College Football: 

Oregon could land 4-star interior offensive lineman Will Conroy out of Ohio for its 2026 recruiting class. The Ohio high-school junior-to-be is reportedly leaning toward committing to the Ducks. So far, there is only a Defensive Lineman committed to Eugene for the Freshman ‘26 class.

NBA:

Portland welcomed Deni Avdija to the team facility yesterday. The 5th year forward was acquired in a draft night trade with Washington. He’ll wear the number 8 jersey. There is some buzz about trading Anfernee Simons for the right deal. Jerami Grant to the Lakers for first round draft picks may be too steep a price for Los Angeles, according to insiders with knowledge of the trade talks. The Trail Blazers are preparing for summer league action this Saturday.  Second year point guard Scoot Henderson is not on the Summer League roster this year.

MLB: 

The Giants are back home for a three game series with Toronto. San Francisco is 44 and 47, having split their last 10 games. Pitcher Blake Snell will try to get his first win of the season, and lower that 9.51 ERA when he faces the Blue Jays who are eight games below .500; last in the AL East. First pitch is 6:45 tonight.

Seattle has a two game lead over the Astros, with the Padres up next for a two game series. The Mariners have dropped six of their last 10 games and have lost six straight series, they look to snap that streak in San Diego for a two-game series. The Friars have won six of their last 10 and are also trying to snap a two game losing streak while trying to keep pace with the Dodgers in the NL West. First pitch from Petco park is at 6:40.

Local: 

Bend has won six straight, and therefore undefeated as we’re keeping track of this second half of the season with a 3 and 0 start. The Elks are 19 and 11 overall and winners of 7 of their last 10. A series at Cowlitz begins tonight. The Black Bears have started the second half 0 and 3. First pitch is set for 7:35 tonight.