 Truly, truly an honor. The Diamond Dogs join the Big Ten next season and still play Oregon, USC, and UCLA in conference games. Leaving the NBA Board of Governor meetings in Las Vegas, Commissioner Adam Silver says an owner's committee this fall will start possible expansion talks. Silver says it does not mean new teams will be added, but at least the discussion raises hopes for Seattle. The Sounders undefeated in more than a month of soccer games to move into MLS playoff contention.