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Seattle Mariners' Ty France hits a two-run RBI single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Mariners strike deals with Ty France, Logan Gilbert and 5 others to avoid salary arbitration

January 11, 2024, 4:55pm National Sports

First baseman Ty France and right-hander Logan Gilbert were among seven players who agreed to one-year contracts with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, avoiding salary arbitration. Read story

Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll becomes emotional while speaking during a media availability after it was announced he will not return as head coach next season, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at the NFL football team's headquarters in Renton, Wash. Carroll will remain with the organization as an advisor.

Here’s what people are saying about Pete Carroll’s departure as Seahawks coach

January 11, 2024, 7:40am Latest News

The Seahawks stunned the Seattle sports world and sent shock waves around the NFL on Wednesday, announcing Pete Carroll’s 14-year tenure as Seahawks coach was ending. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Alex Wennberg (21) puts the puck past Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T.

Kraken score 3 second-period goals to pull away for 5-2 win over Sabres

January 9, 2024, 7:06pm National Sports

Alex Wennberg, Jaden Schwartz and Matty Beniers scored second-period goals and the Seattle Kraken pulled away for their seventh consecutive win, 5-2 over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Read story

Tiger Woods and Nike indicated Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, they have parted ways after more than 27 years. Woods in a social media post thanked Nike co-founder Phil Knight for his “passion and vision” that brought Nike and the Nike Golf partnership with Woods together.

Tiger Woods, Nike end partnership after more than 27 years

January 8, 2024, 11:02am Latest News

Tiger Woods is no longer a Nike athlete after 27 years, ending a partnership between the swoosh and golf’s biggest star and raising questions about the future of both in the sport. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, March 31, 2023, in Seattle.

Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle

January 5, 2024, 1:48pm Latest News

Outfielder Mitch Haniger is returning to the Seattle Mariners after being acquired from the San Francisco Giants with right-hander Anthony DeSclafani and $6 million in exchange for left-hander Robbie Ray in a trade of underperforming players coming off injuries. Read story

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) reaches up to catch a high shot by a Ottawa Senators player during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Seattle.

Kraken beat Senators 4-1 for 6th consecutive victory

January 4, 2024, 10:07pm National Sports

Tomas Tatar and Andre Burakovsky scored 3:43 apart late in the second period as the Seattle Kraken beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 for their sixth straight victory. Read story

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Indianapolis.

NBA’s wild night: 5 teams score 140 points, 4 teams score 130 in losses

January 3, 2024, 11:30pm National Sports

There had never been a day in NBA history where five teams all scored at least 140 points. And there had never been a day where the league saw four teams all score at least 130 points in losses. That is, until Wednesday. Read story

Seattle Kraken defenseman Justin Schultz (4) is congratulated by right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) and center Yanni Gourde (37) after Schultz scored against the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Seattle.

Schultz scores in OT to give Kraken 2-1 win over Flyers

December 29, 2023, 9:59pm National Sports

Justin Schultz scored with 2:25 left in overtime on Friday night, giving the Seattle Kraken a 2-1 home victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Read story

Mitch Garver, right, and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $24 million, two-year contract on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.

Catcher Mitch Garver, Mariners finalize $24 million, 2-year contract

December 28, 2023, 3:19pm National Sports

Catcher Mitch Garver and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $24 million, two-year contract on Thursday. The 32-year-old hit .270 with 19 homers and 50 RBI in 87 games for Texas this year. He hit .226 with three homers and 14 RBI in 14 postseason games, helping the Rangers win the… Read story