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Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash walks off the field after pitching to the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Seattle.

Astros boost wild card lead with contentious 8-3 win over Mariners

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash walks off the field after pitching to the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Seattle.

September 27, 2023, 10:25pm Latest News

Mauricio Dubón hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the fourth inning, and the Houston Astros boosted their lead over the Seattle Mariners for the last AL wild card with a contentious 8-3 win. Read story

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up against the New York Knicks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Damian Lillard traded from Blazers to Bucks, ending long saga

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up against the New York Knicks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

September 27, 2023, 12:29pm Blazers

Damian Lillard is being traded by Portland to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby throws to a Houston Astros batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Seattle.

Kirby twirls 6 shutout innings as Mariners snap 4-game losing streak

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby throws to a Houston Astros batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Seattle.

September 26, 2023, 10:30pm Latest News

George Kirby escaped an early bases loaded jam to throw six shutout innings, Seattle took advantage of three Houston errors, and the Mariners snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the Astros. Read story

FILE - Former Baltimore Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson is honored during a ceremony for the Hall of Fame before a baseball game between the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles, Sept. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died, according to a joint announcement by the Orioles and his family Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

Legendary Orioles third baseman, Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson dies at 86

FILE - Former Baltimore Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson is honored during a ceremony for the Hall of Fame before a baseball game between the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles, Sept. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died, according to a joint announcement by the Orioles and his family Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

September 26, 2023, 3:29pm Latest News

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86. Read story

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander gets a fist bump from catcher Marten Maldonado, second from right, before getting pulled by manager Dusty Baker, far right, in a meeting at the mound with shortstop Jeremy Pena, far left, third baseman Alex Bregman, second from left, and first baseman Jose Abreu (79) in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Seattle. The Astros won 5-1.

Vintage Verlander silences Mariners as Astros win 5-1 to open key series in playoff race

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander gets a fist bump from catcher Marten Maldonado, second from right, before getting pulled by manager Dusty Baker, far right, in a meeting at the mound with shortstop Jeremy Pena, far left, third baseman Alex Bregman, second from left, and first baseman Jose Abreu (79) in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Seattle. The Astros won 5-1.

September 25, 2023, 9:30pm Latest News

Justin Verlander took a shutout into the ninth inning, allowing just three hits and worked out of the one jam he faced, and the Houston Astros created some cushion in the AL playoff chase with a 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. Read story

Texas Rangers' Evan Carter heads for home with a three-run home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller, right, during the second inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

Rangers back on top of AL West after 8-5 win in opener over Mariners

Texas Rangers' Evan Carter heads for home with a three-run home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller, right, during the second inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

September 22, 2023, 8:25pm Latest News

Corey Seager got Texas started with his 32nd homer and rookie Evan Carter added a three-run blast as the Rangers took over the AL West lead for the first time in September with an 8-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the opener of a crucial series Friday night. Read story

Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Pontiac Silverdome on Nov. 26, 1998, in Pontiac, Mich.

Football legend Barry Sanders film to stream on Amazon

Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Pontiac Silverdome on Nov. 26, 1998, in Pontiac, Mich.

September 22, 2023, 5:50am Entertainment

Hall of Fame Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders’ life is headed to the small screen. Read story

Andre Burakovsky works out on the first day of NHL hockey training camp for the Seattle Kraken, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Seattle.

André Burakovsky back on the ice a welcomed sight as Seattle Kraken open camp

Andre Burakovsky works out on the first day of NHL hockey training camp for the Seattle Kraken, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Seattle.

September 21, 2023, 6:02pm National Sports

André Burakovsky wanted a normal summer break filled with some enjoyable downtime sandwiched around getting ready for the upcoming NHL campaign. Read story

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez and first baseman Ty France (23) celebrate after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

AL West headed for wild finish between Astros, Rangers and Mariners

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez and first baseman Ty France (23) celebrate after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

September 21, 2023, 4:45pm National Sports

The reigning World Series champion Houston Astros will go into the final 10 days of the regular season with only a half-game lead in the AL West over both Seattle and Texas after all were off Thursday. The Mariners play their final 10 games against those other two teams. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Dominic Canzone (8) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.

Mariners beat A’s 6-3 to keep pace with AL West rivals

Seattle Mariners' Dominic Canzone (8) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.

September 20, 2023, 4:03pm Latest News

Dominic Canzone homered and drove in four runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 to complete a three-game sweep and maintain their position in the tight AL West race. Read story