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AquaSox infielder Luis Suisbel follows through on a two-run home run during Everett's 13-1 win against Tri-City at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on June 15, 2025. The Valencia, Venezuela native hit two of Everett's five homers on the afternoon. (Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox blow past Tri-City to close out homestand on Father’s Day

Luis Suisbel hits two of Everett’s five homers, and Teddy McGraw stars in debut during 13-1 win.

AquaSox infielder Luis Suisbel follows through on a two-run home run during Everett's 13-1 win against Tri-City at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on June 15, 2025. The Valencia, Venezuela native hit two of Everett's five homers on the afternoon. (Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
J. J. Spaun of the United States celebrates winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on June 15, 2025, in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Patrick Smith / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Wet and wild finish gives J.J. Spaun U.S. Open golf title

As the sun started to set and the rain continued to fall, J.J. Spaun erupted into tears beside the 18th green —… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2025
  • Rick Maese, The Washington Post
  • Golf
J. J. Spaun of the United States celebrates winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on June 15, 2025, in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Patrick Smith / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson takes a swing during Everett's 3-2 win against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on June 14, 2025. (Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

Emerson walks off Tri-City to extend AquaSox win streak

The Mariners’ top prospect hits an RBI-single to seal 3-2 win; Batista has 2 RBI in return.

AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson takes a swing during Everett's 3-2 win against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on June 14, 2025. (Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
Everett AquaSox infielder Michael Arroyo receives high-fives in the dugout during Everett's 8-1 win against Tri-City at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on June 13, 2025. The 20-year-old Colombia native had two home runs and a career-high six RBI. (Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

Arroyo’s big night lifts AquaSox to 8-1 win over Tri-City

The 20-year-old smacks 2 homers and a career-high 6 RBI while extending hit streak to 10.

Everett AquaSox infielder Michael Arroyo receives high-fives in the dugout during Everett's 8-1 win against Tri-City at Funko Field in Everett, Washington on June 13, 2025. The 20-year-old Colombia native had two home runs and a career-high six RBI. (Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
Everett Silvertips defenseman Landon DuPont was named CHL Rookie of the Year at the 2025 CHL Awards in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Josh Kim / Canadian Hockey League)

Tips’ Landon DuPont named CHL Rookie of the Year

The 16-year-old is the first defenseman in 30 years, and first Silvertip ever, to win the award.

Everett Silvertips defenseman Landon DuPont was named CHL Rookie of the Year at the 2025 CHL Awards in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Josh Kim / Canadian Hockey League)
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Florida Panthers during Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (David Santiago / Tribune News Services)

Panthers blow lead, Oilers even Stanley Cup Final series

The game probably shouldn’t have gotten to this point. Not after the Florida Panthers built a three-goal lead after a nearly perfect… Continue reading

  • Jun 13, 2025
  • Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, Tribune News Services
  • Hockey
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Florida Panthers during Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (David Santiago / Tribune News Services)
Michael Arroyo hit a 2-run home run for the Everett AquaSox in an 11-4 loss to the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox pitching goes cold in loss to Dust Devils

Although they held a first-inning lead, the Everett AquaSox fell to the Tri-City Dust Devils 11-4 in front of 1,196 fans at Funko… Continue reading

Michael Arroyo hit a 2-run home run for the Everett AquaSox in an 11-4 loss to the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
Seahawks defense end Leonard Williams (99) participates in a workout at minicamp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks bond over stories of their paths to football glory

Leonard Williams’ path to the NFL included stints of homelessness.

  • Jun 13, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Seahawks defense end Leonard Williams (99) participates in a workout at minicamp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Stanwood sophomore Addi Anderson in The Herald's 2025 All-Area Softball Pitcher of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Softball Pitcher of the Year: Addi Anderson

The Stanwood sophomore had a 1.32 ERA to lead the Spartans to a district championship.

Stanwood sophomore Addi Anderson in The Herald's 2025 All-Area Softball Pitcher of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Nneka Ogwumike releases a shot against the Minnesota Lynx at Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Storm)

Storm stop Lynx’s perfect season

The Minnesota Lynx’s perfect start to the season has ended. Pounding the ball into the paint, showing an offensive efficiency no Lynx opponent has shown… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2025
  • Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune
  • Storm
Nneka Ogwumike releases a shot against the Minnesota Lynx at Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Storm)
Jackson senior and UW commit Allie Thomsen is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Softball Hitter of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2025 Softball Hitter of the Year: Allie Thomsen

The Jackson senior had a .544 batting average and 1.600 OPS while striking out just once.

Jackson senior and UW commit Allie Thomsen is The Herald's 2025 All-Area Softball Hitter of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood’s Rubi Lopez cheers after getting a base hit during the 3A District 1 championship game against Sedro-Woolley on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wesco all-league softball teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for boys soccer. WESCO 4A First team Peyton Aanstad, Arlington Tessa Hahn, Cascade Bri Titus, Glacier Peak Emma Hirshorn,… Continue reading

Stanwood’s Rubi Lopez cheers after getting a base hit during the 3A District 1 championship game against Sedro-Woolley on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Taylor Dollard of the Everett AquaSox throws a pitch in a 5-2 victory over the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field on Wednesday, June 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

Strong pitching anchors AquaSox, sinks Tri-City

Everett AquaSox pitching held Tri-City Dust Devils to just two base hits as the Frogs secured a 5-2 victory Wednesday night in front… Continue reading

Taylor Dollard of the Everett AquaSox throws a pitch in a 5-2 victory over the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field on Wednesday, June 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) hands off to running back Zach Charbonnet (26) during minicamp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper, Seattle Seahawks)

Dave Boling: Sam Darnold’s first priority is the run game

For those Seattle Seahawks fans curious about the early performances of new quarterback Sam Darnold: Relax. His completion rate at Wednesday’s final… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2025
  • Dave Boling, The Spokesman-Review
  • Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) hands off to running back Zach Charbonnet (26) during minicamp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper, Seattle Seahawks)

Danny O’Neil: If you’re a Sonics fan, cackle along with me

I did not shout in excitement when Indiana’s Obi Toppin dunked home the rebound of Tyrese Haliburton’s missed lay-in late in Wednesday’s Game 3 of… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2025
  • Danny O’Neil, The Olympian
  • basketball

Pacers rely on unlikely heroes, take 2-1 NBA Finals lead

Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle sounds like a nature lover at times, when he describes his team as an “ecosystem.” It starts with… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2025
  • Candace Buckner, The Washington Post
  • basketball

Wesco all-league boys soccer teams announced

Wesco has announced its all-league teams for boys soccer. WESCO 4A First team Isaiah Natividad, Jackson Tyler Larson, Glacier Peak Yegor Tarasov, Kamiak Lucas Mooring,… Continue reading

Everett's Luis Suisbel hit a walkoff solo home run against Tri-City at Funko Field on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox Sweep Dust Devils in Doubleheader

Playing two games to account for a May 11 rainout against the Tri-City Dust Devils, the Everett AquaSox swept both ends of Tuesday… Continue reading

Everett's Luis Suisbel hit a walkoff solo home run against Tri-City at Funko Field on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participates in a workout at minicamp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

QB Sam Darnold shows smack talk side to Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks’ offseason program has gone so well that coach Mike Macdonald moved up mandatory minicamp by one week and slashed the… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2025
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participates in a workout at minicamp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) kicks the ball during minicamp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Seahawks punter signs extension

Veteran punter Michael Dickson signed a four-year extension Tuesday morning. The new contract is worth $16.2 million, a league source confirmed to The… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2025
  • Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic
  • Seahawks
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) kicks the ball during minicamp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)