Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports from The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 27 points, Damian Lillard added 16 of his 22 in the fourth quarter when Portland pulled away, and the Trail Blazers capitalized on the absence of injured Chris Paul and Blake Griffin to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-98 Wednesday night in Game 5 their first-round series. The Blazers are up 3-2 and could close it out Friday in Portland. If Game 7 is needed, it would be Saturday back at Staples Center.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Portland’s own goal in the 89th minute gave the New England Revolution a 1-1 draw with the Timbers Wednesday night. Jack Barmby’s fortunate touch in the 64th minute put Portland on top at Foxborough before the own goal.
SEATTLE (AP) — Jose Altuve opened the game with his third leadoff homer of the season, doubled twice and scored three runs to help the Houston Astros avoid a sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners Wednesday night. Both starters labored through five innings. Hisashi Iwakuma allowed five runs and seven hits with two walks on 93 pitches at Safeco Field.
SEATTLE (AP) — Nintendo of America is selling its majority stake in the Seattle Mariners to a group of minority owners led by new chairman and CEO John Stanton. Outgoing Chairman Howard Lincoln announced the ownership transaction Wednesday, along with his intent to retire from day-to-day operations overseeing the franchise.
