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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh can't get a tag on Boston Red Sox's Tyler O'Neill, who scored on a throwing error by Mariners third baseman Josh Rojas during the fourth inning of an opening-day baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Seattle.

O’Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh can't get a tag on Boston Red Sox's Tyler O'Neill, who scored on a throwing error by Mariners third baseman Josh Rojas during the fourth inning of an opening-day baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Seattle.

March 28, 2024, 10:17pm Latest News

Tyler O’Neill homered in his fifth straight opening day game to set a major league record, this time against the organization that drafted him, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Thursday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle, right, and center Jaden Schwartz, second from right, head to the bench after Schwartz's goal, as Anaheim Ducks right wing Jakob Silfverberg (33) skates away during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Seattle.

Kraken score 3 goals in 3rd period to pull away for 4-2 win over Anaheim

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle, right, and center Jaden Schwartz, second from right, head to the bench after Schwartz's goal, as Anaheim Ducks right wing Jakob Silfverberg (33) skates away during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Seattle.

March 28, 2024, 10:15pm National Sports

Tye Kartye scored the go-ahead goal with 6:57 left in the third period and the Seattle Kraken rallied to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set. Read story

Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she “wasn't done” in Portland. The Thorns announced Wednesday, March 27, that they have signed Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary

Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she “wasn't done” in Portland. The Thorns announced Wednesday, March 27, that they have signed Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

March 27, 2024, 1:55pm National Sports

The Portland Thorns have announced that they have signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026. Read story

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) covers the puck and defenseman Justin Schultz (4) defends as Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16) moves in during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Seattle.

Kraken snap 8-game slide with 4-0 win over skidding Ducks

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) covers the puck and defenseman Justin Schultz (4) defends as Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16) moves in during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Seattle.

March 26, 2024, 10:00pm National Sports

Eeli Tolvanan and Matty Beniers each had a goal and an assist, and the Seattle Kraken halted an eight-game losing streak by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo tosses a ball in the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Peoria, Ariz.

Mariners fifth starter Bryan Woo to begin season on IL with elbow inflammation

Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo tosses a ball in the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Peoria, Ariz.

March 25, 2024, 7:21pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners will start the season with No. 5 starter Bryan Woo on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. Read story

A video screen displays Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, right, and interpreter Will Ireton during a news conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C.

Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies

A video screen displays Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, right, and interpreter Will Ireton during a news conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C.

March 25, 2024, 4:01pm National Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money from him and told lies. Read story

Arizona Coyotes left wing John Leonard (49) drops the puck in front of Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) in the second period during an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz.

Coyotes send Kraken to 7th straight loss with 2-1 OT victory

Arizona Coyotes left wing John Leonard (49) drops the puck in front of Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) in the second period during an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz.

March 22, 2024, 10:14pm National Sports

Dylan Guenther scored on a breakaway at 4:12 of overtime to give the Arizona Coyotes a 2-1 victory over Seattle on Friday night, the Kraken’s seventh straight loss. Read story

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault, rear, and center Jack Eichel (9) celebrate after Eichel scored against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Kraken’s skid continues with 3-1 defeat to Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault, rear, and center Jack Eichel (9) celebrate after Eichel scored against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Las Vegas.

March 21, 2024, 10:46pm National Sports

Keegan Kolesar scored off a rebound with 1:20 left to put Vegas ahead for good in a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night, strengthening the defending champion Golden Knights’ hold on a playoff spot. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, second from left, congratulates Teoscar Hernandez after the Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 in an opening day baseball game at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea.

Ohtani, Dodgers rally to beat Padres 5-2 in season opener, first MLB game in South Korea

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, second from left, congratulates Teoscar Hernandez after the Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 in an opening day baseball game at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea.

March 20, 2024, 9:30am National Sports

Shohei Ohtani’s RBI single capped a four-run eighth-inning rally in his Dodgers debut, and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 in the season opener. Read story

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) reaches for the puck while pursued by Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen, left, and defenseman Will Borgen, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle.

Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) reaches for the puck while pursued by Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen, left, and defenseman Will Borgen, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle.

March 18, 2024, 10:19pm National Sports

Jeff Skinner had a hat trick, with his first goal coming during a three-goal outburst in the first six minutes to chase Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, and the Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 6-2 victory. Read story