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Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic (10) connects for a three-run home run in front ot Texas Rangers' Jonah Heim and umpire Scott Barry during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, July 30, 2021.

Rookies Gilbert and Kelenic lead Mariners past Rangers 9-5

July 30, 2021, 10:58pm National Sports

Logan Gilbert worked into the sixth inning to win his fifth decision in a row, fellow rookie Jarred Kelenic hit a three-run homer, and the Seattle Mariners beat the rebuilding Texas Rangers 9-5 on Friday night. Read story

Tampa Bay Rays closer Diego Castillo reacts after the final out of a win over the Toronto Blue Jays during a baseball game Saturday, July 10, 2021, in St.

Mariners get pitcher Diego Castillo for 2 players

July 29, 2021, 11:09pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners quickly found a replacement for the back end of their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Diego Castillo from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever JT Chargois and a minor league infielder on Thursday. Read story

Jordan Chiles, of the United States, celebrates her performance on the uneven bars during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo.

Jordan Chiles on Simone Biles: I’m going to support her no matter what

July 28, 2021, 11:36am Latest News

Prairie High School graduate talks about her Olympic experience on NBC's 'Today' show Read story

United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay team Bowen Beck, Blake Pieroni, and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.

Aussie beats Ledecky for gold in 400 free; Dressel gets his first gold in quest for six

July 25, 2021, 9:08pm National Sports

Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming Monday, while Katie Ledecky found herself in a very unusual position. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager hits a two-RBI single against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners pull closer in wild card race, hold off A’s 4-3

July 25, 2021, 4:55pm National Sports

Kyle Seager hit a two-out, two-run single as part of Seattle’s four-run third inning, Marco Gonzales won his second straight decision, and the Mariners inched closer in the American League wild-card chase with a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Read story

United States' Damian Lillard (6), Kevin Durant (7), and Draymond Green (16) their loss to France in wait for play to resume during their loss to France in a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Saitama, Japan.

If shots don’t fall in Olympics, not a surprise when U.S. does

July 25, 2021, 4:35pm National Sports

The U.S. had five attempts on the pivotal possession of its latest basketball failure and came up empty on all of them. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic, center, hugs Cal Raleigh (29) after being covered with powder by teammates after Kelenic scored the winning run on a wild pitch during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Seattle. The Mariners won 5-4. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners walk it off with a wild pitch in 9th, beat A’s 5-4

July 24, 2021, 11:45pm National Sports

Struggling rookie Jarred Kelenic scored the winning run on Lou Trivino’s wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth, Mitch Haniger homered twice and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Saturday night. Read story