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Race car driver Al Unser is seen in 1993. Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, following years of health issues. He was 82.

Al Unser, a four-time winner of Indianapolis 500, dies at 82

Race car driver Al Unser is seen in 1993. Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, following years of health issues. He was 82.

December 10, 2021, 3:20pm National Sports

Al Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday following a long illness. He was 82. Read story

Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor (81) skates away after scoring on Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Seattle. The Jets won 3-0.

Connor, Hellebuyck power Jets to 3-0 win over Kraken

Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor (81) skates away after scoring on Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Seattle. The Jets won 3-0.

December 9, 2021, 10:30pm National Sports

Kyle Connor scored two goals and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 25 shots to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-0 win over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. Read story

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) pursues Seattle Kraken center Alex Wennberg (21) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Seattle.

Kraken take early lead, hold off Oilers

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) pursues Seattle Kraken center Alex Wennberg (21) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Seattle.

December 3, 2021, 10:31pm National Sports

Colin Blackwell and Alex Wennberg scored less than three minutes apart in the second period, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Friday night. Read story

The sun set on baseball's collective bargaining agreement on Wednesday and team owners locked out the players until a new deal can be hammered out.

MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995

The sun set on baseball's collective bargaining agreement on Wednesday and team owners locked out the players until a new deal can be hammered out.

December 1, 2021, 11:26pm National Sports

Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport’s collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day. Read story

Detroit Red Wings center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) celebrates his goal with defenseman Moritz Seider (53) and left wing Adam Erne, second from left, as Seattle Kraken center Mason Appleton (22) skates away during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Detroit.

Red Wings top Kraken 4-3 in shootout for 4th straight win

Detroit Red Wings center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) celebrates his goal with defenseman Moritz Seider (53) and left wing Adam Erne, second from left, as Seattle Kraken center Mason Appleton (22) skates away during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Detroit.

December 1, 2021, 7:59pm National Sports

Adam Erne scored the decisive goal in a shootout and the Detroit Red Wings won their fourth straight game by beating the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Wednesday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners pitcher Robbie Ray poses for a photo in the dugout at T-Mobile Park, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, following a news conference in Seattle. The AL Cy Young Award winner — who previously pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays — signed a five-year contract with the Mariners. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners moved quickly to wrap up Cy Young winner Robbie Ray

Seattle Mariners pitcher Robbie Ray poses for a photo in the dugout at T-Mobile Park, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, following a news conference in Seattle. The AL Cy Young Award winner — who previously pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays — signed a five-year contract with the Mariners. (AP Photo/Ted S.

December 1, 2021, 3:32pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners were still in the middle of finishing their first big deal of the offseason when they started making an aggressive move to land a new ace for their pitching rotation, a signing that would grab even more attention. Once Robbie Ray expressed an interest, it was a… Read story

American League Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $115 million, five-year contract on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.

Mariners officially sign Cy Young winner Robbie Ray to $115M, 5-yr deal

American League Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $115 million, five-year contract on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.

November 30, 2021, 10:21pm National Sports

AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners finalized their $115 million, five-year contract Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Mason Appleton (22) carries the puck past Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mark Pysyk (13) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T.

McCann, Appleton each score twice, Kraken beat Sabres 7-4

Seattle Kraken center Mason Appleton (22) carries the puck past Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mark Pysyk (13) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T.

November 29, 2021, 9:09pm National Sports

Jared McCann and Mason Appleton each scored two goals, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 on Monday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) makes a save against the Florida Panthers next to defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla.

Kraken beat Panthers 4-1, deny Florida home-ice win record

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) makes a save against the Florida Panthers next to defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla.

November 27, 2021, 6:12pm National Sports

Chris Driedger made 33 saves against his former team, helping the Seattle Kraken defeat Florida 4-1 on Saturday night to deny the Panthers what would have been a record-setting 12th consecutive home win to start the season. Read story

The Seattle Mariners acquired All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier from the San Diego Padres in exchange for two minor leaguers on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

Mariners acquire All-Star 2B Adam Frazier from San Diego

The Seattle Mariners acquired All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier from the San Diego Padres in exchange for two minor leaguers on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

November 27, 2021, 3:25pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners finally landed Adam Frazier on Saturday, acquiring the All-Star second baseman in a trade with the San Diego Padres. Read story