George Kirby starts with record 24 straight strikes; Nats top M’s 3-1

Mariners right-hander George Kirby set a major league record by throwing 24 straight strikes to start the game, but Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 win Wednesday.

Clint Hurtt looking for improved tackling in final Seahawks preseason game

Poor tackling has been a thread for the Seahawks throughout their first two preseason games. It’s the one area that defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt is most focused on correcting ahead of the team’s preseason finale with the Cowboys.

Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback, dies at 87

Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title in 1970 and later served as a sports broadcaster.

Robbie Ray takes no-hit try into 7th inning, Mariners beat Nationals 4-2

Robbie Ray took a no-hit try into the seventh inning, Mitch Haniger and Eugenio Suárez both hit two-run homers and the Seattle Mariners defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night.

Alabama approves Nick Saban's 8-year contract worth $93.6 million

Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.

QB battle continues into final preseason game for Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday that the competition between Geno Smith and Drew Lock for the starting quarterback job remains on ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys.

Sounders’ Cristian Roldan undergoes surgery, out 4-6 weeks

Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a groin injury and will be sidelined at least a month.

Huskies name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback

Washington Huskies head coach Kalen DeBoer has named Michael Penix Jr. as the team's starting quarterback after a preseason quarterback competition with Dylan Morris and Sam Huard.

Sidney Jones relishing continued opportunity with Seahawks

Sidney Jones was on track to becoming a first round draft pick in the NFL before an Achilles tear during a pre-draft workout in 2017 set him back. Now back in Seattle with the Seahawks, Jones is looking to build upon a strong 2021 campaign.

Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season

The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.

Luis Castillo, Mariners fall flat in 5-3 loss to Athletics

Luis Castillo failed to reach the seventh inning for the first time in four starts since being traded from Cincinnati to Seattle. He yielded four runs and eight hits in five innings as the Mariners fell 5-3 to Oakland A's.

Storm advance to WNBA semifinals with 97-84 victory over Mystics

Jewell Loyd, Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird came through with a dominant second half performance to carry the Seattle Storm to a 97-84 victory over the Washington Mystics for a 2-0 series win on Sunday to advance to the WNBA semifinals.

‘Helmets save lives’: Doctors worry after study shows kids' decrease usage

A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.

Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports

Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.

LeBron James playing Pro-Am game in Seattle

LeBron tweeted that he will be playing at Jamal Crawford's Crossover Pro-Am this weekend.

Mariners try to keep win streak alive against the Athletics

The Seattle Mariners will attempt to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Oakland Athletics.