– For the second time this week, an Oregon football player has decided to transfer. According to DuckTerritory, redshirt sophomore defensive back Eric Amoako will leave the University of Oregon in order to be closer to his family in his home state of Texas. Amoako joins Tyrell Robinson as the second Ducks defensive player this week to announce their departure from the program.

– While Oregon saw one defensive back leave on Thursday in Amoako, the team also gained a verbal commitment from a three-star defensive back. Jihree Stewart, a 6-foot cornerback out of Centennial High School in Corona, California, announced his commitment to Oregon via his personal Twitter account. Stewart took his unofficial visit to Oregon earlier this week and decided to commit soon after, according to 247Sports.

– Oregon golfer Brandon McIver is struggling at the U.S. Open. In the first round of the tournament, the junior from Billings, Montana posted a score of 82 (+12). McIver teed off this morning at 11:21 (PT). Check back with the Emerald for updates on his performance.

– While the 2014 FIFA World Cup is captivating fans through television sets worldwide, graduating Oregon senior Will Bohn will experience it live for his third time.

– After two days of the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, both the University of Oregon men and women reside in first place. For coverage and updates from the Emerald at Historic Hayward Field, check back here.

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