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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Seattle.

Bryan Woo carries a perfect game into 7th inning as Mariners top Padres 5-2

September 11, 2024, 9:35pm Latest News

Bryan Woo took a perfect game into the seventh inning, Luke Raley had a two-run single and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 5-2. Read story

Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith, center, shoots as Los Angeles Sparks' Odyssey Sims, left, and Azura Stevens defend during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Storm beat the Sparks 90-82 to stay within 1 game of fourth place Las Vegas

September 11, 2024, 9:24pm National Sports

Skylar Diggins-Smith had 26 points, Gabby Williams scored 13 of her 17 in the second quarter and the Seattle Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82. Read story

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. follows through after hitting a three-run home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby to score Donovan Solano and Luis Arraez during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Seattle.

Tatis goes deep as Padres top Mariners 7-3

September 10, 2024, 9:58pm Latest News

Manny Machado hit a two-run homer to become San Diego’s career home runs leader, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a three-run drive and the Padres slugged past the Seattle Mariners 7-3. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Seattle.

Mariners place starter Luis Castillo on 15-day IL sidelining him for stretch run

September 10, 2024, 6:23pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners placed right-hander Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list due to a hamstring injury, taking away one of their top arms for the stretch run. Read story

Mauricio Pochettino, left, was hired Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men’s national team coach.

Mauricio Pocchetino hired as U.S. men’s soccer national team coach

September 10, 2024, 4:07pm National Sports

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men’s national team coach, 21 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. Read story

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Leonard Floyd during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers’ return with a 32-19 win over Jets

September 9, 2024, 8:39pm National Sports

Aaron Rodgers’ long-awaited return to the field was spoiled by San Francisco as the 49ers got 147 yards rushing and a touchdown from fill-in back Jordan Mason in a 32-19 victory over the New York Jets. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Dylan Moore (25) is congratulated by teammate Julio Rodriguez (44) after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in St. Louis.

Moore’s HR, Miller’s 6 scoreless innings carry Mariners past Cardinals 6-1

September 6, 2024, 8:26pm Latest News

Dylan Moore homered and Bryce Miller pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to three games with a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Read story

Taylor Fritz, of the United States, reacts after defeating Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the men's singles semifinal of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York.

Fritz wins all-American matchup against Tiafoe in 5 to reach U.S. Open final

September 6, 2024, 8:19pm National Sports

Taylor Fritz defeated a fading Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in an all-American matchup at the U.S. Open to reach his first Grand Slam final. Read story

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) catches a pass with his toe out of bounds as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton and linebacker Drue Tranquill, left, defend as time time expires in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.

Chiefs hold off Ravens 27-20 when review overturns final-play TD

September 5, 2024, 9:26pm National Sports

Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards and a touchdown, and the Kansas City defense kept Lamar Jackson and the Ravens out of the end zone on three consecutive plays in the closing seconds for a 27-20 season-opening victory on Thursday. Read story

Jessica Pegula, of the United States, reacts after defeating Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in New York.

Pegula beats Muchova in U.S. Open semifinal, will face Sabalenka for title

September 5, 2024, 9:01pm National Sports

Jessica Pegula shrugged off a sluggish start and come back from a set and a break down at the U.S. Open to defeat Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 for a berth in her first Grand Slam final. She will meet No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka for the title on Saturday. Read story