The Top 25 Under 25 countdown continues with a rising University of Denver freshman who made himself a prospect to watch with a strong campaign in the WHL last season.
Catch up on the previous entries for this year:
Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players in 2025
Top 25 Under 25: The best of the rest
No. 25: Chase Pietila, D
Elite Prospects resume:
The Penguins selected Miller in the fifth round of the 2025 draft. At the time, he had just recorded a career-high 31 points in 50 games of his second WHL regular season before helping the Portland Winterhawks reach the second round of the playoffs.

#university #pensburgh #departed

Matisse Thybulle is officially headed to the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced on Monday, giving the team a proven perimeter defender to its reshaped roster.
Thybulle, 29, is a two-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection, adding one of the league's most disruptive defensive players to piece alongside Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and new starting center Walker Kessler.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Thybulle spent last season with the Portland Trail Blazers, playing in 30 games off the bench while averaging 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 16.0 minutes per game.
He also shot 39.8% from 3-point range last season, developing into a consistent 3-and-D piece as he shot 41.8% comibied in the last two seasons. The only knock is he only played just 45 games the last two seasons.

#thybulle #team #only

The Portland Trail Blazers have seemingly decided that having too many guards isn't actually a problem.
Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson are all expected to enter training camp on Micah Nori's roster, with Portland reportedly believing it can make the overcrowded group work.
That's certainly one way to handle it.
But if the Blazers are committed to keeping Henderson despite acquiring another ball-dominant point guard in Morant, then it's time to prove they remain equally committed to his future.
Henderson is eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension until Oct. 19, the day before the 2026-27 regular season begins. If the two sides don't reach an agreement, he'll make $13.6 million in the final year of his rookie contract before entering restricted free agency next summer.

#morant #make

All-Star weekend is always a busy couple of days for the WNBA, and this year's iteration was no exception.
On Friday, the Shooting Stars competition and 3-Point Contest occurred—and both lived up to the hype.
There were plenty of worthy shooters involved in the 3-Point Contest, but in the end, Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd took home the trophy. She became the first rookie ever to win the competition. She had 24 points in the first round and then upped the ante, scoring 30 in the final.
Fudd's 30-point performance defeated the Portland Fire's Bridget Carleton, who had just 19 points in the final round after scoring 27 points in the first round.
The four other participants who were eliminated in the opening round included the Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard (20), Toronto Tempo's Marina Mabrey (18), Seattle Storm's Natisha Heideman (17) and Golden State Valkyries' Janelle Salaün (19).

#Competition #rookie #final

Seven years after she left the National Women's Soccer League as its most prolific scorer, Sam Kerr marked her return to the league with her first goal since rejoining Gotham FC, an equalizer against Portland Thorns.
The Australia striker was her own toughest critic, admitting she did not think much of her overall performance at Providence Park. But her goal in the 62nd minute saw Gotham tie 2-2, adding to goals from Midge Purce, Renee Lyles and Jessie Fleming. Jayden Perry was later sent off for the Thorns.
"I'm obviously happy to score, help the team, but I expect more from myself," Kerr said post-match. "So I wasn't too happy with how I played. Quite disappointing, to be honest.
"I thought we were quite poor today. But we're probably lucky to get away with the tie in the end. I guess I am happy… that we didn't lose."
Kerr's return has been one of the most significant acquisitions in Gotham's history. The 32-year-old signed with the reigning NWSL champions through the 2030 season after leaving Chelsea this summer, returning to the club where she starred when it was still known as Sky Blue FC.

#league

Chaminade women's volleyball coach Kahala Kabalis Hoke on Wednesday announced the addition of six players, including four transfers, for the upcoming season.
Setters Allison Panter and Shannon Sheehy enrolled at Chaminade in January and played for the Silverswords beach volleyball team.
Panter previously attended Portland State and Sheehy began her collegiate career at San Francisco.
The other two transfers are outside hitters Anna Panchartek (Southeastern Louisiana) and Siria Guerini (Telematica Pegaso in Italy).
The incoming freshmen are Cheyenne Chanche of Harlan High in San Antonio) and Hailee Tamayo of Point Loma High in San Diego. Both play defensive specialist/libero.

#kabalis #wednesday

A general view outside Moda Center before the game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 22, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
If Portland offered the Trail Blazers a blank check to stay, how much would be enough?
Next month, when a major deal-cutting deadline hits, the Portland City Council will be faced with that and other hard questions about the future of the Moda Center and its major tenant and financial core, the Trail Blazers. The city is in a tough spot because their negotiating partner has more leverage than they do. Portland may not be prepared for what comes next.
The Blazers, founded in 1970 by Harry Glickman, passed to other owners including Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. After Allen died, his estate in August 2025 sold the team to Dallas businessman Thomas Dundon. The National Basketball ****** ociation Board of Governors approved that sale in March.
When Dundon bought the team, he was not constrained by any requirement that it stay in Portland; major league team purchases occasionally prompt moves to other places. Eager to keep the Blazers, Oregon officials quickly said when the Blazers went up for sale they would work with the new owner.

#allen #dundon

Wright Gazaway: UPDATE: County has delayed a vote on tentative commitment to invest roughly $100M into Moda renovation to August 6 -- ahead of a vote by Portland City Council on term sheet on August 12. All the details are below in this thread. tanvireports will have latest on air and online.
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#gazaway

It was North Coast Paddling Club vs North Coast Paddling Club at the 3rd Annual Dragon Boat Festival in Budd Inlet in Olympia, Washington Saturday, July 11. And not surprisingly, North Coast Paddling Club came out the winner.
Forty-four members of Clatsop County’s North Coast Paddling Club dragon boat team competed on two different teams, one named Coastal Reign and the other, Coastal Lightning. After three qualifying heats for each boat team, the Reign and Lightning teams found themselves racing side by side in the finals heat for Division E, along with teams from Portland and Seattle. When the storm cleared, Coastal Reign took first and Coastal Lightning took second, with a time difference of .04 seconds.
Maria Fasching, paddling in the lead stroke position for Lightning, said that racing next to Reign was the highlight of her day. “Feeling our crews push each other stroke for stroke was incredibly motivating and showed me I could compete with some of the most experienced paddlers on my team,” said Fasching.
The weather was perfect for the race and the water conditions on the racecourse at Puget Sound’s Budd Inlet were much better than the team experienced in Seattle in June. Colleen Holdar, tiller for Lightning, said that it was the first time she had steered in full saltwater so she had to adjust for the difference in buoyancy. Added Holdar: “And, I was surprised to see a harbor seal at the finish line!”
Coach Amy Spunaugle described the team’s performance as amazing and said it was great to have both teams finish so well. She added her team’s second race was when it all came together. “It reminded me why I love the sport of dragon boating.”

#north #club #reign

Azzi Fudd’s pregame outfits have been a must-see this season. She once again turned heads with her attire on Wednesday ahead of the Dallas Wings-Portland Fire WNBA regular-season game.
The rookie wore a fitted, white cropped sports bra top featuring a subtle black logo in the center of the chest. She paired it with high-waisted khaki track pants with white vertical side stripes down the outer legs and a drawstring waist. Fudd completed her look with white sneakers.
MORE: Azzi Fudd bares abs ahead of Wings-Tempo game
The Wings posted her photo from the tunnel on Instagram, and fans reacted to it in the comments section.
“I need azzis abs by tomorrow,” one fan said.

#azzi #season #dallas #portland

The Dallas Wings (17-9) face the Portland Fire (11-15) at Moda Center in a regular season WNBA matchup.
When: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV Channel: KPDX – FOX12+
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)

#wings #portland #july

The Portland Trail Blazers are still trying to find their footing under new team owner Tom Dundon.
Portland made headlines in May after the organization laid off about 70 people as part of a restructuring. The negative press kept coming on Wednesday, when The Oregonian's Joe Freeman reported that longtime broadcaster Kevin Calabro was parting ways with the organization.
Calabro wasn't the only one. He left under his own terms, but Forbes' Maury Brown also reported that "TV **** yst Michael Holton and statistician Tom Haberstroh, as well as TV hosts Neil Everett and Jamie Hudson have all been let go."
Portland released a statement about the cuts to its broadcast teams.
"We are deeply grateful to all the hard-working individuals who have contributed to our award-winning broadcasts over the years. I can't comment on individual personnel decisions, but I can confirm that we are making changes for the upcoming season as we continue to evolve with the changes in the broadcast industry and look to become more efficient in our business operations.

#reported #trail #blazers #wednesday

Tom Dundon continues to apply his Hurricanes playbook to the Trail Blazers.
On Tuesday, the organization laid off the majority of its broadcast team including ***** yst Michael Holton, who has been with Trail Blazers for nearly 20 years. Hosts Neil Everett and Jamie Hudson and ***** ytics expert Tom Haberstroh were also let go.
A spokesperson for the Trail Blazers did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The news was first reported by Forbes.
A Portland native, Everett was on ESPN for 23 years and anchored late-night SportsCenter for 12 years before he left the network in 2023; he had featured on Blazers broadcasts from 2021 to 2025.

Haberstroh is a prominent writer with a statistical bent and has run a popular Substack after departing Yahoo Sports.

#everett #tuesday

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The Dallas Wings may have to play their game tonight against the Portland Fire without Paige Bueckers; the point guard is listed as questionable on tonight's injury list. (Bueckers has another reason to stay healthy; the WNBA All-Star Game is on Saturday, and Bueckers has been named honorary captain of Team Coop, the squad drafted by general manager Cynthia Cooper.) Tonight's Wings vs. Fire game is at the Moda Center in Portland, and tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.
Tonight's game will be broadcast nationally on USA and CNBC; here's what you need to know to tune in. A complete schedule of all of today's WNBA games is below.
Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 10 p.m. ET

#bueckers #dallas #star

Despite being an All-Star snub, Azzi Fudd will still head to Chicago this weekend to participate in the WNBA's 3-point contest. She'll be joined by the Portland Fire's Bridget Carleton, the Seattle Storm's Natisha Hiedeman, the Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard, the Toronto Tempo's Marina Mabrey and the Golden State Valkyries' Janelle Salaun.
As a rookie with the Dallas Wings, Fudd is only shooting 38.8 percent from deep, though she's tied for the 10th-most makes in the league with 50. She's also made at least three shots from behind the arc in four consecutive games, the second-longest streak by a rookie since 1998.
During her senior year at UConn, Fudd knocked down triples at a 44.7 percent clip and finished five threes away from the program's single-season record. Throughout her career, she owned a 42.2 3-point percentage, tied for sixth-best in team history.
The 2026 3-point contest will feature two rounds with five shooting locations around the arc. The first four racks will have five game ******* worth one point each along with one money ball worth two points. The final rack will only have money ******* . The two players with the highest scores in the opening round will advance to the final.
Fudd previously participated in a high school 3-point contest back in 2021, which she won despite wearing a walking boot. While she has proven herself to be more than just a shooter, that's still the hallmark of her game.

#fudd #only #percent

The Indiana Fever (16-10) will play their final game before the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game on Wednesday night as they welcome in the Connecticut Sun (7-19).
After capturing Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors for her efforts last week, Caitlin Clark is expected to be available tonight. Clark was listed on the Fever's day-before injury report as probable (back).
Landing on the Fever's injury report as probable has been a consistent theme for Clark throughout this season ever since she first missed a game this season on May 20 against the Portland Fire. Clark was a late scratch from that May 20 contest against the Fire, and it drew criticism because Indiana hadn't listed Clark on its day-before injury report.
The 6-foot guard has missed four games this season due to her back injury and rest.
Clark erupted for 45 points in the Fever's July 17 win over the Seattle Storm to set a Fever single-game franchise scoring record. In the process, Clark also became the fastest WNBA player to 200 career made 3-pointers and was also the first player to score 45 points and tally 10 ****** ists in the same game.

#report #FIRE

Marina Mabrey and Rhyne Howard headline the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest that will be contested Friday night in Chicago.
Mabrey and Howard are 1-2 in 3-pointers made this season for Toronto and Atlanta respectively. Joining the pair are Dallas rookie Azzi Fudd, Seattle's Natisha Hiedeman, Portland's Bridget Carleton and Golden State's Janelle Salaun. Mabrey tied the WNBA record by hitting nine 3-pointers in a game twice this season, including in her 53-point effort that tied the league record for most points in a game.
Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu and Kayla McBride all declined invitations to participate according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to the AP because they weren't authorized to speak publicly about it.
Last year Ionescu topped Allisha Gray to win the ******* le.
The new CBA will give the 3-point contest winner $20,000 and each participant $10,000.

#ionescu #tied

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Timbers have hired Martí Cifuentes as the team's new head coach.
Cifuentes signed a three-year contract with Portland through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season. The Spanish coach will join the team following the visa approval process, the Timbers said Tuesday.
"I have always followed MLS, and it has long been an ambition of mine to experience this league," Cifuentes said in a statement. "To have the chance to do so at a club like Portland, with such an incredible fanbase and an exciting group of players, is truly special."
Cifuentes, 44, most recently served as coach of Leicester City in the EFL Championship. He also spent two seasons with the Queens Park Rangers.
He replaces Phil Neville, who parted ways with the Timbers in late May following a 3-1 loss at home to the San Jose Earthquakes.

#timbers #following #mart

Lakers six-player trade proposal gives Los Angeles $88M former Luka Doncic teammate originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
With all of the limited ****** ets the Los Angeles Lakers have, they'd have to get very creative in a trade to improve on both sides of the basketball. Right now, the Lakers have made some impressive moves in the offseason, and I think they'll be a lot better than people are giving them credit for, but I still don't really view them as contenders, especially in a strong Western Conference.
The only way to change that now is for them to make a couple more trades. There are still some okay players on the free-agent market, but certainly not as great as the Lakers need.
That's why the most recent trade proposal involving P.J. Washington, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Portland Trail Blazers, which would involve multiple players, would be the right one on paper.
Lakers receive: P.J. Washington
Mavericks receive: Jrue Holiday, Dalton Knecht
Trail Blazers receive: Klay Thompson, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia

#Lakers #trail

Don't forget about Yang Hansen with Trail Blazers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Yang Hansen was one of the most intriguing players chosen during the 2025 NBA Draft. Some even called him a "Chinese Jokic."
And then he spent most of his rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers out of sight and out of mind.
He couldn't get run at the NBA level, and so a whole season went by where it never really became clear whether Hansen would have a chance to make it or not.
If anything, it sort of just pushed the question off into the future. That brings us to this summer, when Hansen is back at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

A new state-commissioned report found most comparable NBA arena renovation deals included significant private investment or long-term revenue sharing — unlike the proposal currently being negotiated for the Moda Center. The report, required by the legislation authorizing Oregon's $365 million commitment to the project, also highlights disagreement between the state's consultant and the Trail Blazers over which NBA cities should serve as the best comparisons for Portland.
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The NWSL brought us 21 goals and 132 saves this weekend! Check out the top three of each in terms of the difference between their post-shot expected goals (PSxG) and expected goals (xG).
Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality and the saves where the keeper was best able to navigate this unexpected extra shot quality.
Sam Meza has an excellent delivery, and UllMercado has a picture-perfect header to drive the final nail in the Portland Thorns’ coffin in the second Cascadia Rivalry of the season.
Ullmark’s sliding effort makes sure the Dash’s beautiful team play isn’t put to waste as she once again draws her team level on the road.
Apologies to Kate Wiesner for cutting her ******* ist, but this trap and finish by Santos deserved to be highlighted. What a goal.

As far as availability goes, Caitlin Clark has run into a rough patch these past few weeks, missing three of the Indiana Fever’s last five outings. On Sunday, though, Clark made her presence felt in the Fever’s 109-75 rout of the Las Vegas Aces.
After contributing 12 points, seven rebounds, and six ****** ists, CC got a shoutout from Stephanie White as the Fever head coach addressed the team in the locker room following the victory.
“Six players in double figures, took care of the ball…C, welcome back, baby!”
White’s praise drew a smile and hand gesture from Clark, as well as an abundance of reactions from fans on social media.
Earlier this season, there was plenty of buzz surrounding the dynamic between Clark and White. In late May, the two went viral after White was seen berating Clark on the bench during a blowout loss to the Portland Fire.

Jason Beede: #Magic rookie Izaiyah Nelson suffered a sprained left ankle in today's Summer League game vs. Portland, I'm told. He's considered day-to-day.
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We are less than two months away from the start of the 2026 college football season, and it's shaping up to be quite a doozy for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks. With Dante Moore and a long list of returning starters back for one last ride in Eugene, there are legitimate aspirations for a national championship this year.
Of course, it's not going to be easy by any means. The Ducks will play some of the top teams in the Big Ten this year, and they also have a couple of sneaky-challenging non-conference games. Looking at the schedule, it's arguably one of the most exciting and loaded we've seen for Oregon in quite some time, if not only for its difficulty but also for its intrigue and storylines.
A trip to the Horseshoe in Columbus, a battle in Stillwater, an early-season test in Los Angeles, and the ever-entertaining rivalry against Washington, among others.
So, which games have us the most intrigued as we get closer to the season? Let's take a look, ranking them from last to first.
Another year, another scrimmage-esque game against Portland State. If we don't see the 3rd and 4th string players by the third quarter, we've got a problem.

After being forced to sit out of his first summer league game with the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a pending trade, former Blue Devil Isaiah Evans made his NBA debut Saturday. Unfortunately for the two-year Duke alum, things didn't quite go to plan.
The recent No. 33 overall pick was held to just four points on a rough 2-for-15 shooting night, which included an 0-for-9 performance from beyond the arc. Evans did tally five rebounds, one ***** ist and one block, but his plus-minus was the worst of any player at -27.
Evans will have another chance to impress Monday, July 13, as the Timberwolves face the Portland Trail Blazers and another Duke alum, DJ Steward.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Duke alum Isaiah Evans struggles in Minnesota Timberwolves debut

How to Watch Franklin Arias in MLB Futures Game: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for All-Star Event originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
As is tradition, MLB All-Star weekend will showcase some of the brightest young talent in the minor leagues during the MLB Futures Game. A top prospect for the Red Sox will look to impress on Sunday.
Shortstop Franklin Arias, ranked seventh on MiLB.com's prospect list, will get a chance to shine in Philadelphia.
Currently with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, Arias is slashing .325/.411/.596 with 18 home runs and 48 RBIs in 70 games. There's a chance that he could be promoted to Triple-A Worcester later this year.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 MLB Futures Game, including TV and streaming options for the event.

Drew Hill: Ja Morant is welcoming a fresh start. He said he wants to show Portland a "different Ja." But that reality is still sinking in. "I'm definitely grateful for my time in Memphis," he said. "That will always be home for me."
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LAS VEGAS – The Phoenix Suns shook off a horrid first half to begin 2026 NBA Summer League play and edged the Portland Trail Blazers, 81-79, July 10 at **** Pavilion.
The Suns shot a mere 21.1% in the first half, missing all 13 of their 3-point attempts and trailing, 38-24, at the break.
"That first half, I was messing with the coaching staff; I don't think I've seen a box score like that, but they got the jitters out," Suns Summer League coach Chaisson Allen said. "It's common. You come into this environment with all these people in the building, nerves.
"To get that out in the first half, and then to respond the way they did? Proud of the guys."
The Suns continue Summer League play Sunday, July 12, against the New Orleans Pelicans at noon at **** Pavilion.

Trade prediction should lead to Lakers landing $134M two-time NBA Champion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
I don't know how the Los Angeles Lakers would do it, but there is certainly a sense that they need more. Right now, the Lakers are a decent team and will probably win many regular-season games because of how good Luka Doncic is.
There's absolutely no debate that Doncic is one of the best basketball players in the world, as one could even argue that he is the best. However, when it comes to the playoffs, and teams really battle it out defensively, I have my fair share of questions about whether Los Angeles can really do much on that side of the basketball.
Outside of Doncic scoring at an elite level, I'm not sure what this team looks like defensively, and that's a problem.
However, that's why I think Los Angeles should look to make a trade. It was recently predicted that Jrue Holiday of the Portland Trail Blazers would be moved, and I truly believe he'd be a perfect option in Los Angeles.