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Broncos select former Oregon QB Bo Nix with 12th pick in NFL draft

April 25, 2024, 10:17pm National Sports

The Denver Broncos drafted former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, bypassing blue-chip defenders to grab a signal-caller they believe could… Read story

Falcons provide first NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick

April 25, 2024, 9:28pm National Sports Updated 11 hours ago

The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night. Read story

USC quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates among Chicago Bears fans after being chosen No.

QB is the position to be on NFL draft night

USC quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates among Chicago Bears fans after being chosen No.

April 25, 2024, 9:02pm National Sports Updated 11 hours ago

Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. Five other teams selected quarterbacks among the top 12 picks, setting a record with five in the top 10 and tying a record for the most in the first round. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Luis Urias rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2024. Dylan Moore also scored on the play.

Mariners beat Texas 4-3 to take series and top spot in AL West

Seattle Mariners' Luis Urias rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 2024. Dylan Moore also scored on the play.

April 25, 2024, 2:28pm Latest News Updated 18 hours ago

Ty France and Luis Urías hit two-run homers, Luis Castillo pitched six solid innings and Seattle beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Thursday. Read story

Seattle Mariners&#039; J.P. Crawford throws a runner out at first base during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Mariners put leadoff-hitter J.P. Crawford on 10-day IL with oblique strain

Seattle Mariners&#039; J.P. Crawford throws a runner out at first base during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Milwaukee.

April 25, 2024, 11:21am National Sports

Seattle Mariners' leadoff-hitting shortstop J.P. Crawford has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, center left, celebrates after his goal with the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif.

Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video

Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, center left, celebrates after his goal with the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif.

April 25, 2024, 9:35am National Sports

The Seattle Kraken will move their games to an over-the-air broadcaster and have a streaming partnership with Amazon’s Prime Video beginning with the 2024-25 season. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller walks to the dugout after the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.

Back-to-back homers help Rangers beat Mariners

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller walks to the dugout after the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.

April 24, 2024, 9:02pm National Sports Updated 1 day ago

Adolis García and Evan Carter hit Texas’ first back-to-back home runs this season in the fourth inning and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Wednesday night. Read story

FILE - Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird brings the ball up against the Washington Mystics during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. The Storm&rsquo;s owners, Force 10 Hoops, said Wednesday, April 24, 2024, that Bird has joined the ownership group. Bird said in a team statement her involvement with the Storm will continue to grow the game. &ldquo;Investing in women&rsquo;s sports isn&rsquo;t just about passion,&rdquo; she said.

Former Seattle WNBA champion Sue Bird joins Storm ownership group

FILE - Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird brings the ball up against the Washington Mystics during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. The Storm&rsquo;s owners, Force 10 Hoops, said Wednesday, April 24, 2024, that Bird has joined the ownership group. Bird said in a team statement her involvement with the Storm will continue to grow the game. &ldquo;Investing in women&rsquo;s sports isn&rsquo;t just about passion,&rdquo; she said.

April 24, 2024, 4:36pm National Sports

Sue Bird helped the Seattle Storm to four WNBA titles. Now, she will continue guiding the franchise as one of its owners. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 18, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn.

Kraken outlast Wild 4-3 in final regular-season game for non-playoff teams

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 18, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn.

April 18, 2024, 7:15pm National Sports

Tye Kartye tipped in a slap shot by Oliver Bjorkstrand for the tiebreaking goal with 2:40 remaining, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Thursday night to wrap up the regular season for two teams that missed the playoffs. Read story

The Seattle Storm's new performance center is seen in Seattle on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Storm become 2nd WNBA team with own practice facility

The Seattle Storm's new performance center is seen in Seattle on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

April 18, 2024, 5:49pm National Sports

The Seattle Storm have become the second WNBA team to open a standalone training facility. The $64 million building opened in Seattle's Interbay neighborhood and features two practice courts, a high-performance area, therapy pools, a large locker room and lounge area for players. Read story