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Huskies' short stay in Omaha could be start of longer ones later | Stone

Washington’s Mason Cerrillo (6) and Jonathan Schiffer, left rear, are greeted at the dugout after scoring on a double by Nick Kahle, in the third inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball elimination game in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) NENH103 NENH103 (Nati Harnik / The Associated Press)
Washington's Mason Cerrillo (6) and Jonathan Schiffer, left rear, are greeted at the dugout after scoring on a double by Nick Kahle, in the third inning, but Oregon State roared back to eliminate the Huskies, 14-5, from the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., Monday. (Nati Harnik / The Associated Press)

The overall result was a 14-5 Washington loss to the Beavers that ended the Huskies’ stay in the College World Series at the barest minimum, two losses and a trip home. But this Huskies season has been so much more than that.

Seattle Mariners’ Dee Gordon celebrates in the dugout after scoring against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) WAJF107 WAJF107
Matt Calkins

The Mariners have brought baseball fever back to Seattle — and for good reason

The Mariners are tops in MLB in one-run wins (23), one-run games (33) and comeback wins (21). Pretty soon, fans will be singing "buy me some peanuts and a defibrillator."

Washington State head coach Mike Leach walks onto the field to do the handshake after the Washington State University Cougars take on the University of Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City Saturday November 11, 2017.
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WSU coach Mike Leach tweets fake Barack Obama video, stirs up a Twitter storm

Mike Leach tweeted a Barack Obama video on Sunday saying he wanted to open a discussion about government control. But the video proved to be a fake, and the backlash has been severe.

Podcast | Analyzing the Mariners' unexpected success

How have the Mariners reached this level of success -- 44-24 record and atop the AL West standings? The Extra Innings podcast discusses the reasons for the unexpected success in 2018.

Adrian Hanauer, Seattle Sounders FC Owner, speaks at a press conference about the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood Wednesday, June 13, 2018. 206633

World Cup should visit Seattle in 2026, and here are 3 reasons why

Of the 17 U.S. cities bidding to host World Cup games, Seattle deserves to be one of the 10 FIFA selects (three cities from Canada and three more from Mexico are already guaranteed to host). It has the resources, it has the scenery, and it has one of the more rabid soccer fan bases.

Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin makes a leaping catch as the Seattle Seahawks hold minicamp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton Thursday June 14, 2018. Griffin was born with amniotic band syndrome and had his left hand amputated as a child. 206611

Analysis: Six things we learned as the Seahawks wrapped up minicamp

Earl Thomas remained away from practice as the Seahawks held their final of three minicamp workouts this week.  WATCH

Rick Rizzs first began broadcasting Mariners games in 1983. Photographed at Safeco Field Friday, May 25, 2018.

Mariners announcer Rick Rizzs is living his dream and it shows

If Rizzs always seems happy, always upbeat no matter the situation, why wouldn’t he be? He is living his dream, and he spent enough years toiling in the minors to appreciate being in the big leagues.

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FULLERTON, CALIF. – JUNE 10, 2018. The Washington Huskies celebrate after beating the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 6-5, in 10 innings on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Fullerton. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times)
Tales from the Dawgpile

How the Huskies celebrated their College World Series berth — and survived a (literal) ton of excitement

A lone Husky fan holds a “Go Huskies” sign as Alabama fans celebrate a touchdown by Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough during the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. Washington lost to Alabama 24-7.
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Pac-12 vs. SEC in the Las Vegas Bowl? Yes, please

Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas comes out for introductions as the Seattle Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Sunday December 31, 2017. 204716
Matt Calkins

Earl Thomas is delusional if he thinks holding out is a winning strategy

Luke Greenway, 22, cheers as Clint Dempsey scores the U.S. Men’s National Team’s second goal against Portugal, putting the Americans up 2-1 over Portugal until Silvestre Varela scored an equalizer in the final seconds. Luke’s father Mark Greenway is to the right. Crowds watch the U.S. Men’s National Team draw Portugal 2-2 in their second game of the 2014 World Cup Sunday June 22 at the Atlantic Crossing Pub in Seattle. 139696
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The 10 best bars to watch the World Cup in the Seattle area

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Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz warms up on deck against the Angels, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Safeco Field in Seattle. 206610

Could Nelson Cruz get a David Ortiz-like situation in Seattle? Plus a look at Jerry Dipoto's future

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FULLERTON, CALIF. – JUNE 10, 2018. The Washington Huskies celebrate after beating the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 6-5, in 10 innings on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Fullerton. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times)

Omaha bound: Washington earns first trip to College World Series  VIEW

Seahawks

Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas comes out for introductions as the Seattle Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Sunday December 31, 2017. 204716

Seahawks safety Earl Thomas holdout FAQ

Cougars

The Cougars wave the flag following a first half scoring drive Saturday against Arizona State. Arizona State played Washington State Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA.

WSU devises plan to manage projected $85.1 million athletics budget deficit and reach solvency by 2023

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Mariner pitcher James Paxton was pulled after the Boston Red Sox scored six runs in the third inning as the Seattle Mariners play the Boston Red Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 15, 2018. 206650
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Photos: Mariners come back to beat Red Sox 7-6  VIEW

Mariners center fielder Mitch Haniger, second from right, arrives at home plate after his walk-off homer, finalizing a sweep of the Angels, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Safeco Field in Seattle. 206610
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Photos: Mariners beat Angels 8-6 in walk-off homer  VIEW

Mariners right fielder Mitch Haniger (17) celebrates his solo homer in the first inning against the Angels with Dee Gordon on Tuesday at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)
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Photos: Mariners beat Angels 6-3  VIEW

Sunday’s winning pitcher, Alex Hardy, talks to reporters outside the Husky Baseball facility. The Huskies advance to their first ever College World Series in Omaha. Washington returned home to Seattle Monday, June 11, 2018 to begin preparation for their first game in the tournament. 206616
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Photos: College World Series-bound Huskies return home

Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders midfielder Alex Roldan (16) vies with Los Angeles FC defender Steven Beitashour (3) in the first half of an MLS soccer game at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Sounders rookie Alex Roldan hits the field, then the books

High School Sports

WIAA assistant executive director Cindy Adsit, from left, executive director Mike Colbrese and assistant executive director John Miller are photographed at their office in Renton, Wash. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. 204779

WIAA exploring changes to state classifications that factor in free and reduced lunches

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Ellensburg’s Tia Hill wins the 2A 300 meter hurdles at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Wash. Friday, May 25, 2018. 206350
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Photos: State track and field championships  VIEW

Olympia – Marysville-Pilchuck’s Chloe Morgan (8) beats the throw to Garfield shortstop Serena Cunningham at second base during the third inning of a 3A state softball quarterfinal game against Garfield on Friday, May 25, 2018 in Olympia, Wash. – 052518
High School Sports

Photos: Class 3A state softball tournament  VIEW

Devin Culp (20) of Gonzaga Prep cuts the net off of the rim after beating Federal Way after the Hardwood Classic 4A championship game at the Tacoma Dome, on Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Tacoma. 205390
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Photos: Washington’s high-school state basketball championships  VIEW

Makai Ingalls of Bainbridge competes in the 400-yard freestyle relay where they finished first during the 3A state swimming and diving state championships at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way on Saturday.(Courtney Pedroza / The Seattle Times)
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Photos: Class 4A and 3A state swimming and diving championships  VIEW

Storm

Dan Hughes, new coach of the Seattle Storm, talks about his love for rock ‘n’ roll at Daybreak Records. “Music somehow allows me to move on,” said Hughes, who admits he can obsess over things. “It’s way better than any substance I can put into my body.” (Bettina Hansen/The Seattle Times)

New Storm coach Dan Hughes escapes the pressure by losing himself in music

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How tiny Valley High took the 1936 state basketball tournament by storm

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Outdoors

Visitors to Golden Ears Cheesecrafters in Maple Ridge can have breakfast or lunch on the porch next door to the family-run dairy.

Escape from Vancouver: A biking adventure through B.C.’s gorgeous countryside  VIEW

A Hike and a Happy Hour

Jake Hoffman, left, and Tyler Godwin check out the historical lime kiln from which this hike receives its name. (Evan Bush / The Seattle Times)

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