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Ryan Blaney (12) leads the field through the tri-oval during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Talladega, Ala.

NASCAR teams call revenue model ‘broken,’ warn of layoffs

Ryan Blaney (12) leads the field through the tri-oval during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Talladega, Ala.

October 7, 2022, 2:23pm National Sports

The most powerful teams in NASCAR warned Friday that the venerable stock car racing series has a “broken” economic model that is unfair and has little to no chance of long-term stability, a stunning announcement that added to a growing list of woes. Read story

The Seattle Mariners take to the field during a baseball workout, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Toronto, ahead of the team's wildcard playoff game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Castillo, Mariners taking on Blue Jays in first playoff games for Seattle since 2001

The Seattle Mariners take to the field during a baseball workout, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Toronto, ahead of the team's wildcard playoff game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

October 6, 2022, 6:14pm National Sports

Luis Castillo starts Game 1 on Friday for Seattle, making its first postseason appearance since 2001. The Mariners went 5-2 against Toronto this season. Read story

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, a former Portland Winterhawks player, took a knee two years ago to focus attention on society and the NHL's issues with racial intolerance.

Hockey players, like Matt Dumba, want more from NHL against racism

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, a former Portland Winterhawks player, took a knee two years ago to focus attention on society and the NHL's issues with racial intolerance.

October 6, 2022, 6:09pm National Sports

For too long, Matt Dumba felt he was on his own dealing with racial taunts directed at him as a youngster growing up in Saskatchewan. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez hits a solo home run on a pitch from Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Seattle.

Mariners roll into playoffs after 5-4 win over Tigers

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez hits a solo home run on a pitch from Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Seattle.

October 5, 2022, 4:27pm Latest News

Julio Rodríguez put a final exclamation point on his Rookie of the Year candidacy with his 28th home run, Ty France hit a game-ending single and the Seattle Mariners capped the regular season with a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Read story

A protester is hit by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Takkarist McKinley, middle left, and linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

Protester subdued by Rams’ Wagner files police report

A protester is hit by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Takkarist McKinley, middle left, and linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

October 5, 2022, 4:26pm National Sports

A protester who ran onto the field during the San Francisco 49ers’ Monday night home game against the Rams has filed a police report after being subdued by Los Angeles linebacker Bobby Wagner. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez celebrates after the second baseball game of the team's baseball doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 9-6.

MLB playoff picture all set, Mariners headed for Toronto

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez celebrates after the second baseball game of the team's baseball doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 9-6.

October 5, 2022, 10:59am National Sports

The entire Major League Baseball playoff picture came into focus Tuesday night. The matchups were finally set, right before the last day of the regular season. Read story

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the 10th inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Seattle.

Catcher Torrens gets pitching win as Mariners sweep Tigers in DH

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the 10th inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Seattle.

October 4, 2022, 10:53pm National Sports

Abraham Toro homered and drove in four runs, Cal Raleigh hit his 27th home run of the season and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 9-6 on Tuesday night to complete a sweep of their doubleheader. Seattle won the first game 7-6 in 10 innings as catcher Luis Torrens… Read story

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a solo home run, his 62nd of the season, during the first inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. With the home run, Judge set the AL record for home runs in a season, passing Roger Maris.

Yankees star Judge hits 62nd homer to break Maris’ AL record

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a solo home run, his 62nd of the season, during the first inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. With the home run, Judge set the AL record for home runs in a season, passing Roger Maris.

October 4, 2022, 5:30pm Latest News

Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night, breaking Roger Maris’ American League record and setting what some fans consider baseball’s “clean” standard. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Sam Haggerty, center, is helped off the field by training personnel manager Scott Servais, left, while stealing second base during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Seattle. The Tigers won 4-3.

Mariners utilityman Haggerty hurt, out for start of playoffs

Seattle Mariners' Sam Haggerty, center, is helped off the field by training personnel manager Scott Servais, left, while stealing second base during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Seattle. The Tigers won 4-3.

October 4, 2022, 3:14pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners lost utilityman Sam Haggerty for at least the first two rounds of the playoffs after suffering a groin injury late in Monday night’s loss to Detroit. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Sam Haggerty, center, is helped off the field by training personnel manager Scott Servais, left, while stealing second base during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Seattle. The Tigers won 4-3.

Mariners to start playoffs on road, Haggerty hurts leg

Seattle Mariners' Sam Haggerty, center, is helped off the field by training personnel manager Scott Servais, left, while stealing second base during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Seattle. The Tigers won 4-3.

October 3, 2022, 10:33pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners will start their first playoff trip in two decades on the road after a costly 4-3 loss Monday night to the Detroit Tigers, who got a two-run homer from Javier Báez. Read story