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Hopkins returns to UW this week after missing 2 games with COVID

Washington Huskies head coach Mike Hopkins talks to a referee during the second half against Northern Illinois Huskies, Nov. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)
Huskies coach Mike Hopkins talks to a referee during the second half against Northern Illinois early in the season. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)

Mike Hopkins said while 'it sucked being in protocol,' he was happy with how the Huskies played last week under acting head coach Will Conroy. UW has a tall task on Thursday against Colorado.

T-Mobile Park – Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels – 100121 Seattle Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales pounds his fist into his glove after the final out of the Los Angeles Angels half of the sixth inning Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Seattle. 218395
Mariners

Mariners position overview: Could Seattle have something special brewing with its starting pitching?

The Mariners had just three projected starters going into the offseason — Marco Gonzales, Chris Flexen and Logan Gilbert. Now, they've added reigning AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray. So who will take the fifth spot in the rotation when the season starts?

FILE – At left is a 2007 file photo showing New York Yankees baseball player Roger Clemens. At right is a 2014 file photo showing former San Francisco Giants baseball player Barry Bonds. Bonds and Clemens will probably have to wait a little longer to get into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File) NY163
Matt Calkins

Here’s why Baseball Hall of Fame voters got it right with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens still have all their records, awards and postseason success. The one thing the voters could have done to hold the pair accountable for acts they had to know were wrong was keep them out of the Hall of Fame. 

FILE – Former Gonzaga player John Stockton talks about his career during a National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction event, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. Gonzaga has suspended Stockton’s basketball season tickets after the Hall of Fame point guard refused to comply with the university’s mask mandate. Stockton, one of Gonzaga’s most prominent alums, confirmed the move in a Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, interview with The Spokesman-Review. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File) NYSB701 NYSB701
Gonzaga

John Stockton’s defiance of COVID-19 mask mandate forces Gonzaga to suspend his season tickets

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) throws against Central Michigan during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game in El Paso, Texas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton) TXAL107 TXAL107
Cougar Football

Analysis: Jayden de Laura’s short stint with WSU Cougars left a legacy of electrifying highs and controversial lows

Auburn Mountainview High School athletic director Chris Carr, with his daughters Cait, left, and Aly, right, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 in Auburn. The daughters played basketball for their dad when he was coach here and are now both in their first year running their own programs. 218999
High School Sports

Carr family rumble: Auburn Mountainview, Kentlake girls basketball teams face off with sisters as opposing coaches

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New York Liberty forward Natasha Howard (6) congratulates Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) at the ends of the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Everett, Wash. The Storm won 85-75.
Storm

Storm star Breanna Stewart reportedly met with NY Liberty last week. Could she actually leave Seattle?

Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto shakes hands with recently signed left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray after he puts on a Mariners jersey at T-Mobile Park during a press conference Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Dipoto announces that Ray has just signed a 5-year Major League contract with the Mariners. 218949 218949
Larry Stone

Here's why the MLB lockout is hurting the Mariners more than other teams

Lumen Field – Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears – 122621 Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll jogs back to the locker room before the start of a game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. 219168
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How changing coordinators has worked for Pete Carroll and the Seahawks in the past

Corinne Stoddard (48) and Eunice Lee (16) compete in the women’s 1500-meter during the U.S.Olympic short track speedskating trials Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Kearns, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Olympics

Corinne Stoddard and Eunice Lee carry Washington state’s tradition of short-track speedskating success into Beijing Olympics

Seahawks

Russell Wilson warms up for Sunday’s game with Detroit. . The Detroit Lions played the Seattle Seahawks in the home season finale for Seattle Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Lumen Field, in Seattle, WA. 219222

Seahawks position review: Russell Wilson is still the Seahawks quarterback for now. But who will be behind him?

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Huskies

Washington links arms and walks to midfield as they arrive for Saturday’s game with Montan. . The University of Montana Grizzlies played the Washington Huskies in NCAA Football Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Husky Stadium, in Seattle, WA. 218136

Michigan defensive line twins Armon, Jayvon Parker announce dual commitments to UW Huskies

Mariners

FILE – At left is a 2007 file photo showing New York Yankees baseball player Roger Clemens. At right is a 2014 file photo showing former San Francisco Giants baseball player Barry Bonds. Bonds and Clemens will probably have to wait a little longer to get into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File) NY163

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Portland Timbers players react after their penalty kick shootout loss to New York City FC in the MLS Cup soccer match, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) ORAL130 ORAL130

What can the Sounders learn from the Timbers’ appearance in the MLS Cup?

Storm

Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) reacts during a time out as forward Stephanie Talbot, left, looks on in the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Everett, Wash. The Storm won 85-75.

Superstar Breanna Stewart leaving Seattle in free agency would send the Storm back to mediocrity | Matt Calkins

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Kraken

Unlucky 13: Flyers stumble in franchise-worst losing streak

The Philadelphia Flyers are on track for their worst season in franchise history. VIEW

Cougars

Washington State guard Tyrell Roberts, left, celebrates with teammates Noah Williams, center, and Jefferson Koulibaly at the beginning of a timeout during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 71-54. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) WAYK125 WAYK125

Tyrell Roberts keys strong second half in Washington State’s men’s win over Utah

High School Sports

Auburn Mountainview High School athletic director Chris Carr, with his daughters Cait, left, and Aly, right, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 in Auburn. The daughters played basketball for their dad when he was coach here and are now both in their first year running their own programs. 218999

Carr family rumble: Auburn Mountainview, Kentlake girls basketball teams face off with sisters as opposing coaches

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Corinne Stoddard (48) and Eunice Lee (16) compete in the women’s 1500-meter during the U.S.Olympic short track speedskating trials Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Kearns, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Corinne Stoddard and Eunice Lee carry Washington state’s tradition of short-track speedskating success into Beijing Olympics

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Dec. 1984 photo. Dan Doornink, unlikely star of the Seahawks’ rushing attack, makes a postgame curtain call.

‘Truly a miracle’: Ex-Seahawk Dan Doornink’s family grateful after he nearly died from COVID-19 battle

Sports Photography

Nashville goalie Juuse Saros denies the shot attempt by Seattle’s Jordan Eberle in teh 3rd period. The Nashville Predators played the Seattle Kraken Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. 219277
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Photos: Predators at Kraken VIEW

Seattle’s Carson Soucy gets knocked off his blades but tries to prevent St. Louis forward Ivan Barbashev from taking control in the 2nd period. The St. Louis Blues played the Seattle Kraken Friday, January 21, 2022 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. 219272
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Photos: Blues shutdown Kraken VIEW

Washington Huskies forward Lauren Schwartz tries to go for the steal as Oregon Ducks guard Sydney Parrish, left, passes the ball to forward Sedona Prince during the second quarter. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 in Seattle, Wash. 219370
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Photos: Oregon at UW in NCAA women’s basketball VIEW

Mark Giordano lays into Adam Raska, and draws the 5-minute penalty for fighting in the 2nd period. The San Jose Sharks played the Seattle Kraken Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Climate Pledge Arena, in Seattle, WA. 219271
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Photos: Kraken sink the Sharks VIEW

Major League BaseballAround the League

FILE – At left is a 2007 file photo showing New York Yankees baseball player Roger Clemens. At right is a 2014 file photo showing former San Francisco Giants baseball player Barry Bonds. Bonds and Clemens will probably have to wait a little longer to get into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File) NY163

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National Football LeagueAround the League

Lawyers: LSU fired athletics official who sued department

Lawyers for an associate athletic director who filed a $50 million federal racketeering lawsuit against Louisiana State University say she has been fired in retaliation.

National Basketball AssociationAround the League

Mack out as Louisville hoops coach, Pegues named interim

Chris Mack is out as Louisville men’s basketball coach after he and the school agreed to part ways. VIEW