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Sam Darnold (14) practices on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Sam Darnold vows to ‘let it rip’ in NFC title game

A strained oblique keeps the Seahawks quarterback limited in practice.

  • Jan 22, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks

 

Kamiak boys survive Lake Stevens in overtime thriller

Aaron Pierre scored nine points in overtime as the Knights outlasted the Vikings on Wednesday night.

 

Edmonds-Woodway, Mariner girls sweep meets

The Warriors and Marauders leave little double at multi-team meets on Wednesday.

 

The Seahawks have wild history in conference championships

The Seahawks’ history in conference championship games? It’s on their side. Three has been their magic number in the NFC. Their perfection, in fact. Sunday’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly drives to the hoop during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly drives to the hoop during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Stella Berrett tries to take a shot during the game against Arlington on Dec. 3, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stanwood girls dominate third frame in blowout win

The Spartans hold Everett scoreless in an 18-0 third quarter to earn a league win on Tuesday.

Stanwood’s Stella Berrett tries to take a shot during the game against Arlington on Dec. 3, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens boys swim dominates three-team meet

The Vikings claim 10 events to outpace Marysville squads on Tuesday.

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Mariner and Jackson boys each notch five pins

The Marauders and Timberwolves trade bouts in Tuesday thriller.

Everett AquaSox manager Ryan Scott plays catch behind the batting cage during practice Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ryan Scott returns to manage 2026 Everett AquaSox

Per M’s source, 2025 AquaSox manager Zach Vincej will serve as coordinator in M’s farm system.

Everett AquaSox manager Ryan Scott plays catch behind the batting cage during practice Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Zach Charbonnet out for rest of Seahawks’ run for Super Bowl

It’s Kenneth Walker Time for the rest of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run. Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that second running back Zach… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti lifts the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after the championship game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Matias J. Ocner, Tribune News Services)

Indiana wins a college football national championship

The once hapless Hoosiers beat Miami to complete magical 16-0 season.

  • Jan 20, 2026
  • Chuck Culpepper, The Washington Post
Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti lifts the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after the championship game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Matias J. Ocner, Tribune News Services)
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) reacts to scoring a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Alie Skowronski / Tribune News Services)

Godfrey: Indiana shows that college football isn’t broken.

Mikail Kamara was a zero-star prospect out of Stone Bridge High in Ashburn, Virginia. After signing with Curt Cignetti’s James Madison… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2026
  • Steven Godfrey, Special to The Washington Post
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) reacts to scoring a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Alie Skowronski / Tribune News Services)

Tips Week in Review: Everett opens homestand with two wins, one loss

The Silvertips have won five of six games to start the new year.

Snohomish girls win clash with Glacier Peak behind Capelli’s 27 points

Stanwood girls utilize big fourth quarter Monday to pull away from Mount Vernon Christian.

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Jan. 11-17

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Dec. Jan. 11-17. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and… Continue reading

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Kamiak’s Max Christiansen surpasses 1,000 career points

Marysville Pilchuck’s Michael Smathers Jr. mashes cross-town rivals with 41.

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Meadowdale’s Mia Brockmeyer looks for an open teammate to pass to during the game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Presley Harris’ six 3s powers Stanwood past Monroe

Meadowdale’s Mia Brockmeyer surpasses 1,000 career points.

Meadowdale’s Mia Brockmeyer looks for an open teammate to pass to during the game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks get a familiar, dangerous foe for NFC championship

Whose charm will this third time be, for a spot in the Super Bowl? The Seahawks will play the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in the… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribunes News Services
  • Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Silvertips forward Nolan Chastko fends off Vancouver defenseman Ethan Mittelsteadt going after a loose puck in the corner during Everett's 4-1 win at Angel of the Winds Arena on Jan. 17, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Silvertips bounce back with win against Vancouver

Everett follows up Friday’s shutout loss with a quick start in Saturday’s 4-1 win.

Silvertips forward Nolan Chastko fends off Vancouver defenseman Ethan Mittelsteadt going after a loose puck in the corner during Everett's 4-1 win at Angel of the Winds Arena on Jan. 17, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Host Marysville Pilchuck claims MP Wrestling Premier title

Mariner girls win four weight classes, Marauders take home Justice for All event title.

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