Oregon moved up in the polls yesterday following Saturday’s 34-13 win over UCLA. The Associated Press bumped them from 8 to 6, and the coaches also have them at 6 now, up a notch from 7. The 4 - 0 Ducks probably have a few things they still want to work on after the rout of the Bruins, but it will be on a short week of practice as the next game is Friday night. Michigan State and former Beavers coach Jonathon Smith come to Eugene.  Hear more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND dot com.

Oregon State at 3 - 1 off their bye week get ready for the Colorado State Rams to come to Reser on Saturday.

MLB: 

The Giants dropped the season finale series losing to St Louis yesterday. At 80 - 82, a disappointing season for San Francisco leaves plenty of offseason questions on the pitching staff and the everyday roster. 

The Mariners finished off the season with a win against the A’s, who will no longer be from Oakland. The 6 to 4 win saw catcher Cal Raleigh homer for career number 93. That‘s the most by any catcher in their first four years. Missing the playoffs due to Seattle’s midseason collapse already led to manager and coaching changes. A roster shakeup is likely, but it is unlikely to be a big overhaul. 

NFL: 

San Francisco got its get-right game against New England yesterday winning 30 -13. The 49ers stopped the 2 game losing streak with a more complete game on both sides of the ball than they have been playing. Although injuries were again a concern for the 9ers. We’ll know how serious guys are banged up after today’s injury report.

3-0 Seattle travels to Detroit for Monday Night Football. Kick off against the 2 - 1 Lions is at 5:15 today.

Soccer:
The Portland Timbers played Vancouver to a draw, and dropped to 9th place in the MLS Western conference. [The match starts at 7:30 toight.

The Portland Thorns were shut out in San Diego Saturday to stay in 7th place in the NWSL. 

Local: 

High School - Volleyball Crook County is at Madras. Soccer Boys and Girls  Mountain View battles Redmond, Boys soccer Bend vs Caldera, Sisters against Siuslaw, La Pine takes on Crosshill Christian. Sisters Girls play Central Linn 

College Football:

Number 7 Oregon readies for its business trip to Southern California tomorrow. The Ducks offense could get a chance to flex its muscles against a Bruin defense ranked at the bottom in statistics. Experts think the Ducks could score over 40 points. Oddsmakers have the spread at 25.5. Hear about final preparations on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND dot com. Coverage begins at 6 tomorrow night. Kick-off is at 8 here on KBND.

OSU is off this week, but the Beaver’s schedule keeps making the news. A report from the Oregonian reveals Wake Forest is being paid 750-thousand dollars to play in Corvallis next season. The three quarters of a million dollar fee is basically the buyout the Demon Deacons paid to get out of a different game next season. It’s a common practice to pay to play schools. Wake Forest will pay OSU 100-grand to play in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 2029, according to the report.

MLB: 

The Giants are back at Oracle park to close the season with a series against St Louis. First pitch tonight at 7:15.

The Mariners have to win out and get some help from around the American league in order to sneak into the last wildcard playoff spot. The A’s visit Seattle to close out the regular season beginning tonight at 7:10.

NFL: 

San Francisco looks to have a get-right game against New England but will be relying on backups at key roles again on Sunday. The 49ers are favored to win by more than 10. There are major concerns over the severity of Christian McCaffery’s achilles tendonitis that could keep him out half of the season, according to various NFL insider reports. Kickoff against the Patriots is 1:05 Sunday.

3-0 Seattle travels to Detroit for Monday Night Football.

NBA:

The Trail Blazers will honor the late Bill Walton on their uniforms this season. A tie-dyed band with Walton’s 32 will be on the left shoulder of game jerseys this season.

Soccer:
 

The Portland Timbers have an important Cascadia Cup rivalry match with Vancouver visiting. The Whitecaps are just ahead of the Timbers in the MLS Western conference vying for the last playoff spot. The match starts at 7:30 tomorrow night.

The Thorns are also fighting for their playoff lives. They’re in San Diego tomorrow night starting at 7.

Local: 

High School - Football Redmond plays St Helens, number 7 ranked Crook County plays Gladstone, La Pine is at Sisters, Madras plays Harrisburg.

College Football:

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said his team has been focused in their preparation this week after the bye last Saturday. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks to have a breakout performance against the Bruins in the Ducks first Big 10 game. Get more game week coverage on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND dot com. 

OSU is off this week but announced a future opponent. The Beavers will travel to Provo, Utah in 2027 to face BYU. The Cougars visit Corvallis in 2028. The schools last played in 2012. There are reports the Pac 12 conference won’t be getting UNLV or Air Force as the Mountain West has lured the two to stay with signing bonuses. The Pac 12 is 7 teams for now. It needs one more to be eligible for the college football playoff. And five more to be accurate.

MLB: 

The Mariners beat Houston 8 to 1 yesterday to stay alive in the Wild Card Race. It will come down to the final series where they’ll have to win out and get some help. Oakland visits Seattle to close out the regular season starting tomorrow.

The Giants fell 8 to 2 in Arizona to snap the 5 game winning streak and end the 9 game road trip at 7 and 2.

Local: 

High School - Boys 5A soccer coaches poll has Summit at number 2, In 4A Crook County is 5th and Madras is 8th. Today Boys and Girls Soccer - Madras plays The Dalles, and Crook County plays Molalla.

In the Football Poll, the coaches have Mountain View 3rd and Bend 4th, with Summit 9th in 5A, 

Volleyball - Mountain View at Summit, Bend at Ridgeview, Caldera at Redmond.Sisters plays La Pine, Trinity Lutheran is also in action.

College Football:

OSU is off this week but the conference is making news. The Pac 12 Conference filed a legal complaint yesterday against the Mountain West Conference’s claim the Pac 12 owes it for schools switching conferences. It stems from a so-called ‘poaching penalty’ that was apparently part of an agreement the conferences made when scheduling games this season.

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel told media members after practice yesterday UCLA’s talented and experienced defense will challenge the Ducks’ offense. Hear head coach Dan Lanning talk about the Big Ten opener on the Oregon Football Coach's Show tonight at 7:05 here on KBND. Get more game week coverage on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND dot com. 

MLB: 

The Mariners lost to Houston 4 to 3 yesterday, allowing the Astros to take the AL West title. Seattle is 2 and a half games out of the final wildcard spot with 4 games left in the season. The series finishes today. First pitch from Houston is at 11:10 this morning.

The Giants shut out Arizona 11 - 0 last night. Logan Webb went 6 innings for the win. San Francisco goes for the sweep to finish out the long road trip. First pitch tonight against the Diamondbacks is at 6:40.

Local: 

High School - IMC action today Bend plays Redmond and Calera battles Summit in Boys and Girls Soccer, also Ridgeview against Mountain View on the girls side. And the Girls Soccer Coaches Polls have Caldera at 4th, Bend 6th, and Summit 10th in 5A. Crook County is 10th in 4A, and Sisters is 10th in the combined 3/2/1A.

Volleyball - Madras matches up with Molalla and Crook County plays Estacada.

College Football:

OSU is off this week but the conference is making news. Oregon State will be adding Logan, Utah to its travel itinerary as  the Utah State Aggies are joining the Pac 12 Conference. There are reports Gonzaga could be joining too. 

Oregon coach Dan Lanning told reporters Monday offensive lineman Matthew Bedford reinjured the knee that has been keeping him out of the lineup all season. The projected starting right guard went down in training camp, and got what Lanning called ‘dinged up’ during practice last week. The number 7 ranked Ducks travel to Pasadena for their conference opener for the Big Ten season at UCLA Saturday.  Hear about more game week preparations on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND dot com. 

MLB: 

The Mariners got a big outing from Bryce Miller and pounded out 13 hits to beat Houston 6 - 1 yesterday. While its still mathematically possible to catch the Astros they would need to win out and the ‘Stros have to lose out. Seattle made up a half game in the wild card and are a game and half out of the final spot with 5 games left in the season. First pitch from Houston is at 5:10 today.

The Giants took game 1 of the series in Arizona last night. Michael Conforto homered in the 6 to 3 win. San Francisco pulls to a game under .500. First pitch tonight against the Diamondbacks is at 6:40.

Soccer:
The Portland Thorns played Angel City to a 2-2 draw, keeping them at 7th place, right on the cut line for the NWSL playoffs.

NBA:

The Trail Blazers announced their new Rip City Television network on over the channels in Oregon and Washington but doesn't currently include any Central Oregon stations. There will be a ‘Blazer Vision’ streaming service. The team ended its broadcast rights deal with Root Sports in August.

Local: 

High School - Boys Soccer Mountain View is at Ridgeview, Boys and Girls,Crook County has the Dalles, Madras plays Gladstone. 

Volleyball - Redmond at Mountain View, Bend at Caldera, Ridgeview at Summit.

College Football:

Oregon State pounded out over 300 yards rushing Saturday while moving to 3 and 1 and taking down the Purdue Boilermakers 38 to 21. The Beavers dominated time of possession again in the win, keeping the ball for over 40 minutes. OSU is off this week.

The Oregon Ducks moved up to number 8 in the Associated Press Poll yesterday but slipped to the number 7 ranking in the Coaches Poll.  The Ducks travel to Pasadena for their conference opener for the Big Ten season at UCLA Saturday. Oregon is opening as a 24 point favorite.  Hear about game week preparations on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast.

 4 - 0 Washington State is sitting just outside the top 25 in both the AP and Coaches polls.

NFL: 

Seattle took down the Miami Dolphins 24-3 to get to 3 - 0 on the season. Geno Smith overcame two interceptions to throw for 289 yards and a score. Running back Zach Charbonnet had a career-high 91 yards on 18 carries. The defense played well but did get banged up and will have to monitor injuries this week.

San Francisco fell 27 - 24 to the LA Rams on a last second field goal. The 49ers gave up a 10 point 4th quarter lead. Brock Purdy played well, but the defense continues to give up points and yards. The upset sends both teams to 1 and 2.

MLB: 

The Giants’ Blake Snell threw 6 shutout innings with 9 strikeouts to blank Kansas City 3 - 0 yesterday. San Francisco’s sweep of the Royals sends them to the final leg of their 9 game road trip. They’re in Arizona tonight. First pitch against the Diamondbacks is at 6:40 

The Mariners gave up a five run lead yesterday and fell 6 to 5 to the Rangers. Seattle stays two games behind in the wild card and five back of Houston to start the final week of the season. It’s a match up with the first place Stros now. First pitch from Houston is at 5:10 today.

Local: 

High School - Volleyball Crook County plays Molalla and Madras hosts the Dalles.

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College Football:

2 and 1 Oregon State is a 5 and a half point favorite against the 1 -1 Purdue Boilermakers in Corvallis tomorrow. Kick-off from Reser Stadium is at 5:30.

The number 6 ranked Oregon Ducks have their Bye week. The conference opener for the Big Ten season is at UCLA on Saturday the 28th.  Hear more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND dot com. 

MLB: 

The Mariners held off the Yankees 3 to 2 yesterday. Logan Gilbert went 5.1 striking out 9 while allowing the 2 earned runs. Only 1 of Seattle’s runs was earned. Now the Ms begin a weekend tilt with the Rangers. Then a big series with Houston on Monday, before the season finishes against Oakland. It’s all pretty much a must win from here on out. First pitch from Texas is at 5:05 today.

The Giants couldn’t get the sweep, falling 5 to 3 to Baltimore yesterday. San Francisco’s long road trip continues in Kansas City today. First pitch against the Royals is at 4:10.

NFL: 

San Francisco and the LA Rams battle each other this week with both teams missing stars. The 49ers are favored by over a touchdown. Kickoff is at 1:25

Seattle has the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. The 2 and 0 Seahawks are favored by 5. Kick off is at 1:05

College Hoops:
The Oregon Men’s full schedule and Women’s Big 10 schedule is out. Both teams start conference play in December against USC.

Soccer: 

The Portland Timbers take on Real Salt Lake tomorrow night at 6:30. 

Local: 

High School - Football, Its the final non-conference tune-up. Bend, Mountain View, and Ridgeview are on the road, and Caldera and Summit have home games. 

College Football:

Oregon State added another team to next season’s schedule. Wake Forest will visit Reser Stadium next season. It will be the first of two games with the Demon Deacons. The Beavers will travel to Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 2029. Specific dates for both games finalized later. The 2025 matchup will mark the first-ever meeting between the teams. The Purdue Boilermakers are in Corvallis Saturday night.

The number 6 ranked Oregon Ducks have their Bye week. The conference opener for the Big Ten season is at UCLA on Saturday the 28th.  Hear more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast. 

MLB: 

The Giants beat Baltimore 5 to 3 yesterday. San Francisco goes for the sweep with first pitch today against the Orioles at 10:05.

The Mariners lost 2 to 1 in 10 innings to the Yankees last night. The Ms stay 5 games behind the Astros for the Division and 2 games out of the final wild-card spot. The series finishes today. First pitch at 1:10.

NFL: 

A pair of Seahawks all-time greats running back Marshawn Lynch and safety Earl Thomas have been selected among 167 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.  [Seattle has the Miami Dolphins this Sunday.]

Former 49ers Joe Staley, Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker are included in the first-year nominations. [San Francisco and the LA Rams battle each other this week with both teams missing stars.]

Soccer: 

The Portland Thorns lost to San Diego last night in a CONCACAF Women’s Champions Cup group stage match.

The Portland Timbers upset the first place LA Galaxy 4 to 2 last night. 

Local: 

High School - Conference play for Madras at Gladstone non-league matches for Ridgeview Volleyball. Girls Soccer Sisters hosts Santiam Christian, Boys Soccer La Pine, Mountain View, Ridgeview and Sisters have non-league matches.

The 5A Football coaches poll has Mountain View ranked 4th  and Bend right behind them at 5th. Both schools are 3-0. Summit comes in at number 7 despite being 0 - 3 to start the season.

The Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) has officially welcomed the Oregon Steel to the league for the 2025 season, rebranding from the Portland Nitro. The Nitro began play in 2022 within the league’s West Division, The Steel’s new owners also founded a team, the Oregon Soar, in the Western Ultimate League (WUL). 

College Football:

Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher is the Burlsworth Trophy Walk-on of the Week after leading the Ducks with a career-high 11 tackles in Saturday’s win.   The number 6 ranked Ducks have their Bye week. The conference opener for the Big Ten season is at UCLA on Saturday the 28th. We won’t know what time the game is though until after Saturday’s games are played.  Hear more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND dot com. There will not be a coaches show airing tonight.

Oregon State offensive coordinator Ryan Gunderson says his squad has a lot to learn from and will refocus after the Oregon game. Cleaning up operational mistakes, fumbles, and false starts, will also be a focus the rest of the week at practice. Purdue is in Corvallis Saturday.

MLB: 

The Mariners were roughed up by the Yankees 11 to 2 last night. An uncharacteristic bad outing for Bryan Woo led to 7 New York runs in 4.2. The Ms are 5 games behind the Astros for the Division and 3 games out of the final wild-card spot. Game 2 against the Yanks is tonight. First pitch at 6:40.

The Giants shut out Baltimore yesterday in a blowout scoring 10 runs on 10 hits. Mike Yastrzemski hit the team’s only home run. Blake Snell went six innings allowing 1 hit while fanning 12! It may be Snell’s last appearance in a San Francisco uniform. First pitch today against the Orioles is at 3:35.

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers sit in 8th place in the MLS Western Conference, right at the playoff cut line. Tonight the first place LA Galaxy are at Providence park starting at 7:30.

Local: 

High School -

Volleyball Conference play starts tonight for La Pine at Creswell and Sisters at Harrisburg.

Girls Soccer non-league matches for Mountain View

College Football:

Oregon kicker Atticus Sappington was named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. He went 2-for-2 on field goals from 25 and 39 yards and 5-for-5 on extra points. The junior from Portland kicked off eight times with five touchbacks. Sappington is pretty comfortable kicking at Reser because he transferred from OSU this season. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw his 131st touchdown pass on Saturday, tying him for fifth-most in FBS history. He’s 24 TDs  away throws away from Case Keenum’s mark of 155.   Hear more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND dot com. 

Oregon State head coach Trent Bray said it was a great challenge for his team to face a team like Oregon and the team would have to correct mistakes that are their own fault.  He said Purdue would probably bring the same type of physicality when they come visiting Saturday. Bray says the Pac 12 adding four schools to the conference will help with recruiting.

NFL: 

The Seahawks are back home for Miami this weekend. Seattle’s 2 - 0 start has them at the top of the NFC West. San Francisco and the LA Rams battle each other this week with both teams missing stars. Running Back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver Deebo Samuel won’t play for the 49ers and receiver Cooper Kupp won’t be in the lineup for Los Angeles.

MLB: 

The Mariners have 12 games left in the season to either catch the Astros in the AL West, or overtake Minnesota for the final wild-card spot. The AL-east leading Yankees are in Seattle for a midweek series starting tonight. First pitch at 6:40.

The Giants are on a 9 game road trip starting in Baltimore this afternoon. A side note from Sunday’s game, center fielder Heliot Ramos became the first right-handed batter to hit a home run into McCovey Cove. The ballpark opened in 2000. First pitch today against the Orioles is at 3:35.

Local: 

High School -

Volleyball Intermountain Conference play starts tonight with number 3 Bend at number 10 Mountain View, Ridgeview is at 5th ranked Caldera and Summit is at Redmond. 4A 5th ranked Crook County has Sweet Home in Prineville for a non-league match.

College Football:

Oregon State and Washington State will be joined by Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Colorado State in the Pac 12 starting in the 2026 season. Six-teams is still two schools short for an automatic conference bid to the College Football playoff. It remains to be seen if more Mountain West Conference teams get poached. The Nevada Schools - Reno and Las Vegas have high potential.

Meanwhile on the field, Oregon’s leaving the Pac 12 for the Big 10 is why the 128th meeting between the two universities is being played in September for the first time. Oregon State hosts the Number 9 Ducks who come in at 16 and a half point favorites. Hear about final preparations on today’s Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast on KBND dot com. 

Hear all the game day coverage from Corvallis starting tomorrow morning at 10:30. Kick off at 12:30 on KBND.

NFL: 

The Seahawks will look to get off to a better start offensively this Sunday than they did last week. The defense will look to be up the task of stopping the Patriots rushing attack. Seattle is on the road at New England favored by just over a field goal. Kick off is at 10.

San Francisco had running back Christian McCaffery listed as limited in practice yesterday but at practice nonetheless, if he can go again today he may be able to suit up Sunday. The 49ers are at Minnesota favored by a touchdown. Kick off is at  10.

MLB: 

The Mariners gave up three runs in the 8th to let Texas steal a 5 to 4 win. George Kirby went 6 innings with 1 earned run in the no-decision. Justin Turner homered and Randy Orazarena knocked in 2. The Ms are now 4 and a half games behind Houston. The series continues tonight. First pitch against the Rangers is at 6:40.

The Giants were shut out 3 to 0 by Milwaukee last night. 1 of the Brewers runs was unearned. 4 Giants pitchers scattered four hits. San Francisco scratched out 5 hits but never got anything going striking out 17 times. The Padres visit for a weeking series beginning tonight starting at 7:15.

Local: 

High School Football non-league games for Crook County who Class 4A coaches ranked 6th in this week’s poll. Also La Pine, Mountain View, Ridge View, Sisters, and Summit. 

College Football:

Oregon State’s offensive line was dealt a blow by losing left guard Tyler Voltin due to season-ending knee surgery. The Beavers rushing attack has been a big reason they’re leading the nation in time of possession.

Number 9 Oregon is getting a lot of outside media scrutiny this week after their underwhelming performances to open the season. Coach Dan Lanning has said this week all areas of Offense, Defense, and Special teams can improve. For more listen to the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast on KBND dot com. 

Hear all the game day coverage from Corvallis starting Saturday morning on KBND.

NFL: 

The Seahawks had four players sit out practice yesterday including Running back Kenneth Walker III with an abdominal injury and Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu with a knee. Coach Mike Macdonald said Walker is day to day but Nwosu won’t play this week.  Seattle is on the road at New England.

San Francisco running back Christian McCaffery is considered day to day but NFL media reports point to him sitting for a second straight game while resting his calf from achilles tendinitis. The 49ers are at Minnesota

MLB: 

The Giants blasted Milwaukee 13 to 2 last night. Mike Yastrzemski went 2 for 4 with a homer and 4 RBI. Blake Snell struck out 8 in 5 innings for the win. The three game series against the Brewers finishes tonight starting at 6:45.

The Mariners held off San Diego 5 to 2 last night. Brian Woo improved to 8 and 2 while taking a perfect game into the 7th inning before giving up 2 runs going 6.2. The Ms are now 3 and a half games behind Houston. The  Rangers are in Seattle tonight. First pitch is at 6:40.

Local: 

The High School Class 5A Football Coaches Poll has Mountain View ranked 4th, Bend 5th and Summit 7th.

In the Boys Soccer Poll Summit is number 2 in 5A, and Madras is 6th in 4A.
Girls Soccer Bend, Mountain View, and Ridgeview are in non-league matches.

SPORTS 9-11-24

College Football:

Oregon ran through several different combos of offensive and defensive lineman out of practice yesterday. The Ducks have talked about needing to be better in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Hear more from head coach Dan Lanning on the Oregon FB Coach's Show tonight at  7:05 here on KBND. Listen to the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast on KBND dot com. 

Hear all the game day coverage from Corvallis this Saturday on KBND.

Oregon State offensive coordinator Ryan Gunderson said they would try to hit on more explosive plays against the Ducks, but acknowledged they would take what they could get, especially against the stout defensive front line. Speaking at the media availability yesterday he echoed head coach Trent Bray in downplaying the rivalry, even though both played in the games, and reiterated the team is focusing on a talented opponent.

NFL: 

San Francisco running back Christian McCaffery may still not be ready to go against Minnesota this Sunday. The all pro is recovering from a calf injury.

The Seahawks signed receiver Ty Barrett back to the practice squad after cutting him from the 53 man roster to start the season. Seattle travels to New England this week.

MLB: 

The Mariners went down 7 to 3  San Diego last night. Cal Raleigh and Luke Raley had solo homers. George Kirby took the loss going 5 innings giving up 5 earned. The Ms stay 4 and a half games behind Houston. The  two-game series finishes tonight. First pitch against the Padres is at 6:40.

The Giants got down a run after the first inning and never recovered falling 3 to 2 against Milwaukee last night. Mike Yastzremski homered but San Francisco’s bats were stymied otherwise with just 4 hits.. Game two of the three game series against the Brewers starts tonight at 6:45.

Local: 

High School: Soccer- Caldera, Redmond, Sisters, and Summit Girls, Calder aand Redmond Boys play non-league matches today.

Girls Soccer Coaches Polls have Caldera ranked number 2, Bend is 7th and Summit 9th in 5A, Sisters is 4th in 3A. 

College Football:

Oregon State leads all Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams in time of possession after two games. The Beavs had the ball for an astounding 41:07 of the 60 minutes of game time against San Diego State Saturday. Head Coach Trent Bray called Oregon 'very talented' and 'great' during his press conference yesterday. He says his team will have to play even better. Also at yesterday’s press conference he downplayed the rivalry aspect and told reporters his team would focus on playing a highly-ranked opponent on a national stage.

Oregon's Tez Johnson was announced as the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week Monday for his 85-yard punt return touchdown. You can get more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast on KBND dot com. 

Hear all the game day coverage from Corvallis this Saturday on KBND.

NFL: 

The Seahawks defense earned recognition after Sunday’s win from analytics expert Pro Football Focus. Safety Julian Love, Linebacker Jerome Baker and DBs Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon all received high marks. Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett and Left Tackle Charles Cross also got good grades. Lockett’s 77 receiving yards sent him over 8,000 career yards, joining Steve Largent as the only two players in franchise history with that many.

MLB: 

The Giants are back home to face Milwaukee today. San Francisco is playing out the string, all but eliminated from Wild Card contention. The three game series against the NL Central leading Brewers starts tonight at 6:45.

The Mariners have San Diego in town for a two-game series. The Ms sit in 2nd place with three weeks left in the season, 4 and a half games behind Houston. First pitch against the Padres tonight in Seattle is at 6:40.

Local: 

High School: Girls Soccer Crook County vs Ridgeview and Mountain View plays Madras Girls and Boys… Volleyball- Crook County hosts Redmond and Sisters, Culver plays Madras, and Bend, Mountain View, and Ridgeview also play non-league matches.

College Football:

Oregon’s narrow win over Boise State caused a slide in the AP poll again. Associated Press voters dropped them to 9th after Saturday’s 27-24 victory at Autzen. The 2 - 0 Ducks remain at number 6 in the Coaches poll though, and Boise State moved up in the ‘also receiving votes’ rankings. After the last second win coach Dan Lanning called it a relief and that the team had plenty of things to fix. You can get more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast on KBND dot com. 

The Beavers’ 21 - 0 win Saturday night against San Diego State was historic. It was the team’s first shutout on the road in 41 years.  Oregon State’s defense allowed just seven 1st downs in shutting down the Aztec offense. Head coach Trent Bray said he liked the team’s performance on the early season test that takes them to a 2 - 0 start.

Now it's the final game of the non-conference schedule for the U of O, and for OSU..it’s the 3rd game of their season, with no conference schedule. That has us at rivalry week. The game is in Corvallis Saturday afternoon. Hear all the coverage on KBND.

NFL: 

The Seahawks defense helped head coach Mike Macdonald get his first win. The squad made big plays all day including three takeaways. Quarterback Geno Smith’s 34 yard touchdown run was the longest by a Seahawks quarterback since 1984. And the 33-year old Smith is the oldest player with a scoring run that long in 25 years.  

San Francisco opens the season against the New York Jets tonight starting at 5:15.

MLB: 

The Mariners got a 10 - 4 victory heading out of St Louis yesterday, giving the Ms the series win, and moving them 4 and a half games behind Houston with 18 games left in the season. They’re back in Seattle for a series against the Padres starting tomorrow.

The Giants hung on to beat San Diego 7 -6  yesterday after jumping out to a 6 - 0 lead in the 4th. San Francisco avoids the sweep and heads back home to face Milwaukee tomorrow.

College Football:

The Beavers are on the road  tomorrow night. Junior Gevanni McCoy is expected to start at quarterback against San Diego State, but Jabarri Johnson and Ben Gulbranson could also see action.  Oregon State is favored by a touchdown over the Aztecs. Gametime is 7:30. 

Number 7 ranked Oregon has Boise State at Autzen tomorrow night. The Ducks are 19 and a half point favorites. Poll voters and fans will be watching to see if Oregon is worthy of a top 10 ranking and preseason hype. You can get more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast on KBND dot com. Coverage starts at 5 with Kickoff at 7 here on KBND.

MLB: 

The Giants got by Arizona 3 to 2 yesterday. San Francisco is in San Diego for a weekend series with the Padres starting tonight at 6:40.

The Mariners were 6 to 4 winners over the A's, getting the series split and pulling within 4.5 games of Houston. Seattle starts a weekend series in St Louis; first pitch at 5:15 tonight.

NFL: 

The Seahawks open a new era with head coach Mike MacDonald. Geno Smith is in his third year in Seattle which still has some questions on the offensive line. Rookie QB Bo Nix and Denver visit Sunday. Kick-off is at 1:05

The 49ers are among a handful of Super Bowl contenders and will face a tough test off the bat. San Francisco has Aaron Rodgers and the Jets Monday Night.

Soccer: 

The Portland Thorns are 6th place in the NWSL and on the road in Washington DC tomorrow to face the 2nd place Washington Spirit starting at 9:30.

Local: 

High School today

Football: Non-league games for Sisters, La Pine, Madras, Crook County, Ridgeview, Redmond, Caldera, Bend and Mountain View.

College Football:

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning says the team is looking to be more explosive offensively this week, after mustering only 24 points last Saturday. Lanning says along with scouting the current team, his players have talked about the Ducks’ all-time 0 and 3 record against Boise State they understand the history. You can get more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast on KBND dot com. 

Oregon State defensive coordinator Keith Heyward told the media after practice yesterday his squad was preparing for a higher level of overall speed than they saw in the season opener against Idaho State. San Diego State also pasted an FCS school last week with their running back gaining over 200 yards. The Beavers travel to San Diego this Saturday night. 

MLB: 

The Mariners blew out the A’s 16 to 3 last night. Mitch Garver and Luis Urias each had 4 RBI. It’s the most runs since they scored 16 in 2016. Seattle trails Houston by 5 and a half games. Game 4 of the four-game series against Oakland is today at 12:37.

The Giants fell 6 to 4 to Arizona last night. San Francisco scored late in the 7th and 9th innings to keep things interesting but again fell short. They’ll try to avoid the Diamondbacks’ sweep and snap a four game losing streak. Game 3 of the series is today. First pitch at 12:45.

Soccer: 

The Portland Thorns were 3 to 1 winners over Women’s Mexican League  side Club America in game 2 of 5 in group play of the CONCACAF Women’s Champions Cup. 

Local: 

High School today

Volleyball: Madras plays Caldera, Redmond hosts La Grande and Pendelton at a tournament

Soccer: Summit, Redmond and Ridgeview Girls, and Ridgeview boys have non-league matches. 

College Football:

Oregon slid to number 6 in the Coaches poll and dropped to number 7 in the Associated Press poll after failing to impress voters in Saturday’s win over Idaho. The Ducks started the season slotted at number 3. Boise State is in Eugene Saturday night. You can hear about the preparation for the Broncos tonight during the Oregon Coaches show starting at 7:05 on KBND. You can also get more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast on KBND dot com. 

Oregon State offensive coordinator said quarterbacks Gevani McCoy, Jabarri Johnson and Ben Gulbranson would all keep working to be ready to step in. McCoy is the starter but Gunderson said he likes what he sees from three QBs. The Beavers travel to San Diego State this Saturday. 

MLB: 

The Giants come back attempt from down 6 came up short against Arizona last night as they fell 8 to 7 with each team adding a run in the 9th. Game 2 of the series is tonight. First pitch at 6:45.

The Mariners lost in the 9th inning again last night falling 3 to 2 to the A’s. Cal Raleigh gave the Ms a 2 - nothing lead in the first Seattle trails Houston by x games in the AL West. Game 3 of the four-game series is tonight at 6:40.

NFL: 

The Seahawks have signed backup QB Jaren Hall to the practice squad. Seattle has Bo Nix and Denver Sunday.

The 49ers and tackle Trent Williams came to agreement on his restructured contract. Williams told the media yesterday hearing of the shooting of teammate Ricky Pearsall was a big reason he wanted to get back with the team.. San Francisco has Aaron Rodgers and the Jets Monday.

Local: 

High School today

Volleyball: Mountain View plays Willamette.

Soccer: Mtn View and Bend Girls, and the Bend Boys play non-league matches today.

College Football:

Oregon struggled to get past Idaho and will likely see a drop in rankings when they come out later today, likely a slide out of the top 5 in both the AP and Coaches poll. Much of the focus on Saturday’s lackluster win was on the offensive line that gave up four sacks after yielding just five all last season. Coach Dan Lanning said after the game the Vandals had good interior pressure and stopped Oregon’s run game. The Head coach also said Linebacker Jeffery Bassa was ok after not playing much in the second half.  The Ducks were favored to win by more than 40, with fans and pundits alike concerned about the 24 to 14 final. Boise State is in Eugene Saturday night. Get more on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast on KBND dot com. 

Oregon State started the way they wanted to by dismantling Idaho State Saturday. Coach Trent Bray praised his offense saying he was pleased with his team’s running game, and that quarterback Gevani McCoy made the plays he needed to make. Jabarri Johnson also saw some time running the offense. The Beavers travel to San Diego State this Saturday. 

Oregon State and Washington State will not be playing the Mountain West Conference next season the conference announced yesterday. The Beavs and Cougs had agreed to play the conference’s teams this season with an option to play them again next season but the Mountain West has declined that option. That puts pressure on the two schools to fill a full FBS schedule in 2025 to maintain the Pac 12 conference’s NCAA eligibility rules.

MLB: 

The Mariners fell 5 to 4 to the A’s yesterday when Oakland pushed one across in the 9th inning.Game 2 of the series is tonight at 6:40.

The Giants have Arizona in to start a midweek series. S First pitch at 6:45.

Local: 

High School 

Volleyball: Summit, Sisters, Ridgeview and Caldera are all in non-league action.

Soccer: Mtn View and Summit Boys, Caldera, Madras and Sisters Girls play today.