NBA:
The Trail Blazers are now 17 – 20 on the season after their blowout win over the Jazz on Monday; marking the 3rd straight win, and five of the last six. Deni Avdija was named last week’s Western Conference player of the week. The Rockets visit the Moda center tonight with a 7 pm tip-off for the first of a two-game matchup against the Blazers.
CFB:
Oregon is getting set for their trip to Atlanta Friday to take on Indiana.
The Ducks are looking to get to their first national championship game since the 2014 -15 Season.
The Oregon football team will be without a key play maker. Duck running back Jordon Davison will not play in Friday's College Football Playoff semifinals game against Indiana. Davison reportedly suffered a broken collarbone in the team's quarterfinal win over Texas Tech. The freshman has rushed for 667 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.
Hear more from coaches and players on the Ducks Insider daily Podcast at KBND dot com.
The Semi-final Kickoff is at 4:30 with coverage starting at 2:30 Friday afternoon on KBND.
College Baseball:
Oregon State Head Coach Mitch Canham announced Josh Nati, an infielder and catcher from Sydney, Australia, has joined the program this season.
Nati has competed for the Australian Men's U18 team twice, and saw action with the 16U club once.
NFL:
The 49ers go to Philadelphia Sunday for the wildcard game. This as defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is being considered for the vacant Arizona Cardinals coaching job.
Meanwhile, the NFC West champion Seahawks are also fielding requests from teams looking for a new head coach. Both of Seattle’s offensive and defensive coordinators have been asked to interview with prospective teams.
LOCAL:
The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is marking 10 years of adaptive ski and snowboard programs this winter. Starting January 7 at Mt. Hood Meadows, the eight-week series offers free instruction, equipment, and transportation for people who are blind or visually impaired
