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Why many top football seniors aren’t getting college scholarships

The extra year of eligibility for NCAA athletes, the lack of a fall season in 2020 and the onset of the transfer portal have meant there are fewer college scholarship opportunities for this year's class.

Emmitt Matthews Jr. returned home and found his game. The UW Husky men found a leader and scoring option

At West Virginia, Matthews’ offensive production was considered a bonus. But the Huskies desperately need his scoring to supplement Pac-12 leading scorer Terrell Brown Jr.

Former UW quarterback and current Eagle High School boys varsity basketball coach Cody Pickett poses with his team following a win over Centennial High in his first game back following a successful stent procedure that relieved the blood flow to his heart.

Husky Football

'Dawgs helping Dawgs': How a fellow UW football alum helped Cody Pickett avoid open-heart surgery

On Dec. 30, Cody Pickett was told he needed open-heart surgery. Eleven days later, thanks to a fellow UW football alum, he received a potentially life-saving stent that restored blood flow to the former Husky quarterback’s heart.

Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker compete in the rhythm dance program during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) TNCC123 TNCC123

Olympics

A doctor said this Edmonds man would never walk; now he's dancing into the Beijing Olympics

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

Husky Football

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

FILE – In this Oct. 10, 2016, file photo, Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz waves from the field at Fenway Park after Game 3 of baseball’s American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians in Boston. Officials say Ortiz, who was shot in the Dominican Republic on June 9, 2019, at an outdoor cafe, was the victim of incompetent criminals who were trying to kill a man next to him. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Larry Stone

Awe and regret: Looking back at new Hall of Famer David Ortiz’s roots in the Mariners organization

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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

Gonzaga

Gonzaga legend John Stockton draws ire for anti-vaccine comments

Sounders

Analysis: As preseason begins, Sounders look to develop chemistry with revamped, talented roster

Storm

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

Seahawks

Sideline Chatter: Dick Butkus proving you can be hard-nosed even on social media

A satirical look back at some of the quirkiest, most eyebrow-raising things that happened in the sports world this week.

Huskies

WSU Cougar women rally to beat UW Huskies in overtime

Bella Murekatete and Krystal Leger-Walker made two free throws each in the final minute of overtime as the Washington State women’s basketball team defeated Washington 60-56 Friday night.

Mariners

Federik Jimenez, center, is a right-handed pitcher out of the Dominican Republic.

Mariners sign eight more during 2022 international signing period

Farewell, 51: Ichiro retires

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Sounders FC

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

Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper (2) guards Connecticut Sun guard Briann January (20) during a WNBA game Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Eileen T. Meslar)

Report: Storm nearing deal with free agent guard Briann January

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If you had $15 to create your own Sonics dream team, who would you choose?

Kraken

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) runs into Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. Bennett was penalized for goalie interference on the play. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) OTK

Week 16 NHL power rankings: Colorado holds down top spot as All-Star break approaches

Cougars

WSU Cougar women rally to beat UW Huskies in overtime

Bella Murekatete and Krystal Leger-Walker made two free throws each in the final minute of overtime as the Washington State women’s basketball team defeated Washington 60-56 Friday night.