With a win tonight against Tampa Bay, the Portland Timbers can advance to the U.S. Open Cup. Although their challenging June 15 match up with Dallas is looming, the Timbers claim that their attention is focused on Tampa Bay.

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As the NBA draft gets closer, the Blazers have continued to bring in draftees for workouts. The latest is Gonzaga’s Kelly Olynyk. Olynyk is a seven-foot power forward who is projected to go in the first round.

With Portland having little depth at the power forward position behind All-Star Lamarcus Aldridge, Olynyk could provide some much needed size to the bench.

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Oregon’s football program has reached new heights over the past four years, being an annual contender for the national title game, but their improvement has also extended into the class room.

As the Register-Guard’s Rob Moseley reports, the Oregon football team’s academic success is at an all time hight.

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Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is no stranger to PED scandals. Last season, Sherman served a suspention last season after getting popped for using Adderall. He was one of five Seahawks to be suspended for PEDs since 2011, the latest being defensive end Bruce Irvin.

In a recent interview, Sherman admitted that the pattern is a problem.

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Lake Oswego, Oregon native Kevin Love spoke out about his rehab recently, saying he is ready to get back on the court.

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With super regionals completed, eight teams are headed to Omaha. The Oregonian has a full schedule for the upcoming College World Series.