NBA:
The Trailblazers built a big second half lead after trailing Utah by 10 in the first quarter and then hung on in Salt Lake City for a 136 – 134 victory over the Jazz last night. Jrue Holiday led the team with 27 points, one of six Blazers reaching double figures. They will take their 3 – 2 record back to the Moda Center with the Denver Nuggets visiting tomorrow night.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups will not receive pay while on leave amid a federal gambling investigation. ESPN reports Billups will forfeit his seven-million-dollar salary until the case concludes. He faces federal charges related to an illegal gambling scheme involving NBA players and coaches.
CFB:
Number 6 Oregon is on a bye this week. Speculation on Dan Lanning leaving for Baton Rouge has lessened. One of the gambling sites that has odds on such happenings has Lanning dropping down the board of the list of favorites to be the new head coach of LSU.
Meanwhile the team preps for a big road test at Iowa November 8th.
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Oregon State is readying for the first of two meetings this season against Washington State. Defensive secondary coach AJ Cooper says the Beavers are facing a versatile Cougar offense that is a threat to run or pass.
NFL:
The Seahawks had several players on the practice field yesterday who have missed the past few games. Defensive back Devon Witherspoon and fullback Robbie Ouzts were both listed as full participants, and so was offensive guard Christian Haynes. Seattle is getting ready to travel across the county for the Sunday night game against the Commanders.
