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Allan Fee gives his thoughts on the Mariners’ trade deadline acquisitions, the Seahawks’ Hard Knocks appearance, the Bells’ home stretch of the season and more

 

National Sports

3 hours ago in Sports

CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

1 day ago in Sports

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.

2 days ago in Sports

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans

UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves.

2 days ago in Sports

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error

Jacob Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop for the Athletics and surpassing the Baltimore Orioles' Mike Bordick, who went 110 games in 2002. Wilson last made an error on July 6, 2025, in a game against San Francisco.

2 days ago in Sports

Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women’s gymnastics title

Hezly Rivera listened more than she talked two summers ago in Paris when she was the "wait, who?" member of the star-laden U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team. Those days are over. Long over.

5 days ago in Sports

Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.

5 days ago in Sports

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.

6 days ago in Sports

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

1 week ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’

Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre

It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.

National News

3 hours ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

2 days ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

2 days ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

6 days ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 days ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

Sports

3 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham deliver clutch hits for Yankees in 4-1 win over slumping Mariners

Updated

Seattle right-hander Bryan Woo went five innings in his second consecutive scoreless start.

17 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Bells play AppleSox for North Division title, M’s kickoff road trip in Bronx, Storm snap skid and more | Northwest Sports Update

Find out how to watch tonight's Bells game in Wenatchee as they look to continue their WCL title defense.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mullins drives in go-ahead run, Seymour works 6 strong innings as AL-best Rays sweep Mariners

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Emerson Hancock (6-7) gave up two runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Bells open playoffs, Mariners honor 50 greatest players, WWU women’s soccer makes national rankings and more | Northwest Sports Update

Find out how to watch the Bells' playoff opener on the road tonight before they return to Bellingham for Game 2 on Saturday.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Rodríguez and Emerson hit HRs, Woo pitches 7 scoreless innings as Mariners beat Tigers 4-2

Andrés Muñoz pitched a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out two to earn his 20th save this season.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Bells play regular season finale, M’s eye rebound against Tigers, Huskies football preseason ranking and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Bells have already clinched a postseason berth, with their first home playoff game coming on Saturday.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Troy Melton runs scoreless streak to 14 innings as Tigers beat Mariners 8-0 for 4th straight win

Seranthony Domínguez allowed four runs while only recording one out in his Mariners debut.

Local News

17 hours ago in Crime, Local

Birch Bay man in custody after shooting injures adult, 2-year-old

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office says both victims suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

18 hours ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

WA raw pet food manufacturer the subject of Dept. of Justice food safety lawsuit

A complaint was filed after pathogenic bacteria was allegedly found in the company's products.

18 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local

City council moves forward with new protections for renters in Bellingham

One of the changes aims to close a loophole that gives tenants less time to accept rent hikes.

19 hours ago in Crime, Local

Convicted sex offender arrested after admitting to relationship with juvenile

The 47-year-old suspect had been on supervised release following an arrest in Whatcom County.

20 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Bellingham City Council gives final approval to permanently remove parking minimums

Minimum parking requirements for new developments have been suspended since January 2025.