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Seattle Kraken's Alex Wennberg (21) scores against Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins, left, as Andrew Peeke, right front, defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.

Wennberg, McCann lead Kraken to 4-2 win over Blue Jackets

Seattle Kraken's Alex Wennberg (21) scores against Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins, left, as Andrew Peeke, right front, defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 3, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.

March 3, 2023, 7:18pm National Sports

Alex Wennberg and Jared McCann each had a goal and an assist, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 Friday night for their third straight road win and a season series sweep. Read story

FILE - Martin Buser drives his team off of the Takotna River and into the Takotna, Alaska, checkpoint on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on March 11, 2009. Only 33 mushers will participate in the ceremonial start of the Iditarod on Saturday, March 4, the smallest field ever to take their dog teams nearly 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) over Alaska's unforgiving wilderness. This year's lineup is smaller even than the 34 mushers who lined up for the very first race in 1973.

Iditarod to begin with smallest field ever

FILE - Martin Buser drives his team off of the Takotna River and into the Takotna, Alaska, checkpoint on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on March 11, 2009. Only 33 mushers will participate in the ceremonial start of the Iditarod on Saturday, March 4, the smallest field ever to take their dog teams nearly 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) over Alaska's unforgiving wilderness. This year's lineup is smaller even than the 34 mushers who lined up for the very first race in 1973.

March 3, 2023, 6:02am National Sports

The second half-century for the world’s most famous sled dog race is getting off to a rough start. Read story

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) stops a Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) shot in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Detroit.

Bjorkstrand’s OT goal gives Kraken 5-4 win over Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) stops a Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) shot in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Detroit.

March 2, 2023, 7:18pm National Sports

Oliver Bjorkstrand scored on a power play with 1:27 left in overtime, lifting the Seattle Kraken to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken's Morgan Geekie (67) shoots a goal against St. Louis Blues' Torey Krug (47) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in St. Louis.

Geekie ends drought with 2 goals as Kraken beat Blues 5-3

Seattle Kraken's Morgan Geekie (67) shoots a goal against St. Louis Blues' Torey Krug (47) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in St. Louis.

February 28, 2023, 8:34pm National Sports

Morgan Geekie scored twice and the Seattle Kraken snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. Read story

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado.

Padres slugger Machado draws first pitch clock violation in game vs. Mariners

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado.

February 24, 2023, 3:51pm National Sports

Baseball’s new timing device made its big league debut on Friday during a limited schedule of spring training openers and wouldn’t you know it, it was Manny Machado, the San Diego Padres’ All-Star slugger, not a pitcher, who was called for the first violation. Read story

Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) skates with the puck as Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Seattle. The Bruins won 6-5.

DeBrusk scores late in 3rd period, Bruins edge Kraken 6-5

Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) skates with the puck as Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Seattle. The Bruins won 6-5.

February 23, 2023, 10:31pm National Sports

Jake DeBrusk scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:38 left in the third period and the Boston Bruins edged the Seattle Kraken 6-5 on Thursday night. Read story

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner celebrates after an interception during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J.

AP source: Rams parting ways with LB Bobby Wagner

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner celebrates after an interception during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J.

February 23, 2023, 5:09pm National Sports

Linebacker Bobby Wagner is parting ways with the Los Angeles Rams after just one season, a person familiar with the decision said Thursday. Read story

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) throws a stuffed salmon to fans as they celebrate the Kraken's 4-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Seattle.

Kraken partner with Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for jersey ad

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) throws a stuffed salmon to fans as they celebrate the Kraken's 4-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Seattle.

February 22, 2023, 2:51pm National Sports

The NHL’s Seattle Kraken have partnered with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to put the tribe’s logo on their jerseys and help increase Indigenous youth participation in the area. Read story

The new pitch clock is seen at Salt River Field Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Opening day will feature three of the biggest changes in baseball since 1969: Two infielders will be required to be on either side of second base, base size will increase to 18-inch squares from 15 and a pitch clock will be used.

On the clock: New timer will affect more than just pitchers

The new pitch clock is seen at Salt River Field Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Opening day will feature three of the biggest changes in baseball since 1969: Two infielders will be required to be on either side of second base, base size will increase to 18-inch squares from 15 and a pitch clock will be used.

February 21, 2023, 7:05pm National Sports

Of all of baseball’s tweaks under Commissioner Rob Manfred, the pitch clock might be the one that affects the most players. Read story

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan watches the game from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Atlanta.

Hawks fire Nate McMillan with team stuck in 8th in East

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan watches the game from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Atlanta.

February 21, 2023, 4:17pm National Sports

The Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday fired coach Nate McMillan, who was unable to follow up on the success of leading the team to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals. Read story