(Houston, TX)  --  Jusuf Nurkic had 22 points and 10 boards to help the Trail Blazers down the Rockets 104-85 in Houston.  Damian Lillard  also scored 22 points, while CJ McCollum contributed 19 points.  Portland went 3-and-1 on its trip and will return home tomorrow night to face New Orleans in the opener of a six-game homestand.

(Frisco, TX)  --  The Timbers will play at FC Dallas tonight in a MLS knockout-round.  The Timbers enter the playoffs as a Western Conference fifth-seed with 54 points.  They dropped their regular-season finale 2-1 to the Whitecaps Sunday in Vancouver.  Dallas is seeded fourth with 57 points.

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks are shuffling the roster as they prep to host the Chargers on Sunday.  The team released veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall yesterday.  The 34-year-old got just two offensive snaps against the Lions last Sunday and was targeted only twice in the last three games.  In other roster news, linebacker Mychal Kendricks, who was suspended earlier this month, will be eligible to play in Week 14.  Kendricks pleaded guilty to federal insider trading charges in September.

(Undated)  --  In local college football action this Saturday, Oregon will try to bounce back from two-straight defeats when it hosts UCLA and former Ducks coach Chip Kelly, Oregon State will try to build on its 28-point come-from-behind victory at Colorado when its hosts USC and Portland State will attempt to extend its winning streak to four straight when it entertains Idaho State.  Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert and wide receiver Dillon Mitchell are in concussion protocol and their status for the UCLA game remains up in the air.

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers will play at FC Dallas tomorrow night in a MLS knockout-round.  The Timbers enter the playoffs as a Western Conference fifth-seed with 54 points.  They dropped their regular-season finale 2-1 to the Whitecaps Sunday in Vancouver.

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks are back home this Sunday to host the Los Angeles Chargers.  Seattle won its second straight 28-14 this past Sunday in Detroit.  The Seahawks have won four of their last five games to climb above .500 at 4-and-3.  LA has won four in-a-row to improve to 5-and-2.

(Portland, OR)  --  Damian Lillard led all scorers with 29 points, but the Trail Blazers lost 125-124 in overtime to the Wizards in Portland.  Otto Porter Junior blocked Lillard's layup attempt at the buzzer.  Jusuf Nurkic had 22 points and 18 boards and Al-Farouq Aminu 16 points and 15 boards in the defeat.  The Blazers lost for the first time in three games.  Portland will play its next four on the road, beginning Thursday in Orlando.

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers are returning to the MLS playoffs for the second straight year.  They will conclude the regular season Sunday against the Whitecaps in Vancouver.  Portland does not know yet who it will play in a knockout round game on October 31st or November 1st.  The Timbers are fifth in the West, but could wind up as high as third depending on the MLS results this weekend.

(Pullman, WA)  --  Oregon fell 34-20 at Washington State in a clash Saturday of ranked teams in Pullman.  The Ducks dropped from 12th to 21st in the coaches football poll.  Oregon is 5-and-2 and 2-and-2 in Pac-12 play.  The Ducks will play this Saturday at Arizona in Tucson.

(Portland, OR)  -- The Timbers shut down Real Salt Lake 3-0 yesterday to wrap up a MLS playoff berth.  Portland has 54 points and is in fifth place in the MLS West.  The Timbers will play the Whitecaps this coming Sunday in Vancouver in their regular season finale.

(Portland, OR)  --  Damian Lillard netted a game-high 28 points as the Trail Blazers spoiled LeBron James' Lakers debut with a 128-119 win in Portland.  Nik Stauskas scored 24 points off the bench, while C.J. McCollum added 21 for the Blazers, who have won 16 straight over LA.  Jusuf Nurkic posted 16 points and nine rebounds in the victory.  The Blazers host the Spurs tomorrow.

(Pullman, WA)  --  Oregon heads to Pullman to take on Washington State in a top-25 clash.  The 12th-ranked Ducks sit at 5-and-1 on the season and 2-and-1 in Pac-12 play.  The Cougars are also 5-and-1 and 2-and-1.

(Portland, OR)  -- The Timbers are back in action Sunday hosting Real Salt Lake at Providence Park.  Portland is currently fifth in the Western Conference with 51 points.  Real Salt Lake sits sixth with 46 points.

The Portland Trail Blazers' season opener is tonight at the Moda Center...and the team is planning special honors for owner Paul Allen who died this week. The players will have a special patch on their uniforms with Allen's initials and a rose. It's a big game for the Blazers, because they play the Los Angeles Lakers. It'll be LeBron James' first regular season game playing for the Lakers. Tip-off is at 7:30 on KBND.

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Seahawks are off this seek.  Seattle has won three of their last four to even its season at 3-and-3.  The Seahawks return to action a week from Sunday against the Lions in Detroit.

On the prep volleyball floor last night, 6th ranked Summit turned back #11 Bend, 3-1. The Storm share the 6A Mountain Valley Conference lead with Sprague with one game to go in the regular season. West Salem defeated Mt. View, 3-1.

Ridgeview takes over first place in the 5A IMC as the Ravens avenged a loss to Crook County two weeks ago beating the Cowgirls, 3-2. The Dalles blanked Redmond, 3-zip.

Tonight, Madras finishes the regular season hosting Estacada and in the 2A division 7th ranked Culver has already clinched a playoff spot finishes its schedule entertaining Santiam.
 

(Undated)  --  In local college football action, 11th-ranked Oregon is set to visit number-23 Washington State on Saturday.  The Ducks will be without starting offensive lineman Penei Sewell, who suffered an ankle injury in their win over Washington. Pre-game at 2:30; kick-off at 4:30 on KBND.

Elsewhere in local college football, Oregon State will play host to Cal and Portland State will have the week off.

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Seahawks look to build off a strong victory and continue their winning ways.  Seattle has won three of four and currently sits at 3-and-3 on the season.  The Seahawks will return to the field next Sunday to battle the Lions in Detroit.

(Undated)  --  In local college football action, 11th-ranked Oregon will visit number-23 Washington State, while Oregon State welcomes Cal to Corvallis on Saturday.  The Ducks are 5-and-1 and the Beavers are 1-and-5.  Portland State will have the week off due to the bye week.

(Eugene, OR)  --  The Oregon football program has gained a commitment for the class of 2020.  Tight end Seth Figgins committed to the Ducks over USC, Texas and Arizona State.  The Westlake High School standout is regarded as the seventh-best tight end in the class of 2020 according to 24/7 Sports.

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers square off against Real Salt Lake Sunday at Providence Park.  Portland is fourth in the Western Conference with 51 points, which trails first-place Dallas by six points.  Real Salt Lake is sixth in the West with 46 points.

(Portland, OR)  --  The King is coming.  The Trail Blazers will tipoff their NBA season on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Moda Center.  The Lakers made the biggest off-season splash by signing LeBron James.  Portland wrapped up its preseason with a 118-115 triumph over Sacramento.  The Blazers went 3-and-2 in exhibition games.  They waived Gary Payton the Second, Cameron Oliver and Chinanu Onuaku to reach the roster limit of 15.

(London, England)  --  The Seahawks made easy work of the lowly Raiders in London with a 27-3 victory at Wembley Stadium.  Russell Wilson passed for three touchdowns and an interception while the Seattle defense shut down the Oakland offense.  Frank Clark finished with two-and-a-half sacks out of six total for the 3-and-3 Seahawks.

Number 17 Oregon defeated 7th ranked Washington in Eugene today 30 to 27 in an Overtime game.

(Undated)  --  Oregon was picked to capture the Pac-12 men's basketball title in a media poll that was released yesterday.  The Ducks finished sixth in the conference last year, but return Payton Pritchard, who led the team in scoring, and forward Paul White.  Oregon picked up 16 first-place ballots, while UCLA was second with six first-place votes.  Oregon State was selected 10th.  The Beavers went 16-and-16 last season.

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers have two regular-season matches remaining.  Portland is off this week after beating Real Salt Lake 4-1 last Saturday in Utah.  The Timbers will face Salt Lake in a rematch on October 21st at Providence Park and close the season October 28th at Vancouver.  The Timbers are in fourth place in the MLS West with 51 points.  The top six teams qualify for the playoffs.

On the prep volleyball courts last night, 6th ranked Sisters blanked Stayton 3-zip in a key Oregon West Conference match keeping the Outlaws within one-half game behind Sweet Home for the League banner. Sisters hosts Sweet Home Monday to finish the regular season.

Elsewhere, Madras kept its postseason hopes alive with perhaps an at-large bid by defeating Gladstone 3-games to 1.

Tonight in the 5A Intermountain Conference, Ridgeview hosts The Dalles, and Redmond travels to Hood River. And, La Pine travels to Corvallis to meet top-rated Santiam Christian.

(Undated)  --  In area college football Saturday, there will be a Pac-12 and national showdown when the 17th-ranked Ducks welcome number-seven Washington to Autzen Stadium in Eugene.  Oregon is 4-and-1 and the Huskies are 5-and-1.  Portland State hosts winless Northern Colorado at Providence Park in a Big Sky contest.  Oregon State takes the weekend off.

(London, England)  --  The Seahawks are gearing up for their matchup with the Raiders Sunday in London.  The team flew out after practice yesterday.  Wide receiver Doug Baldwin was a full participant at yesterday's practice along with running back Chris Carson and quarterback Russell Wilson.  Seattle is 2-and-3 on the season, while Oakland is just 1-and-4.

On the prep Volleyball courts last night, Summit beat McKay and Bend blanked Mt. View. In the 5A division, Hood River scored a 3-2 upset win at Crook County and Ridgeview blanked Redmond 3-zip to take over the IMC lead. And, Pleasant Hill escapes with a 3-2 win at La Pine.

Elsewhere, on the girl’s soccer field, Summit thrashed Sprague, 
9-to-nothing. The Storm boy’s were 4-zip winners.

Today, Madras girls hosts North Marion, and Sisters travels to Philomath. The boys play at opposite veneus.

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers have two regular-season matches remaining.  After beating Real [[ ray-AHL ]] Salt Lake 4-1 Saturday in Utah, Portland is off this week.  Portland will face Salt Lake in a rematch on October 21st at Providence Park and close the season October 28th at Vancouver.  The Timbers are in fourth place in the MLS West with 51 points.  The top six teams qualify for the postseason.

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks will practice at home today before heading to the airport.  They are flying to London ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders at Wembley Stadium.  It's the first time Seattle will play a regular-season game overseas.  This is the Raiders' fourth trip to London.  They lost to the Patriots last year.

On the prep volleyball courts tonight with just two weeks remaining in the regular season, 8th ranked Summit hosts McKay. Mt. View greets Bend in a huge game for the Cougars who need a few wins to tie the Lava Bears for the 3rd and final league playoff spot.

Elsewhere, Civil War battle in Redmond where the Panthers host 5th ranked Ridgeview. #4 Crook County entertains Hood River. And, in the 3A division, La Pine welcomes Pleasant Hill

(Undated)  --  In area college football Saturday, there will be a Pac-12 showdown when the 17th-ranked Ducks welcome number-seven Washington to Eugene.  Portland State also hosts winless Northern Colorado at Providence Park.  Oregon State has the weekend off.

(Lincoln, NE)  --  When Nebraska permitted running back Greg Bell his scholarship release, there were stipulations.  He is prohibited from transferring to any Big Ten school, future NU non-conference foes through 2021 and Oregon State.  Recent transfers in quarterback Tristan Gebbia, receiver Tyjon Lindsey and linebacker Avery Roberts wound up with the Beavers.  Bell was a highly-touted junior college recruit and started the first three Huskers games.

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks are getting set to play in London this weekend.  They take on the Oakland Raiders Sunday at Wembley Stadium in the first of the NFL's International Games this season.  The Seahawks are 2-and-3 after this past Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Rams.  The Raiders are 1-and-4.

(Sandy, UT)  --  The Timbers whipped Real [[ ray-AHL ]] Salt Lake 4-1 on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.  Portland is in fourth place in the MLS West with 51 points.  The top six teams qualify for the postseason.  The Timbers have two regular season games remaining.  Portland's next game is October 21st in a rematch with Real Salt Lake at Providence Park.

(Seattle, WA)  --  The Seahawks put up a season-high 190 rushing yards against the Rams on Sunday.  Chris Carson carried 19 times for 116 yards and Mike Davis added 68 yards and a score on the ground.  Right guard D.J. Fluker said after the game that they literally kicked the Rams' butt up front all day.

(Seattle, WA)  --  Former SuperSonics star Kevin Durant scored 26 points in his return to Key Arena.  The current Warriors forward played 26 minutes in Golden State's 122-94 preseason win over the Kings on Friday night.  Durant spent one season in Seattle before the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City.

(Undated)  --  In area college football tomorrow, Oregon State will host Washington State, while Portland State heads to Missoula to take on Montana.  The Beavers are 0-and-2 in the Pac-12 and 1-and-4 overall.  The Vikings are also 1-and-4 with an 0-and-2 record in the Big Sky.  The 18th-ranked Oregon Ducks have the week off.

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers return to the turf tomorrow to face Real Salt Lake in Sandy, Utah.  Portland is fourth in the MLS Western Conference with 48 points.  RSL is clinging to the final playoff spot in the West with 46 points.  This is the first of two meetings in the last three games of the regular season between the two clubs.

(Phoenix, AZ)  --  The Trail Blazers are gearing up for their preseason matchup with the Suns tomorrow night in Phoenix.  Both squads lost their exhibition openers, although the Suns beat New Zealand at home last night.  The Blazers will play their final three exhibition games at the Moda Center in Portland, with the first one Sunday against the Jazz.

(Undated)  --  In area college football on Saturday, Oregon State will host Washington State, while Portland State heads to Missoula to take on Montana.  The Beavers are 0-and-2 in the Pac-12 and 1-and-4 overall.  The Vikings are also 1-and-4 with an 0-and-2 record in the Big Sky.  The 18th-ranked Oregon Ducks have the week off.

(Renton, WA)  --  The Seahawks are filling some roster holes prior to Sunday's game against the undefeated Rams.  Seattle has signed veteran safeties Maurice Alexander and T.J. Green to replace Earl Thomas, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve.  The Seahawks also promoted tight end Darrell Daniels to the active roster one day after moving Will Dissly to IR.  Seattle is 2-and-2 after winning its last two.

(Undated)  --  In local college football action, Oregon State will play host to Washington State on Saturday, while Portland State heads to Missoula to take on Montana.  The Beavers are 0-and-2 in the Pac-12 and 1-and-4 overall.  The Vikings are also 1-and-4 on the season with an 0-and-2 record in conference play.

(Portland, OR)  --  The Timbers return to action on Saturday to face Real Salt Lake in Sandy, Utah.  Portland is currently fourth in the Western Conference with 48 points, which trails first-place FC Dallas by six.  Real Salt Lake is clinging to the final playoff spot in the West with 46 points.

(Renton, WA)  --  The Earl Thomas era is over in Seattle.  The Seahawks placed the Pro Bowl safety on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season.  Thomas held out for a new contract all offseason to no avail, and elected to return to the team with one year left on his deal.  He had three interceptions in four games before breaking his leg in Sunday's win over Arizona.  Seattle also placed tight end Will Dissly on IR with a patellar tendon injury.

(Seattle, WA)  --  The NFL is suspending Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks indefinitely.  Kendricks recently pleaded guilty to federal insider trading charges, which led to his release by the Cleveland Browns during training camp.  The Seahawks signed him to a deal last month and he has played three games for them, recording two sacks.  Kendricks will be sentenced to prison in January.

(Portland, OR)  --  Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen is battling cancer once again.  The 65-year-old has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for the second time in less than a decade.  Doctors have already began treatment for the disease.  Allen has owned the Blazers since 1988 and the Seahawks since 1997.

(Undated)  --  In local college football action, Oregon State will play host to Washington State on Saturday, while Portland State visits Montana. 18th-ranked Oregon is on a bye week.

(Seattle, WA) --  The Mariners are parting ways with pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre.  Seattle manager Scott Servais announced yesterday that Stottlemyre will not be returning to the team next season.  The M's posted a 4.13 ERA, which was the seventh lowest in the league.  The 54-year-old pitching coach spent three years with Seattle.

(Undated)  --  Alabama remains first and Georgia is now second in this week's Top-25 Coaches' Poll.  The Bulldogs and Ohio State both moved up a spot to second and third, respectively.  Clemson fell two spots to fourth after slipping past Syracuse 27-23.  Oklahoma is still sixth, while LSU, Notre Dame, West Virginia, Auburn and Washington round out the top-10.  Stanford dropped seven spots to 14th after losing 38-17 at Notre Dame.  Colorado and NC State jumped into the rankings this week.  They replace Mississippi State and Duke. 

(Portland, OR)  --  Neither team was able to find the back of the net as the Timbers battled FC Dallas to a scoreless draw at Providence Park.  Portland is fourth in the MLS West with 48 points, which trails first place Dallas by six points.  The Timbers will visit Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

(Glendale, AZ)  --  Sebastian Janikowski drilled the game-winning 52-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Seahawks past the Cardinals 20-17 in Glendale. Mike Davis rushed for 101 yards and a pair of touchdowns to help Seattle pick up its second straight victory.  The Seahawks improved to 2-and-2 on the season.

(Seattle, WA)  --  Kevin Durant is returning to Seattle as the Warriors take on the Kings in a preseason matchup at Key Arena on Friday.  Durant spent his first season in Seattle as a member of the Supersonics.  Golden State is 0-and-1 so far during preseason play.