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WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner fights back tears at a news conference, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Phoenix.

Brittney Griner gets emotional discussing Russian detainment

WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner fights back tears at a news conference, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Phoenix.

April 27, 2023, 4:46pm National Sports

Hope bounced around Brittney Griner like a buoy and an anchor. Read story

The Seattle Kraken celebrate a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in overtime in Game 4 of a first-round playoff series Monday in Seattle.

Seattle Kraken players credit post-pandemic bonding for breakout season

The Seattle Kraken celebrate a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in overtime in Game 4 of a first-round playoff series Monday in Seattle.

April 25, 2023, 7:38pm National Sports

Before this unexpectedly successful season for the Seattle Kraken began last fall, the team spent three days in the mountains of Alberta doing the kind of team bonding that was impossible in the expansion franchise’s first season. Read story

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights -- and massive expectations -- of the Big Apple. The New York Jets agreed on a deal Monday, April 24, 2023, to acquire the four-time NFL MVP from the Packers, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the teams have not officially announced the deal.

AP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Aaron Rodgers

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights -- and massive expectations -- of the Big Apple. The New York Jets agreed on a deal Monday, April 24, 2023, to acquire the four-time NFL MVP from the Packers, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the teams have not officially announced the deal.

April 24, 2023, 4:06pm National Sports

After six weeks of waiting, Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights — and massive expectations — of the Big Apple. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Ryan Donato (9) is defended by Colorado Avalanche center Lars Eller (20) during the second period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Denver.

Avs rally to beat Kraken 3-2, tie playoff series at 1-1

Seattle Kraken center Ryan Donato (9) is defended by Colorado Avalanche center Lars Eller (20) during the second period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Denver.

April 20, 2023, 10:01pm Latest News

Devon Toews scored with 7:01 remaining to complete Colorado’s rally from two goals down as the Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Thursday night to even their first-round series at a game apiece. Read story

The Athletics, who have made the Oakland Coliseum their home since 1968, have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof stadium in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area. Team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday, April 19, 2023, that the team finalized the deal to buy the 49-acre site last week close to the Las Vegas Strip.

A’s break fans’ hearts again with Vegas relocation news

The Athletics, who have made the Oakland Coliseum their home since 1968, have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof stadium in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area. Team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday, April 19, 2023, that the team finalized the deal to buy the 49-acre site last week close to the Las Vegas Strip.

April 20, 2023, 3:58pm National Sports

The news came Wednesday night from Oakland Athletics team president Dave Kaval, who said the A's signed a binding agreement to buy land on a 49-acre site near the Las Vegas Strip to build the intimate ballpark they've always coveted but couldn't pull off in the Bay Area. Read story

FILE -Former San Francisco 49ers great Dave Wilcox poses with his bust after enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, July 29, 2000, in Canton, Ohio. Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Wilcox, who made the Pro Bowl seven times in his 11 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 80. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said Wilcox, who is also the father of California football coach Justin Wilcox, died on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Hall of Fame LB Dave Wilcox dies at age 80

FILE -Former San Francisco 49ers great Dave Wilcox poses with his bust after enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, July 29, 2000, in Canton, Ohio. Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Wilcox, who made the Pro Bowl seven times in his 11 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 80. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said Wilcox, who is also the father of California football coach Justin Wilcox, died on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

April 19, 2023, 6:30pm National Sports

Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Wilcox, who made the Pro Bowl seven times in his 11 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 80. Read story

Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras scores on a single by Luke Voit, while Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy looks to the infield during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Seattle.

Mariners get swept by Brewers, fall 5-3

Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras scores on a single by Luke Voit, while Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy looks to the infield during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Seattle.

April 19, 2023, 4:50pm Latest News

Eric Lauer allowed just four hits over 7 2/3 innings, and Brice Turang hit a go-ahead single and scored in the seventh as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep with a 5-3 victory Wednesday over the Seattle Mariners. Read story

Milwaukee Brewers' Willy Adames gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Seattle.

Adames drives in 11th-inning run as Brewers top Mariners 6-5

Milwaukee Brewers' Willy Adames gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Seattle.

April 18, 2023, 10:31pm National Sports

Willy Adames drove in the go-ahead run for Milwaukee in the top of the 11th inning and the Brewers defeated the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night, 6-5. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie (67) is congratulated for his goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Denver.

Kraken make successful playoff debut, stun Avalanche 3-1

Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie (67) is congratulated for his goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Denver.

April 18, 2023, 10:17pm Latest News

Alex Wennberg had a goal and an assist, Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 shots and the Seattle Kraken made a successful playoff debut by beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suarez, right, celebrates his solo home run against the Colorado Rockies with Cal Raleigh during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Seattle.

Rodríguez, Suárez spark Mariners to 9-2 win over Rockies

Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suarez, right, celebrates his solo home run against the Colorado Rockies with Cal Raleigh during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Seattle.

April 15, 2023, 9:59pm Latest News

Eugenio Suárez started Seattle’s big fourth inning with a solo home run, Julio Rodríguez capped it with a three-run triple, and the Mariners rolled to a 9-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Read story