former OSU pitching coach Rich Dorman to Gainesville where Dorman will take the head coach job.

Oregon designated hitter/infielder/right-handed pitcher Junior Lauaki has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 reports.

The redshirt freshman was a big part of the Ducks batting line-up hitting 14 homeruns as DH.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

The Oregon football team landed a high-profile recruit on Tuesday. Five-star wide receiver Dakota Guerrant announced his commitment to the Ducks. The Harper Woods, Michigan native chose UO over offers from Michigan and Ohio State, among others.

NBA:

The latest from the Trail Blazers coaching search is that Minnesota assistant Micah Nori is being courted by the Dallas Mavericks.

Former Blazers coach Terry Stotts is also in the running for the Mavs job.

WNBA:

The Fire and Storm will play their first ever regular season game against each other. Portland will host Seattle tonight. This is the first of four meetings between the teams this season. The Fire enter the night at 7-and-9, while the Storm have a 3-and-12 record.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks are on the road at Yakima Valley for a three-game series through tomorrow against the Pippins.

Saturday is the Alpine Solstice Race starting and finishing at Swampy Lakes Sno Park.  It’s a 55K and Half Marathon.  Ridgeview High School Cross Country and Track is the beneficiary.  Today is the deadline to sign up to race.

SPORTS 6-16

NBA:

Tiago Splitter is going to be the new head coach for the Bulls.

Chicago was already interested in the Blazers’ interim coach, as reported following Portland’s playoff exit.

Those same sources now confirm Splitter’s hire.

ESPN notes Portland has narrowed their coaching search to either Boston assistant Tyler Lashbrook, or Minnesota assistant Micah Nori, who was also up for the Bulls gig.

Splitter took the reins for the Trail Blazers on game 2 of the regular season and led the team on an unlikely run to the 7^th seed before losing to eventual Western Conference champion San Antonio.

WNBA:

The Fire were bested on the road. Portland lost 107-74 to the Minnesota Lynx. Carla Leite and Frieda Buhner each scored a team-high 10 points in the setback. The Fire will return home Wednesday for their first regular season matchup with the Seattle Storm.

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Oregon pitchers Tanner Bradley and Will Sanford, and catcher Brayden Jaksa have been invited to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp.

The three Ducks will join 53 other players invited to compete for a spot on the final 28-man Collegiate National Team starting on June 24.

Oregon is losing a freshman All American. Outfielder Angel Laya entered the transfer portal according to on3.com.

LOCAL:

Beats & Buckets: Bend 3v3 is set for June 26th through 28th at the Boys & Girls Club of Bend.

The event features 3-on-3 basketball divisions, skills contests, free throws, a 3-point contest, and live DJ music to give it a hoops festival atmosphere.

Registration is available online, with more details on Beats & Buckets social pages.

The Bend Elks are back on the road at Yakima Valley for a three-game series tonight through Thursday against the Pippins. The Elks have 4 wins against 8 losses in West Coast League play.

SPORTS 6-15

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Oregon State right-handed pitcher Dax Whitney has earned two more First-Team All-America honors.

Both Baseball America and the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) named him to their first teams Friday.

It's the third and fourth All-America honors of the postseason for Whitney, who has also been named a first-teamer by Perfect Game and a second-team honoree by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

Whitney is the seventh Beaver since 2021 to earn at least four All-American recognitions in the same season.

Baseball America put Oregon relief pitcher Tanner Bradley its second team All-American.

Over the last week, Bradley has been named a first-team All-America pick by the baseball writers, and a third-team pick by Perfect Game.

The three All-America honors in a single-season is tied for the fifth most in the Ducks’ baseball program history.

(Facts credit OSUbeavers.com and GoDucks.com)

LOCAL:

The Cascade Cycling Class downtown Bend criterium is Sunday. The prize purse for the Pro Men and Women’s field is the biggest purse for a one-day race in the U.S.

Equal payout between the pro men and the pro women of $20,000.

The CCC used to be a week-long bicycle race for many years.

MLS Round Up

The MLS season is on pause for the next month for the World Cup. The Sounders and Timbers will return to the pitch July 16 for a matchup against one another. Seattle is sixth in the Western Conference, while Portland sits in 13th place.

Fire To Face Lynx

The Fire are back on the road. Portland will face off with the Minnesota Lynx tonight. This is the first of three meetings between the teams this season. The Fire enter the matchup at seven and eight this season.

SPORTS 6-2

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Oregon is getting set to head south for the Super Regional against Texas in Austin.

Head coach Mark Wasikowski said after the win over Oregon State Sunday how much it meant for the Ducks to compete against quality opponents in the Eugene Regional.

“To do it here at PK Park where the fans were just unbelievable and to be part of the growth of this program is really phenomenal.”

Over 25-thousand fans attended the six games over the weekend between UO, OSU, Washington State, and Yale.

The best of three series against the Long Horns is this weekend.

NBA:

Former Portland Trail Blazers coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Adelman has passed away.

In a statement, the Blazers called Adelman one of the most influential figures in franchise history.

He was on the team when it debuted in 1970, and played for four years.

Then became assistant coach in 1983 and as head coach guided the team to the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992, and won one-thousand-42 games as an NBA coach… the 10th most in league history.

Rick Adelman was 79.

LOCAL:

High School Playoffs-

Baseball 5A semifinals today have Summit against Thurston at the Storm’s homefield, and Ridgeview is at Central High School.

Softball 5A Semis, Caldera has Crater visiting.

The Conquer the Canyon 10K, 5K and dog dash at Redmond’s Dry Canyon is Saturday. Sign up to race and volunteers opportunities are also available…at Bend Races dot com.

SPORTS 6-1

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Eugene-

Oregon defeated Oregon State 4 – 1 last night to win the regional and move on to the Super Regional playing Texas in Austin this weekend.

The Ducks went 3 – 0 to advance, also getting past Washington State and Yale.

The Beavers’ season ends while going 2 – 2 in the tournament, beating Washington State yesterday to advance to the final.

The U of O is in a Super Regional for the third time since 2023.

Of note, UCLA the overall number one seed was knocked out of the tournament yesterday.

The Ducks lost to the Bruins in the Big Ten championship.

LOCAL:

High School Playoffs-

Baseball 5A Summit and Ridgeview advanced to the semifinals, potentially setting up an all IMC final if they both can win tomorrow.

Softball 5A Caldera is in tomorrow’s semi-final.

The State Track and Field Finals, 5A Girls, Summit is first and Caldera takes second.

On the 5A Boys side, Summit was again on top of the podium. Caldera is 3^rd.

The Conquer the Canyon 10K, 5K and dog dash at Redmond’s Dry Canyon is Saturday.

OSU Football 

The Oregon State football team landed a pair of commitments on Sunday. Three-star wide receiver Landon White and unranked linebacker Teave Brown announced their pledges to the Beavers on Sunday. Both players took official visits to Corvallis over the weekend.

SPORTS 5-29

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Eugene regional…

Oregon State will be the 2^nd seed at PK Park playing 3 seed Washington State today.

OSU is playing in its ninth consecutive NCAA postseason.

The Beavers and Cougars went 1 – 1 this season with games in Pullman in April.

The Game is televised on ESPN U and ESPN+.

Mike Parker on the play by play is available on the Varsity sports audio network.

First pitch is at noon.

Number 11 overall seed Oregon plays Yale in the second game.

The Ducks have a regional at PK Park for the 5^th time in 15 years.

The game will be televised on ESPN+. Hear Joey Mac on the Varsity sports audio network.

First pitch at 5.

It’s a double elimination tournament.

Today’s winners play each other tomorrow night.

The losers play the afternoon loser-out game.

Sunday night will probably determine the regional winner but there could also be a deciding game on Monday.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks season opens with a series against Springfield starting tonight at Vince Genna stadium.

High School Playoffs-

Baseball 5A Quarterfinals Summit and Ridgeview are in action. Sisters is in the 3A quarters

Softball 5A Quarterfinals has Ridgeview and Caldera playing today,

The State Track and Field Finals are this weekend. We’ll have local school results Monday.

UO HOF Class Announced:

The Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class.  The class is comprised of women's basketball player Jillian Alleyne, volleyball player Liz Brenner, cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, softball pitcher Cheridan Hawkins, track and field coach Vin Lananna and the 2016 Men's Golf NCAA Championship Team.  The class will officially be inducted in October.

Fire To Host Dream:

The Fire will try to keep their winning streak alive. Portland will face off with the Atlanta Dream tonight. This is the first of three meetings between the teams this season. The Fire have won three consecutive games to improve to five and three this season.

SPORTS 5-28

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Eugene regional…

Oregon State will be the 2^nd seed at PK Park playing 3 seed Washington State tomorrow.

Beavers’ coach Mitch Canham is keeping an eye on second baseman Cooper Vance who hurt his hamstring in practice last week.

The Beavers will shift infielders and back-up players if Vance can’t go against the Cougars.

OSU Pitcher Dax Whitney is a Baseball America pitcher of the year finalist. The Beavs sophomore ace is out for the rest of the season recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Number 11 overall seed Oregon plays Yale in the second game as the regional’s host.  The Ducks are making their sixth straight post-season appearance.

Final Poll -a – palooza with only two publications voting this last week.

D1 Baseball ranked OSU 8^th and the Ducks 15^th.

The Coaches rate the Beavs 8^th and UO 12th.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Kickoff times and TV networks for some the upcoming season’s games were announced by the Pac 12 and Big 10.

The Ducks open with a 12:30 kickoff against Boise State September 5^th on CBS. We don’t know too many other times and channels for the rest of the games. Although Friday November 20^th at Michigan State is at 5 on FOX.

OSU’s complete broadcast schedule is available.

It will be a 9 AM our time kickoff at Houston September 5^th on ESPN.

The Beavers play a bunch of games on the USA network, with two nationally televised contests September 12^th on CBS against Texas Tech, and against new Pac 12 foe Texas State November 7^th on the CW.

FIRE BEAT SUN:

The Fire extended their winning streak to three games. Portland beat the Connecticut Sun 71-61 at home. Carla Leite scored a game-high 20 points, while Bridget Carleton added 13 points and seven rebounds. The Fire will continue their homestand Friday against the Atlanta Dream.

SPORTS 5-27

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Oregon State and Oregon will renew the football rivalry with a four-game agreement beginning in 2028.

That September game will be in Corvallis. Then Eugene in 2029. There will be no Civil War played in 2030.

2031 will be at Autzen, and 2032 is at Reser.
The Ducks and Beavers have faced off 129 times, tied for the seventh most all-time among all college levels.

This year, Oregon State’s season in the renewed Pac 12 starts September 5^th at Houston.

The Ducks reload for another Big 10 and national championship run September 5^th against new Pac 12 member Boise State.

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Eugene regional…

Oregon is the number 11 overall seed in this week’s NCAA tournament first round playing Yale Friday afternoon.

Ducks coach Mark Wasikowski noted during his media availability Monday the stacked regional with former Pac 12 teams including the Beavs, and Washington State.

He said the team is glad they played well enough in the Big 10 tournament to clinch the home-field advantage.

Oregon State will be the 2^nd seed at PK Park playing 3 seed Washington State Friday before the Ducks and Bulldogs matchup.

Yesterday Beavers’ coach Mitch Canham said during the media availability his team was disappointed to not host a regional but is confident in the team’s abilities on the road.

NFL:

Seattle began Organized Team Activities yesterday. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald liked what he saw from his team on the first of 6 OTA’s over the next two weeks. The 3^rd year head coach says the team’s challenge is to focus on staying healthy physically and locked in mentally.

MLS Round Up:

The MLS season is on pause for the next couple months for the World Cup. The Timbers and Sounders will return to the pitch July 16 for a matchup against one another. Seattle is sixth in the Western Conference, while Portland sits in 13th place.

SPORTS 5-26

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

It’s a former Pac 12 showdown at the Eugene regional…along with an Ivy League stand-out.

Oregon is the number 11 overall seed in this week’s NCAA tournament first round.

The Ducks lost to UCLA in extra inning in the Big 10 Championship game but the run to Sunday’s final secured the host site and the Regional’s top seed.

Oregon State will be the 2^nd seed at PK Park playing 3 seed Washington State Friday afternoon.

The U of O plays Yale following the Beavs and Cougs game.

NFL:

Seattle begins Organized Team Activities today. Seahawks veterans will be at training facilities for workouts this week and next. One of the defending Champion’s top offseason priorities is re-signing Defensive Back Devon Witherspoon. Reports say the two sides are not yet close on a deal. Witherspoon, who was a candidate for Super Bowl MVP, is playing on his rookie contract. An extension is expected to happen later this summer.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks season opens with a series against Springfield starting Friday at Vince Genna stadium.

There’s still time to sign up for the Conquer the Canyon 10K, 5K and dog dash at Redmond’s Dry Canyon next Saturday June 6^th.

Fire To Face Liberty:

The Fire will wrap up their road trip tonight. Portland is set to face off with the Liberty in the Big Apple. The Fire hosted New York twice earlier this season, splitting the matchups. Portland enters the matchup at 3-and-3 in its inaugural season.

Timbers Part Ways With Coach Neville:

The Timbers moved on from their coach on Monday. The club announced that it "'mutually parted ways" with Phil Neville after less than three seasons. Portland went 27-31-and-24 during Neville's tenure. The team is currently 13th in the Western Conference this season.

SPORTS 5-21

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

The Ducks are the number 3 seed in this week’s big 10 tournament with their first game tomorrow.

NBA:

Maybe all it took was for another team to be interested, but insiders are saying this week the Trail Blazers are warming up to the idea of keeping Tiago Splitter on as permanent head coach.

The Chicago Bulls have apparently been interested in Splitter filling their coaching vacancy.

WNBA:

The Fire lost their first ever away game. Portland was bested 90-73 to the Indiana Fever. Bridget Carleton scored a team-high 16 points in the setback. The Fire will continue their road trip Saturday against the Toronto Tempo.

College Football:
Oregon is recruiting LeGarrette Blount Jr, the son of the Ducks star running back in the late 00s.

Blount JR, who lines up at wide-receiver and safety is in the high school class of 2028.

Oregon State is scheduled right now to play Washington State November 28^th but the game may not be played in Pullman, according to the Oregonian.

he Cougars are looking to play at an alternate site, like Seattle since it’s the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

The Beavs may not play Wazzu at all because depending how the conference standings shake out related to a possible college football playoff berth the top two teams in the Pac 12 have to play each other.

LOCAL:

Conquer the Canyon June 6^th in Redmond won’t be able to have the Half Marathon due to construction in the Dry Canyon. The 10K and 5K are still on. Sign up at Bend Races dot com.

SPORTS 5-20

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Eight Oregon players received Big Ten recognition including two first-team selections.

The eight all-league picks rank second in the conference, trailing only UCLA's 11.

Third baseman Drew Smith and relief pitcher Tanner Bradley both claimed first team honors.

The Ducks are the number 3 seed in this week’s big 10 tournament with their first game Friday.

Eugene is likely to host an NCAA regional after the regular season finale series win over USC, so there isn’t too much pressure to perform in the conference tourney.

The Ducks have a solid RPI of 16, one spot ahead of OSU. That very important metric is the only place Oregon is ranked ahead of the Beavers.

NBA:

Various media outlets report the Trail Blazers have slashed dozens of jobs from the business organization.

The Oregonian reports 70 people have been laid off as the team seeks to ‘restructure several areas’ under new owner Tom Dundon.

In other team news, interim coach Tiago Splitter is getting some interest from Chicago as the Bulls need a new head coach, according to Blazers Edge and NBA insiders.

LOCAL:

The Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium is in downtown Bend Sunday, June 21.  The pro racers and the junior racers need host housing for June 20th and 21st.  If you have space in your house to have riders stay with you, go to cascade cycling classic dot com.

SPORTS 5-19

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Final regular season Poll-a-palooza-

Oregon State is ranked 6^th by the sportswriters’, 7^th in D1 Baseball, the Coaches’, and Baseball America polls. Perfect Game ranks them 9^th.

The Beavers’ Jacob Galloway is a semi-finalist for the nation’s catcher of the year, the Buster Posey award.

Oregon is ranked 11^th in Perfect Game, 12^th in the Writers’ and Coaches poll, 14^th in D1 Baseball, and 18^th in Baseball America.

In regular season awards: Angel Laya was named Big 10 Freshman of the Year.

Burke-Lee Mabeus is a semi-finalist for the Buster Posey award.

The Ducks are the number 3 seed in this week’s big 10 tournament. It means they won’t have to play in the double elimination round starting tomorrow.

UO’s first game will be Friday.

NBA:

Portland Trail Blazers coaching search includes Minnesota assistant Micah Nori, Greg St Jean from the Lakers, and even former coach Terry Stotts.

WNBA:

The Fire got back in the win column. Portland beat the Connecticut Sun 83-82 at home. Bridget Carleton and Sarah Ashlee Barker led the team with 18 points apiece. The Fire will hit the road Wednesday to face the Indiana Fever.

LOCAL:

This summer, Haulin’ Aspen is introducing a three-person relay option for the Full Marathon; each runner gets their own section.

The trail race marathon, half-marathon, and half as’ start and finish at Wanoga Sno Park.

Haulin’ Aspen takes place August 8^th.

SPORTS 5-18

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Number 7 Oregon State won their series two games to one against Airforce Academy but Friday night’s loss likely hurt their chances to host a regional tournament at Goss Stadium.

The Beavers won every weekend series to go 43 - 12 on the season.

Their independent schedule means they have no conference tournament.

Meanwhile in Eugene, number 16 Oregon took two of three in their three-game series against 17th ranked USC.

That gives the Ducks the number 3 seed in this week’s big 10 tournament. It means they won’t have to play in the double elimination round starting tomorrow.

UO’s first game will be Friday.

SOFTBALL:

The Ducks are out of the NCAA Tournament after losing twice Saturday at their Eugene regional.

Fire To Host Sun

The Fire will wrap up their season-opening homestand. Portland will take on the Connecticut Sun tonight. The Fire are 1-and-2 to begin their inaugural season.

LOCAL:

It was the 50^th anniversary celebration of the PPP Saturday!

The Selco Pole Pedal Paddle saw thousands of racers, support staff, volunteers, and spectators.

Andy Krueger won the men’s elite for the second time in three years. Grace Perkins won her third straight women’s elite title.

The PPP is a benefit for the Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.

SPORTS 5-15

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Number 7 Oregon State defeated the Airforce Academy at Goss Stadium 7 – 4 last night.

Number 16 Oregon plays game 2 of their three-game series against 17^th ranked USC tonight.

SOFTBALL:

The Ducks host the NCAA Tournament Eugene regional at Jane Sanders Stadium.

Oregon is the 14^th overall seed playing Idaho State at 7, ahead of that match up, Mississippi State takes on Saint Mary’s.

NFL:

The Seahawks will open the 2026 season with a Wednesday night game against the New England Patriots, in a Super Bowl LX rematch to kick off the season.

Seattle will six total primetime games, a Saturday afternoon contest in Philadelphia, and Friday on Christmas Day against the Rams at Lumen Field.

Fire Blown Out By Liberty

The Fire could not secure consecutive wins. Portland lost 100-82 to the New York Liberty at home. Megan Gustafson led the team with 14 points off the bench and Nyadiew Puoch paced the starters with 13 points. The Fire will wrap up their homestand Monday against the Connecticut Sun.

LOCAL:

It’s the 50^th anniversary of the PPP!

The Selco Pole Pedal Paddle is tomorrow (Sat).

Zoe Roy won the elite women’s category five times in a row and competed with her family for many years.

She says the race bring the community together.

The PPP is a benefit for the Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.

The First wave starts from Mt Bachelor at 9:15

The finish-line celebration at River Bend Park starts at 11 and goes through the afternoon.

SPORTS 5-14

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

As it stands with the regular season winding down, NCAA regional tournaments would take place in both Corvallis and Eugene.

The Beavers have an RPI of 17, while the Ducks start the day right on the cut line at number 20.

Number 7 Oregon State welcomes the Airforce Academy to Goss for a series starting tonight.

The Beavs are looking for style points to convince voters and swing the metrics in their post-season favor.

Number 16 Oregon hosts a huge top 20 matchup against 17^th ranked USC starting tonight.

UO trails the Trojans by one game in the Big 10, with tournament seeding implications on the line.

SOFTBALL:

The Ducks are preparing to host the NCAA Tournament Eugene regional at Jane Sanders Stadium starting tomorrow as the 14^th overall seed with Mississippi State, Saint Mary’s, and Idaho State.

Fire To Host Liberty

The Fire will be back in action tonight. Portland will host their second straight games against the Liberty at home. Portland beat New York 98-96 Tuesday on a last-second shot by Sarah Ashlee Barker. In other news, the team signed former Oregon guard Holly Winterburn to a developmental contract on Wednesday. Winterburn played one season for the Ducks before returning to her home country of England.

MLS Round Up

The MLS season continued last night. The Timbers played Montreal CF to a two-two tie on the road. Kevin Kelsy and Cole Bassett each scored for Portland. The Sounders beat the San Jose Earthquakes three to two at home. Albert Rusnák scored on a penalty kick before Jesus Ferreira and Osaze De Rosario added a goal each.

LOCAL:

Lace up your sneakers and wear pink: the 3rd Annual Speak Up Pink Duck 5K is Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Athletic Club of Bend. It’s a benefit for IN OUR BACKYARD.

It’s the 50^th anniversary of the PPP!

The Selco Pole Pedal Paddle is Saturday.

Bend’s Jesse Thomas, 4 x elite winner and former pro-triathlete tells me the founders, Dave and Jenny Sheldon had insight in bringing the Pole Pedal Paddle to Central Oregon way back in 1976.

“Just a testament to the town too, you know, of just like keeping this very cool, very unique, very like bend, bend-ish event going for 50 years. I think it's just a, it's just a really cool deal, something to be super proud of as a community, I think.”

The Sheldon’s held the race as a fundraiser for the Skyliners Ski Club, now the Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.

Learn more about MBSEF and sign up to volunteer at PPP Bend dot com.

SPORTS 5-13

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Number 7 Oregon State got a win over Portland last night (Tu).

OSU needs all the wins they can get as they make a case to host a regional in Corvallis.

The Beavers continue the homestand with the Airforce Academy visiting for a series starting tomorrow.

Number 16 Oregon is readying for their top 25 matchup against 17^th ranked USC starting tomorrow.

UO trails the Trojans by one game in the standings heading into game one of the three game series.

Both teams are battling to stay in the top four in the Big 10 and claim a spot in the single-elimination bracket.

SOFTBALL:

The University of Oregon finished the regular season ranked 12^th by the coaches and 13^th in Softball America.

The Ducks are preparing to host the NCAA Tournament Eugene regional as the 14^th overall seed.

[It’s Ducks, Bulldogs, Gaels, and Bengals Friday from Jane Sanders Stadium. have Mississippi State, Saint Mary’s, and Idaho State at Jane Sanders Stadium starting Friday.

Oregon State’s Jaeya Butler has been named West Coast Conference Player of the Year.

Starting each of the Beavers' 53 games this season, Butler shattered the program's single season records for home runs (23), RBI (61), total bases (157) and slugging percentage (.882) and led the WCC in all of those categories.

Fire Win First Ever Game Over Liberty 

The Fire won their first game in franchise history. Sarah Ashlee Barker made a put-back as time expired to give Portland a 98-96 win over the New York Liberty. Bridget Carleton led the team with 26 points and Carla Leite added 21 of her own in the victory. The teams will face off again on Thursday.

LOCAL:

The Oregon High Desert Classics returns to Bend July 8 through 12 at J Bar J Boys Ranch.

This popular hunter-jumper show brings top riders from the U.S. and Canada for one week of competition, rather than the previous two-week event.

Spectators are welcome to enjoy the action, shop at local vendor booths, and support J Bar J Youth Services.

It’s the 50^th anniversary of the PPP!

The Selco Pole Pedal Paddle is Saturday.

7x winner Marshall Greene handicaps the men’s elite category.

Learn more about MBSEF and sign up to volunteer at PPP Bend dot com.

SPORTS 5-12

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Poll-a-palooza

Oregon State’s road sweep at Long Beach State and Portland sees them move as high as number six in the Writers’ poll, 7^th by D1 Baseball, The Coaches, and Baseball America. It’s five for five in the top 10 of the polls with a number 9 by Perfect Game.

The Beavs are back in Corvallis against Portland tonight (Tu).

Oregon’s quality showing against number 1 UCLA gave them a rankings boost.

Perfect Game likes them at 11^th, the Coaches and Writers have them 15^th, D1 Baseball ranking is 16^th, and its 23^rd in Baseball America.

The Ducks are back at PK Park this week for the regular season conference finale with another top 25 matchup against 17^th ranked USC starting Thursday.

SOFTBALL:

The University of Oregon hosts the NCAA Tournament Eugene regional. The 14^th seeded Ducks have Mississippi State, Saint Mary’s, and Idaho State at Jane Sanders Stadium starting Friday.

LOCAL:

It’s the 50^th anniversary of the PPP!

The Selco Pole Pedal Paddle is Saturday.

The race was a fundraiser for local youth outdoor sports from the beginning.

4-time PPP champion and former coach Dennis Oliphant talks about the impact the race has for the Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.

“With all the other events they put on cycling events and ski races and stuff, it, it was a good driver.

It was a perfect fit for me as an organization to be a part of because it represented both kids and, you know, a rural economy.”

Learn more about MBSEF and sign up to volunteer at PPP Bend dot com.

Fire To Host Liberty:

The Fire are searching for their first ever victory.  Portland will welcome the New York Liberty to town tonight.  The Fire opened the season with a 98-83 home loss to the Chicago Sky last week.  Carla Leite scored a team-high 18 points in that matchup.  In other news, the team waived guard Jordan Harrison and activated forward Kamiah Smalls.

SPORTS 5-11

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

10^TH ranked Oregon State got a road sweep at Long Beach State slugging and pitching their way to three commanding wins.

The Beavs are back in Corvallis against Portland tomorrow (Tu).

Number 13 Oregon gave all unanimous number 1 UCLA wanted but came up short in yesterday’s series rubber-match giving up a five-run lead in yesterday’s game three.

The Ducks four straight series winning streak snaps but are still a respectable 18 – 9 in the Big 10.

The U of O is back at PK Park this week for the regular season conference finale with another top 25 matchup against 18^th ranked USC.

SOFTBALL:

Oregon State won two of three in Southern California to take down Loyola Marymount in the final series of the season, concluding the Beavers time in the West Coast Conference, going back to the Pac 12 next season.

LOCAL:

It’s the 50^th anniversary of the PPP!

The Selco Pole Pedal Paddle is Saturday.

Deadline to enter is today (Mon).

It’s a benefit for the Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.

PPP Race Director Marieka Greene says plenty of course volunteers are needed, especially with replacing the opening skiing legs at Mt Bachelor.

“So, the first one will have some elevation gain. We're calling it the mountain run. It'll be a little bit harder, about 2.8 miles, and then the next one we're calling the fun run. It's, it's relatively flat. It's going to be 1.2 miles.

Sign up to race by today, or volunteer at PPP Bend dot com.

DUCK FOOTBALL:

The Big Ten announced its Friday night schedule for the fall. Oregon will face off with Portland State on September 18 and its lone Friday conference game will take place on November 20 at Michigan State. 

MLS Round Up:

The MLS season continued over the weekend. The Timbers crushed Sporting Kansas City 6-0 at home. Kevin Kelsy scored a pair of goals to lead Portland, while Kristoffer Velde, Cole Bassett and Ariel Lassiter added one each. The Sounders played San Diego FC to a 1-1 tie. Danny Musovski scored the tying goal for Seattle in the 80th minute.

SPORTS 5-8

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Number 13 Oregon is preparing for a big series at unanimous number 1 UCLA today (Fr).

The Ducks, are winners of four straight Big 10 series, and have lost only one in 17 series since joining the Big 10. However, the Bruins are undefeated at 24 – 0 in the conference and 44 – 4 overall.

The first of three games at Jackie Robinson stadium starts tonight.

10^TH ranked Oregon State is on the road for a series at Long Beach State starting this afternoon.

The Beavers will be without usual Friday starter Dax Whitney, out for the season with elbow surgery.

OSU will need to put together a good showing, that is lots of runs on the board, and keeping pitchers’ earned runs low to bump up its RPI against the 17 – 29 Dirt Bags.

SOFTBALL:

No. 11 ranked Oregon was upset yesterday coming in as the number two seed in this week’s Big 10 tournament. The Ducks lost by one run to seventh-seeded Wisconsin.

The U of O expects to have a decent seed in the NCAA tournament Regionals according to coach Melyssa Lombardi.

Oregon State beat Loyola Marymount in game one of their series.

U of O FOOTBALL:

The Oregon football team added to its 2027 recruiting class. Four-star offensive lineman Gus Corsair committed to the Ducks on Thursday. The Hays, Kansas native chose UO over offers from Miami and Vanderbilt, among others.

WNBA:

The Fire will play the first game in franchise history this weekend. Portland will face off with the Chicago Sky on Saturday at home. The WNBA returns to the Rose City for the first time since 2002, when the previous iteration of the Portland Fire completed their third season.

LOCAL:

The Happy Girls Bend race is tomorrow. The Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races begin and end at Riverbend Park.  The day also includes the Happy Little Kids Run. Visit bendraces.com.

It’s the 50^th anniversary of the PPP!

The Selco Pole Pedal Paddle is Saturday the 16^th.

Bend’s Zoe Roy, an accomplished Nordic skier won the women’s elite category five times in a row, and had numerous other podium finishes, including one year with her mom, Muffy Roy, herself a two-time elite women’s winner.

It’s a benefit for the Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.

Deadline to enter is Monday the 11^th.

Sign up to race or volunteer at PPP Bend dot com.

SPORTS 5-7

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

10^TH ranked Oregon State is up a spot in the RPI ranking this week to number 14 with two series left and no conference tournament for the Independent Beavers.

OSU continues on the road for a series at Long Beach State starting tomorrow.

Number 13 Oregon is preparing for a big series against unanimous number 1 UCLA tomorrow (Fr).

The Ducks, one of the top teams in the Big 10, have a 27 RPI.

SOFTBALL:

No. 11 ranked Oregon is the number two seed in this week’s Big 10 tournament.

The Ducks play today (Th) against seventh-seeded Wisconsin at 1:30 our time from College Park, Maryland.

Oregon State is in Southern California to take on Loyola Marymount for a series starting today.

MLS ROUNDUP:

The MLS season continues on Saturday. The Timbers will take on Sporting Kansas City at Providence Park. Portland is in 13th place in the Western Conference.

PORTLAND FIRE:

The Fire made a pair of trades ahead of the regular season. Portland sent forward Chloe Bibby to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for the rights to guard Julia Ayrault. The team also sent guard Maya Caldwell to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for a 2028 third round pick. The Fire begin their season Saturday with a home game against the Chicago Sky.

LOCAL:

Central Oregon Community College’s four-mile Jungle Run is today, and the two-mile, 465-step Storm the Stairs is May 19. Both are scholarship fundraisers for COCC. Register at cocc.edu/sports

It’s the 50^th anniversary of the PPP! The Selco Pole Pedal Paddle is Saturday the 16^th.

It’s a benefit for the Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.

4 X Elite Winner in the early 80s, and multiple podium finisher Dennis Oliphant tells me the PPP was a hit right from the start. And quickly grew into a destination for adventure sport athletes

Deadline to enter is Monday the 11^th.

Sign up to race or volunteer at PPP Bend dot com.

SPORTS 5-6

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

10^TH ranked Oregon State got all they wanted from the Portland Pilots last night at the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark.

But the Beavers broke through in the 12^th inning to get the midweek win 6 - 4.

OSU continues on the road for a series at Long Beach State on Friday.

Number 13 Oregon is preparing for big series against unanimous number 1 UCLA starting Friday.

SOFTBALL:

No. 11 ranked Oregon is the number two seed in this week’s Big 10 tournament.

The Ducks play tomorrow (Th) against the winner of seventh-seeded Wisconsin and 10th-seeded Purdue.

NBA:

The Trail Blazers coaching search continues.

According to published reports Portland has a list of almost 20 candidates.

There were unsubstantiated rumors the team is looking to pay a salary of one-million dollars a year.

The NBA’s lowest paid coach is Sacramento’s Doug Christie at 2-million annually.

Interim coach Tiago Splitter has stated he intends to vie for the job; several players have vouched for the long-time assistant, and support making him the permanent leader.

According to league sources, owner Tom Dundon and GM Joe Cronin have not made a hiring timeline known.

Portland currently doesn’t have any picks in June’s NBA Draft.

LOCAL:

Central Oregon Community College’s four-mile Jungle Run is tomorrow, and the two-mile, 465-step Storm the Stairs is May 19. Both are scholarship fundraisers for COCC. Register at cocc.edu/sports

It’s the 50^th anniversary of the PPP! The Selco Pole Pedal Paddle is Saturday the 16^th.

It’s a benefit for the Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.

Deadline to sign up for the race is Monday the 11^th.

Sign up to race or volunteer at PPP Bend dot com.