CBC names competition court after HOF coach Cheryl Holden
PASCO, Wash. — Columbia Basin College (CBC) will celebrate a local coaching legend, Cheryl Holden, by naming the competition court at the Student Recreation Center that's currently under construction in her honor. Leaders from the CBC Board of Trustees met on…
EWU QB Eric Barriere highlights AP FCS All-America team
The Portland A's? Oakland Athletics ponder a move to the Pacific Northwest
OAKLAND, Calif. — Following relocations by the city's NBA and NFL franchises, Oakland may be losing its MLB franchise as well. As the Oakland Athletics organization is clashing with city officials on plans for a new ballpark, and according to…
Mariners expected to call up top prospect Jarred Kelenic on Thursday - ESPN
One of the top prospects in baseball is expected to join the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, according to ESPN. Jarred Kelenic, who is currently playing for the AAA affiliate for the Mariners, the Tacoma Rainiers, will make his debut…
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Seattle Mariners offer $10 tickets, exclusive deals to vaccinated fans
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle Mariners are offering discounted tickets and other incentives for fully vaccinated fans. People who have received their final COVID-19 vaccination dose at least two weeks prior to the game date of their choosing will be…
Tri-City Americans open a section for vaccinated fans at Toyota Center
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Recently, Governor Jay Inslee announced that sporting events would begin to hold vaccinated sections for individuals who are confirmed to have received a COVID-19 vaccination. Today, the Tri-City Americans became the first sports team in the region…
Mariners shut out by Orioles in their first no-hitter since 1969
SEATTLE (AP) — John Means threw the major leagues’ third no-hitter this season and came within a wild pitch on a third strike of a perfect game, pitching the Baltimore Orioles over the Seattle Mariners 6-0 Wednesday. Means (4-0) struck…
Tri-City Americans honor Kennewick police dogs with jersey
KENNEWICK, Wash. — After the Tri-City Americans' season was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many special events were put on hold. One of them has come back to life in the form of a unique jersey auction…
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Tri-City Water Follies: 2021 Columbia Cup canceled, organizers say
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The pandemic has put the summer event of the Tri-Cities in dry dock -- again. The Tri-City Water Follies announced on Monday via Facebook that the 2021 Columbia Cup has been canceled. The organization behind the…
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Tri-City Dust Devils embrace a return to baseball; shift to High-A West league
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – While the sports world adapted to a pandemic landscape last March, Minor League Baseball (MiLB) was left in the dust. The entire 2020-21 MiLB season was canceled due to COVID-19, leaving many small-market teams and their employees…
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Former New York Jets player dies in a fishing accident
A former player for the New York Jets died in an accident during a fishing tournament in Texas on Thursday, according to tournament officials and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Pete Lammons, 77, played six seasons for the Jets,…
Horse named after Breonna Taylor wins Churchill Downs race ahead of Kentucky Derby
A horse named after slain Louisville woman Breonna Taylor ran its way into the winner's circle on Thursday in a Derby Week race at Churchill Downs. The three-year-old filly, named Breonna, is owned by JS Stables, LLC -- a thoroughbred…
Move back to Phase 2 could cause setbacks for youth, high school sports
SPOKANE, Wash.– A fourth wave of infections is likely forcing Spokane County and many others back to Phase 2 next week. Twelve counties across Washington are currently failing the metrics needed to stay in Phase 3. A move back means…
NFL Draft on KAPP-KVEW: Seahawks add speedy WR D'Wayne Eskridge at 56
CLEVELAND — With the 56th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks added Western Michigan wide receiver D'Wayne Eskridge to one of the most talented offensive units in pro football. In his final season at Western Michigan,…
2021 NFL Draft on KAPP-KVEW: What do the Seahawks need on Day 2?
CLEVELAND — With the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft in the rearview, the Seattle Seahawks are gearing up to make a splash on Day 2. In case you didn't hear, the 2021 NFL Draft is being broadcast…
