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Seattle Storm's Jewell Loyd (24) drives to the basket as Chicago Sky's Courtney Williams defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 28, 2023, in Chicago.

Loyd scores 26 as Storm beat Fever 85-62

July 30, 2023, 3:38pm National Sports

Jewell Loyd scored 26 points with eight assists, Jordan Horston made 7 of 11 from the field and finished with 15 points to help the Seattle Storm beat the Indiana Fever 85-62 on Sunday. Read story

Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford, right, reacts after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh inning during a baseball game, Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Phoenix.

Diamondbacks beat Mariners 4-3 behind eighth-inning rally

July 29, 2023, 9:54pm National Sports

Rookie sensation Corbin Carroll is among the National League's leaders in homers, triples and stolen bases. Read story

United States' head coach Vlatko Andonovski stands on the field during a FIFA Women's World Cup team practice at Bay City Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 29, 2023.

US faces Portugal with Women’s World Cup future still up in the air

July 29, 2023, 4:34pm National Sports

The United States heads into its final group match at the Women's World Cup with questions swirling about the team's tactics. Read story

Jamaica's Allyson Swaby, right, and Tiernny Wiltshire celebrate at the end of the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between Panama and Jamaica in Perth, Australia, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Jamaica won 1-0.

Jamaica edges Panama 1-0 for its first ever Women’s World Cup win

July 29, 2023, 3:22pm National Sports

Defender Allyson Swaby scored in the 56th minute and Jamaica hung on to edge Panama 1-0 on Saturday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup. Read story

Seattle Mariners Julio Rodriguez gestures toward the team's dugout after hitting a double against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 28, 2023, in Phoenix.

Mariners cruise to 5-2 win over sliding Diamondbacks

July 28, 2023, 9:57pm Latest News

Cal Raleigh and Tom Murphy hit back-to-back, two-run doubles in a four-run first, Logan Gilbert threw 6 1/3 strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the skidding Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 on Friday night. Read story

Seattle Storm's Ezi Magbegor drives to the basket as Chicago Sky's Elizabeth Williams defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 28, 2023, in Chicago.

Storm snap 10-game skid with 83-74 win over Sky

July 28, 2023, 8:09pm National Sports

Ezi Magbegor had 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Gabby Williams also scored 17 points and the Seattle Storm snapped a WNBA franchise-record 10-game losing streak Friday night with an 83-74 win over the Chicago Sky. Read story

United States' Lindsey Horan celebrates her team's first US goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Horan’s goal helps U.S. squeeze out 1-1 draw with Netherlands

July 26, 2023, 8:24pm Latest News

Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Thursday to help the United States squeeze out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Dylan Moore (25) celebrates with Ty France (23) after Moore hit a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Moore hits pair of home runs as Mariners outlast Twins 8-7

July 26, 2023, 2:12pm Latest News

Dylan Moore hit a pair of home runs, including a three-run blast in the fifth inning, and the Seattle Mariners survived a Minnesota Twins’ rally for an 8-7 win Wednesday and a series victory. Read story

Mollie O'Callaghan of Australia reacts after winning the women's 200m freestyle swimming final at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

O’Callaghan sets world record at swimming worlds

July 26, 2023, 10:05am National Sports

Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan set a world record in in the women’s 200-meter freestyle at the world championships. Read story