When you ask Eric Wedge how he feels about the Seattle Mariners' roster, he brings up the one position that he never worries about - third base.
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Wrapping up a team's season is never a reality. Teams work around the clock all year long to make moves in order to bolster their chances at that elusive championship. As each team enters the...

Mike Zunino has been making an impression for the last year in the Mariners fans heads, and now we get to see what he actually brings to the table.
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Just a few months ago everybody in Seattle was raving about the return of the Seattle Supersonics. After Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer came forward and attempted to purchase the ailing Sacramento...

ICYMI, here's a good read on Sean Mannion earning the trust of his teammates and being named a team captain in Corvallis.

The question, of course, remains: Will Mannion be named the starting QB...

Here's a 2013 teaser straight from the Instagram account of De'Anthony Thomas.

A new uniform combo for Oregon?
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Good podcast. John discusses the Legion of Boom with Seahawks Cornerback Richard Sherman.

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The battle between John Moffitt and J.R. Sweezy at right guard will continue into training camp.

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According to multiple media reports, the deal is not yet official, but the two sides are said to be working on a deal with the former Vancouver Canucks bench boss.

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There may still be quite some time before football season officially kicks off, but there is plenty fuel already being added to the Seattle and San Francisco rivalry that has grown with the success...

When you think about the all-time greats in Portland Trail Blazers history, a handful of names come to mind. Bill Walton and Maurice Lucas were prominent big men. Terry Porter and Kevin Duckworth...

ESPN's Danny Kanell has outlined his top 5 running backs entering the college football season.

Oregon's De'Anthony Thomas is No. 3 on the list, while former Duck Lache Seastrunk is No. 5.
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Good listen here for Blazers fans. ESPN's Chad Ford joined 1080 THE FAN to talk PDX draft.

He thinks the Blazers will target a shooter -- not a center.


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Here you go, Blazers fans. Here's a list of who national media members think Portland will draft.

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ESPN's Ted Miller says it's officially time for De'Anthony Thomas to upgrade from decoy to superstar.
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The Mariners wasted no time in getting some power in this years draft, taking the super slugger D.J. Peterson, a 3b/1b from the University of New Mexico.
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Canucks Sports & Entertainment announced today a new affiliation agreement for an American Hockey League franchise in Utica, New York. The organization will be known as the Utica Comets and will play...

The CFL season is just around the corner – it is never too early to talk about the front runners of the league. The BC Lions are favored once again to win it all this year, but the gap seems to have...

Looks like a lot of people think Georgia guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be the Blazers pick in the draft.

What do you think?
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Phil Steele (ESPN Insider) has chosen Oregon as his No. 5 team entering the college football season.

He cites a dynamic offense, a top-20 defense (including the No. 1 secondary) and a favorable...

Damian Lillard has been named the NBA's Social Media Rookie of the Year.
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We shared with you an interview with Kelly Olynyk earlier this week, but here's another one with actual footage from his workout with the Blazers.
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Looking over Washington's 2013 schedule, the Huskies are fairly fortunate with the way things drew up. But the success or failure of the season will likely come down to a handful of matchups.
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Austin Seferian-Jenkins is the frontrunner for the Mackey Award despite his recent suspension. Bishop Sankey and Kasen Williams will have the eyes of NFL scouts on them. Shaq Thompson absolutely...

Welcome to the big leagues Mike Zunino! Congrats on your first hit. #mariners

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