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AquaSox catcher Freuddy Batista reacts while running down the first-base line during Everett’s game against the Vancouver Canadians on Friday, Aug. 23, at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver, B.C. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox week in review: Frogs drop series in Vancouver

Freuddy Batista’s game winner and Ryan Hawk’s strong start propel Frogs in Friday’s victory.

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WSU notebook: WR Carlos Hernandez to miss several games

Foot injury likely to sideline Hernandez until at least the Oct. 12 matchup with Fresno State.

Donna Beard, 60, during the hammer throw competition at the Greyhounds Combined Events meet in Coquitlam, British Columbia, on Aug. 3, 2024. Beard competed in the Masters women throws pentathlon division and won by more than 1,300 points, setting a new U.S and world record and earning personal bests in the hammer throw, shot put and weight throw. (Photo courtesy of Chris Beard)

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Like daughter, like mother: Beard family throwing the distance in track and field

Mukilteo’s Donna Beard set a new record at the Greyhounds Combined Events meet in British Columbia earlier this…

Sacramento Kings forward Isaac Jones (17), a former Washington State Cougar, dunks the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Bridges (15) looks up during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)

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‘I wasn’t supposed to be here.’ WSU’s Jones signs NBA deal

The former Washington State Cougar was not selected in the NBA draft, but gets a two-way deal.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Aug. 22, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

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Expect Geno Smith, Seahawks starters in preseason finale

Smith is expected to play in a game for the first time this season on Saturday.

Dan Wilson, who was named Seattle Mariners manager on Thursday, assists at a Challenger League baseball game hosted by the Everett AquaSox at Funko Field on Sunday, Aug. 23 at Funko Field in Everett. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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Dan Wilson is the Mariners man “moving forward”

Former Mariners catcher Dan Wilson was named the new M’s skipper on Thursday for 2024 and beyond.

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais tries to argue with umpire Larry Vanover after a throwing error bounced off the helmet of Kansas City Royals’ Whit Merrifield, allowing Cam Gallagher to score, in the seventh inning during the second baseball game of a double header on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer / Kansas City Star /Tribune News Services)

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Coe: M’s take a hack at saving the season, fire Servais

The Seattle Mariners’ season remains “about as over as it gets without officially being over.”

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How WSU punter found his way from Australia to Pullman

Haberer learned to punt at an academy in Australia to prepare for kicking in college.

Matty Beniers (10) of the Seattle Kraken celebrates his goal with the bench against the Arizona Coyotes in the second period at Mullett Arena on April 10, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. (Zac BonDurant / Getty Images /Tribune News Services)

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Kraken, Matty Beniers agree on 7-year contract extension

Seattle’s first-round pick in 2021 will get a $50 million deal.

Seahawks guard Anthony Bradford (75) and nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on August 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks’ hottest competition: Bradford vs. Haynes at guard

Haynes, a 2024 third-round draft pick, is pushing Bradford to start at right guard.

Participants at the start line of the 2023 Seattle Spartan Trifecta Weekend in Snohomish, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Spartan Race Staff)

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2024 Seattle Spartan Pan American Championships are Sept. 14-15

The Snohomish-based obstacle course event will test the most athletic competitors from across the world.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greets fans as the Lions take on the Seattle Seahawks on October 2, 2022 at Ford Field. (Ryan Sun / Tribune News Services)

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Carroll to KJR: I haven’t talked to new coach Mike Macdonald

The former Seahawks coach has no involvement with the organization he led to a Super Bowl victory.

Seattle Seahawks tight end Bradley Russell practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Monday, August 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks tight end Brady Russell meeting or exceeding expectations

Russell makes the most of opportunities while Seahawks other tight ends sit out with injuries.

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Washington State names Mateer starting QB for Week 1

A back up the past two seasons, Mateer beat out FCS Bryant transfer Zevi Eckhaus.

New starting center Connor Williams (57) works against the sled at Seattle Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Monday, August 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

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Williams straight to starter in first Seahawks practice

The Seahawks found a starting center, but two spots on the offensive line remain up in the air.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derik Hall (58) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis in the first quarter of the Seahawks’ 16-15 NFL preseason loss on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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5 things we learned from the Seahawks second preseason game

With the starters on the sideline, linebacker Derick Hall and running back Kenny McIntosh stood out.

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners’ third-ranked prospect, throws a baseball to first base between innings during Everett’s game against the Hillsboro Hops on August 8, 2024, at Hillsboro Ballpark in Hillsboro, Oregon. Emerson will make his Funko Field debut this week. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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Mariners’ top prospects are in Everett, creating a palpable buzz north of Seattle

EVERETT — Making his AquaSox home debut on a cold, gray Tuesday at Funko Field, the two-hole featured…

Everett AquaSox outfielder Lazaro Montes, the Seattle Mariners’ No. 4 ranked prospect, smiles while running onto the field prior to Everett’s game against the Spokane Indians on June 26, 2024 at Funko Field. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

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AquaSox week in review: Everett keeps postseason hopes alive with win over Tri-City

Lazaro Montes had strong batting, Juan Burgos pitching appearances.

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners hits a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park on July 4, 2024, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners’ playoff hopes hinge on Julio and teammates’ bats

Rodriguez and Mariners dealing with lingering effects of ankle injury and offensive malaise.

While practicing fielding and throwing, Megan Dedrick, then 16 years old, runs down and snags a fly ball sharply hit by her dad, Jim Dedrick, at Lincoln Field in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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‘It’s my time to give back’: Megan Dedrick becomes Archbishop Murphy’s new softball coach

The Everett alumna played at the prep and college levels and will lead the Wildcats next spring.