Local:
Bend dropped the series finale to the Drifters 4 to 2 last night. The Elks are now tied for third place in the south division with Corvallis. And that’s who comes into Vince Genna stadium for a weekend series starting tonight. First pitch against the Knights is at 6:35.
In round one of the Portland Classic yesterday Redmond amateur Yvonne Vinceri shot a one under 71, that’s tied for 78th out of 143 places, 8 shots off the lead at the LPGA event at Columbia Edgewater Country Club. Vinceri tees off in round 2 at 2:16 this afternoon.
The North Bend Little League baseball team plays in the Northwest Regional of the Little League World Series tomorrow against Alaska. The game will be on ESPN+ at 6 pm.
College Football:
Oregon DB Jabbar Muhammad earned more preseason recognition as the senior transfer from Washington was named to the watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award, for the best defensive back. Muhammad is also up for the best defender award, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. Hear about the team’s practice on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast. Find the link on the right side of this page. The season kick-off is Saturday the 31st against Idaho.
Beavers Offensive Coordinator Ryan Gunderson said yesterday he’s happy with player progress as the team continues to install new parts of the offensive scheme. Oregon State punter Josh Green was named to the Wuerffel Trophy watch list. It’s a community service honor. Oregon State’s season opener is Saturday the 31st against Idaho State.
NFL:
49ers fans are still wondering if star receiver Brandon Aiyuk will stay with the team or if the front office will grant the receiver’s request to be traded.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said yesterday Quarterback Geno Smith hasn’t been able to practice since he got ‘banged up’ Tuesday. Smith had tests done last night on the hip and knee injuries. Seattle will hold a scrimmage tomorrow at Lumen Field.
MLB:
San Francisco is on the road in Cincinnati starting at 4:10 this afternoon.
The Mariners are back home tonight for a weekend series against Philadelphia. First pitch is 6:40
Soccer:
The Portland Timbers notched a big 4 nil Leagues Cup win against Colorado in their second match of the group stage.
