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Frustrations boil over as Mariners swept in Oakland, losing skid at 6

Mariners manager Scott Servais, left, argues with crew chief Mike Everitt after being ejected in the seventh inning against the Athletics on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Mariners manager Scott Servais, left, argues with crew chief Mike Everitt after being ejected in the seventh inning against the Athletics on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The Mariners go winless on six-game road trip after 7-1 loss in Oakland.

Jordin Canada hops into the lane for a shot in the 2nd half. The Phoenix Mercury played the Seattle Storm in the WNBA opener Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA. 210347
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Sue Bird’s absence opens door for Jordin Canada to grow for Storm

In her first game at the helm, Storm second-year point guard Jordin Canada showed that, as upsetting as Sue Bird's absence may be, it may be a blessing for the franchise's future.

The throw to third beats Washington’s Morganne flores, but Kentucky third baseman Abbey Creek sees the ball get away. Flores would score due to two errors by Kentucky on the play in the 1st inning. The Kentucky Wildcats played the Washington Huskies in game 2 of the NCAA Super Regionals in softball Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Husky Softball Stadium in Seattle, WA. 210343
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Huskies ride their pitching to super regional sweep, return to Women’s College World Series

Washington beats Kentucky 5-0 to take series 2-0 and return to WCWS for third consecutive year.

Spring State Championships

Garfield’s Nicola Simpson, center, and her teammates celebrate after the final out of their 3A State Finals Softball game at the Regional Athletic Complex in Olympia, Wash., May 25, 2019. Garfield defeated Yelm 10-4 to win the state title.

Garfield becomes first Seattle Public Schools team to win state softball championship  VIEW

Lakeside’s Joe-Joe Richardson, center, and Justin Blachman, left, hold the boys 3A state championship trophy after the Lions defeated Bellevue, 2-0, on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. The pair each scored a goal in the contest.

Justin Blachman comes up big to deliver Lakeside a title  VIEW

Tahoma’s Aliya Wilson, center, wins the 4A 100-Meter Dash as teammate Adaji Osaro-Igwe, left, and Lewis and Clark’s Sativa Rogers follow at WIAA state track and field championships at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Wash., Saturday, May 25, 2019.

Again in a rout, Tahoma wins third consecutive team title

Lindbergh’s Deven Brown, center, competes against Sequim’s Darren Salazar, left, and Cheney’s Camden Verstrate in the 100-meter dash during WIAA state track and field championships at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Wash., Saturday, May 25, 2019.

Lindbergh's Deven Brown doesn't find records or titles, he finds motivation

Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird talks with media members at the basketball team’s media day Monday, May 13, 2019, in Seattle. The Storm is the defending WNBA champion. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) WAET102 WAET102

With blow to Sue Bird, the Storm’s season may be over — but its WNBA title run doesn’t have to be

Maybe the Storm should look toward the San Antonio Spurs for a model of success in the wake of their injuries to Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird. They recovered from a one-season hiccup to win five titles after acquiring Tim Duncan with the No. 1 pick that year.

Mariners outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic, left, and designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Jarred Kelenic started out slow. Then the Mariners’ top prospect reached out to Daniel Vogelbach.

In the midst of his breakthrough season in Seattle, Vogelbach has also connected with the Mariners' top hitting prospect in West Virginia. "He’s raking now, and hopefully he can fly through and help us out," Vogelbach says of Jarred Kelenic.

1959 photo of UW quarterback Bob Schloredt. 0371975929

What a 60-year-old dinner party says about departed UW Huskies legend Bob Schloredt

Washington Husky quarterback great Bob Schloredt died Thursday at age 79. Mukilteo resident Greg Stewart will never forget the night just prior to the 1961 Rose Bowl when Schloredt came to dinner.

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Washington Huskies starting pitcher Taran Alvelo delivers to the plate during the first inning of her team’s matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NCAA regional softball tournament on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the University of Washington. The Huskies won 15-7.
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UW softball pitchers Taran Alvelo and Gabbie Plain are double trouble for opponents

Washington recruit Isaiah Stewart was at Wedneday’s game between the Huskies and Oregon State. The Oregon State Beavers played the Washington Huskies in NCAA Men’s basketball Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. 209530
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5-star recruit Isaiah Stewart is bringing a tenacious work ethic to UW. He can thank his dad for that.

Head coach Pete Carroll answers questions from the media after the Seattle Seahawks hold organized team activities at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton Tuesday May 21, 2019. 210287
Analysis | Bob Condotta

What we learned from the Seahawks’ first open OTA: Injuries, contracts and position changes

Renton’s Boone Kirkman, who was one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world in the late 1960s and early 1970s, fought some of the game’s best, including George Foreman and Ken Norton. Kirkman stands in front of a mural of himself painted on the side of the La Hacienda Santa Fe restaurant on South 3rd Street in Renton. The mural was dedicated to Kirkman last November. Photographed on May 15, 2019. 210229
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Former local boxing star Boone Kirkman has a mural to match his larger-than-life past

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Linebacker Bobby Wagner answers questions from the media after the Seattle Seahawks hold organized team activities at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton Tuesday May 21, 2019. 210287

Analysis: Answering six key questions about Bobby Wagner’s future with the Seahawks

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Huskies

The throw to third beats Washington’s Morganne flores, but Kentucky third baseman Abbey Creek sees the ball get away. Flores would score due to two errors by Kentucky on the play in the 1st inning. The Kentucky Wildcats played the Washington Huskies in game 2 of the NCAA Super Regionals in softball Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Husky Softball Stadium in Seattle, WA. 210343

Huskies ride their pitching to super regional sweep, return to Women’s College World Series

Mariners

The seventh inning was delayed after a pitching change while Mariners manager Scott Servais has a conversation with crew chief Fieldin Culbreth and other umpires during a game against Oakland, Monday, May 13, 2019 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. 210244

Bad with a purpose: Are the ‘step-back’ Mariners among the worst teams in franchise history? | Larry Stone

Farewell, 51: Ichiro retires

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Hockey2021 Expansion to Seattle

Snohomish native Lexi Bender, a member of the National Women’s Hockey League’s Boston Pride, talks to girls hockey players.

NHL franchise in hand, the push to bring women’s professional hockey to Seattle begins in earnest

Storm

Seattle’s Natasha Howard blows by Phoenix’s Alanna Smith for a bucket that gets the Storm to within one of the Mercury, 30-29, with 2:05 to play in the half. The Phoenix Mercury played the Seattle Storm in the WNBA opener Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA. 210347

New arena, new-look lineup, same result: Storm comes back to beat Mercury in WNBA season opener

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The humorous, offbeat events and characters in sports news

Sounders FC

Sounders FC defender Chad Marshall passes downfield in the first half at CenturyLink Field on Saturday, April 2, 2016. The Sounders grabbed their first win of the season, 1-0, with help from a goal from Clint Dempsey.

Sounders defender Chad Marshall announces retirement, ending 16-year MLS career

High School Sports

Garfield’s Nicola Simpson, center, and her teammates celebrate after the final out of their 3A State Finals Softball game at the Regional Athletic Complex in Olympia, Wash., May 25, 2019. Garfield defeated Yelm 10-4 to win the state title.

Garfield becomes first Seattle Public Schools team to win state softball championship | State softball  VIEW

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Eastlake’s Mae Bryant gets a piece of the net for herself after defeating Lewis and Clark for the 4A Girls title. Eastlake played Lewis and Clark in the Girls 4A State Basketball Championship Game Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Tacoma Dome. 209429
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Photos: State high-school basketball championships  VIEW

Bellevue’s Makenna Rubin competes in the 100 mtr diving event during the state swimming and diving championships at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way on Saturday, November 10. 208326
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Photos: State girls swimming and diving championships  VIEW

Gig Harbor teammates celebrate their win over the Holy Names Academy Cougars during the state 3A girl’s soccer championships at Sparks Stadium on Saturday, November 17. 208327
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Photos: Girls state soccer championships  VIEW

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

Cougars

Washington State new head men’s basketball coach Kyle Smith, center, poses with athletic director Patrick Chun, left, and school President Kirk Schulz during a news conference on Monday, April 1, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (Geoff Crimmins/Moscow-Pullman Daily News via AP) IDMOS103 IDMOS103

‘All hands on deck’: Kyle Smith begins WSU tenure by stressing defensive improvement

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Renton’s Boone Kirkman, who was one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world in the late 1960s and early 1970s, fought some of the game’s best, including George Foreman and Ken Norton. Kirkman stands in front of a mural of himself painted on the side of the La Hacienda Santa Fe restaurant on South 3rd Street in Renton. The mural was dedicated to Kirkman last November. Photographed on May 15, 2019. 210229

Former local boxing star Boone Kirkman has a mural to match his larger-than-life past

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Sonics’ guard Gus Williams gets the ball away from Phoenix during Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on May 13, 1979. The Sonics would win 106 to 105.

The forgotten story of Game 6: The Mother’s Day drama that kept the 1979 Sonics’ title hopes alive

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The Sounders celebrate Cristian Roldan’s goal coming in the 68th minute against Toronto. Toronto FC played the Seattle Sounders in MLS action Saturday, April 13, 2019 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. 209913
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Photos: Sounders beat Toronto 3-2  VIEW

Yusei Kikuchi got his T-Mobile Park start Friday against Boston. The Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox played the second game of a 4-game set to open the season at T-Mobile Park Friday, March 29, 2019. 209754
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Photos: Mariners fall to Red Sox 7-6  VIEW

Mariners short stop Tim Beckham after his solo homer in the second inning which sparked a rally for M’s during the home opener against Boston, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
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Photos: Mariners rout Red Sox 12-4 in home opener  VIEW

Washington Huskies guard Matisse Thybulle walks off the bus into the arena before the Huskies take on the USC Trojans for the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada Thursday March 14, 2019. 209619
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Photos: UW beats USC in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals  VIEW

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Major League BaseballAround the League

Cubs slugger Kris Bryant exits game after outfield collision

CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs slugger Kris Bryant left Sunday's game against Cincinnati after colliding with center fielder Jason Heyward in the sixth inning. Speaking right after Chicago's 10-2 loss, manager Joe Maddon said he hadn't watched the replay but was told Bryant was hit in the head/neck area. He wasn't sure if Bryant was going...  VIEW

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Court: NFL’s Bucs not entitled to damages from BP spill

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers is not entitled to damages from BP for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. At issue were the accounting practices the team used to argue that the 2010 spill caused the team's revenues to fall. The Bucs had sought...

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NBA Finals are set: reigning Warriors vs. newcomer Raptors

The first NBA game was in Toronto. And now, the NBA Finals are headed there. Finally. The NBA Finals are set after the Toronto Raptors won the Eastern Conference championship on Saturday night and earned the right to play the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors. For the Raptors, it'll be the first time on...