CHRIS TALBOTT

Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford, right, reacts to scoring on a sacrifice fly from Victor Robles while being greeted by teammate Julio Rodriguez, left, during the seventh inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Athletics, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Polanco and Arozarena hit 8th-inning HRs to lift Mariners over Athletics 4-2
Jorge Polanco and Randy Arozarena hit eighth-inning home runs and the Seattle Mariners rallied to beat the Athletics 4-2. Polanco’s two-out, two-run home run to dead center field sealed the win after Arozarena tied it at 2 with a shot to left.
 
Maryland guard Rodney Rice, left, forward Julian Reese and Colorado State forward Rashaan Mbemba vie for a rebound during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Angel Reese’s younger brother Julian makes his own splash in March Madness with Maryland
 
Maryland head coach Kevin Willard reacts during the first half against Grand Canyon in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Maryland coach Kevin Willard says ‘there is no situation’ at school shortly before AD’s departure
Maryland coach Kevin Willard bristled at reporters’ questions even as his players celebrated an 81-49 win over Grand Canyon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
 
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) scores a 39-yard touchdown ahead of Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24
Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 to keep pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC.
 
Seattle Seahawks' Geno Smith is hurt during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seahawks QB Geno Smith exits with knee injury against Green Bay and will undergo testing
An awkward hit ended quarterback Geno Smith’s night and may have done serious damage to the Seattle Seahawks’ playoff chances.
 
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant (8) runs the ball for a touchdown after making an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
Coby Bryant’s pick-6 highlights big day for Seahawks’ defense in 16-6 win over Cardinals
Coby Bryant returned an interception 69 yards for a touchdown and Leonard Williams had 2 1/2 sacks as the Seahawks tormented Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, and Seattle beat Arizona 16-6 to move into a tie for the NFC West lead.
 
UCLA tight end Moliki Matavao (88) stiff-arms Washington edge Isaiah Ward during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Desmond Williams Jr., Jonah Coleman lead Washington past UCLA 31-19 for bowl eligibility
Demond Williams Jr. replaced starting quarterback Will Rogers, leading three second-half game-securing scoring drives, and Washington beat UCLA 31-19 to clinch bowl eligibility.
 
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) waves to fans after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Seattle. The Bills won 31-10. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Josh Allen throws 2 TD passes and the Bills cruise past the Seahawks 31-10
Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and the surging Buffalo Bills turned his first interception of the season into an afterthought, pummeling the Seattle Seahawks 31-10.
 
San Francisco 49ers safety George Odum, right, forces an incomplete pass against Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf to miss game against Bills with knee injury
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf will miss Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills because of a knee injury.
 
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/ Brynn Anderson)
Walker helps Seahawks achieve balance on offense in dominant win over Falcons
Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III overcame flu-like illness symptoms to score two touchdowns and lead Seattle to a 34-14 win over the Falcons in Atlanta.
 
Seattle Mariners' Justin Turner hits an RBI single during the 10th inning against the Oakland Athletics to win 7-6 in a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Raley rallies Mariners twice, Raleigh homers in 7-6 win over A’s in 10 innings
Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner’s fielder’s-choice grounder to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings.
 
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Kirby pitches 7 strong innings and Garver homers to lift Mariners over Rangers 7-0
George Kirby faced the minimum number of batters and gave up one hit in seven sparkling innings, and the Seattle Mariners shut out the Texas Rangers 7-0 to earn a series victory and keep pace in the AL West and wild-card races.
 
Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez, right, gets a big hug from Justin Turner following his three-run homer in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Seattle, (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom’s return
Julio Rodríguez hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to help spoil Jacob deGrom’s return to the mound and send the Seattle Mariners to a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
 
Texas Rangers' Jacob deGrom delivers against the Seattle Mariners during a baseball game Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
Rangers starter deGrom pitches 3 2/3 scoreless innings in his return from elbow surgery
Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom struck out four in 3 2/3 scoreless innings at Seattle in his return from Tommy John surgery. DeGrom allowed two hits in the fourth and was removed after he retired Jorge Polanco on a flyball to center.
 
Texas Rangers' Carson Kelly (18), Josh Jung, center, and Max Scherzer, right, celebrate in the 10th inning of a baseball game after the team's 6-5 win against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Rangers’ Max Scherzer set to make his return to the mound on Saturday in Seattle
Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer is expected to return from the injured list on Saturday in Seattle after a successful workout Friday.
 
Washington quarterback Will Rogers (7) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Will Rogers passes for 4 TDs, Washington routs Eastern Michigan 30-9
Will Rogers passed for 261 yards and four touchdowns and rebuilt Washington overcame another slow start to beat Eastern Michigan 30-9.
 
Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Liv Lyons)
Cal Raleigh homers twice, knocks in 5 as Mariners finish off 3-game sweep of Mets with 12-1 win
Cal Raleigh hit two home runs, Luis Castillo struck out nine and the Seattle Mariners completed a spirited sweep of the New York Mets with a 12-1 win on Sunday.
 
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws to a Texas Rangers batter during the first inning in a baseball game, Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Logan Gilbert strikes out 9 and surging Mariners sweep Rangers 5-0
Logan Gilbert struck out nine and gave up two hits over eight innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-0 to sweep the series.
 
Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford reacts after hitting a grand slam off Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
Crawford’s slam and Miller’s arm lead surging Mariners to 9-0 win over Angels
J.P. Crawford hit a grand slam, Bryce Miller struck out nine in six innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-0. Miller allowed just three hits for the Mariners, who lead the AL West on June 1 for the first time since 2003.
 
Oakland Athletics second baseman Abraham Toro (31) goes to tag Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez on a steal attmpt during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Seattle. Rodríguez was tagged out after coming off the bag. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
Bleday homers, Estes earns first win as A’s beat Mariners 8-1
Rookie starter Joey Estes struck out five in five solid innings after being called up earlier in the day for his first major league win, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 8-1.
 
Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch, right, greets Mike Tauchman (40) after hitting a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michael Busch homers in his 4th straight game to power the Cubs past the Mariners 3-2
Rookie Michael Busch homered for the fourth straight game, Javier Assad struck out six and the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
 
Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers reacts to hitting a single against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Valdez hits a 3-run homer to help the Red Sox beat the Mariners 5-1
Enmanuel Valdez hit a three-run homer, Garrett Whitlock pitched five effective innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1.
 
Ladine, Daniels lead Washington women past No. 9 Oregon State with Beavers’ top scorer sidelined
Elle Ladine scored 23 points, Dalayah Daniels added 15 and Washington beat No. 9 Oregon State 61-51 to damage the Beavers’ hopes of at least sharing the last Pac-12 Conference title.
 
Arizona State defensive back Shamari Simmons (7) celebrates recovering a fumble by Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with teammate Tate Romney, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Powell returns late interception 89 yards for TD, No. 5 Washington survives Arizona State 15-7
Mishael Powell returned a fourth-quarter interception 89 yards for a touchdown and No. 5 Washington overcame Michael Penix Jr.’s three turnovers to beat Arizona State 15-7 on Saturday night.
 
Maldonado, Valdez push Astros past Mariners 6-1
Martin Maldonado hit a three-run home run, Framber Valdez struck out eight to set career highs for wins and strikeouts, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1to close on their fourth straight playoff berth.
 
2 Giants-Seattle games off due to smoky skies, moved to SF
The two-game series between the San Francisco Giants and Mariners in Seattle that was scheduled to start Tuesday night has been postponed because of poor air quality caused by the West Coast wildfires.
 
Melgoza, Washington upset No. UCLA 74-68
Amber Melgoza scored 20 points, Rita Pleskevich added 15 and Washington upset No. 8 UCLA 74-68 on Sunday.
 
Saints QB Brees has surgery on hand, teammates move on
As Drew Brees underwent surgery on his injured throwing hand in Los Angeles, his New Orleans Saints teammates went about business mostly as usual in Seattle preparing for this week’s game against the Seahawks.
 
Lewis HR spoils another no-hit bid, Seattle beats Reds 5-3
Rookie Kyle Lewis broke up a no-hitter bid with a home run for the second consecutive game, and the Seattle Mariners beat Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
 
Reds’ Gray loses no-hit bid on Lewis’ HR in 7th
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray lost a no-hit bid in the seventh inning when Seattle Mariners rookie Kyle Lewis hit a three-run homer.
 
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