Portland Timbers Open MLS Season Against Vancouver

The Portland Timbers will kick off their 2024-25 MLS season against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Cascadia Cup, which also involves the Seattle Sounders. The Timbers, last season’s Cup winners, are set to play their first match at Providence Park, with the game available for streaming on AppleTV+. This season also marks the introduction of Sunday Night Soccer on AppleTV, part of a $2.5 billion deal, providing extensive coverage of MLS games. Meanwhile, in college basketball, Cincinnati Bearcats, who are favorites against TCU, aim to regain their form having lost two consecutive games. The Bearcats and TCU have shown inconsistency, with both teams having identical records of 15-11, highlighting the importance of their upcoming matchup. In sports highlights, the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and various teams prepare for strategic moves ahead of the TradeCentre, while the NFL's Eagles have promoted Patullo to offensive coordinator.