Local couple ties the knot with Tri-City Americans theme
TRI-CITIES, Wash. - Two locals tied the knot this weekend with a special theme: The Tri-City Americans. Joel and Caitlin Cabrales have been big fans of the…
PAC-12 football players urge opt out amid COVID-19 concerns
A group of Pac-12 football players on Sunday threatened to opt out of the coming season unless their concerns about competing during the COVID-19 pandemic and other racial and economic issues in college sports are addressed. The players posted a…
Players describe abusive environment on Oregon State team
Athletes and others with ties to the program told The Associated Press that the head volleyball coach at Oregon State University runs an abusive program that has seen 11 players quit or transfer since 2016 and two team members contemplate…
Manfred confident MLB can get through playoffs despite virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he’s confident his sport can get through the regular season and postseason without being stopped by the coronavirus, though not every team might play all 60 games and winning percentage could…
Another postponement rattles MLB
The coronavirus forced baseball’s 17th postponement in 10 days on Saturday, prompting at least two more players to opt out and casting doubt the league can complete a truncated 2020 season. A Cardinals-Brewers game in Milwaukee was postponed for the…
Brees will stand for anthem, but respects those who kneel
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he will continue to stand for the American flag but respects and supports any form of peaceful demonstration — including kneeling during the national anthem — by those protesting social injustice…
Pac-12 releases football schedule; Cougs open season against Utah
With much of the fall still up in the air due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pac-12 Friday released an aggressive, conference-only 10-game football schedule which will kick off in late-September. Washington State is scheduled to open the season against…
NBA players took a knee before kicking off the league's reopened season
Players with the New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz restarted the NBA's season by kneeling during the National Anthem.Moments before tipoff on Thursday evening, the players, who were joined by coaches and game officials, all took a knee.The players…
Chicago Blackhawks ban Native American headdresses at home games once fans return
The NHL's Chicago Blackhawks may not be changing its team name, but it will no longer allow costume headdresses at future team-sanctioned events and home games at the United Center. The move comes amid pressure on the Blackhawks and a…
Michael Thompson wins golfs 3M Open by two strokes
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Michael Thompson birdied two of the last three holes Sunday for a 4-under 67 and a two-stroke victory in the 3M Open, finishing off his second PGA Tour win seven years after his first. Adam Long…
Seahawks trade for star New York safety Jamal Adams
NEW YORK (AP) — Jamal Adams’ wish was finally granted: He’s leaving New York in a stunning trade. The Jets dealt the disgruntled star safety to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, splitting with a gifted player whose relationship with the…
Yankees, Nationals kneel to back Black Lives Matter
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a joint demonstration of support for the Black Lives Matter movement, players, managers and coaches of the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals knelt in unison before the opening game of the 2020 baseball season, then…
Russell Wilson, Ciara welcome their son 'Win' into the world
SEATTLE -- Russell Wilson and Ciara just welcomed a baby boy into the world. The Seahawks quarterbacks's singer wife gave birth to their son, Win Harrison Wilson, on Thursday, July 23. Tweets from Wilson and Ciara say the boy weighed…
Ex-Redskins will go by 'Washington Football Team' for upcoming season
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name. The club announced the placeholder name Thursday, ahead…
NHL announces name of new Seattle franchise
SEATTLE, Wash. -- The NHL has revealed the name, logo and colors for Seattle's new franchise. After much speculation surrounding possible names, the NHL announced Thursday morning that the team will be named the Seattle Kraken. The kraken is…
WIAA releases tentative calendar for upcoming sports seasons
RENTON, Wash. -- The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced Tuesday a modified calendar for upcoming sports seasons in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new calendar is separated into four seasons, each consisting of sports based on risk level for…
