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Pittsburgh Penguins center Jeff Carter (77) tries to score against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Seattle.

Grubauer posts first shutout of season as Kraken topple Penguins 2-0

February 29, 2024, 10:01pm National Sports

Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves and posted his first shutout of the season, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Alex Wennberg scored goals and the Seattle Kraken beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-0. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds in to a double play during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Phoenix, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Shohei Ohtani shows he’s “built differently,” slugs 2-run HR in first exhibition game with Dodgers

February 27, 2024, 4:48pm National Sports

Shohei Ohtani stepped into the bright Arizona sun, carrying the weight of a $700 million contract and the expectations that go with it, before launching a two-run homer in his first exhibition game for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Read story

Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand, left, congratulates goalie Philipp Grubauer after a shootout during an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-3.

Kraken hold back Bruins in shootout, 4-3

February 26, 2024, 10:32pm National Sports

Kailer Yamamoto scored the only goal in a shootout and the Seattle Kraken overcame David Pastrnak's hat trick to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday night. Read story

United States forward Sophia Smith, front, falls while vying for the ball against, from back left to right, Mexico defender Rebeca Bernal, midfielder Alexia Delgado and defender Cristina Ferral during a CONCACAF Gold Cup women's soccer tournament match, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Carson, Calif.

U.S. women’s soccer falls to Mexico for second time ever, 2-0

February 26, 2024, 10:28pm National Sports

Mexico beat the United States for the second time ever, getting goals from Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo for a 2-0 victory in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. Read story

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle, right, celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks with left wing Jared McCann, center, and center Matty Beniers, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Seattle.

McCann, Eberle lead way as Kraken beat Canucks 5-2

February 22, 2024, 10:14pm National Sports

Jared McCann had a goal and three assists, Jordan Eberle added two goals and an assist and the Seattle Kraken beat NHL-leading Vancouver 5-2 on Thursday night, handing the Canucks their fourth straight loss. Read story

National Sports

Grubauer posts first shutout of season as Kraken topple Penguins 2-0

Shohei Ohtani shows he’s “built differently,” slugs 2-run HR in first exhibition game with Dodgers

Kraken hold back Bruins in shootout, 4-3

U.S. women’s soccer falls to Mexico for second time ever, 2-0

McCann, Eberle lead way as Kraken beat Canucks 5-2

Stretch run of NBA season has arrived

Diggins-Smith finds a fresh start with Seattle Storm

William Byron launches Hendrick Motorsports’ 40th anniversary season with Daytona 500 victory

Chiarot scores in OT to give Red Wings 4-3 win over Kraken

Points records fall at the All-Star Game