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Seattle Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales throws a ball during spring training baseball practice Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz.

Gonzales, Mariners eager to resume playoff chase

Seattle Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales throws a ball during spring training baseball practice Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz.

March 17, 2022, 5:07pm National Sports

Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners found themselves in a playoff race last season, and they can’t wait to have another shot at it. Read story

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) takes aim on a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Lightning top Kraken 4-1 on night Seattle honors Giordano’s 1,000th game

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) takes aim on a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March 16, 2022, 10:44pm National Sports

Victor Hedman scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night. Read story

Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson speaks during a news conference Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo.

New Broncos QB Wilson aims to play 12 more years, win 3-4 more Super Bowls

Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson speaks during a news conference Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo.

March 16, 2022, 5:33pm National Sports

Russell Wilson flashed that mile-wide smile and embraced the prospect of playing in the loaded AFC and in the shadows of John Elway and Peyton Manning. Read story

Iditarod winner Brent Sass poses for photos with lead dogs Morello, left, and Slater in the finish chute of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday March 15, 2022.

Brent Sass wins his 1st Iditarod sled dog race across Alaska

Iditarod winner Brent Sass poses for photos with lead dogs Morello, left, and Slater in the finish chute of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday March 15, 2022.

March 15, 2022, 2:44pm National Sports

Musher Brent Sass won the arduous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska on Tuesday as his team of 11 dogs dashed off the Bering Sea ice through a crowd of fans in downtown Nome. Read story

Quarterback Tom Brady's retirement lasted 40 days.

Tom Brady changes mind on retirement

Quarterback Tom Brady's retirement lasted 40 days.

March 13, 2022, 5:51pm National Sports

Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Read story

FILE - San Diego Padres left fielder Allen Cordoba passes a logo for Play Ball, an initiative from Major League Baseball and USA Baseball, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on June 3, 2017, in San Diego. Players voted Thursday, March 10, 2022, to accept MLB's offer on new labor deal, paving way to end 99-day lockout and salvage 162-game season.

MLB players vote to end lockout, salvaging 162-game season

FILE - San Diego Padres left fielder Allen Cordoba passes a logo for Play Ball, an initiative from Major League Baseball and USA Baseball, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on June 3, 2017, in San Diego. Players voted Thursday, March 10, 2022, to accept MLB's offer on new labor deal, paving way to end 99-day lockout and salvage 162-game season.

March 10, 2022, 1:52pm National Sports

Players have voted to accept Major League Baseball's latest offer for a new labor deal, paving the way to end a 99-day lockout and salvage a 162-game regular season that would begin April 7. Read story

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck against Seattle Kraken defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Washington.

Ovechkin scores 764th goal as Capitals beat Kraken 5-2

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck against Seattle Kraken defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Washington.

March 5, 2022, 7:02pm National Sports

Alex Ovechkin took another step toward tying Jaromir Jagr on the NHL career goals list, linemate Tom Wilson scored his 18th goal of the season and the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 Saturday night. Read story

Five-time winner Dallas Seavey takes his sled dog team through a snowstorm in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, March 5, 2022, during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The competitive start of the nearly 1,000-mile race will be held March 6, 2022, in Willow, Alaska, with the winner expected in the Bering Sea coastal town of Nome about nine days later.

Iditarod dogs pack Anchorage for race’s ceremonial start

Five-time winner Dallas Seavey takes his sled dog team through a snowstorm in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, March 5, 2022, during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The competitive start of the nearly 1,000-mile race will be held March 6, 2022, in Willow, Alaska, with the winner expected in the Bering Sea coastal town of Nome about nine days later.

March 5, 2022, 3:13pm National Sports

Fans, dogs and mushers returned in droves Saturday to downtown Anchorage in the midst of a snowstorm for the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Read story

Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (24) and goalkeeper Chris Driedger (60) celebrate after the team's NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-3.

Kraken snap 7-game skid with 4-3 win over Predators

Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (24) and goalkeeper Chris Driedger (60) celebrate after the team's NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-3.

March 2, 2022, 10:31pm National Sports

Colin Blackwell scored the go-ahead, short-handed goal in the third period and the Seattle Kraken snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. Read story

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred outside Roger Dean Stadium on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Jupiter, Fla., after a labor negotiating session with baseball players.

Major League Baseball cancels opening day after sides fail to end lockout

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred outside Roger Dean Stadium on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Jupiter, Fla., after a labor negotiating session with baseball players.

March 1, 2022, 2:52pm Latest News

Major League Baseball has canceled opening day, with Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing Tuesday the sport will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management’s deadline. Read story