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Mariners avert disaster, beat White Sox 8-6

Josh Naylor, Julio Rodríguez go deep in the win.

  • Aug 7, 2025
  • LaMond Pope, The Chicago Tribune, Tribune News Services

 

AquaSox allow five homers in an 8-1 loss to Tri-City

Brandon Eike doubled twice for the Frogs as Everett doubled five times.

 

Taylor Roe takes third in 10K at the USATF Championship

The Lake Stevens graduate has a chance to make the U.S. team at next month’s world championships.

 

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team gathers for a photo prior to the Little League World Series opening ceremonies on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Greenville, N.C. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Miller)

Mill Creek’s Little League World Series run comes to an end.

The Northwest region champions fall in extra innings to Florida.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team gathers for a photo prior to the Little League World Series opening ceremonies on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Greenville, N.C. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Miller)
Everett AquaSox pitcher Nick Payero throws against Tri-City on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Nick Payero strikes out nine in AquaSox win

Courtesy of a strong start from Nick Payero and a first-inning scoring burst, the Everett AquaSox defeated the Tri-City Dust Devils 4-2 on… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox pitcher Nick Payero throws against Tri-City on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76), who is expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener, practices on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks rookie camp stars to headline preseason opener

Seattle will face former coach Pete Carroll Thursday.

  • Aug 6, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76), who is expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener, practices on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Eugenio Suarez of the Seattle Mariners hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Eugenio Suarez homer highlights Mariners win over White Sox

Chicago White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. hit his 100th career home run, but the milestone came in an 8-3 loss to the… Continue reading

  • Aug 6, 2025
  • LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Eugenio Suarez of the Seattle Mariners hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses at Stallings Stadium in Greenville N.C. as it prepared to open the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)

Mill Creek stays afloat in the Little League World Series

The All-Star softball team blanked California 10-0 after losing Sunday.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses at Stallings Stadium in Greenville N.C. as it prepared to open the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)
Seattle Storm’s Erica Wheeler reaches up for a loose ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Storm drops third straight on the heels of huge trade

Seattle lost to the Lynx 91-87 after trading for All-Star Brittney Sykes earlier in the day.

Seattle Storm’s Erica Wheeler reaches up for a loose ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander chats with a participant during the USAA's Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp hosted by the Seattle Seahawks at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Aug. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Local military members train with Seahawks legend for a day

The Seahawks and USAA host a Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp with Shaun Alexander.

Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander chats with a participant during the USAA's Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp hosted by the Seattle Seahawks at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Aug. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Seahawks receiver Tory Horton (15) practices at Lumen Field for Seahawks Fan Fest on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Kenneth Walker rests ‘soreness’ at Seahawks fan fest

Rookie receiver Tory Horton continues to shine.

  • Aug 4, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks receiver Tory Horton (15) practices at Lumen Field for Seahawks Fan Fest on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
AquaSox pitcher Taylor Dollard delivers a pitch during Everett's 7-1 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 25, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox drop three straight against Eugene to open August

After a 6-1 win on Thursday, Everett ends road trip with three losses.

AquaSox pitcher Taylor Dollard delivers a pitch during Everett's 7-1 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 25, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners yells while running the bases after hitting his 100th career home run during the third inning against the Texas Ranger at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Seattle. (Olivia Vanni / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners tag Rangers’ deGrom with three homers

Something is amiss with Jacob deGrom. DeGrom called his five-run, five-inning start at Seattle in the Rangers’ 5-4 loss Sunday on “terrible.” Used… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2025
  • Evan Grant, The Dallas Morning News, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners yells while running the bases after hitting his 100th career home run during the third inning against the Texas Ranger at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Seattle. (Olivia Vanni / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Late shooting woes cost the Storm against Fever

Seattle’s fourth-quarter rally came up short due to five key misses.

Shortstop Colt Emerson fields a ground ball with the Everett AquaSox during a 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 26, 2025. The Mariners promoted both Emerson and switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje to Double-A Arkansas on Aug. 3, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

M’s promote two top AquaSox prospects to Double-A Arkansas

Colt Emerson and Jurrangelo Cijntje depart Everett following series in Eugene.

Shortstop Colt Emerson fields a ground ball with the Everett AquaSox during a 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 26, 2025. The Mariners promoted both Emerson and switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje to Double-A Arkansas on Aug. 3, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Storm falls to LA in double overtime, drops to 16-12

Nneka Ogwumike’s 37 points weren’t enough to earn Seattle a thrilling win.

AquaSox pitching coach Matt Carasiti high-fives players before the start of a game on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Matt Carasiti bridges analytics, experience with AquaSox pitchers

One year after his playing career ended, the Everett pitching coach finds his footing.

AquaSox pitching coach Matt Carasiti high-fives players before the start of a game on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses for a photo on Friday, July 25, 2025 in San Bernardino, California after winning the Northwest Region Tournament title and earning a trip to the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)

Mill Creek punches ticket to Little League World Series

The softball All-Stars come back to win region championship in extra innings.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses for a photo on Friday, July 25, 2025 in San Bernardino, California after winning the Northwest Region Tournament title and earning a trip to the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)
Eugenio Suarez acknowledges the crowd at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington on July 31, 2025 in his first action after returning to the Mariners after a trade from Arizona. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Busy deadline sets up playoff sprint for M’s, Rangers, Astros

Not only was Ichiro the greatest right fielder of his generation and the best singles hitter on the planet, he was the coolest. How many… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2025
  • Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Eugenio Suarez acknowledges the crowd at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington on July 31, 2025 in his first action after returning to the Mariners after a trade from Arizona. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) high-fives cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington on July 31, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Nick Emmanwori thrills at Day 8 of Seahawks training camp

Another day, another Nick Emmanwori Special. Thursday, 11-on-11 scrimmaging in full pads. Rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe throws deep down the right sideline. Emmanwori races from… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) high-fives cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington on July 31, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)