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Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev skates towards the goal ahead of San Jose Sharks defenseman Jan Rutta during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Seattle.

Kraken take down last-place Sharks 7-1

November 22, 2023, 9:53pm National Sports

Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde each had a goal and an assist in Seattle’s four-goal first period and the Kraken beat the NHL-worst San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Wednesday night. Read story

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired slugger Eugenio Suárez on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, from the Seattle Mariners for reliever Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala.

D-backs acquire 3B Eugenio Suárez from Mariners in exchange for two players

November 22, 2023, 1:05pm National Sports

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired slugger Eugenio Suárez on Wednesday from the Seattle Mariners in a trade for reliever Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala. Read story

Calgary Flames left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) scores behind Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, right, as defenseman Vince Dunn, left, falls during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Seattle. The Flames won 4-3 in overtime.

Andersson’s overtime goal lifts Flames to 4-3 win over Kraken

November 20, 2023, 11:01pm National Sports

Andrew Mangiapane scored with 4:07 left in regulation to pull Calgary even at 3-3, and Rasmus Andersson scored the winner 3:28 into overtime and the Flames rallied for a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken. Read story

Seattle Kraken's Brandon Tanev (13) tries to tap in a shot against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Kraken get victory at Vancouver, beat Canucks 4-3

November 18, 2023, 10:22pm National Sports

Jordan Eberle had a goal and two assists and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Saturday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) works to control the puck with New York Islanders' Noah Dobson (8) defending during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Seattle.

Yamamoto scores in shootout as Kraken beat Islanders

November 16, 2023, 10:24pm National Sports

Kailer Yamamoto scored the deciding goal in the eighth round of a shootout, and the Seattle Kraken beat the reeling New York Islanders 4-3 on Thursday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Read story

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. became the unanimous choice for the NL MVP award, announced Thursday, November 16, 2023, after becoming the first player with 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in a season.

Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. voted unanimous NL Most Valuable Player

November 16, 2023, 4:24pm National Sports

Ronald Acuña Jr. was a unanimous winner of his first National League Most Valuable Player award after becoming the first big leaguer with 40 homers and 70 stolen bases in a season. Read story

Shohei Ohtani became the first two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when he won the American League honor on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP

November 16, 2023, 4:20pm National Sports

Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, became the first two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when he won the American League honor. Read story

FILE - Oakland Athletics' Paul Blackburn pitches against the San Francisco Giants below signs hanging in right field protesting the team's potential move to Las Vegas and to call for managment to sell the team during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Major League Baseball team owners are set to vote Thursday, Nov.

Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas unanimously approved by MLB owners

November 16, 2023, 10:47am Latest News

The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners. Read story

Seattle Kraken goalie Joey Daccord (35) is scored on by Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Kane completes 7th career hat trick in OT to lift Oilers past Kraken 4-3

November 15, 2023, 9:29pm National Sports

Evander Kane scored the tying goals in the third period and then completed his seventh career hat trick 2:57 into overtime, rallying the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken. Read story

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell became just the seventh Cy Young Award winner in both leagues as he won the NL Cy Young, baseball's top pitching prize, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Kevin M.

Blake Snell wins NL Cy Young Award, Gerrit Cole unanimous winner for AL Cy Young

November 15, 2023, 4:26pm National Sports

Gerrit Cole was a unanimous winner of his first American League Cy Young Award, and Blake Snell took the NL honor in becoming the seventh hurler to earn baseball’s top pitching prize in both leagues. Read story