College Football:
The Ducks made a splash at the start of Big 10 Media days. A massive inflatable duck mascot floated in the Indianapolis River yesterday, near the site of the gathering at Lucas Oil Stadium. Also yesterday, Oregon Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, and wide receiver Tez Johnson were named to the Big 10 Preseason honors team. The Oregon and Washington press conferences are tomorrow. Gabriel, the transfer from Oklahoma, is expected to be one of the Ducks available to the media.
NFL:
The Seahawks signed receiver and kick returner Marcus Simms who played in the UFL last season, and offensive lineman rookie tackle Jalen Sundel. They also had three veterans pass physicals getting them off the Physically Unable to Perform list.
The 49ers camp is underway. In yesterday’s media briefing with coach Kyle Shanahan and General Manager John Lynch they revealed they were turned down by former Patriots coach Bill Belichick
MLB:
San Francisco lost 5 to 2 in Los Angeles last night. Rookie Tyler Fitzgerald hit a home run to make it five consecutive games, becoming the first Giants player since Barry Bonds to sock that many in a row. Fitzgerald also had the team’s other RBI with a single in the 9th on his way in going 3 for 3. Game 3 of the 4 game set in LA is at 7:10 tonight.
The Mariners lost an ugly one to the Angels last night. The Angels scored 5 runs, 4 of them unearned. Logan Gilbert gave up the one earned run in 6 and a third. The need for a couple of new bats in the line-up is apparent with the trade deadline a week away. The series finishes today in Seattle with the Ms trying to avoid the sweep. First pitch is at 12:40.
Local:
Bend was a 6 to 5 winner over Cowlitz in 10 innings last night. The Elks go for the series win tonight. First pitch from Genna stadium is at 6:35.
A Pickle Ball Professional and Amatuer Tournament begins today in Bend. The Pacific Northwest Classic at the Pine Nursery Pickle Ball courts will see over 600 competitors go after part of a $34,000 purse. The competition begins today and goes through Sunday.
