Emotional and controversial goodbye to an historic gymnastics program at SPU

It’s a program that won three national titles and produced 221 All-America Awards. But after 45 years at Seattle Pacific University, women’s gymnastics is gone and many are looking for answers.

MLB plans 60-game schedule, shortest since 1878, as union balks

Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NASCAR race begins after show of support for Bubba Wallace

In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.

FBI investigating noose left in NASCAR stall of Black driver

Federal authorities on Monday confirmed they are investigating the discovery of a noose found in the Talladega Superspeedway garage stall of Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s only Black full-time driver who successfully pushed the stock car series to ban the Confederate flag at its venues earlier this month.

USGA's John Bodenhamer talks Chambers, U.S. Open future on "Q It Up Sports"

John Bodenhamer, a Pacific Northwest native and the USGA's senior managing director of championships, joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night to reflect on the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay and to discuss the future of Chambers in regards to the potential of hosting a future U.S. Open.

Suspended MLB season hits stadium vendors hard

SEATTLE -- It's the kind of evening that's just perfect for a baseball game -- a warm summer night -- yet you could likely hear a pin drop outside of the stadiums in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.

AP source: Suspended WR Josh Gordon applies for NFL reinstatement

Frequently suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon has applied to the NFL for reinstatement, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.

Sounders midfielder Harry Shipp retires after 7 MLS seasons

Seattle Sounders midfielder Harry Shipp announced his retirement on Tuesday after seven seasons with three different Major League Soccer teams.

Ben Carson thinks Trump will 'get there' on athletes kneeling

The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem, though Trump has shown no signs of softening, tweeting over the weekend that he would not watch soccer or football if players don’t stand for the national anthem.

M's writer Corey Brock of The Athletic talks MLB and Mariners on "Q It Up Sports"

Mariners beat writer Corey Brock of The Athletic joined Q13 Fox sports director Aaron Levine on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night to discuss the current MLB situation now that negotiations on a new season have come to a standstill and will likely be in the hands of commissioner Rob Manfred.

Baseball players say continued talks are futile, tell MLB to order return

NEW YORK-- Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are pointless and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport's return to labor wars.

NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices

LOS ANGELES - The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday."This year, as we work together as a family and in our communities to combat the racial injustices that remain deeply rooted into the fabric of our society, the NFL will observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19th as a recognized holiday and our league offices will be closed," wrote NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in an internal memo to teams and staff. "It is a day to reflect on our past, but more importantly, consider how each one of us can continue to show up and band together to work toward a better future."The announcement follows public support from the NFL and Goodell for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice.RELATED: NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racismOn Thursday, the league said it will commit $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.“The NFL and our clubs will continue to work collaboratively with NFL players to support programs to address criminal justice reform, police reforms, and economic and educational advancement,” wrote the NFL in a statement.

Pete Carroll expresses regret for not signing Colin Kaepernick to Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll revisited the team’s history with Colin Kaepernick on Thursday and expressed regret for not signing Kaepernick when given the opportunity.