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Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard Penn State Orange Bowl 2025...
Eddie Pells

New era of college football features million-dollar questions abound

Ahead of Monday night's national title game, the AP dives into the chaotic and rapidly changing landscape of college football.
16 hours ago
NFL Playoffs Kam Chancellor Seattle Seahawks...
Stacy Rost

Rost: 3 moments from NFL divisional round that changed the rules

With the divisional round set for this weekend, Stacy Rost takes a look at three game-changing moments from past NFL playoffs.
3 days ago
Seattle Sonics Gus Williams 2012 Boys & Girls Club Gala...
Cameron Van Til

Gus Williams, who propelled Sonics to lone NBA title, dies at 71

Former Seattle Sonics star point guard Gus Williams, the leading scorer on the franchise's lone NBA championship team, died at age 71.
4 days ago
Bob Uecker...
The Associated Press

‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, longtime Brewers announcer, dies at 90

Family said Bob Uecker had battled cancer since early 2023. He was known by many for his role as Harry Doyle in the Major League movies.
4 days ago
Super Bowl site...
The Associated Press

How you can watch next month’s Super Bowl for free

The Super Bowl will be streamed on Tubi, a free, advertisement-supported streaming service that Fox purchased in 2020.
5 days ago
Seattle area product JT Tuimoloau...
Zac Hereth

Seattle-area standouts play big roles for title-hopeful Ohio State

Three Seattle-area products have made major contributions for the Ohio State Buckeyes, who play for the national title Monday.
6 days ago
NFL wild-card weekend...
Stacy Rost

Rost: Who’s under most and least pressure during wild-card weekend?

Seattle Sports' Stacy Rost delves into who has the most on the line during the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
10 days ago
NBA Seattle Sonics All-Star Game Paolo Banchero...
The Associated Press

Seattle native Paolo Banchero to make long-awaited NBA return

Ex-O'Dea High School star Paolo Banchero has missed the last 2 1/2 months with a torn oblique. He returns to the Orlando Magic lineup Friday.
10 days ago
All-Pro Seattle Seahawks Justin Jefferson Devon Witherspoon...
The Associated Press

2024 NFL All-Pro teams announced; Did any Seahawks make it?

The NFL's All-Pro first and second teams were announced Friday. Five different Seattle Seahawks received votes.
10 days ago
Former Seattle Seahawks WR Russell Wilson...
The Associated Press

Russell Wilson focused on playoffs with Steelers, not uncertain future

Ex-Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has found success in Pittsburgh after signing a one-year deal with the team in the offseason.
12 days ago
Montana State Tommy Mellott...
The Associated Press

Montana State QB wins Walter Payton Award as top FCS offensive player

Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott won the Walter Payton Award as the Football Championship Subdivision offensive player of the year Saturday night, two days before the top-ranked Bobcats face North Dakota State in the title game.
15 days ago
PWHL takeover Seattle Hilary Knight...
John Wawrow

PWHL Takeover Tour ready to drop puck in Seattle

The expansion-minded Professional Women's Hockey League's (PWHL) nine-game neutral site tour begins Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
17 days ago
Doug Christie coach Sacramento Kings NBA Seattle...
Dan Greenspan

Seattle native Doug Christie takes over as Sacramento Kings interim coach

Doug Christie, a former prep star in Seattle and Longview who was a first-round NBA Draft pick by the hometown SuperSonics, is now as head coach in the league.
22 days ago
Greg Gumbel...
The Associated Press

Longtime sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

Greg Gumbel was the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship.
24 days ago
Seattle native Matthew Boyd...
Andrew Seligmen

Seattle area native, ex-M’s LHP Matthew Boyd thankful for chance with Cubs

After making a successful return from Tommy John surgery, Seattle native Matthew Boyd signed a two-year deal with his grandpa's favorite team.
1 month ago
Everett Silvertips...
Zac Hereth

Everett Silvertips standout touted as future top NHL draft pick

After becoming the second WHL player to be granted exceptional status, Landon DuPont is off to a strong start with the Everett Silvertips.
2 months ago
Ben dog Kirk Herbstreit...
The Associated Press

Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit’s popular dog, Ben, dies

NFL and college football broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit announced Thursday that his beloved dog, Ben, died at age 10.
2 months ago
Paolo Banchero...
The Associated Press

Seattle native Paolo Banchero to miss extended time with injury

Former O'Dea High School star Paolo Banchero has a torn right oblique, the Orlando Magic announced Thursday night.
3 months ago
Seattle World Cup Sounders Lumen Field...
The Associated Press

FIFA president tours Seattle ahead of next year’s Club World Cup

The Seattle Sounders, the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League, will host all three of their Club World Cup group matches at their home stadium.
3 months ago
Gonzaga to join Pac-12...
Tim Booth

Basketball powerhouse Gonzaga set to join Pac-12

The Spokane school announced Tuesday that it will become the eighth member of the rebuilding Pac-12 Conference.
4 months ago
Dikembe Mutombo...
Tim Reynolds

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from cancer

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58.
4 months ago
2025 Club World Cup coming to Lumen Field...
The Associated Press

Lumen Field announced as venue for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Lumen Field will be one of five U.S. venues to host matches at the 2025 Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup.
4 months ago
Seattle Sonics NBA expansion SuperSonics Ray Allen...
Brent Stecker

There’s one piece of good news for Sonics fans this week

The last eight days have not been the best for Seattle Sonics fans hoping for NBA expansion, but one positive development has come to light.
4 months ago
Seattle Sonics expansion NBA Climate Pledge Arena...
Brent Stecker

Has NBA hit brakes on Seattle Sonics expansion? What an ESPN insider says

"He applied the brakes a little bit," ESPN insider Brian Windhorst said of NBA commissioner Adam Silver when it comes to a potential expansion round that could include the Seattle Sonics.
4 months ago