SPORTS 7-1

NBA:

The Trail Blazers have been active at the start of free agency. Forward Robert Williams III has re-signed for a contract reported at $44-million over three years.

Portland has also signed Center Branden Carlson to a one-year deal. The 7-footer has been developing with Oklahoma City’s G-league system the past two years. Reporting per ESPN.

There is also speculation Carlon’s signing could be to replace center Donovan Clingan who may be offered up as part of a trade for Boston forward Jaylen Brown.

 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Oregon had four players land on the 2026 preseason all-America teams released by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

Defensive back Brandon Finney Jr. and outside linebacker Teitum Tuioti were both named to the first team, while tight end Jamari Johnson and defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington were selected to the second team.

Oregon's four Walter Camp preseason all-Americans are tied with Indiana for second-most in the country, trailing only Texas (5).

The Ducks begin fall camp in early August before opening the 2026 season against Boise State on Saturday, Sept. 5, in Autzen Stadium

 

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks have a midweek series against the Walla Walla Sweets continuing tonight.