The week ahead

Published 12:00 am Monday, February 26, 2018

A rundown of games and events to watch for locally and nationally from the world of sports (all times Pacific):

Tuesday

NBA basketball, Sacramento at Portland, 7 p.m. (NBCSNW): Portland’s fourth and final meeting of the regular season with the Kings is the first of 10 home dates in a 12-game span for the Trail Blazers, who have won three in a row and five of their past six games. Later this week, Portland hosts Minnesota on Thursday and Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Thursday-Sunday

Women’s college basketball, Pac-12 Tournament in Seattle (Pac-12 Network, ESPN2): Top seed Oregon and third seed Oregon State have first-round byes and advance to the quarterfinals at KeyArena on Friday, when the Ducks will meet either Colorado or Utah and the Beavers will face either Arizona or Arizona State. Games through Saturday’s semifinals will be carried by the Pac-12 Network; Sunday’s championship, set for 6 p.m., will air on ESPN2.

Friday-Saturday

Prep alpine skiing, Oregon School Ski Association championships at Mt. Bachelor, 10 a.m. both days: The OSSA season finale opens with giant slalom racing Friday on the Cliffhanger run and concludes with slalom competition on Saturday (run to be determined). Bend High is the reigning champion on the boys side, and Summit is the defending champion for the girls.

Saturday

Trail running, Mastondon 10-ish Miler in Tumalo, 9 a.m.: This early-season challenge puts runners to the test over approximately 10 miles of trail on the Maston Trail network north of Bend. The race starts at the Maston trailhead and features, weather permitting, some spectacular mountain views. For more information, including registration, go to www.superfitproductions.com.

Saturday

Running, Grin and Bear It in Bend, 10 a.m.: A popular annual benefit for Healthy Beginnings childrens clinics, the Grin and Bear It kicks off with 5K and 10K run/walk races, followed by a family-friendly 1-mile run starting at 11 a.m. All races start and finish at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. For more information or to register, go to myhb.org/grin-bear-it-run/.

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