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The Seattle Seahawks celebrate DK Metcalf’s fourth quarter touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, December 4, 2022 at SoFi Stadium, in Los Angeles, CA. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)
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Seahawks snap losing skid with comeback win over Rams

Geno Smith had maybe his best moment as a Seahawk, leading Seattle to a game-winning touchdown with a 10-play, 75-yard drive, capped by an 8-yard TD pass to DK Metcalf. Updated

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From left, Western Washington University forwards Minji Rauch, Emily Rice, defender Katie Watt and midfielder Payton Neal celebrate after beating West Chester 2-1 to win the NCAA Division II women’s soccer championship Saturday December 3, 2022 at Interbay Soccer Stadium.
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Western Washington women’s soccer wins NCAA Division II title by handing West Chester first loss of season VIEW

FILE – Milwaukee Brewers’ Kolten Wong runs during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cincinnati. Wong is staying in Milwaukee as the Brewers have picked up the $10 million 2023 team option on the veteran second baseman. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
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Mariners trade Winker, Toro to Brewers for second baseman Kolten Wong

Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. before the start of a game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle. 221586
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Making the case for UW QB Michael Penix Jr.’s Heisman candidacy

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ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS JUNE 26-27–FILE–Seattle Mariners Gaylord Perry lets go of the ball against the New York Yankees as he won his 300th game defeating New York 7-4 in this May 7, 1982 file photo. Perry went all the way to win the game. A lot of people won’t be sad to see the Mariners leave Seattle’s domed stadium and move across the street to the new $517 million Safeco Field. Seattle has had a love-hate relationship with the Kingdome.(AP Photo/Barry Sweet, File)
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Earning win No. 300 with M’s made Seattle ‘very special’ for Gaylord Perry

FILE – Alabama’s Ronnie Harrison (15) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson’s Artavis Scott during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game in Glendale, Ariz., in this Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, file photo. The College Football Playoff would expand from four to 12 teams, with six spots reserved for the highest ranked conference champions, under a proposal that will be considered next week by the league commissioners who manage the postseason system, a person familiar with announcement told The Associated Press on Thursday, June 10, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the CFP has not yet released details. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson passes under pressure during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones) NCCC115
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Is Russell Wilson playing his way out of the Hall of Fame? Voters weigh in

Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion – University of Washington Huskies men’s basketball vs. University of Utah Utes – 012922 Washington Huskies offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ryan Grubb addresses the crowd at a basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 in Seattle, Wash. 219415
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Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto speaks at a press conference where recently signed left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray is introduced at Mobile Park Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Dipoto announces that Ray has just signed a 5-year Major League contract with the Mariners. 218949

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On the first play of the Seahawks final drive of the first half, LA’s Michael Hoecht gets a hold of Geno Smith, and ends up sacking him for 11-yards. 222344

Three things we learned from the Seahawks’ 27-23 victory at the Rams

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Washington Huskies center Braxton Meah gathers in a loose ball rebound in front of Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva during the first half. 222373

UW men’s basketball’s defense stifles Colorado in 73-63 win VIEW

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The Sounders announce their new general manager and chief soccer officer, Craig Waibel, (c) at a press conference held at Sounders FC Center at Longacres in Renton Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Waibel replaces departed GM Garth Lagerwey. At left is Adrian Hanauer, Sounders FC Majority Owner and at right is Brian Schmetzer, Sounders FC Head Coach. 222323

Sounders promote Craig Waibel to GM, replacing Garth Lagerwey

Storm

Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart, left, shoots as Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson defends in the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Everett, Wash. The Storm won 97-83. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) WAET112

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Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) shoots against Florida Pahthers goaltender Spencer Knight, who blocked the shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Kraken win streak ends at seven as penalty kill sputters against Panthers VIEW

Cougars

Oregon guard Will Richardson scrambles for the ball against Washington State forward Mouhamed Gueye, front, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd) ORTB110 ORTB110

Oregon men thwart Cougars in second half for Pac-12 opening victory

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Lauren Barnes, Megan Rapinoe and Jess Fishlock are photographed at a field at the Bellarmine Preparatory School after a practice on Oct. 18, 2022.

OL Reign enter offseason with plenty of questions. Will Rapinoe and Barnes return in 2023?

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Eastside Catholic’s Jayden Reyes (3) removes his helmet as Yelm players Ray Wright, left, and Aden Schaler (4) celebrate with Brayden Platt, center, after Platt intercepted Eastside’s final fourth down pass to seal the win during the fourth quarter. 222300

‘I’m a dawg for real’: Yelm’s big play beats Eastside Catholic for 3A title VIEW

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From left, Western Washington University forwards Minji Rauch, Emily Rice, defender Katie Watt and midfielder Payton Neal celebrate after beating West Chester 2-1 to win the NCAA Division II women’s soccer championship Saturday December 3, 2022 at Interbay Soccer Stadium.

Western Washington women’s soccer wins NCAA Division II title by handing West Chester first loss of season VIEW

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Washington’s seniors are given flowers in their farewell regular season game Wednesday against USC. 222263
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Geno Smith and the Seahawks work out Friday in Munich, Germany. 222159
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Photos: Seahawks and Buccaneers practice Friday in Munich VIEW

Washington Huskies forward Keion Brooks dunks on a breakaway during the first half. 222020
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Photos: UW men’s basketball exhibition game vs. Alaska Fairbanks VIEW

Tyler Lockett beats Giants defender Julian Love to the end zone, but he can’t keep both feet down in the second quarter. 222029
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Major League Baseball

Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto speaks at a press conference where recently signed left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray is introduced at Mobile Park Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Dipoto announces that Ray has just signed a 5-year Major League contract with the Mariners. 218949

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National Football League

On the first play of the Seahawks final drive of the first half, LA’s Michael Hoecht gets a hold of Geno Smith, and ends up sacking him for 11-yards. 222344

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Schools increasingly giving disgraced coaches second chances

There was a time when a college basketball or football coach that had just landed his program on probation would be considered persona non grata.