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Abraham Lucas, an Everett native, will start at right tackle for the Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks’ Abraham Lucas is livin’ the dream

The Everett native’s childhood wish of playing for the Seahawks in the Super Bowl comes true.

 

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV runs back an interception for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Ernest Jones’ Super Bowl inspiration

The Seahawks linebacker is driven by the memories of his late father.

  • Feb 4, 2026
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks

 

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald, middle, speaks before accepting the George Halas Trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Rams, 31-27, in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images/TNS)

Mike Macdonald’s defensive evolution sparks Super Bowl run

The Seahawks coach’s system employs flexibility to create impact on all fronts.

 

The Washington Post eliminates sports section as part of wider layoffs

The Washington Post eliminated its sports department on Wednesday, a process that will include laying off dozens of journalists and bringing to an end a… Continue reading

  • Feb 4, 2026
  • Dan Shanoff The Athletic
James Harden and Darius Garland. They now have been traded for each other. This was from 2022 when Harden played Philadelphia. (Joshua Gunter/Tribune News Services)

Why the Cavaliers traded former All-Star Darius Garland for James Harden

Cleveland sent Garland and a second-round pick for the 11-time All-Star on Tuesday.

  • Feb 4, 2026
  • Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd The Athletic
  • NBA
James Harden and Darius Garland. They now have been traded for each other. This was from 2022 when Harden played Philadelphia. (Joshua Gunter/Tribune News Services)
Meadowdale’s Noah Million makes a layup past Snohomish’s Deyton Wheat during the game on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

And-1 and a Million: Meadowdale senior hits go-ahead shot to top Scots

Everett boys reach highest regular-season win total since 2003.

Meadowdale’s Noah Million makes a layup past Snohomish’s Deyton Wheat during the game on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas dribbles the ball against Minnesota United in the First Round of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn. (Jane Gershovich / Sounders FC Communications)

Sounders’ Vargas transfers to Spanish giant

20-year-old star midfielder Obed Vargas nets Seattle $3 million in a move to Atletico Madrid.

Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas dribbles the ball against Minnesota United in the First Round of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn. (Jane Gershovich / Sounders FC Communications)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald calls a play during a Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Macdonald’s play calling may earn Seattle a historic win

Mike Macdonald would become the first defensive play calling head coach to win a Super Bowl.

  • Feb 3, 2026
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald calls a play during a Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
New England Patriots Efton Chism III, a Monroe High School graduate, reacts during a game against the New York Jets on Dec. 28, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of David Silverman / New England Patriots)

Fan turned foe: Former Monroe star readies for Super Bowl

Efton Chism III describes his rookie Patriots season as ‘surreal.’

New England Patriots Efton Chism III, a Monroe High School graduate, reacts during a game against the New York Jets on Dec. 28, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of David Silverman / New England Patriots)
St. Louis Cardinals second base Brendan Donovan (33) throws to first for a double play during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Field, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Chitose Suzuki, The Dallas Morning News, Tribune News Services)

Mariners land All-Star Brendan Donovan

Seattle packages Everett standouts Jurrangelo Cijntje and Tai Peete as part of the deal.

St. Louis Cardinals second base Brendan Donovan (33) throws to first for a double play during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Field, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Chitose Suzuki, The Dallas Morning News, Tribune News Services)
Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly takes a three-point shot during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Blachly helps Murphy girls claim the South

Brooke Blachly hits a Wildcats-record 11 triples in a league-clinching victory on Monday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly takes a three-point shot during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe clinches share of league title

The Bearcats hammer Marysville Getchell to stay in front of Snohomish in standings.

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (left) and tight end AJ Barner arrive for Super Bowl week at Jose Mineta International Airport in San Jose, California on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Kathryn Riley)

Seahawks arrive in the Bay Area for Super Bowl 60

DeMarcus Lawrence has played in more NFL seasons than any other Seahawk. So he got a cool moment, his first Super… Continue reading

  • Feb 2, 2026
  • Greg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (left) and tight end AJ Barner arrive for Super Bowl week at Jose Mineta International Airport in San Jose, California on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Kathryn Riley)
Monroe’s Vivian Knuckey runs the ball during the game against Ferndale on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe flag football punches ticket to state

Prep roundup for Friday and Saturday (Jan. 30-31): (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) FLAG… Continue reading

Monroe’s Vivian Knuckey runs the ball during the game against Ferndale on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Glacier Peak pulls away from Jackson

Prep girls basketball roundup for Friday and Saturday (Jan. 30-31): (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30… Continue reading

Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli reacts during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish girls basketball wins league title

The Panthers survive a defensive struggle with the Spartans to take the North on Friday night.

Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli reacts during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
General manager John Schneider celebrates after the Seahawks won the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2025. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

How Seahawks GM John Schneider built another Super Bowl roster

Many questioned offseason moves, but the general manager reshaped Seattle into a contender.

  • Jan 30, 2026
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
General manager John Schneider celebrates after the Seahawks won the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2025. (Getty Images / The Athletic)
Washington’s Wesley Yates III makes a 3-point shot against No. 9 Illinois at Lou Henson Court in Champaign, Illinois on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Washington Athletics)

Shooting woes cost Washington men at No. 9 Illinois

The Huskies lose for the fifth straight time against a ranked opponent.

Washington’s Wesley Yates III makes a 3-point shot against No. 9 Illinois at Lou Henson Court in Champaign, Illinois on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Washington Athletics)
The Archbishop Murphy bench reacts to a score during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Archbishop Murphy bench reacts to a score during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Meadowdale’s Lexi Zardis makes a layup during the game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Meadowdale girls stun Archbishop Murphy with first league loss

Mia Brockmeyer and Lexi Zardis combine for 49 points as the Mavericks down the Wildcats at home on Thursday.

Meadowdale’s Lexi Zardis makes a layup during the game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)