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LIVE | Seahawks have a big hole to climb out of in 4th quarter vs. Saints

Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin hangs on to Saints running back Alvin Kamara on a third-quarter drive as the Seattle Seahawks take on the New Orleans Saints at CenturyLink Field in Seattle Sunday September 22, 2019. (Andy Bao / The Seattle Times)
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin hangs on to Saints running back Alvin Kamara on a third-quarter drive as the Seattle Seahawks take on the New Orleans Saints at CenturyLink Field in Seattle Sunday September 22, 2019. (Andy Bao / The Seattle Times)

The Seahawks are already off to their best start since 2013. Can they make it 3-0 against the Drew Brees-less Saints? Follow along for live updates, highlights and analysis from CenturyLink Field.

UW Huskies 45, BYU 19

Aaron Fuller scores on an 88-yard kick return in the 3rd quarter against BYU. The 22nd-ranked Washington Huskies played the BYU Cougars in NCAA Football Saturday, September 21, 2019 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. 211541

Aaron Fuller, Jacob Eason fuel UW Huskies offense in convincing road win over BYU

Jacob Eason was 24-28 for 290 yards and 3 touchdowns against BYU. The 22nd-ranked Washington Huskies played the BYU Cougars in NCAA Football Saturday, September 21, 2019 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. 211541

‘He’s an NFL quarterback’: Jacob Eason was at his finest against BYU — and others took notice

Chris Petersen got the win over BYU Saturday. The 22nd-ranked Washington Huskies played the BYU Cougars in NCAA Football Saturday, September 21, 2019 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. 211541

UW Huskies notebook: Salvon Ahmed’s injury, Joe Tryon’s targeting call and Trent McDuffie’s first start

Jacob Eason warms up for Saturday’s game at BYU. The 22nd-ranked Washington Huskies played the BYU Cougars in NCAA Football Saturday, September 21, 2019 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. 211541

Instant analysis: Three impressions from the UW Huskies’ 45-19 win over BYU  VIEW

(Rich Boudet / The Seattle Times)
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The King’s Farewell: The end of Felix Hernandez’s long, complicated journey with the Mariners

On Thursday night, Felix Hernandez will make his final start for the team that pulled him from poverty in Venezuela and helped him become a star. He will leave the Mariners without ever pitching in the postseason and far from the ace he used to be.

Russell Wilson comes off the field Sunday. The Seattle Seahawks played the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Action Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. 211478

What does Seahawks’ history tell us about the value of a 2-0 start?

The Seahawks are 2-0 for just the 11th time in the franchise's 44-year history. The last time concluded in a Super Bowl. A fast start has usually meant a good season — but not always.

Huskies defensive lineman Tuli Letuligasenoa sacks Golden Bears quarterback Chase Garbers as the University of Washington Huskies take on the California Golden Bears at Husky Stadium in Seattle Saturday September 7, 2019. 211413

UW Huskies mailbag: On Tuli Letuligasenoa’s grizzly bear-like qualities, inside linebackers and more

Seattle Times UW football reporter Mike Vorel answers questions about the Huskies' young defensive line, the inconsistent inside linebackers, Ty Jones' absence and more.

Jarred Kelenic, of the Seattle Mariners, hits during the MLB All-Star Futures baseball game, Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Cleveland. The 90th MLB baseball All-Star Game will be played Tuesday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

So far, Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez have been everything the Mariners hoped they would be

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There wasn’t much to dislike about Washington’s play against Eastern Washington, although coach Chris Petersen will find room for improvement. The Eastern Washington University Eagles played the 13th-ranked Washington Huskies in the first game of the 2019 season Saturday, August 31, 219 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA. 211367
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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson congratulates Rashaad Penny on his 37-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.
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Washington State head coach Mike Leach looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) WAYK110
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Seattle Storm guards Jordin Canada, left, and Sue Bird watch the game against Atlanta during the second half, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 in Seattle. 211361 (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)
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Analysis: After exceeding expectations in 2019, can the Storm make another title run next year?

Seahawks

Russell Wilson checks in with the coaches during a timeout in the 2nd quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Action Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. 211478

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Huskies

Jacob Eason was 24-28 for 290 yards and 3 touchdowns against BYU. The 22nd-ranked Washington Huskies played the BYU Cougars in NCAA Football Saturday, September 21, 2019 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. 211541

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Mariners

092814 – SEATTLE, WA – Felix Hernandez goes out to thunderous applause in the 6th inning Sunday when it became apparent the Mariners would not reach the postseason. (MARINERS29) (DEAN RUTZ / The Seattle Times)

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Storm

Seattle Storm guards Jordin Canada, left, and Sue Bird watch the game against Atlanta during the second half, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 in Seattle. 211361 (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Analysis: After exceeding expectations in 2019, can the Storm make another title run next year?

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Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders defender Xavier Arreaga (25) leaves the field after being ejected for a red card during the MLS soccer game between the Seattle Sounders and Dallas FC on Sept. 18, 2019. 211519

Sounders have chance to clinch playoff spot — if they can get their backline sorted out

Cougars

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) runs onto the field during the opening ceremonies of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) NYOTK01 NYOTK01

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High School Sports

Kennedy’s Justin Baker (5) gets a good blocks and scampers 91-yards for a touchdown on the kick return in the 1st quarter. Kennedy Catholic played Bethel in a battle of Top-10 ranked teams Friday, September 6, 2019 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. 211344

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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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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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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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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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Tyler Lockett runs the sideline Sunday at Heinz Field as the Seahawks prepare for a non-divisional match with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Seattle Seahawks played the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Action Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. 211478
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Photos: Seahawks beat the Steelers, 28-26  VIEW

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf makes a catch during warmups before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) OTK OTK
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Jockey Abel Cedillo atop the horse Law Abidin Citizen takes the lead at the last moment to win the Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs on Sunday, August 11. 211144
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Braves star 1B Freeman has elbow pain, to miss series at KC

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves star Freddie Freeman is remaining in Atlanta for treatment on his sore right elbow instead of joining the team for its next series at Kansas City. Freeman, a MVP candidate for the NL East champions, left Sunday's game in the eighth inning against San Francisco after a recurrence of a bone...

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Panthers’ Newton inactive against Cardinals

As expected, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton is inactive against Arizona because of a mid-foot sprain he aggravated on Sept. 12. Kyle Allen will start for the second time in his career in Newton's place. Allen and Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray were college teammates at Texas A&M in 2015 before both eventually transferred. In Tampa, Florida,...

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NBA teams approve stiffer penalties for tampering

The NBA's board of governors was unanimous Friday in its approval of a plan to stiffen potential penalties for tampering with players and employees under contract with other clubs, hoping for increased compliance in existing league rules. Fines of up to $10 million are now possible in the most egregious situations, along with forfeiture of...