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Seattle Kraken's Justin Schultz (4) passes the puck while under pressure from St. Louis Blues' Kasperi Kapanen (42) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in St. Louis.

Thomas, Binnington lift Blues to a 2-1 shootout win over Kraken

Seattle Kraken's Justin Schultz (4) passes the puck while under pressure from St. Louis Blues' Kasperi Kapanen (42) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in St. Louis.

October 14, 2023, 9:44pm National Sports

Robert Thomas scored and Jordan Binnington stopped all three shots in the shootout, lifting St. Louis to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken in the Blues’ home opener on Saturday night. Jordan Kyrou scored for St. Louis and Binnington had 28 saves in regulation and two… Read story

Washington State running back Nakia Watson (25) carries the ball while pressured by Arizona defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Arizona rebounds from narrow losses with 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington State

Washington State running back Nakia Watson (25) carries the ball while pressured by Arizona defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

October 14, 2023, 9:30pm College

Noah Fifita threw for 342 yards, Jonah Coleman had 168 yards from scrimmage and three rushing touchdowns and Arizona forced three turnovers in a 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington State on Saturday night. The Wildcats (4-3, 2-2 Pac-12) scored 44 straight points to break through in a… Read story

Washington wide receiver Giles Jackson, top, is lifted up by wide receiver Germie Bernard (4) after scoring a touchdown against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Seattle.

Late go-ahead TD lifts No. 8 Washington to wild 36-33 win over No. 7 Oregon

Washington wide receiver Giles Jackson, top, is lifted up by wide receiver Germie Bernard (4) after scoring a touchdown against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Seattle.

October 14, 2023, 5:10pm College

Michael Penix Jr. threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze with 1:38 remaining after another debatable fourth-down decision by Oregon, and Camden Lewis missed a 43-yard field goal attempt on the final play as No. 7 Washington held off No. 8 Oregon 36-33 on Saturday in another wild chapter… Read story

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Predators beat Kraken 3-0 for Brunette’s first coaching victory with team

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

October 12, 2023, 8:19pm National Sports

Juuse Saros made 23 saves for his 21st NHL shutout and Nashville beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night to give Andrew Brunette his first coaching victory with the Predators. Read story

FILE - Walt Garrison, running back for the Dallas Cowboys, is shown in this 1974 photo. Walt Garrison, who led the Big 8 in rushing as an Oklahoma State Cowboy, won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys, and in the NFL offseason competed as a rodeo cowboy, has died. He was 79. The NFL team said in a story posted on its website Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, that Garrison died overnight.

Walt Garrison, who played for Cowboys in college and NFL and competed as cowboy in rodeos, has died

FILE - Walt Garrison, running back for the Dallas Cowboys, is shown in this 1974 photo. Walt Garrison, who led the Big 8 in rushing as an Oklahoma State Cowboy, won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys, and in the NFL offseason competed as a rodeo cowboy, has died. He was 79. The NFL team said in a story posted on its website Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, that Garrison died overnight.

October 12, 2023, 3:04pm Latest News

Walt Garrison, who led the Big 8 in rushing as an Oklahoma State Cowboy, won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys and in the NFL offseason competed as a rodeo cowboy, has died. He was 79. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) attempts to knock the puck past Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Golden Knights raise Stanley Cup banner, beat Kraken 4-1 in opener

Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) attempts to knock the puck past Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Las Vegas.

October 10, 2023, 11:05pm National Sports

Jonathan Marchessault scored, Adin Hill made 23 saves and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Tuesday night after a banner-raising ceremony. Read story

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) moves the puck as Edmonton Oilers defenseman Philip Broberg (86) defends during the third period of a preseason game last week. Eberle, an original Kraken, said he understands how last season -- disappointment aside -- helped establish the team.

Kraken begin Year 3 knowing they no longer can catch NHL by surprise

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) moves the puck as Edmonton Oilers defenseman Philip Broberg (86) defends during the third period of a preseason game last week. Eberle, an original Kraken, said he understands how last season -- disappointment aside -- helped establish the team.

October 10, 2023, 6:05am National Sports

Ron Francis knows how important last season was for the present and future of the Seattle Kraken. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, center, reacts as he exits during the first inning in Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles.

MLB playoffs 2023: Kershaw flops, Rangers, Astros and Phillies open Division Series with wins

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, center, reacts as he exits during the first inning in Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles.

October 7, 2023, 10:13pm National Sports

Texas, Houston, Philadelphia and Arizona are off to fast starts in their best-of-five Division Series. Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the defending World Series champion Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their ALDS opener Saturday. The series continues… Read story

United States' Simone Biles, center and gold medal, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade, left and silver medal and United States' Shilese Jones, right and bronze medal, pose on the podium after the women's all-round final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Biles wins 6th all-around title at worlds to become most decorated gymnast in history

United States' Simone Biles, center and gold medal, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade, left and silver medal and United States' Shilese Jones, right and bronze medal, pose on the podium after the women's all-round final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

October 6, 2023, 2:41pm National Sports

American Simone Biles won the individual all-around title Friday at the world championships for the sixth time to become the most decorated gymnast in history. Read story

FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus poses for a photo in 1973. Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. He was 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus' family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, Calif.

Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus poses for a photo in 1973. Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. He was 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus' family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, Calif.

October 5, 2023, 4:14pm Latest News

Fearsome Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus has died at 80. The team announced his death on Thursday. Read story