NBA: 

The Portland Trail Blazers’ front office management met yesterday with Damian Lillard and his agent.  The discussions surrounded the Blazers' plans going forward. In a statement, General Manager Joe Cronin said the team is “committed to building a winner around Dame.” and that they had great dialogue …The NBA Free Agency signing period starts Friday. Portland begins Summer League play next Weekend starting on the 7th.

College Football:

Reports suggest that we could find out within the next few weeks about the Pac 12 Conference’s new media deal, and then a likely invitation could come to schools to expand the conference. San Diego State and Southern Methodist have been mentioned as possible additions. USC and UCLA will go to the Big Ten next summer. The universities of Oregon and Washington have been rumored to go to the Big Ten also. Or maybe the Big 12... A lot will depend on the Pac 12’s contract for TV rights as to where the Ducks and Huskies will be playing after the next few seasons.

Meanwhile Oregon State had another high school verbal commitment for the 2024 season yesterday. The Ducks could also land another one this week.

MLB:

The Mariners rallied from down 3 -1 to win 8 to 4 last night to beat the Nationals.  Seattle is now just a game under .500 and will try to get back to even with Game 2 of the series against Washington tonight. First pitch is at 6:40. 

San Francisco is in Toronto for a 3 game series against the Bluejays. First pitch is at 4:07 today. The Giants are in 2nd place in the NL West, a half game ahead of the Dodgers.

Local:

The Bend Elks are in Ridgefield for a series starting tonight. The Elks look for revenge against the Raptors after getting swept at Vince Genna Stadium this past weekend. Ridgefield is now in first place in the South Division with the Elks 6 games back. First Pitch is at 6:35 tonight.