SPORTS 7-17
MLB:
The Mariners open the second half at 48-and-49, just one-and-a-half games back in the A-L West.
Seattle’s looks to be active at the trade deadline to make a playoff push.
The club is looking for a right-handed bat and bullpen help.
The M’s have the Giants in town for a series starting tonight.
San Francisco could be unloading a few players at the deadline, as the team will look to reload for next season.
NFL:
Seattle Seahawks analysts are pointing to wide receiver and return
specialist Rashid Shaheed, fresh off signing a three-year, 51-million dollar extension, as the prime candidate for a massive breakout under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, who is looking to improve on Seattle’s run game this season, also.
Third-year tight end AJ Barner, who scored the Seahawks' lone offensive touchdown in their Super Bowl victory, is saying ahead of training camp he is looking to be a premier tight end in the league in a second year playing with QB Sam Darnold.
San Francisco will host 11 open practices starting Sunday, July 26th, which includes a highly anticipated joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on August 11th.
The 49ers are still at odds with Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Many insiders are reporting no other teams want to deal for the talented but apparently troubled star. Aiyuk is currently on the Left Squad list and still has to apply to be reinstated with the 9ers before other teams can talk to him.
WNBA:
In WNBA action, the Fire cruised past the Mystics 75-56 in Washington. Portland is now 11-and-14 on the season and will visit Minnesota tomorrow. Meanwhile, the Storm visit Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever today. Seattle sits at 6-and-20 following three straight losses.
LOCAL:
The Bend Elks start the second half of their season hosting Ridgefield at Vince Genna stadium this weekend starting tonight.
The first of six unsanctioned downhill mountain bike races, each featuring a different trail at Mt. Bachelor’s Bike Park starts tonight. This year riders will use chip timing to ensure accurate results.
Support youth sports at the inaugural Sisters Play It Forward 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday July 25th at the Sisters Elementary School parking lot. Enjoy hoops, prizes, food and drinks from local businesses, plus a tournament t-shirt for every player. Proceeds benefit Sisters Youth Athletics. Sign up by Wednesday the 22nd. Learn more at SistersPlayItForward.com.
