OAKLAND, Calif. -- Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard?questioned the damage and violence taking place in Portland, Oregon, during anti-Donald Trump protests, saying it isnt the proper way to go about implementing change.I think its very unfortunate that people have done some of the things they have done during the protest. A lot of harm and damage has been done, Lillard told ESPN on Saturday. I do understand their frustration, and I commend people wanting to come together for some kind of change. Tearing apart your own city just isnt the place to begin, and also making your own city less of a safe place isnt the answer.Since Tuesday, thousands of protesters have congregated in outrage over billionaire businessman Trump being elected the 45th president of the United States. Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Oakland, California, are some of the other major cities actively protesting.Marches across the country have overwhelmingly been peaceful, but Portland has received the nations attention for cases of vandalism and assault. Buildings have been vandalized and car windows smashed in. Some individuals have thrown objects at police officers who were trying to maintain order.Police were forced to use flash bangs and tear gas Friday to disperse the protesters after informing them that their assembly was ruled unlawful and they were subject to arrest.Early Saturday morning, one male protester was shot on the Morrison Bridge. His injuries arent considered to be life-threatening, and the gunman has not been apprehended.For someone to be shot on the bridge lets you know it has gone too far, Lillard said. That could have been a kid out there or any person catching a stray bullet.Lillard has embraced Portland ever since being selected No. 6 by the organization in the 2012 NBA draft. He proudly represents the culture, history and fabric of the city. His hometown is in Oakland, but he considers Portland to be his adopted community.He said his city is better than this and pleads for those causing chaos to choose a peaceful alternative.Portland has been a great place since Ive been here and long before, but this type of activity doesnt even seem to fit the description of Portland, Lillard said. Especially when the majority of the people here voted for Hillary. So if this is an anti-Trump rally, then youre probably harming the people that you side with in most cases. So again I share the same worry, but I dont think this is the solution. Jorge Alfaro Jersey .com) - Manchester City midfielder David Silva is expected to miss the next four weeks because of a calf problem. Jose Quijada Jersey . While hell be dialed in to that tournament on a course he loves, you can forgive him if his eyes glance down the calendar just a bit, towards April. https://www.cheapmarlinsjerseys.us/611r-pablo-lopez-jersey-marlins.html . Their experience showed Tuesday as the No. 10 Badgers blunted a Saint Louis surge to win 63-57 and advance to face West Virginia in Wednesdays finals of the Cancun Challenge. Austin Dean Jersey . Pert has formerly spent time as an assistant coach with Cardiff City, Coventry City, and Bahrain mens national team. "Martyn is a highly-respected coach with experience at the top levels in England," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. Todd Dunwoody Jersey .J. -- Marshawn Lynch said Thursday it will be good to get back to football after the Seattle quiet talking running back wrapped up his final mandatory media session of Super Bowl week. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chris Cokley and William Lee scored 19 points apiece, Dirk Williams added 15 and Alabama-Birmingham beat George Washington 81-74 on Tuesday night in the third-place game of the CBE Classic.Cokley helped the Blazers (3-2) race out to a 15-point first-half lead, then Lee came alive when the Colonials (3-2) tied it 60-all late in the game. The junior forward hit a pair of 3s and scored nine points during a 12-2 run that gave UAB a 72-62 lead with just over two minutes to go.ddddddddddddGeorge Washington couldnt make enough stops down the stretch to make another run.Tyler Cavanaugh had 19 points and 13 rebounds for the Colonials. Yuta Watanabe added 18 points and Jaren Sina finished with 16 in a game plagued by turnovers on both sides. ' ' '