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12 hours ago

M’s look to avoid sweep, Bells rally for non-league win, new LC baseball coach and more | Northwest Sports Update

The M's are aiming to revive their bats in Miami after getting shut out the previous night.

Baseball player in a white Miami uniform slides into home plate as the catcher reaches for a tag, dirt kicked up around the plate.

22 hours ago

Stowers homers, López has 40th multi-hit game as Marlins beat Mariners 2-0 for 5th straight win

George Kirby gave up two runs and eight hits over six innings.

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1 day ago

M’s fall in extra-innings opener in Miami, Bells dominate All-Star selections, former M’s foe Verlander announces retirement and more | Northwest Sports Update

The M's are looking to rebound in Miami after losing a heartbreaker in extra innings last night.

Teal-uniform baserunner slides headfirst toward a base as a white-uniform fielder lunges to tag him.

2 days ago

Jakob Marsee hits deep game-ending single in 10th to give Marlins 6-5 win over Mariners

Cal Raleigh doubled twice, including a run-scoring two-bagger during the Mariners' three-run eighth inning.

Two USA soccer players kneel and bow with heads down on a grass field during a match, showing distress or disappointment.

2 days ago

Messi heads historic comeback for Argentina, M’s kick off Florida road trip, Bells return home and more | Northwest Sports Update

One of the US's best World Cup runs in history has come to an end.

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3 days ago

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

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

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3 days ago

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

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

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4 days ago

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.

USA soccer player number 20 stretches to kick the ball during a match, with a teammate and goalie in the background.

1 week ago

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.

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.

1 week ago

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

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

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

1 week ago

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

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

1 week ago

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.

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1 week ago

Bellingham hosting watch parties for US knockout match Wednesday

The official Fan Zone watch party at the waterfront starts at 1 p.m. with a Seattle-hosted match before the U.S. plays at 5.

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

1 week ago

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

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

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1 week ago

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

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

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.

2 weeks ago

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

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

Baseball action: fielder in white throws as Raleigh 29 in blue watches near the base path on the dirt infield.

2 weeks ago

Guardians use 5-run 8th inning to rally for 6-5 win over Mariners

Victor Robles had two hits and three stolen bases for Seattle.

2 weeks ago

US and Germany lose group-stage finales on Day 15 of the World Cup

The loss doesn't affect team USA's position in the tournament

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2 weeks ago

Seattle Storm snap 11-game losing streak with a 99-88 victory over the New York Liberty

SEATTLE (AP) — Flau’jae Johnson scored a career-high 28 points, Dominique Malonga became the youngest player in WNBA history to…

Pirates infielder in black and yellow stretches to tag a teal-uniformed runner sliding into a base; ball in midair near the glove at the base.

2 weeks ago

Brandon Lowe, Henry Davis each homer to lead Pirates over Mariners 5-1

J.P. Crawford singled home the Mariners’ lone run in fifth inning.

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