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Seattle Seahawks tight end Nick Vannett, left, pushes against Barkevious Mingo during a practice Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the team’s NFL football training facility in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

POLL: What’s the Seahawks’ top issue entering training camp?

Seattle opens training camp Thursday with several key questions hanging over the team.

Seattle Seahawks tight end Nick Vannett, left, pushes against Barkevious Mingo during a practice Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the team’s NFL football training facility in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Cascade alumna is ‘all-in’ with British softball team

Cascade alumna is ‘all-in’ with British softball team

Aubrey Peterson’s sole focus this summer is to help Great Britain qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Cascade alumna is ‘all-in’ with British softball team

Community roundup: Lake Stevens grad lands D-I coaching gig

Santa Clara University announced the hiring of Gina Carbonatto as its head softball coach on June 24.

Kamiak grad primed to play in his third U.S. Junior Amateur

Kamiak grad primed to play in his third U.S. Junior Amateur

Alvin Kwak says his ‘game is as good as it’s been’

Kamiak grad primed to play in his third U.S. Junior Amateur
Funko phenomenon alive and well at the ballpark

Funko phenomenon alive and well at the ballpark

Combining baseball and Pop! culture, Funko Fridays at Funko Field in Everett are a sight to behold.

Funko phenomenon alive and well at the ballpark
Williamson ‘rusty’ in debut with AquaSox

Williamson ‘rusty’ in debut with AquaSox

The M’s 2nd-round pick throws just 22 pitches, but he’s happy to be back on the mound.

Williamson ‘rusty’ in debut with AquaSox
The United States’ Megan Rapinoe runs to teammates after the team won the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

POLL RESULTS: Bird gets the nod as household’s biggest icon

Nearly four-fifths of voters chose the Sue Bird over partner Megan Rapinoe as the greater sports star.

The United States’ Megan Rapinoe runs to teammates after the team won the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)
Local MLB umps spend All-Star break raising money for youth

Local MLB umps spend All-Star break raising money for youth

Tripp Gibson and Mike Muchlinski are hosting their fifth golf scramble to raise money for charity.

Local MLB umps spend All-Star break raising money for youth

Mill Creek Little League softball team wins state title

The squad is headed to Southern California for the regionals

The Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird stands during the national anthem wearing Megan Rapinoe’s USWNT jersey before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

POLL: Who’s been greater, Megan Rapinoe or Sue Bird?

The Seattle sports power couple includes an icon of soccer and an icon of basketball.

The Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird stands during the national anthem wearing Megan Rapinoe’s USWNT jersey before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mariners stink, but rebuilding plan off to good start

Mariners stink, but rebuilding plan off to good start

For the first time in a long time, Seattle’s future looks bright.

Mariners stink, but rebuilding plan off to good start
Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto answers questions during the annual pre-spring training media event, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 in Seattle. (Steve Ringman/The Seattle Times via AP)

POLL RESULTS: Readers unimpressed by Mariners’ rebuild

More than 70 percent of voters gave Seattle a C or worse for the first half-season of rebuilding.

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto answers questions during the annual pre-spring training media event, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 in Seattle. (Steve Ringman/The Seattle Times via AP)

POLL: How are the Mariners doing in their rebuild?

With the baseball season at its halfway point, what grade do you give the Mariners?… Continue reading

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Meadowdale native globe-trotting through soccer

Meadowdale native globe-trotting through soccer

Julio Abad has created opportunities for himself from Lynnwood to Abu Dhabi playing the sport he loves.

Meadowdale native globe-trotting through soccer

Julio Abad: ‘Stories I’ll never forget’

Meadowdale High School alum Julio Abad shares experiences from the 2019 Special Olympics World Games.

Community sports roundup: U-15 soccer team nationals-bound

The Snohomish United under-15 girls soccer team is headed to nationals. Snohomish United captured the 14U girls division at the US Youth Soccer 2019 Far… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners’ Daniel Vogelbach, left, congratulates Domingo Santana on Santana’s two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

POLL: How are the Mariners doing in their rebuild?

With half the season now over, what grade do you give Seattle in executing its rebuilding process?

The Seattle Mariners’ Daniel Vogelbach, left, congratulates Domingo Santana on Santana’s two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Summer Showdown: Preston Peltier pulls off a three-peat

Summer Showdown: Preston Peltier pulls off a three-peat

The Colorado driver narrowly holds off Jason Fraser to win Evergreen Speedway’s premier event

Summer Showdown: Preston Peltier pulls off a three-peat
Summer Showdown set to run in the sun

Summer Showdown set to run in the sun

Evergreen Speedway’s top Super Late Models race is set for Sunday afternoon.

Summer Showdown set to run in the sun

Summer Showdown: The who, what, where and when

Here are all the details about Evergreen Speedway’s premier race, which takes place Sunday.