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Silvertips forward Matias Vanhanen (37) scores against the Kitchener Rangers in Everett’s 6-2 loss in the 2026 Memorial Cup Championship at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia on May 31, 2026. Vanhanen committed to play at Boston College this upcoming season less than a month after the New Jersey Devils selected him with the 37th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. (Photo courtesy Steve Dunsmoor / CHL)

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Matias Vanhanen confirms commitment to Boston College

The Finnish forward departs the Silvertips after one season, becomes latest to join NCAA.

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

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New-look AquaSox fall short in Brendan Donovan rehab game

The Mariners infielder drives in a run as three make High-A debut in 13-8 loss to Eugene on…

Felnin Celesten (5) of the Everett AquaSox looks on after striking out during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Four AquaSox promoted to Double-A

Celesten, Farmelo, Caron and Kelly head to Arkansas as four new players arrive in Everett.

Carlos Jimenez of the Everett AquaSox hit a three-run home run on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Everett Memorial Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox tie Spokane atop second-half standings

Everett wins two of three games against the Indians over the weekend, including a 21-3 victory on Sunday.

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.

Juraj Slafkovsky of the Montreal Canadiens skates with the puck against opponent Auston Matthews and Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period of the NHL regular season game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre on March 10, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Arianne Bergeron / NHLI via Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Expanded NHL season to start in September

The NHL moves to an 84-game schedule this fall, moving the season start from October to September.

The New Jersey Devils selected Silvertips forward Matias Vanhanen with the 37th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on June 27, 2026. (Photo courtesy Matias Vanhanen)

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Matias Vanhanen relishes NHL Draft experience with Devils

After going undrafted last year, the Silvertips forward is excited to land in New Jersey.

Mike Macdonald is all smiles at the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory celebration at Lumen Field in February. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images)

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Life as Super Bowl-winning coach is good for Mike Macdonald

STATELINE, Nev. — Mike Macdonald swears his life hasn’t changed since he became a Super Bowl winner five…

Silvertips defenseman Brek Liske skates in warmups ahead of the Memorial Cup Championship against the Kitchener Rangers on May 31, 2026. (Photo courtesy Steve Dunsmoor / CHL)

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From fan to Flyer: Brek Liske fulfills NHL Draft dream

The Silvertips defenseman reflects on draft experience, development camp in Philadelphia.

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.

Mukilteo resident Turner Prewitt (back row, far left) and the Team Northwest Co-Ed Recreational Basketball pose with their gold medals at the 2026 Transplant Games of America, which took place in Denver from June 18-23, 2026. (Photo courtesy Nicole Andergard / Team Northwest)

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Team Northwest totals 94 medals at 2026 Transplant Games of America

Mukilteo resident Turner Prewitt among medalists in Denver from June 18-23.

AquaSox infielder Austin St. Laurent runs to third base during Everett’s 6-3 win against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Everett Memorial Stadium on July 4, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox blow big lead to split series in Vancouver

Everett led 7-0 in fourth inning before sequence of bases-loaded walks lead to 9-8 loss on Sunday.

Snohomish United’s Edgar Leon (left) jumps for a ball in the air during a 4-0 loss to Ballard FC at Interbay Soccer Stadium on July 12, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Snohomish United men miss out on division title

Injury-riddled United falls 4-0 to Ballard on Sunday, but still qualifies for USL2 Playoffs.

The agreed-upon purchase price is $9.612 billion, according to two league sources who were granted anonymity to discuss the confidential matter. Should NFL owners ratify the deal (at least 24 of the other 31 team owners must approve), it would set a record for an NFL franchise’s sale price, outpacing the previous mark by approximately 50 percent. (The Athletic)

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Group including 49ers minority owner agrees to buy Seahawks

The Paul Allen Estate has agreed to sell the Seattle Seahawks to a group led by the Khosla…

The AquaSox attempt a pickoff on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox squander late lead against Vancouver

The Canadians score three runs in eighth, capitalize on error to win 7-6 on Saturday.

AquaSox catcher Luke Stevenson tries to avoid an inside pitch during Everett’s 3-2 win against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Everett Memorial Stadium on June 30, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Luke Stevenson homer lifts AquaSox to third straight win

Everett leans on bullpen as bats produce 3 hits in 4-3 win against Vancouver on Friday.

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold walks onto the field as the Lions face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9 on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. (Jake May / mlive.com / Tribune News Services)

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Four teams, including Seahawks, interested in Arnold

Former Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold is out on bond for alleged kidnapping and robbery.

AquaSox shortstop Felnin Celesten drives the ball into play during Everett’s 3-2 win against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Everett Memorial Stadium on June 30, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox tally three homers in win over Vancouver

Josh Caron hits fourth long ball in five games to power Everett to 7-4 win on Thursday.

United States of America forward Christian Pulisic (10) controls the ball ahead of Turkiye midfielder Oguz Aydin (24) in a FIFA World Cup group D match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times / Tribune News Services)

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Pulisic suffered leg microfracture in USMNT loss to Belgium

The 27-year-old forward appeared visibly hobbled in the 4-1 round of 16 loss on Monday.

Josh Caron (10) of the Everett AquaSox reacts after hitting a triple during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Josh Caron grand slam pushes AquaSox past Vancouver

The 22-year-old catcher extends league home run lead to give Everett 7-1 win on Wednesday.