Joe Freeman

Six days before Christmas, the Giants gave up on Wade Meckler. Now the former OSU star is hitting .307 for the Angels, the team he grew up watching from the stands just 10 miles from his high school.

The Utah Jazz defeated the Blazers 83-79 at Cox Pavilion, riding a strong performance from Justin Harmon and just enough defense down the stretch to a victory.

The Blazers' 29-year-old free agent guard is joining the Lakers on a one-year, $3.3 million contract.

“I was hoping more progress would have been made by now on that agreement," Silver said. "And it seems to have gone off track in various ways.”

The Beavers have nine players on Major League rosters, including three All-Stars and two former No. 1 draft picks who maintain close bonds from their college days.

The veteran play-by-play announcer rejected what he called a "subprime" extension from Tom Dundon's ownership group as the team continues to cut costs.

JOE FREEMAN The Oregonian Updated The Portland Trail Blazers have filled their final two-way roster spot.

As the Blazers and local politicians bicker, the threat of relocation seems real, which begs the question: Where would the team go?

As the Portland Trail Blazers and local politicians continue to bicker and build bad blood over the contentious negotiations surrounding a Moda Center remodel, Blazermaniacs have been left to fret

The Blazers have agreed to a one-year, nonguaranteed deal with free agent forward Jeremy Sochan, who will enter training camp this fall competing for a roster spot.