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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler steps to throw a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Seattle.

Wheeler’s strong start snaps Phillies’ losing streak with 6-0 win against Mariners

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler steps to throw a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Seattle.

August 4, 2024, 6:09pm Sports

Kyle Schwarber led off with a homer and Zach Wheeler pitched eight scoreless innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Seattle Mariners 6-0 on Sunday. Read story

Noah Lyles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the men&rsquo;s 100-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday.

Noah Lyles wins a historically close Olympic 100-meter sprint by five-thousandths of a second

Noah Lyles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the men&rsquo;s 100-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday.

August 4, 2024, 6:05pm Sports

Noah Lyles paced on the far end of the track, hands folded over the top of his head, wistfully looking up at a scoreboard that would, sooner or later, flash an answer he’s been seeking over three sweat-soaked years. Read story

Ridgefield's Kyle Memarian rounds third base Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Kyle Memarian has four hits, four others belt homers as Ridgefield Raptors beat Springfield 16-12

Ridgefield's Kyle Memarian rounds third base Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

August 4, 2024, 4:34pm Clark County Sports

Kyle Memarian went 4 for 5 with five RBI and four other Raptors belted home runs as the Ridgefield Raptors completed a three-game sweep of the Springfield Drifters with a 16-12 victory on Saturday at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center. Read story

Julien Alfred, of Saint Lucia, celebrates after winning the women's 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/David J.

Track and field: Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia

Julien Alfred, of Saint Lucia, celebrates after winning the women's 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/David J.

August 4, 2024, 1:18am Sports

There were small signs for anyone willing to look that the sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson might not quite match the person she has become. The wobbly starts. The little details. The meek exit from the Olympic trials earlier this summer after such a promising start. All the hype… Read story

Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger reacts after drawing a walk-off walk to win 6-5 during the 10th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Seattle.

Mariners hand Phillies 6th straight loss, overcoming 5-run deficit for 6-5 victory in 10 innings

Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger reacts after drawing a walk-off walk to win 6-5 during the 10th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Seattle.

August 3, 2024, 11:10pm Sports

Mitch Haniger walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning to score Randy Arozarena with the winning run, and the Seattle Mariners rallied from a 5-0 deficit for a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Read story

Hunter Katschke of the Ridgefield Raptors is greeted at home plate by his teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of the Raptors' game against the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefied Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

Pop’s advice pays off as Hunter Katschke powers Ridgefield Raptors over Springfield Drifters 8-3

Hunter Katschke of the Ridgefield Raptors is greeted at home plate by his teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of the Raptors' game against the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefied Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

August 3, 2024, 11:06pm Clark County Sports

Sometimes the best strategy is to just listen to the advice of your father. Read story

Andrea Lee reacts after making her putt on the 15th green during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa.

Andrea Lee takes 3rd-round lead in bid for 2nd Portland Classic victory in 3 seasons

Andrea Lee reacts after making her putt on the 15th green during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa.

August 3, 2024, 10:00pm Sports

Andrea Lee took the lead Saturday in a bid for her second Portland Classic victory in three seasons, shooting a 5-under 67 for a one-stroke advantage over Dewi Weber and Alexa Pano. Read story

Simone Biles, of the United States, smiles after competing during the women's artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France.

Gymnastics: Simone Biles captures her seventh Olympic gold medal by winning women’s vault for a second time

Simone Biles, of the United States, smiles after competing during the women's artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France.

August 3, 2024, 10:43am National Sports

Simone Biles earned her seventh Olympic gold medal by soaring to victory in the women's vault final at the Paris Games on Saturday. Read story

Trinity Rodman of the United States, right, scores the opening goal during the quarterfinal women's soccer match between the United States and the Japan at the Parc des Princes at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France.

Women’s soccer: Trinity Rodman’s ‘bit of magic’ sends US into Olympic semifinals in 1-0 win over Japan

Trinity Rodman of the United States, right, scores the opening goal during the quarterfinal women's soccer match between the United States and the Japan at the Parc des Princes at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France.

August 3, 2024, 10:39am National Sports

Mallory Swanson says Trinity Rodman gave the United States a bit of magic when the team needed it most. Read story

Seattle Seahawks place kicker Jason Myers (5) mentioned tapping into his soccer background on kickoffs, which begs the question about whether athletes from other foot sports might get more serious consideration from NFL special teams coaches.

For NFL kickers, new kickoff rules mean abandoning old habits, but also new opportunities

Seattle Seahawks place kicker Jason Myers (5) mentioned tapping into his soccer background on kickoffs, which begs the question about whether athletes from other foot sports might get more serious consideration from NFL special teams coaches.

August 3, 2024, 6:10am National Sports

Most NFL kickers have spent their previous playing days blasting the ball deep. New NFL kickoff rules are forcing them to change. Read story