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The teams of Stilly Valley Little League dads and Snohomish County Fire District 21 pose together after a rainy charity softball game at the Arlington Heights baseball field on June 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy Branden Bates / Arlington Heights Improvement Club)

Community Sports

Two parent-coaches restore Arlington Heights baseball field

Stephen Gillis, Shawn Kingsmore lead community effort to revitalize historic field.

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.

AquaSox pitcher Taylor Dollard delivers a 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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AquaSox open series with loss to Vancouver

Everett’s six-game win streak ends with 10-7 loss on Tuesday.

Folarin Balogun of the United States looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between the USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on Tuesday, July 6, 2026 in Seattle. (Maja Hitij FIFA / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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U.S. eliminated from FIFA World Cup by Belgium

The United States Men’s National Team lost to Belgium 4-1 in the round of 16 in Seattle on…

Folarin Balogun of the USMNT reacts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 1, 2026. (Paul Kitagaki Jr. / Tribune News Services)

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Trump says he asked FIFA head to review USMNT red card

President ‘didn’t tell him what to do’ ahead of Monday’s World Cup matchup with Belgium.

AquaSox starter Evan Truitt delivers a pitch 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 spark comeback on Fourth of July

Everett wins fifth straight, rallies from down two runs to top Tri-City 6-3 on Saturday.

Folarin Balogun of the United States celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday, July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Alex Pantling / FIFA / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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U.S. downs Bosnia & Herzegovina in World Cup round of 32

Star Folarin Balogun to miss next match vs. Belgium in Seattle after controversial red card.

Former Kamiak state champion Ally de la Cruz teaches a move during the Kamiak girls wrestling camp at Mariner High School on June 30, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Community Sports

Kamiak girls wrestling camp aims to increase involvement

Former state champ Ally de la Cruz among instructors for Grades 1-12 in three-day camp.

Kamiak’s Sarah Dyer uses an iron from the tee box during the 4A District 1 Golf Tournament at Snohomish Golf Course on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High School Sports

Wesco announces All-Conference golf teams

Wesco has announced its All-Conference golf teams for the 2026 season.

Josh Caron (10) of the Everett AquaSox runs toward third base 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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AquaSox hold off Tri-City for second straight win

Josh Caron drives in four runs, Adam Maier tosses seven strikeouts in 9-5 win on Wednesday.

Seattle Mariner Josh Naylor looks on from first base during a game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Mason Coe)

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Josh Naylor’s rocky history with Hedges, Guardians

CLEVELAND — On Sept. 16, 2024, after Kyle Manzardo blasted a bellybutton-high heater into the Cleveland night for…

Glacier Peak’s Emmett Brown high-fives Matthew Marquardt after scoring during the game against Meadowdale on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High School Sports

Wesco announces All-Conference baseball teams

Wesco has announced its All-Conference baseball teams for the 2026 season.

AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo smiles at the bullpen after hitting a home run during Everett’s 3-2 win against Tri-City at Everett Memorial Stadium on June 30, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Jonny Farmelo walks off Tri-City to snap AquaSox skid

Everett gets 15 strikeouts from three pitchers before Farmelo secures 3-2 win on Tuesday.

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers leaves the court after defeating the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 1, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Kenneth Richmond / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Lebron James to leave Lakers

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer is set to play for his fourth franchise in year 24.

AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run in Everett’s 5-3 win against the Hillsboro Hops at Everett Memorial Stadium on June 17, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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AquaSox lose three straight to split Eugene series

The Emeralds walk off Everett twice on Friday before taking 9-1 win on Sunday.

Snohomish United’s Ally Laccinole sends a free kick toward the Salmon Bay FC box from behind the midfield line during Snohomish’s 2-1 loss at Interbay Soccer Stadium on June 28, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Snohomish United women fall short of USL W playoffs

Snohomish’s inaugural season ends with 2-1 loss in de facto division title game on Sunday.

Everett’s Anna Luscher pitches during the 3A district championship game on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High School Sports

Wesco announces All-Conference softball teams

Wesco has announced its All-Conference softball teams for the 2026 season.

Stanwood’s Addi Anderson reacts to a pick off at second base thrown by Stanwood’s Jordan Rancourt during the 3A state quarterfinal game against Kennewick on Friday, May 22, 2026 in Lacey, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High School Sports

The Herald’s 2026 Softball Player of the Year: Addi Anderson

The Stanwood junior’s pitching and hitting brilliance led the Spartans to a third-place finish at state.

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…

Silvertips forward Matias Vanhanen 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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Two Silvertips selected on Day 2 of NHL Draft

Devils pick forward Matias Vanhanen, Flyers grab defenseman Brek Liske in second round on Saturday.