Emerson Hancock, Mariners blank Blue Jays 4-0, Mitch Garver hits a 2-run homer

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Northwest Sports Update: US advances to Round of 16 in Seattle, M's eye sweep, WWU softball star turns to hoops and more

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UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is 'incomprehensible'

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

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Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.

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Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.

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UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’

An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.

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England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

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Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

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George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival

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Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

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Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

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US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil

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Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

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Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Two USA men’s soccer players with arms around each other after a match, wearing dark uniforms with numbers 13 and 14.

Second-half substitute Romelu Lukaku added Belgium’s final goal in the third minute of stoppage time.

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Northwest Sports Update: US-Belgium in Seattle, M’s pitching dominates vs. Blue Jays, Mount Vernon product in All-Star Futures Game and more

Crowd-filled outdoor event under long white tents beside a large modern stadium on a bright day, with a blue sky above.

The US has a chance to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals in Seattle tonight.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Emerson Hancock, Mariners blank Blue Jays 4-0, Mitch Garver hits a 2-run homer

Emerson Hancock (6-4) gave up two hits and two walks while striking out five over seven innings.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: US advances to Round of 16 in Seattle, M’s eye sweep, WWU softball star turns to hoops and more

The US will have to continue its historical World Cup run without one of its top players on Monday.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: US opens knockouts, M’s back in division lead, Kraken free agency moves and more

Soccer player in a dark kit kicks the ball toward goal as the green-clad goalkeeper dives, with a Los Angeles banner in the background.

The US is playing Bosnia-Herzegovina at 5 pm with a chance to advance to the Round of 16 in Seattle.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners have big sixth inning to back Woo in an 8-3 victory over the Angels

Baseball players in white uniforms huddle together on the field in celebration.

Bryan Woo (7-6) allowed just four hits and struck out five in 6 1/3 innings.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Bells begin second half of season, US gears up for knockout round, Supreme Court bars transgender females in sports and more

The Bells will look to secure one of three playoffs spots left in the North Division over the next month.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

George Kirby goes 8 innings and Cole Young homers twice as Mariners top Angels 6-2

Baseball batter in a white uniform mid-swing as the crowd watches.

Dominic Canzone also went deep to help Seattle (43-43) get back to .500.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s back home after road meltdown, Bells just miss early playoff ticket, Germany falls in knockouts and more

Baseball player sitting on a dugout bench, with a teal headband and Nintendo patch on his navy jersey, examining his hands momentarily.

The Mariners have fallen below .500 and out of the division lead for the first time in over a month.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio’s late goal

Soccer players in black uniforms celebrate a goal on the field, center player #1 signaling with a raised hand while teammates run with raised arms near the goal.

Canada, which sits 30th in the most recent FIFA world rankings, advanced to face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on Saturday.

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