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Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez breaks his bat on an RBI single against the Boston Red Sox to score Tom Murphy during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Seattle.

Rodríguez drives in go-ahead run, steals home to lead Mariners past Red Sox 6-3

August 2, 2023, 4:41pm Latest News

Julio Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI single and stole home in a four-run seventh inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 6-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Read story

FILE - Jimmie Johnson (48) celebrates his win in a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Fort Worth. Seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and his former crew chief of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Chad Knaus headline a list of 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison as NASCAR Hall of Fame selections

August 2, 2023, 3:06pm National Sports

Jimmie Johnson and former crew chief Chad Knaus, who combined to win a record-tying seven Cup Series championships, have been selected for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. They will be joined by longtime driver Donnie Allison, who was voted in on the pioneer ballot. Read story

Boston Red Sox's Alex Verdugo points to the bullpen as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Seattle.

Red Sox top Mariners 6-4 to snap 3-game losing streak

August 1, 2023, 9:32pm Latest News

Alex Verdugo hit a two-run homer, Reese McGuire added his first of the season fresh off the injured list, and the Boston Red Sox snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Kolten Wong removes his batting gear after striking out swinging against the Detroit Tigers to end the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Seattle.

Mariners move on from second baseman Wong after struggles at plate

August 1, 2023, 7:28pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners designated for assignment second baseman Kolten Wong on Tuesday after he struggled badly at the plate for most of the season. Read story

United States' Alex Morgan, center, reacts after missing a shot during the second half of the FIFA Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.

Americans avoid upset to reach Women’s World Cup knockout round

August 1, 2023, 8:00am National Sports

The two-time reigning champion United States came within inches of Women’s World Cup elimination, but Portugal’s late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh watches his solo home run, his second of the night, against the Boston Red Sox go over the fence during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Seattle.

Raleigh homers twice as Mariners stay hot, topple Red Sox 6-2

July 31, 2023, 9:39pm Latest News

Cal Raleigh hit a pair of solo home runs off Nick Pivetta, Julio Rodríguez added a two-run single as part of a four-run eighth inning, and the Seattle Mariners moved a season-best four games over .500 with a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Read story

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald throws to the Minnesota Twins in the 10th inning of a baseball game Monday, July 24, 2023, in Minneapolis.

D-backs add Mariners closer Paul Sewald in exchange for 3 players

July 31, 2023, 3:23pm National Sports

The Arizona Diamondbacks have solidified the back of their bullpen ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, acquiring closer Paul Sewald from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for infielder Josh Rojas, outfielder Dominic Canzone and minor leaguer Ryan Bliss. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo looks skyward after retiring the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Castillo, Crawford lead Mariners to 4-0 victory over Diamondbacks

July 30, 2023, 4:24pm Latest News

Luis Castillo threw six sharp innings, J.P. Crawford connected for a solo homer and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Sunday. Read story

Chris Buescher raises the Cook Out 400 Trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Richmond, Va.

Buescher wins at Richmond, secures spot in NASCAR playoffs

July 30, 2023, 4:14pm National Sports

Chris Buescher pulled away on a restart with three laps to go to win at Richmond Raceway on Sunday and snag one of the final spots in NASCAR’s playoff field. Read story