NBA: 

The Portland Trail Blazers are focusing on free agent help for Damian Lillard and their young core. One report says the Blazers will be in the mix for signing Golden State’s Draymond Green, although it’s a long shot as The Pistons and Kings actually have the salary cap space. Re-signing Jerami Grant is also a priority for Portland. The free agency period starts Friday at 3 pm.

College Football: 

Oregon State has a junior college wide receiver transfer joining the team.  Jailen Holmes, who was at a community college in Alabama will be in Corvallis later this summer…The Ducks could be getting a top high school running back commit next week for their 2024 class.

MLB:

San Francisco shut out Toronto yesterday in game 1 of the 3 game series against the Bluejays. Game 2  First pitch is at 4:07 today. The Giants remain in 2nd place in the NL West, a half game ahead of the Dodgers. 2 and half behind Arizona. Today is game number 80

The Mariners lost to the Nationals 7 to 4 in 11 innings last night.  Seattle goes for the series win in Game 3 against Washington today. First pitch is at 1:10.

Soccer: 

The Portland Thorns are getting ready for a group match in the NWSL Challenge cup against Seattle rival OL Reign tonight in Portland. The Thorns have a win and a draw so far in group play. The Match starts at 7:30

NHL: 

The draft is today and tomorrow. After getting to the Western Conference semifinals in their second season, the Seattle Kraken will have 10 picks starting with number 20 overall.

Local:

The Bend Elks lost 2 to 1 in 11 innings at Ridgefield last night. The first place Raptors are 15 and 6 while Bend fell back to 7 and 12 in the South Division, now 7 games back. The series continues tonight. First Pitch is at 6:35.

The Bend Summer Crit Series Bicycle Race is today at Pacific Crest Middle School. The first divisions start at 5. Final heats start at 7.