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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray stands on the mound after he gave up a single to Los Angeles Angels' Max Stassi that broke up his no-hitter during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 17, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners’ Ray loses no-hit bid on ball off his own glove

June 17, 2022, 10:32pm National Sports

Robbie Ray lost a no-hitter with two outs in the seventh inning on a grounder that bounced off his own glove in the Seattle Mariners’ 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Read story

Joel Dahmen watches his shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Friday, June 17, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F.

Morikawa, Rahm, McIlroy bring buzz to Brookline in US Open

June 17, 2022, 7:08pm National Sports

For every Collin Morikawa and his back-to-back years winning a major is a Joel Dahmen, who only four years ago would have thrilled to even play in one. Read story

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Seattle. The homer was Trout's second of the game. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Trout homers, Ohtani pitches Angels past Mariners 4-1

June 16, 2022, 10:52pm National Sports

Mike Trout continued to torment Seattle with his 48th and 49th career home runs against his division foe, Shohei Ohtani tossed six innings of three-hit ball and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Mariners 4-1 on Thursday night. Read story

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, holds up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy with teammates after defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Boston.

Warriors win 4th NBA title in 8 years

June 16, 2022, 9:09pm Latest News

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons. Read story

Adam Hadwin, of Canada, watches his shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Brookline, Mass.

Hadwin leads U.S. Open as McIlroy makes statement with clubs

June 16, 2022, 6:57pm National Sports

Adam Hadwin wasn't officially in the U.S. Open until eight days ago. He walked off The Country Club on Thursday with his best score ever in a major for a one-shot lead. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Jesse Winker connects for an RBI single to score Taylor Trammell during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Baltimore.

Winker, Mariners avoid arbitration with $14.5M, 2-year deal

June 16, 2022, 5:08pm National Sports

All-Star outfielder Jesse Winker and the Seattle Mariners avoided a salary arbitration hearing when they agreed Thursday to a $14.5 million, two-year contract. Read story

Lumen Field in Seattle was selected by FIFA as one of 11 sites in the United States to host 2026 World Cup matches, it was announced on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Seattle, Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, among 16 World Cup sites for 2026

June 16, 2022, 4:06pm Latest News

Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia, Seattle and Kansas City were the newcomers among the 11 U.S. sites picked to host games at the 2026 World Cup, while Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville and Orlando were left out. Read story

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, announced Thursday, June 16, 2022, that the 2022 season will be her last playing in the WNBA.

WNBA star Sue Bird says 2022 will be her final season

June 16, 2022, 10:41am National Sports

Seattle Storm star and five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird announced Thursday the 2022 season will be her last playing in the WNBA. Read story

The Colorado Avalanche celebrate after an overtime goal by Andre Burakovsky in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Denver.

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final

June 15, 2022, 9:29pm National Sports

Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime to give the Colorado Avalanche a 4-3 victory over two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 on Wednesday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Penn Murfee (56) is pulled by manager Scott Servais, left, during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Gray, Twins ‘pen blanks Mariners 5-0

June 15, 2022, 5:48pm National Sports

Ryan Jeffers hit an RBI single off the center-field wall to break a scoreless tie in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins went on to beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Wednesday. Read story