Local:
Bend snapped their eight game win streak going down to the Drifters 6 to 3 last night. The Elks are a game and half behind first place Ridgefield and a game behind second-place Portland in the South Division second half. Game two in Springfield is tonight.
College Football:
The Ducks start preseason camp today. Earlier this week, some players have been getting preseason recognition. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel and wide receiver Tez Johnson have been named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award, given to the outstanding player in college football. Offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius was named to the Outland Trophy preseason watch list for the nation's standout interior lineman, while inside linebacker Jeffrey Bassa and defensive back Jabbar Muhammad landed on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy list. Johnson, Bassa, and Cornelius played in Eugene last year, while Gabriel and Muhammad are transfers. You can hear every Oregon game on KBND starting with the season kick-off August 31st against Idaho.
Oregon State senior Dylan Black has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Patrick Mannelly Award, for the nation's top long snapper. And offensive lineman Joshua Gray is on the watch list for the Outland Trophy. The Beavs begin practice today ahead of the season opener August 31st against Idaho State.
NBA:
The Trail Blazers have reportedly signed Free agent guard Devonte’ Graham to a one-year deal. Graham played 46 games with the Spurs over the last two seasons.
MLB:
San Francisco took a tough loss against Oakland 5 to 2 last night, after not making any major moves at yesterday’s trade deadline. The Giants did trade Jorge Soler to Atlanta on Monday night. The two game series against the A’s finishes tonight starting at 6:45.
The Mariners put up a 10 spot to the Red Sox 6 yesterday. Seattle plated five of the runs in the 5th, and finished with 3 more runs in the 6th. Luis Castillo finally got some run support going six innings while giving up three runs for the win. The Ms go for the series win in game three from Fenway Park today. First pitch is at 1:10 this afternoon.
