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Weekend revelry roundup: Lots of sporting events around town, plus pirates
The weekend is already underway for most given the Fourth of July holiday, but that doesn’t mean there still isn’t lots of events and plenty to do this weekend. Lots of sports are on the docket. Let’s start with the local WNBA team as the 13-6 Seattle Storm will be home at Climate Pledge Arena this weekend and will take on the Chicago Sky twice in three days. The Storm will first play the Sky Friday at 7 p.m. and then again Sunday at 3 p.m. A name to watch for the Sky is rookie sensation Angel Reese, who just made her first WNBA All-Star team.
Tomashoff: Washington has built an exciting class around QB Dash Beierly
By Roman Tomashoff, Huskies Wire: When quarterback Dash Beierly flipped his commitment from Arizona to Washington in January, just seven days after Jedd Fisch took the job in Seattle, he became the first high schooler to commit to the Huskies during the new head coach’s tenure. Beierly, who transferred...
Kid's Summer Saver Passes as West Seattle Bowl
If, like me, you're looking for ways to keep your kiddos occupied this summer, beat the heat, and save some money, then West Seattle Bowl's Kid's Summer Saver Pass is the life hack we didn't know we needed!. Our family loves to bowl, and West Seattle Bowl has always been...
Catie Griggs resigns as president of business operations for the Seattle Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) -- Catie Griggs has resigned as president of business operations for the Seattle Mariners, the team announced Friday. Griggs arrived in Seattle in the summer of 2021 after four
Seattle Kraken Free Agency 2024: Key Signings and Trades Boost Team for 2024-25 Season
The Seattle Kraken made significant moves in the early days of the 2024 free agency period, signing players like Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson to bolster their roster with championship experience. Brandon Montour signed a seven-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $7.14 million. Chandler Stephenson also signed...
Saturday's Major League Linescores
Winckowski, Bernardino (4), Weissert (5), C.Anderson (5) and McGuire; Cole, T.Hill (5), Maciejewski (8) and Trevino, Wells. W_T.Hill 2-0. L_Bernardino 3-2. HRs_Boston, Devers (19). New York, Rice (4), Verdugo (10). ___. Article continues below this ad. Houston 001 200 000 — 3 7 0. Minnesota 232 000 20x —...
ScoutLook: Newest 4-Star Washington Receiver Commit is “Complete Package”
The Washington Huskies continued their recruiting hot streak with 4-star receiver Chris Lawson committing to the Dawgs. Lawson, from San Francisco, is the top-rated receiver of the four who have committed to UW in the 2025 class. Size: Standing 6-1 and weighing 175 pounds, Lawson is an ideal size for...
Jason Caldwell's Monday morning quarterback column
We're now inside a month until teams begin preseason practices and I still don't know much more about teams in the Southeastern Conference than I did a few months ago. I guess that comes with the territory with rosters looking really different from year to year, but I also think it sets up the possibility of teams coming from outside of the top pack to make a run in the league. We saw that last season with Missouri and Ole Miss both winning 11 games and putting themselves in a position to challenge for Atlanta.
Nika Mühl doesn’t want undeserved minutes
SEATTLE — In a matter of months Seattle Storm rookie Nika Mühl went from regularly playing all 40 minutes as a UConn senior to rarely checking in for more than a minute in the WNBA. After playing more than just one minute in a game for the first time since May against the Dallas Wings on June 29, Mühl was thrilled.
Enokk Vimahi: From Defensive Tackle in 2021 Title Game to Starting Offensive Guard at University of Washington
Enokk Vimahi, a former Ohio State player, faced a challenging situation in the 2021 College Football Playoff national championship game where he had to switch from his usual position as an offensive guard to play as a defensive tackle due to roster shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vimahi is...
Golf: Boeing Classic Inside the Ropes
Have you ever wanted to walk inside the ropes with major champions? You can have that opportunity on Friday, August 9th, at the Boeing Classic. The Boeing Classic is held at the Club at Snoqualmie Ridge as part of the PGA Champions Tour. Our friends at Washington Golf are having a giveaway contest where the winner and a guest will be an honorary observer for the tournament’s first round. The entry deadline is Friday, August 2nd, and only one entry per person. You also must be an active WA Golf member.
Match Recap: Seattle Reign FC Earns Draw Against Utah Royals
At home on a sweltering summer day at Lumen Field, the Reign came back from a one goal deficit to earn a point against Utah Royals FC before heading into the international break. After a dominant first half, the Reign conceded a second half goal, but answered with an equalizer less than 10 minutes later.
Chris Petersen still has influence on Washington’s roster
By Roman Tomashoff, Huskies Wire: The rapidly approaching 2024 college football season will mark the fifth since Chris Petersen coached his final game with the Washington Huskies before retiring. Since his departure, the Huskies have seen three head coaches, a 4-8 season, a 14-1 season that ended with a berth...
row2k Starting Five: Teal Cohen
Teal Cohen graduated from the University of Washington in 2022 and is set to race in the United States W4x later this month at Paris Olympic Games. 1. What inspired you to go to your first rowing practice; was there anything memorable about it?. I played a lot of sports...
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