Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams (99) practices on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

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Leonard Williams’ Seahawks contract talks on hold

‘Nothing set in stone’ for Seattle’s 31-year-old star defensive end

Snohomish All-Stars assistant coach Drew Locke (left) delivers a practice pitch to Layla Bailey at the Blast Barn in Snohomish on July 28, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Snohomish All-Stars gear up for Little League World Series

The 12U softball program looks to make history in North Carolina beginning Sunday.

Sam Whiting #37 of the Everett AquaSox pitches during the sixth inning against the Eugene Emeralds on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox execute big comeback against Hillsboro

Everett overcomes six-run deficit in final two innings to win 9-8 on Wednesday.

United States national soccer head coach Mauricio Pochettino waves to the crowd after losing to Belgium 4-1 at a World Cup round of 16 knockout match between the United States and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on Monday, July 6, 2026 in Seattle, WA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times / Tribune News Services)

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Pochettino, U.S. Soccer ‘close’ on new contract

The USMNT coach led a stellar World Cup group stage performance before losing in the Round of 16.

Pregame introductions as the Portland Fire face the Chicago Sky in a WNBA game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. (Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / Tribune News Services)

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County commissioners eye new Blazers arena funding path

Multnomah County officials propose new funding path for $600 million Moda Center makeover.

Luke Stevenson #32 of the Everett AquaSox hits a double to score Ricardo Cova #1 of the Everett AquaSox during the first inning against the Eugene Emeralds on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox homer three times in tight win over Hillsboro

Luke Stevenson hits two home runs in Everett’s 3-2 win on Tuesday.

Silvertips forward Jaxsin Vaughan skates during the Boston Bruins’ Development Camp at Warrior Ice Arena from June 29-July 2, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Jaxsin Vaughan)

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Jaxsin Vaughan turns Memorial Cup exposure into NHL Dev Camp spot

The Boston Bruins invited the Silvertips forward to Development Camp earlier in July.

Randy Arozarena of the Seattle Mariners hits a two-run home run in the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Baltimore. (Greg Fiume / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners drop Texas series, fall to 3rd in AL West

Seattle lost three of its four games against the league-leading Rangers to fall into third in the division.

Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Sam Darnold holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after their 29-13 win over the New England Patriots for Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer / Bay Area News Group / Tribune News Services)

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All that’s new as Seahawks training camp begins

The defending Super Bowl champs host HBO filming crews and navigate potential new ownership ahead of the ‘26…

An ESPN logo is shown ringside before the Top Rank fights at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden on June 08, 2024 in New York City. (Luke Hales / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Marchand: ESPN’s latest layoffs cement its new identity

A new wave of ESPN layoffs is changing how the ‘Worldwide Leader in Sports’ is viewed in the…

Brandon Eike #4 of the Everett AquaSox rounds second base to get to third for a triple during the third inning against the Eugene Emeralds on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox unravel early, then late in loss to Eugene

Everett allows five runs in first, nine in ninth during 17-3 loss on Sunday.

Aiden Taurek #15 of the Everett AquaSox slides safely into third base during the second inning against the Eugene Emeralds on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox move into first place with win over Eugene

Strong pitching, defense support bats in 6-2 win on Saturday.

Ricardo Cova #1 of the Everett AquaSox misses a line drive hit to centerfield during the third inning against the Eugene Emeralds on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Emeralds ‘Level’ AquaSox for third win in four games

Eugene’s Jhonny Level blasts 2 home runs, 4 RBI in 5-3 win over Everett on Friday.

Washington Wolfpack quarterback Jaiave Magalei throws during practice on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Washington Wolfpack set for first-ever playoff game

After a rough start, the Everett-based AF1 franchise takes a step forward in third season.

Zach Charbonnet (26) of the Seattle Seahawks runs against Darius Robinson (56) of the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter of a game at Lumen Field on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Seahawks’ Zach Charbonnet to open camp on PUP

The potential starting running back continues to work his way back from knee injury.

AquaSox infielder Brandon Eike takes a lead off first base during Everett’s 13-8 loss to the Eugene Emeralds at Everett Memorial Stadium on July 21, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Matthew Ellis displays power for AquaSox in dominant win

The Everett batters solve Eugene’s Dryden in 10-2 win on Thursday.

The Snohomish Little League All-Stars hold the Northwest Region championship banner on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Al Houghton Stadium in San Bernardino, California. (Photo courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball)

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Snohomish All-Stars headed for Little League World Series

Team Washington wins West Region title over Idaho to punch ticket to North Carolina.

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) recently underwent ankle surgery, per reports. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori undergoes ankle surgery

The second-year star is expected to be ready by start of regular season.

Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan makes contact during his rehab assignment with the Everett AquaSox at Everett Memorial Stadium on July 21, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Eugene’s five-run ninth sinks AquaSox

M’s Brendan Donovan remains hitless in 17 total rehab at-bats as Everett falls 10-5 on Wednesday.

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…