SPORTS 7-14

MLB:

The MLB Draft wrapped up this past weekend, with the Giants using the fourth overall pick on Bay Area native Jackson Flora, a right-hander from UC Santa Barbara who grew up a Giants fan. San Francisco also added pitchers Carson Bolemon, Kaden Waechter and Carlos Martinez, plus Rutgers outfielder Peyton Bonds.

The Mariners took Mississippi State power bat Ace Reese at number 24, then added OF Jake Brown, RHP Nathan Taylor and 3B Trevor Lucas.

NFL:

The Seattle Seahawks are set for new ownership.

The estate of Paul Allen has reached a formal agreement to sell the franchise to an ownership group led by the Khosla family, including tech investor Vinod Khosla.

The reported price is about nine point six billion dollars, which would be an NFL record.

The Khosla family says it wants to build on the winning legacy Allen created.

The sale still needs approval from NFL owners in the months ahead.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks have an exhibition game tonight against the Wild Wild West league, a developmental squad from Portland.

SPORTS 7-13

MLB:

Draft weekend - Oregon infielder Ryan Cooney is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays, selected in the third round of the MLB Draft with the 103rd overall pick.

Cooney becomes the fifth Duck taken in the third round and the second Oregon player ever drafted by Toronto, ranking among the program’s highest modern-era selections

Day two yesterday, six more Ducks were picked to set a school record with seven total picks in the first 20 rounds.

Three Ducks' pitchers – Cal Scolari, Miles Gosztola and Devin Bell – were joined by shortstop Maddox Molony, third baseman Drew Smith and outfielder Jack Brooks in getting their names called on Sunday.

Oregon State left-hander Ethan Kleinschmit is headed to the Miami Marlins, selected 52nd overall in the second round.

OSU right-hander Eric Segura was selected Saturday in the fourth round.

Yesterday right-handed pitcher Wyatt Queen went in the 11^th to the Seattle Mariners. Righty pitcher Isaac Yeager and reliever Albert Roblez also got their names called in the late rounds of the Draft.

NBA:

The Trail Blazers Ja Morant talked with reporters over the weekend during the Summer League session in Las Vegas.

It was the first time he spoke publicly about his trade.

The two-time All Star says he’s looking forward to start fresh in a new city after off the court troubles during his stint with Memphis.

In NBA Summer League action, the Trail Blazers lost to the Magic in overtime 112-105.  Portland faces the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight.  Meanwhile, the Lakers take on the Clippers tomorrow.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks have reached the West Coast League’s All-Star break. The team has an exhibition game tomorrow with the All-Star Game on Wednesday.

SPORTS 7-10

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks continue their Canadian road trip by starting a three-game series tonight with the Nanaimo (nuh-ny-moh) Night Owls.

The Bend Dirt Fest is tomorrow. The half-marathon Trail Run, 49 or 39-mile Gravel Cycling, and 39-mile Mountain Biking races start and finish at the Athletic Club of Bend.

The event is also Oregon XC (cross-country) Series Finals for select mountain bike categories and the Oregon Triple Crown Series Finals for gravel.

It’s going to be busy around some parks this weekend.

The Bend Premier Cup today through Sunday, brings hundreds of youth soccer teams playing at fields in Bend and Redmond.

Hosted by Bend FC, the tournament features boys and girls divisions from U8 through U19, with teams from Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and other western states.

Organizers estimate the event will bring about three million dollars in local economic impact.

NBA:

Summer League play starts for the Trail Blazers.

2^nd year center Yang Hansen will lead the squad in Las Vegas during the four-game stretch.

Tip-off against Phoenix is tonight at 8.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Storm lost to the Dream 89-78 in Atlanta, while the Fire fell to the Las Vegas Aces 88-80. Seattle will visit Washington on Sunday. Portland begins a four-game road trip tomorrow in Atlanta.

SPORTS 7-8

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Recruiting news out of Eugene, the Ducks have 8 high school recruits in the 247 Sports Top 100 committed for 2027.

That puts Oregon as the number 3 ranked class, just behind Notre Dame and Texas A&M.

The 2026 season starts September 5^th against Boise State.

WNBA:

In WNBA action tomorrow, the Storm will visit the Atlanta Dream, while the Fire host the Las Vegas Aces. Seattle is 6-and-17 following its win in LA on Monday. Portland sits at 9-and-12 after beating the Storm on Saturday.

NBA:

Portland continues to round out its staff around new head coach Micah Nori.

Reports have former coach Jay Triano rejoining the team and reuniting with Damian Lillard.

Triano is known as one of the top NBA Offensive coaches.

He was with the Blazers from 2012 to 2016, and has also had stints as head coach.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks continue their Canadian road trip playing the Victoria HarbourCats in game 2 of their three-game series tonight.
 

And another reminder the Bend Premier Cup is Friday through Sunday, bringing hundreds of youth soccer teams playing at soccer fields in Bend and Redmond.

It’s going to be busy around some parks!

Hosted by Bend FC, the tournament features boys and girls divisions from U8 through U19, with teams from Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and other western states.

SPORTS 7-7

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

13 Beavers have been selected to Athlon Sports' preseason All-Pac-12 Team with linebacker Aiden Sullivan getting a first-team Defense nod.
Oregon State gets the 2026 season underway September 5^th  visiting Houston.

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Oregon pitchers Tanner Bradley and Will Sanford have made the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team’s 28-man roster.

They’ll represent Team USA at the first World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan, July 11th through 15th.

Oregon State continues to fill out its 2027 schedule with the third week of the season taking them to Las Vegas for the Live Like Lou Classic in March at a 4-team round robin.

Also, three former Beavers made the MLB All Star team with Baltimore’s Adley Rutschman making his 3^rd appearance, Tampa Bay’s Drew Rasmussen earning back-to-back appearances at the Mid-summer classic, and, in absolutely no surprise to Beaver Nation, Cleveland rookie Travis Bazanna will also be representing the American League in Philadelphia next Tuesday.

WNBA:

The Portland Fire is gearing up for a midweek game. The Fire will host the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday. Portland is 9-and-12 after its win in Seattle on Saturday. Meanwhile, Seattle Storm knocked off the Sparks 82-64 in LA to end their two-game skid yesterday. The Storm improved to 6-and-17 on the season and will visit Atlanta in their next game on Thursday.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks at 12-16 are 6th place in the West Coast League south division.

The Elks start a weeklong road trip in Canada playing the Victoria HarbourCats tonight.
 

Four Veterans from Oregon and Washington are headed to Detroit this week for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

The event running this Thursday through next Tuesday, includes 48-year-old Jerry Schwarz of La Pine.

About 500 Veterans are expected to compete in adaptive sports including basketball, softball, and wheelchair rugby.

SPORTS 7-6

NBA:

One of the Trail Blazers most popular young players is leaving for Philadelphia.

2^nd year guard Caleb Love will sign with the 76ers, according to several reports.

As an undrafted rookie, Love played a key role when the team was struggling through injuries last season.

However as we’ve mentioned the Blazers have a lot of guards thanks to the addition of Ja Morant through last month’s trade. Morant announced he will be changing jersey numbers wearing number 1 instead of the 12 he has worn since high school.

LaMarcus Aldridge was the last Blazer to wear that number.

Damian Lillard, Portland’s current star, has requested the franchise retire number 12 for Aldridge.

And now we know why the Trail Blazers summer league roster did not have Love on it.

The four-game developmental run in Las Vegas starts July 10th

LOCAL:

The Bend Premier Cup returns to Central Oregon Friday through Sunday, bringing hundreds of youth soccer teams to the region.

Hosted by Bend FC, the tournament features boys and girls divisions from U8 through U19, with teams from Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and other western states.

Matches will be played at premier soccer facilities throughout Bend and South Redmond, with games spread across multiple venues to accommodate the large field of teams. Free parking is available at every tournament location.

Organizers estimate the event will bring about three million dollars in local economic impact.

The Bend Elks head out on the road this week traveling North to play Victoria tomorrow.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Fire are off until Thursday when they host the Las Vegas Aces. Portland snapped its three-game skid with a win in Seattle on Saturday. The Fire are now 9-and-12 on the year.

WORLD CUP:

The United States continues its World Cup run tonight. The team battles Belgium in the Round of 16 from Seattle. The Stars and Stripes got great news from FIFA as Folarin Balogun had his suspension overturned and is now eligible to play in the pivotal match. The star forward received a red card in last week's game against Bosnia, which usually carries an automatic suspension for the following game. The U.S. is trying to make its first quarterfinals appearance at the World Cup since 2002.

SPORTS 7-2

NBA:

The Trail Blazers did not get the services of forward Jaylen Brown who was traded to Philadelphia yesterday.

That makes the trade for guard Ja Morant stand-alone as the big-name free agents are mostly off the board; and no Lebron James will not be going to the Blazers.

Portland is getting credit for not giving up any future considerations in the swap for Morant sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to Memphis but fans and media are wondering about how the former number one draft pick fits in the line-up.

The Trail Blazers summer league roster features 2^nd year player Yang Hansen.

The four-game developmental run in Las Vegas starts July 10th

WNBA:

The Portland Fire are gearing up for a weekend game.  The eight and 12 Portland Fire will visit Seattle on Saturday to close out their four-game road trip.  Seattle sits at five and 15 on the season.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Oregon received commitments from two high-profile high school players during a blue-chip recruitment event yesterday.

The Ducks begin fall camp in early August before opening the 2026 season against Boise State on Saturday, Sept. 5, in Autzen Stadium

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks finish their midweek series against the Walla Walla Sweets tonight. The homestand continues against Yakima Valley through the weekend.

Independence Day fun runs include the Red, White and Blue 3-miler in Sisters. La Pine Frontier Days has a 5K run/walk.

The Todd Beamer Memorial 10K, 5K, and 2-miler is in Madras.

SPORTS 7-1

NBA:

The Trail Blazers have been active at the start of free agency. Forward Robert Williams III has re-signed for a contract reported at $44-million over three years.

Portland has also signed Center Branden Carlson to a one-year deal. The 7-footer has been developing with Oklahoma City’s G-league system the past two years. Reporting per ESPN.

There is also speculation Carlon’s signing could be to replace center Donovan Clingan who may be offered up as part of a trade for Boston forward Jaylen Brown.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Oregon had four players land on the 2026 preseason all-America teams released by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

Defensive back Brandon Finney Jr. and outside linebacker Teitum Tuioti were both named to the first team, while tight end Jamari Johnson and defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington were selected to the second team.

Oregon's four Walter Camp preseason all-Americans are tied with Indiana for second-most in the country, trailing only Texas (5).

The Ducks begin fall camp in early August before opening the 2026 season against Boise State on Saturday, Sept. 5, in Autzen Stadium

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks have a midweek series against the Walla Walla Sweets continuing tonight.

SPORTS 6-30

NBA:

The Trail Blazers made a major move Monday, agreeing to acquire guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Reports say Memphis will receive Jerami Grant and Kris Murray in the deal.

Morant is a two-time All-Star, but played just 20 games this past season.

The second-overall pick in the 2019 draft has suited up for only 79 games over the last three years due to injuries or off-court legal issues.

The move is being second-guessed by media, fans, and NBA executives.

An official from a team not connected to the trade called it ‘confusing’ since Portland has plenty of guards, including franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard set to return from an Achilles injury.

Others around the Association believe the Blazers may not be done dealing, as there is still the possibility to somehow acquire Celtics star Jaylen Brown.

The NBA’s free agency signing period begins today.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks are back at Vince Genna stadium for a midweek series against the Walla Walla Sweets starting tonight, which begins a week-long home stand.

SPORTS 6-29

NBA:

The Trail Blazers are still being linked to a potential trade with Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown.

There have been reports of this trade since the off-season began.

Another name popping up this past weekend in the rumor mill is Denver forward Aaron Gordon, according to Hoops Hype.

And as the NBA free-agency period begins forward Dean Wade from the Cavaliers is someone the Blazers may go after to shore up their three-point shooting.

The Summer League schedule is out. The younger players will begin July 10^th.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Portland Fire lost to the Washington Mystics 124-123 in four overtimes. The Fire are now 8-and-12 on the season and will visit Seattle on Saturday to wrap up their four-game road trip. Meanwhile, the Storm will visit the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. Seattle is 5-and-15.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks are back at Vince Genna stadium for a midweek series against the Walla Walla Sweets that starts a week-long home stand.

Upcoming races include the Bend Dirt Fest Trail Run, Gravel and Mountain Biking July 11th, the High Cascades 100 mountain bike race July 18^th, the Oregon Cascades 100 running race, July 25 and 26^th.

SPORTS 6-26

NBA:

The Trail Blazers introduced new head coach Micah Nori at a press conference yesterday (Th).

The long-time assistant has interviewed for many lead jobs over the years, and noted that makes him appreciate coming to Rip City.

Nori said: "A playoff roster, adding a future hall-of-famer, in this great city, with this fanbase, and the support that we get. It’s an opportunity I could not pass up and was ecstacic to take."

Coach Nori thanked General Manager Joe Cronin and owner Tom Dundon for the shot.

Meanwhile, Dundon told Portland’s city leaders he expects the proposed 600-million-dollar Moda Center renovations to be entirely funded by tax payers.

WNBA:

In WNBA action, the Portland Fire remain in the Windy City to battle the Chicago Sky again today. The Fire lost to the Sky 101-78 on Wednesday and sit at 8-and-10.

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Oregon State right-handed pitcher Dax Whitney was named a second-team All-American by D1Baseball.com on Thursday.

It's his sixth All-American honor of 2026, becoming the first Beaver to earn that many since Travis Bazzana in 2024.

He's also been named a first-team selection by the College Baseball Foundation, Baseball America, the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and Perfect Game. He was also a second-teamer per the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).

Oregon pitcher Tanner Bradley is also a D1Baseball All-American, placing the Ducks' reliever to its second team.
Over the last month, Bradley has been named a first-team All-America pick by the writers’, a second-team selection for Baseball America, and a third-team pick by Perfect Game. The four All-America honors in a single season are the fifth most in program history.

The Ducks’ Brayden Jaksa has been named a second-team freshman All-American as a first baseman by Baseball America.

A versatile player, he was named second-team All-America as a catcher by the NCBWA as well as a second-team pick as a first baseman by Perfect Game.

NWL:

The Hillsboro Hops suffered a loss to the Vancouver Canadians last night. The Canadians beat the Hops seven to two at Hillsboro Ballpark. The Hops are in a three-way tie for first place in the Northwest League as they head into the last three games of their series with Vancouver.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks are in Portland to play Pickles in a weekend series starting tonight.

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

SPORTS 6-25

NBA:

The Trail Blazers new coach Micah Nori is still the talk of the Association even with the draft finishing last night.

Most agree the long-time assistant deserved his shot, but many are questioning the reported deal of a below-market salary for only one-year guaranteed.

Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff the NBA coaches association president called the minimal contract a ‘slap in the face’ to a coach’s value.

WNBA:

The Fire were crushed by the Sky 101-78 in Chicago. Megan Gustafson netted 17 points to lead Portland, which has dropped six of its last eight. The teams will rematch tomorrow in Chicago. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm host the New York Liberty tonight.

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Oregon State pitchers Albert Roblez, the Beavers closer; and Dax Whitney, the future MLB draft pick right-hander were named First-Team All-Americans by the College Baseball Foundation.

Whitney now has five All-American honors this season, including four first-team selections.

Roblez has been named a first-teamer three times this season.

The Beavs will open the 2027 campaign in Surprise, Arizona, for the 13th straight year, facing Vanderbilt, UC Santa Barbara, Nebraska, and Kent State.

More from Corvallis: OSU baseball will expand Goss Stadium, funded by a 15-million-dollar anonymous gift.

Renovations are planned for a new right-field structure with permanent bleacher seating, a dedicated clubhouse, office space… and added fan amenities.

MLS:

The MLS season remains 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 finish their mid-week series against Ridgefield tonight at Vince Genna stadium.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.