SPORTS 8-18-25
COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning was happier after this past Saturday’s scrimmage than he was last week. The coach liked what he saw out of the offense, but was pleased the defense made them work for a score.
Lanning’s other comments to the media included the need to stay focused on finishing camp strong before looking ahead to game week preparation against Montana State.
The Ducks are back at practice today.
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The Beavers held a scrimmage Saturday to get the backups more game-like action. Coach Trent Bray said they wanted the opportunity to see where the team stood at depth at various positions.
Bray added the coaches like the progress of their projected starters in camp.
OSU practices today and tomorrow (Mon and Tue) before going into game week preparations for Cal later this week.
MLB:
San Francisco snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 7 – 1 win over Tampa Bay yesterday. But they start a series with the red-hot Padres beginning today. First pitch from San Diego is at 6:40.
Seattle lost 7 – 3 to the Mets last night in the Little League Classic played in Williamsport Pennsylvania. George Kirby took the loss.
Cal Raleigh hit his 47th home run. The Mariners are a game and a half behind Houston in the West, and are tied with Boston in the Wild Card standings. Next up is a trip to Philadelphia starting today at 3:45.
NFL:
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald had good things to say about quarterback Drew Lock following his performance against Kansas City in Seattle’s second preseason game. Lock looks to be the backup to Sam Darnold, and saw significant playing time against the Chiefs.
