World Cup

Flowers have been placed on the East side of Drumheller Fountain near where a 19-year-old University of Washington student died Wednesday after she slipped on a campus path and suffered a head injury.

The sophomore slipped in the area north of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Building and east of Drumheller Fountain around 10:30 a.m., UW Police Maj. Steve Rittereiser said in an email. 209280

February 6, 2019 at 3:34 pm

UW student, 19, dies after falling on campus walkway

It's not yet clear if icy conditions from the recent snowstorm played a role in the student's fall, a university police spokesman said. Detectives are...

Local News

January 16, 2019 at 5:55 pm

Poll: Which professional team sporting event would you most like to see in person?

Sports

October 22, 2018 at 5:28 pm

Poll: Would you attend a World Cup game in Seattle?

Fred Mendoza, Washington State Public Stadium Authority Board Chair, from left, Adrian Hanauer, Seattle Sounders FC owner, Jenny Durkan, Seattle mayor, Dow Constantine, King County Executive and Chuck Arnold, Chief Operating Officer Seattle Seahawks and First & Goal Inc. pose for photos after a press conference about the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
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October 22, 2018 at 6:00 am

Hosting 2026 World Cup would cost Seattle millions, but almost all money would be recovered, city says

Providing stadium security and police escorts, arranging practice fields, holding fan festivals and covering permit fees would cost millions, but almost all the money would be...

Local News

October 4, 2018 at 4:33 am

Ronaldo left off Portugal squad for upcoming matches

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was left off Portugal's national team squad for a pair of upcoming matches, the decision coming Thursday as the...

Nation & World

TENERIFE, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 29: Diana Taurasi goes to the basket during the semifinal of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup match between Belgium and USA at Pabellon de Deportes de Tenerife Santiago Martin on September 29, 2018 in San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)

September 29, 2018 at 11:51 am

Diana Taurasi leads USA past Belgium in FIBA World Cup semifinals

USA Advances to FIBA World Cup Gold Medal Game With 93-77 Win Over Belgium.

Croatia fans clap in support of their team as they attempt a goal duirng the World Cup final watch party at the Sarajevo Lounge on July 15, 2018. Croatia fans packed the bar to watch their team play France, but ultimately lost, 4-2. 207004

July 15, 2018 at 4:53 pm

For Seattle Croatians, World Cup run culminates in celebration even in defeat VIEW

Seattle's Croatian community flocked to the Sarajevo Lounge, lining up before 7 a.m., to celebrate, even in defeat, their national team's run in the 2018...