SPORTS 8-8-25

CFB:
Another day, another preseason award list.
Oregon State's Maalik Murphy was named to the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Preseason Watch List - presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. 

Murphy is in his first season at Oregon State. The signal caller transferred from Duke, where he threw for a program-record 26 touchdowns in 2024.

The Ducks had a day off from Camp yesterday and will be back at it today.

Hear about practice updates and more on the Ducks Insider Daily Podcast at KBND dot com.

 

MLB:
Seattle got a 4 - 3 walkoff win in the 11th to get the sweep of the White Sox yesterday. The win moves the Mariners a game and a half behind Houston in the AL West and a game behind Boston. Tampa visits for a weekend series starting tonight at 6:40. 

The Giants are back home against Washington tonight. First pitch at 7:15.

 

NFL:
Training Camp notes-
San Francisco continues joint practice sessions with Denver starting today leading up to Saturday’s preseason game with the Broncos.

 

MLS:
The Timbers and Sounders will resume their regular season schedule this weekend.  Portland will be on the road for a matchup with FC Dallas on Saturday.  This is the first of two meetings between the clubs this year.  On Sunday, Seattle will battle the LA Galaxy on the road.  This is the first of two games between Seattle and LA this year.

 

LOCAL:
Running:
The Haulin’ Aspen trail race is tomorrow. It’s a 2025 USA Track & Field (USATF) Oregon Mountain Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Championship. Top-level racing competition will be running west of Bend at Wanoga Sno Park.

The Elks have Corvallis in town for a West Coast League playoff game tonight. First pitch against the Knights is 6:35 at Vince Genna.