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Washington wide receiver Giles Jackson, top, is lifted up by wide receiver Germie Bernard (4) after scoring a touchdown against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Seattle.

Late go-ahead TD lifts No. 8 Washington to wild 36-33 win over No. 7 Oregon

October 14, 2023, 5:10pm College

Michael Penix Jr. threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze with 1:38 remaining after another debatable fourth-down decision by Oregon, and Camden Lewis missed a 43-yard field goal attempt on the final play as No. 7 Washington held off No. 8 Oregon 36-33 on Saturday in another wild chapter… Read story

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Predators beat Kraken 3-0 for Brunette’s first coaching victory with team

October 12, 2023, 8:19pm National Sports

Juuse Saros made 23 saves for his 21st NHL shutout and Nashville beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night to give Andrew Brunette his first coaching victory with the Predators. Read story

FILE - Walt Garrison, running back for the Dallas Cowboys, is shown in this 1974 photo. Walt Garrison, who led the Big 8 in rushing as an Oklahoma State Cowboy, won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys, and in the NFL offseason competed as a rodeo cowboy, has died. He was 79. The NFL team said in a story posted on its website Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, that Garrison died overnight.

Walt Garrison, who played for Cowboys in college and NFL and competed as cowboy in rodeos, has died

October 12, 2023, 3:04pm Latest News

Walt Garrison, who led the Big 8 in rushing as an Oklahoma State Cowboy, won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys and in the NFL offseason competed as a rodeo cowboy, has died. He was 79. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) attempts to knock the puck past Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Golden Knights raise Stanley Cup banner, beat Kraken 4-1 in opener

October 10, 2023, 11:05pm National Sports

Jonathan Marchessault scored, Adin Hill made 23 saves and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Tuesday night after a banner-raising ceremony. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, center, reacts as he exits during the first inning in Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles.

MLB playoffs 2023: Kershaw flops, Rangers, Astros and Phillies open Division Series with wins

October 7, 2023, 10:13pm National Sports

Texas, Houston, Philadelphia and Arizona are off to fast starts in their best-of-five Division Series. Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the defending World Series champion Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their ALDS opener Saturday. The series continues… Read story

United States' Simone Biles, center and gold medal, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade, left and silver medal and United States' Shilese Jones, right and bronze medal, pose on the podium after the women's all-round final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Biles wins 6th all-around title at worlds to become most decorated gymnast in history

October 6, 2023, 2:41pm National Sports

American Simone Biles won the individual all-around title Friday at the world championships for the sixth time to become the most decorated gymnast in history. Read story

FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus poses for a photo in 1973. Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. He was 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus' family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, Calif.

Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

October 5, 2023, 4:14pm Latest News

Fearsome Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus has died at 80. The team announced his death on Thursday. Read story

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti and coach Mark Daigneault are trying to control the hype about Chet Holmgren’s (7) return, saying it’s not fair to expect too much from a player who has been out for more than a year recovering from a foot injury.

Chet Holmgren adds a ‘new dynamic’ to Thunder after missing last season with a foot injury

October 4, 2023, 6:18pm National Sports

Thunder general manager Sam Presti and coach Mark Daigneault are trying to control the hype about Chet Holmgren’s return, saying it’s not fair to expect too much from a player who has been out for more than a year with a foot injury. Read story

United States' Simone Biles competes on the floor during the women's team final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships

October 4, 2023, 3:34pm National Sports

Led by Simone Biles, the U.S. women won a record seventh consecutive team title at the gymnastics world championships. The American team of Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong combined for a total of 167.729 points to edge Brazil and France. Read story