OSU AD RETIRES:
Oregon State University’s Vice President and Athletic Director Scott Barnes will retire August 31 after seven years leading the Beavers’ athletics program.
Barnes will continue as a senior advisor through 2027.
He’s credited with championing the launch of the new Pac-12 Conference and overseeing upgrades to key sports facilities. While OSU highlights his legacy some fans and alumni had called for his departure, raising concerns over leadership decisions and competitive results.
OSU President Jayathi Murthy says Barnes’ guidance will remain vital during this transition, and an outside consulting firm will lead the search for a new Athletic Director to lead the Beavers.
NBA:
The Trail Blazers start the day in the 9th spot in the Western conference, a half game behind the Clippers who play Indiana today at 4.
Portland has winnable games this weekend starting when Dallas visits the Moda Center tonight.
The Mavericks are lottery bound with nothing to play for.
Washington is straight up tanking and should give the Blazers little resistance Sunday.
Tip-off against the Mavs is at 7 tonight.
College Baseball:
Number 16 Oregon State returns to play at Coleman Field at Goss Stadium today.
The Beavers are 18 and 5 on the season hosting a three-game series against Mercer.
Star pitcher Dax Whitney takes the mound for the Beavs later this afternoon.
20th ranked Oregon are at UC Santa Barbara for a three-game series starting tonight.
SOFTBALL:
17th ranked Oregon lost to Northwestern in game one of their Big 10 conference three-game series.
Oregon State returns home to Kelly Field this weekend, opening West Coast Conference play with a trio of games against San Diego with game one tonight.
