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    From left, Exec. VP and General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander; Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto; and Manager Scott Servais appear together at a news conference after the team did not make it to the post-season, Tuesday, in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)
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    Jerry Dipoto tells Mariners fans what they don’t want to hear | Larry Stone

    The disconnect between fans’ discontent after the Mariners’ September stumble and the assurance that the team is poised for perennial contention was startling, writes columnist Larry Stone. WATCH

    • Jerry Dipoto plans to stay with process, says big-name players not only way to build winner
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    • In showing Pete Carroll ‘who he is,’ Seahawks’ Devon Witherspoon wins player of week honors
    • Analysis: Russell Wilson trade continues to help Seahawks, plus is this defense for real?
    • Washington State AD Pat Chun asks NCAA for ‘compassion’ as school moves forward
    • What to know about the lawsuit filed by WSU and OSU against the Pac-12
    • Heisman Watch: UW’s Michael Penix Jr. remains atop Pac-12 candidates
    • Mariners cautiously optimistic about Robbie Ray’s return in 2024
    • Kraken prospects Tye Kartye and Ryker Evans make case to be on NHL squad

    Week 4 | Seahawks 24, Giants 3

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    Reporter Bob Condotta grades the Seahawks’ dominant win over the Giants

    A Seattle Seahawks staff member rushes to the aid of safety Jamal Adams after Adams took a knee to the head during the first quarter Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ. He would not return to the game.  225107

    Seahawks’ Jamal Adams ‘going to be OK’ after leaving with concussion

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    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws out a pass during the first quarter Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ. 225107

    Seahawks QB Geno Smith returns after leaving game vs. Giants with knee injury

    Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh walks back to the dugout after striking out Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, as the Seattle Mariners take on the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park in Seattle for the final game of the season.
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    Mariners’ Cal Raleigh apologizes for comments made after M’s miss playoffs

    Megan Rapinoe ahead of her retirement in October. Photographed in Tukwila, Washington on September 12, 2023. 224957
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    Rapinoe retiring, yet she's just getting started WATCH

    Michael Penix went 30-40 for 363 yards against Arizona.  The 7th-ranked Washington Huskies played the Arizona Wildcats in Pac-12 Football Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Arizona Stadium, in Tucson, AZ 225085
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    Cal Raleigh laments Paul Sewald trade, challenges Mariners front office

    Mariners right fielder Teoscar Hernández walks off the field after striking out Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, as the Seattle Mariners take on the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
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    Mariners fall to Rangers and watch Astros eliminate them from playoffs

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    • Jerry Dipoto plans to stay with process, says big-name players not only way to build winner WATCH
    • Jerry Dipoto tells Mariners fans what they don’t want to hear | Larry Stone WATCH
    • To return to playoffs, Mariners must finally invest to improve lineup | Larry Stone
    • Mariners’ George Kirby unveils knuckleball in final game of the season
    • Photos | Mariners wrap up season VIEW

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    Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman returns an interception for a touchdown as coach Pete Carroll, right, cheers from the sideline during the fourth quarter an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider) HTT1

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    • Analysis: Russell Wilson trade continues to help Seahawks, plus is this defense for real?
    • Where Seahawks rank in national media power rankings after Week 4 win
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    • Carroll says Geno Smith ‘lucky’ to escape serious injury after ‘dangerous’ tackle

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    • Pac-12 power rankings: UW drops after win, and WSU moves up again
    • Seahawks defense feasts on Giants in dominant 'Monday Night Football' win

    Huskies

    On 3rd and 4, and with no one to throw to Michael Penix takes off and puts a move on Arizona’s Gunner Maldonado to avoid the tackle.  But a holding call nixed the first down rush.  The 7th-ranked Washington Huskies played the Arizona Wildcats in Pac-12 Football Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Arizona Stadium, in Tucson, AZ 225085

    Heisman Watch: UW’s Michael Penix Jr. remains atop Pac-12 candidates

    • Washington’s Camille Boyd tied for seventh in Arkansas golf event
    • UW Huskies’ game vs. Oregon to kick off at 12:30 p.m.
    • Pac-12 power rankings: UW drops after win, and WSU moves up again
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    Seattle Sounders forward Heber controls the ball between Nashville SC’s Jack Maher, left, and Randall Leal at GEODIS Park in Nashville on Saturday September 30, 2023. Heber had a goal disallowed by VAR in the 58th minute. (John Wilkinson III / Sounders FC Communications)

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    • Here’s a look at the Sounders’ new crest and colors VIEW
    • Cristian Roldan makes his triumphant return as Sounders hold off Rapids
    • Sounders visit lowly Colorado, but Wednesday’s match might not be easy
    • Former Sounders star Clint Dempsey back in the spotlight with ‘Kickin’ It’ soccer show

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    Seattle’s Jordan Horston drives on Minnesota’s Diamond Miller in the second quarter, scoring and reducing the Lynx’s lead to 39-32. 224763

    Storm’s Jordan Horston named to WNBA All-Rookie team

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    • Storm sign Noelle Quinn to multiyear contract extension
    • Storm’s Ezi Magbegor named to WNBA All-Defensive second team
    • Analysis: What can Storm do to improve roster this offseason?
    • Storm’s Gabby Williams to miss 2024 season, citing issues with WNBA’s prioritization rule

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    Kraken

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    Kraken prospects Tye Kartye and Ryker Evans make case to be on NHL squad

    • Kraken’s work on power play continues in preseason loss to Oilers
    • Photos: Kraken lose to Oilers, 4-1 VIEW
    • Kraken notebook: Team hits golf course in Suncadia for some team bonding
    • ‘Ladies of the Kraken’ group helps broaden team’s appeal beyond traditional audience VIEW
    • As season opener looms, roster picture comes into focus for Kraken

    Cougars

    Washington State Athletic Director Pat Chun knows the game is won as he heads to the Cougar sideline near the end of the game.  The Wisconsin Badgers played the Washington State University Cougars in NCAA Football Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 at Martin Stadium, in Pullman, WA. 224934

    Washington State AD Pat Chun asks NCAA for ‘compassion’ as school moves forward

    • What to know about the lawsuit filed by WSU and OSU against the Pac-12
    • Heisman Watch: UW’s Michael Penix Jr. remains atop Pac-12 candidates
    • Washington’s Camille Boyd tied for seventh in Arkansas golf event
    • WSU Cougars getting healthier, Lincoln Victor improving quickly
    • WSU Cougars coach Jake Dickert downplays report linking him to Michigan State

    Reign

    Megan Rapinoe gets the assist, but OL Reign settle for draw with Courage

    Megan Rapinoe notched an assist, but the OL Reign couldn't get the win at home, settling for a 1-1 draw with North Carolina.

    • Rapinoe retiring, yet she's just getting started WATCH
    • OL Reign host Courage, trying to keep hold on playoff spot
    • Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off as United States beats South Africa 2-0 VIEW
    • OL Reign expand ticket sales for Megan Rapinoe’s final home match

    High School Sports

    Yelm players celebrate with the trophy after a 20-13 win over Eastside Catholic for the 3A state championship Saturday. 222300

    Here are the top teams, players and storylines for the high-school football season

    • Associated Press WA state high-school football poll for Week 6
    • Associated Press state football poll for Week 5
    • Lake Stevens, O’Dea, Enumclaw No. 1 in latest Associated Press state football poll
    • The ‘siren song’ of the Bremerton praying coach case keeps on echoing | Danny Westneat
    • Lake Stevens, O’Dea ranked No. 1 in first Associated Press state football poll of season

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    Ashley Norton swims a 3,000 yard recovery day swim training session Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at Lake Sammamish in Issaquah. Ashley Norton, a single mom from Renton with Multiple Sclerosis will compete in the Maple Valley Ironman triathlon on Sept. 17, and then hopes to compete in the Ironman World Championships in Kona in October.

    Renton woman aims to make history in Ironman triathlon: ‘It’s a big deal for people with MS’

    • Olympic leader Bach explains policy on helping Russians compete to Ukrainians at world athlete event
    • Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed heavyweight title, Fury’s promoter says VIEW
    • It’s not just UW football off to fast fall start among Seattle colleges
    • UW women’s cross country gets 4th at Virginia meet

    Deep Reads

    Megan Rapinoe ahead of her retirement in October. Photographed in Tukwila, Washington on September 12, 2023. 224957

    Rapinoe retiring, yet she's just getting started WATCH

    • Renton woman aims to make history in Ironman triathlon: ‘It’s a big deal for people with MS’
    • How Pete Woodworth, the Mariners’ rock-star coach, has shaped MLB’s best young pitching staff
    • How UW coaching trio helped save football at ‘the toughest place to win in Division I’
    • Go Fast Turn Left Racing returns to Seafair with three generations ready to race
    • 1979 Mariners All-Star Bruce Bochte’s life after baseball? It’s complicated | Larry Stone

    Sports Photography

    Matty Beniers gets the puck at the top of the crease, but can’t jam the shot past Edmonton goalie Jack Campbell in the first period.  The Edmonton Oilers played the Seattle Kraken in a NHL Exhibition game Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 at Climate Pledge Arena, in Seattle, WA. 225045
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    Photos: Kraken lose to Oilers, 4-1 VIEW

    After hitting a homer mariners first baseman hugs third base Eugenio Suárez Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, as the Seattle Mariners take on the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
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    Photos: Mariners shutout Rangers, 8-0 VIEW

    Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France high-fives third baseman Eugenio Suarez after a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 in Seattle. 225047
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    Photos: Mariners defeat Astros, 6-2 VIEW

    Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez celebrates his 2 RBI single with Seattle Mariners first base coach Kristopher Negrón in the fourth inning Wednesday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington on September 27, 2023. 225049
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    Photos: Mariners lose series to Astros, 8-3 VIEW

    Major League Baseball

    Rays’ Wild Card opener draws 19,704, lowest since 1919 for non-pandemic MLB postseason

    The AL Wild Card Series opener between the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays drew an announced crowd of just 19,704, the lowest for a postseason game since the 1919 World Series other than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

    • Mariners cautiously optimistic about Robbie Ray’s return in 2024
    • Jerry Dipoto plans to stay with process, says big-name players not only way to build winner WATCH
    • Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future role with club after 11-year run VIEW
    • Lorenzen, Buxton, Hernández, Cueto out for Wild Card Series; Correa, Siri, Bush on rosters VIEW
    • Acuña wins Baseball Digest player of the year; Cole and Bautista also honored VIEW

    National Football League

    Pro Picks: Handing the Bears their 15th straight loss won’t come easy for the Commanders

    Pushing the NFC champions to overtime is only a positive step if the Washington Commanders beat a team that’s lost 14 straight.

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    • Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes: ‘I just haven’t played very good’ amid 3-1 start to season
    • In showing Pete Carroll ‘who he is,’ Seahawks’ Devon Witherspoon wins player of week honors
    • WR Cooper Kupp returns to practice, enters IR activation window for Los Angeles Rams
    • Texans’ C.J. Stroud is off to a sizzling start as several other NFL rookie QBs struggle VIEW

    National Basketball Association

    James Harden returns to Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp despite his trade request

    James Harden returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, with the disgruntled guard who had been seeking a trade back at training camp as an active participant.

    • Wembanyama’s world taking firm hold in San Antonio as Spurs open new era with No. 1 pick VIEW
    • New rest rules don’t bother NBA players, who say they only want to sit out when they are hurt VIEW
    • Damian Lillard says he can help the Bucks on defense while embracing championship expectations
    • Mavs and Timberwolves play in Abu Dhabi as Gulf region’s influence with the NBA grows
    • Antetokounmpo praises Lillard acquisition and says he wants to be a Buck ‘as long as we’re winning’ VIEW
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