SPORTS 7-6
NBA:
One of the Trail Blazers most popular young players is leaving for Philadelphia.
2nd year guard Caleb Love will sign with the 76ers, according to several reports.
As an undrafted rookie, Love played a key role when the team was struggling through injuries last season.
However as we’ve mentioned the Blazers have a lot of guards thanks to the addition of Ja Morant through last month’s trade. Morant announced he will be changing jersey numbers wearing number 1 instead of the 12 he has worn since high school.
LaMarcus Aldridge was the last Blazer to wear that number.
Damian Lillard, Portland’s current star, has requested the franchise retire number 12 for Aldridge.
And now we know why the Trail Blazers summer league roster did not have Love on it.
The four-game developmental run in Las Vegas starts July 10th
LOCAL:
The Bend Premier Cup returns to Central Oregon Friday through Sunday, bringing hundreds of youth soccer teams to the region.
Hosted by Bend FC, the tournament features boys and girls divisions from U8 through U19, with teams from Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and other western states.
Matches will be played at premier soccer facilities throughout Bend and South Redmond, with games spread across multiple venues to accommodate the large field of teams. Free parking is available at every tournament location.
Organizers estimate the event will bring about three million dollars in local economic impact.
The Bend Elks head out on the road this week traveling North to play Victoria tomorrow.
WNBA:
In WNBA action, the Fire are off until Thursday when they host the Las Vegas Aces. Portland snapped its three-game skid with a win in Seattle on Saturday. The Fire are now 9-and-12 on the year.
WORLD CUP:
The United States continues its World Cup run tonight. The team battles Belgium in the Round of 16 from Seattle. The Stars and Stripes got great news from FIFA as Folarin Balogun had his suspension overturned and is now eligible to play in the pivotal match. The star forward received a red card in last week's game against Bosnia, which usually carries an automatic suspension for the following game. The U.S. is trying to make its first quarterfinals appearance at the World Cup since 2002.
