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Seattle Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo runs with the ball during a practice on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. (Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo refreshed for year two

The 2025 second-rounder looks to increase workload after an underwhelming rookie season.

Snohomish Little League (Northwest) pitcher Maddie Locke swings for a pitch during a Little League World Series first-round game against the Southeast on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026 at Stallings Stadium in Greenville N.C. (Photo courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball)

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Snohomish downs Southwest in LLWS elimination bracket

Five late runs power the Northwest to a 7-3 elimination-bracket win in Greenville.

Luis Suisbel #8 of the Everett AquaSox reacts after striking out during the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox drop four straight to close Hops series

Everett falls to third in Northwest League second-half standings with a 9-3 loss on Sunday.

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Hops jump all over Frogs with late outbreak

Hillsboro scores 11 unanswered runs late to take down Everett on Thursday.

Snohomish Little League All Star softball’s Jaliyah Wright (left) and Maddie Locke (right) high-five during a Little League Northwest Regional quarterfinal game against Oregon on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Al Houghton Stadium in San Bernardino, Calif. (Photo Courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball)

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Snohomish All Stars softball head to regional championship

“Team Washington” down Idaho 6-0, now needing a win on Thursday to advance to the Little League World…

Snohomish Little League 12U All Star softball’s Maddie Locke throws a pitch during a game against Hermiston (Oregon) Little League during a Little League Regional quarterfinal game on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Al Houghton Stadium in San Bernardino, Calif. (Photo Courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball)

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Snohomish Little League softball two wins from World Series

“Team Washington” downs Oregon 2-0 in California on Sunday to set up a Tuesday semifinal with Idaho.

The Snohomish Little League 12U All Stars softball team poses with their banner after winning the 2026 state title on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Legends Fields in Oakville. (Photo courtesy of Snohomish Little League)

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Snohomish Little League 12U softball wins state

The 12U softball squad starts regionals on Saturday, the SLL 10U baseball squad starts state on Saturday.

Seattle Storm forward Dominique Malonga shouts during a 77-72 loss to the Portland Fire on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Courtesy of Seattle Storm)

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Storm’s Malonga makes first WNBA All-Star team

The second-year forward is averaging 16 points and seven rebounds on a young Seattle squad.

Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson brings the ball up the floor while forward Awa Fam trails her during a game against the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, May 27, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Courtesy of Seattle Storm)

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Storm shoot lights out, down Dream at home

Paced by 5-for-6 3-point shooting from rookie Awa Fam, the Seattle Storm downed the Atlanta Dream 105-90 on…

The Seattle Storm, including Dominique Malonga (left), Mackenzie Holmes (center) and Taina Mair (right), celebrate beating the New York Liberty 99-88 on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)

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Storm snap franchise-worst losing streak

Seattle led the New York Liberty for most of a 99-88 win to snap an 11-game slide on…

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Shorewood’s Nikola Genadiev reacts after scoring during the first half of the 3A state semifinal game against Blanchet on May 29 in Puyallup.

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The Herald’s 2026 Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Niki Genadiev

The Shorewood forward registered 20 goals and 18 assists to lead the Stormrays to the state title game.

OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks celebrates after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds with Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordan Clarkson during the fourth quarter in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in New York City. (Al Bello / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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OG Anunoby writes his name in Knicks and NBA Finals lore

Anunoby’s game-winning putback caps the largest comeback in Finals history, puts New York ahead of San Antonio 3-1.

The King’s baseball team poses with their Class 1A state championship trophy on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham. (Courtesy of King’s H.S. Athletics)

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Underdog King’s baseball wins first state title

The No. 11 Knights strung together four upsets to claim their first 1A title on Saturday.

Shorewood’s Ian Baxter (left) dribbles against Mercer Island’s Jesus Aquino (right) during the 2026 class 3A boys soccer state championship game on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Repeat heartbreak: Shorewood boys soccer falls in title game

No. 2 Stormrays are held scoreless for the first time against No. 1 Mercer Island in a 1-0…

Shorewood’s Maxwell Smith reacts after blocking a penalty shot by Bishop Blanchet’s Kaidin Skipper during the 3A state semifinal game on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer survives state semis in penalty shootout

The No. 2 Stormrays kept their undefeated season alive, beating No. 11 Bishop Blanchet on Friday.

The Jackson boys tennis team (pictured left to right: Ashton Bergman, Arhan Sinha, Sam Song, Andy Stark, David Song) poses with their 4A state title trophy and medals on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Kennewick, Washington. (Courtesy of Katie Stark)

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Jackson, Shorewood win boys tennis state titles

The Timberwolves take third 4A title in five years, Stormrays win first 3A title Saturday.

The Shorewood boys soccer team, including midfielder Isak Medhaug (6), embraces each other after beating Eastside Catholic 3-2 in a state quarterfinal game on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer rallies to state semis

No. 2 Stormrays score 3 unanswered goals, overcome 2-0 halftime deficit to No. 7 Eastside Catholic.

Shorewood’s Caleb Butler celebrates his goal with his teammates during a state round of 16 game against Mountain View on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys soccer opens State with 5-0 win

The No. 2 Stormrays put together a statement win over No. 18 Mountain View in the round of…

Shorewood’s Adam Jaramillo celebrates after scoring the opening run in a state baseball game against Central Valley on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Meridian Park Baseball Field in Shoreline. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Shorewood baseball runs through state’s first round

The Stormrays go 9-for-23 to pull away late, beat Central Valley 9-1 on Tuesday.

The Shorewood boys soccer team poses with their District 1 3A Tournament trophy after beating Shorecrest 2-0 on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Shoreline Stadium in Shoreline. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Four-peat: Shorewood boys soccer wins district championship

The No. 1 Stormrays take down Shorecrest on Saturday for 4th straight 3A District 1 title.