NBA:
The Trail Blazers new coach Micah Nori is still the talk of the Association even with the draft finishing last night.
Most agree the long-time assistant deserved his shot, but many are questioning the reported deal of a below-market salary for only one-year guaranteed.
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff the NBA coaches association president called the minimal contract a ‘slap in the face’ to a coach’s value.
WNBA:
The Fire were crushed by the Sky 101-78 in Chicago. Megan Gustafson netted 17 points to lead Portland, which has dropped six of its last eight. The teams will rematch tomorrow in Chicago. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm host the New York Liberty tonight.
COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Oregon State pitchers Albert Roblez, the Beavers closer; and Dax Whitney, the future MLB draft pick right-hander were named First-Team All-Americans by the College Baseball Foundation.
Whitney now has five All-American honors this season, including four first-team selections.
Roblez has been named a first-teamer three times this season.
The Beavs will open the 2027 campaign in Surprise, Arizona, for the 13th straight year, facing Vanderbilt, UC Santa Barbara, Nebraska, and Kent State.
More from Corvallis: OSU baseball will expand Goss Stadium, funded by a 15-million-dollar anonymous gift.
Renovations are planned for a new right-field structure with permanent bleacher seating, a dedicated clubhouse, office space… and added fan amenities.
MLS:
The MLS season remains on pause for the next month for the World Cup. The Sounders and Timbers will return to the pitch July 16 for a matchup against one another. Seattle is sixth in the Western Conference, while Portland sits in 13th place.
LOCAL:
The Bend Elks finish their mid-week series against Ridgefield tonight at Vince Genna stadium.
Beats & Buckets: Bend 3v3 is set for tomorrow through Sunday at the Boys & Girls Club of Bend.
