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Gonzaga’s reshuffled starting unit performs well in rout

Zags beat Portland 105-62 to snap a two-game conference losing streak.

Klint Kubiak, the new Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator, looks on before the start of a Minnesota Vikings preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (David Berding / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Seahawks hire offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak

The Former Vikings, Saints OC will call plays for Seattle’s offense next season.

  • Jan 27, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Klint Kubiak, the new Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator, looks on before the start of a Minnesota Vikings preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (David Berding / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Prep boys basketball weekend roundup for Friday, Jan. 24

Greear, Campbell help Monroe stay undefeated in league play.

Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua dribbles the ball during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Strong fourth quarter powers Lake Stevens girls

The Vikings outscored the Grizzlies 21-12 in the fourth to close in on the league title.

Lake Stevens’ Keira Isabelle Tupua dribbles the ball during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dave Boling: The simplest solution might cure Gonzaga’s stumbles

‘It’s effort, it’s toughness’ needed for another turnaround.

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lumen Field on Dec. 31, 2023, in Seattle. (Jane Gershovich / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Pete Carroll is back…in black

Former Seahawks leader becomes Las Vegas Raiders coach

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lumen Field on Dec. 31, 2023, in Seattle. (Jane Gershovich / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Kristi Kingma, carrying one of her children, walks through the balloon arch at an Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony at Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Jan. 17. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Jackson High School inducts inaugural HOF class

Eight individuals, two coaches and one team enter Hall as Timberwolves celebrate 30th year.

Kristi Kingma, carrying one of her children, walks through the balloon arch at an Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony at Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Jan. 17. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Prep boys wrestling roundup for Thursday, Jan. 23

Marysville Pilchuck boys wrestling stays perfect in duals at 8-0.

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners runs the bases after a leadoff home run against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Globe Life Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Calkins: Could Julio Rodriguez be next Mariner in HOF?

Seattle’s star center fielder has best potential of current team.

  • Jan 23, 2025
  • By Matt Calkins The Seattle Times
  • Mariners
Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners runs the bases after a leadoff home run against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Globe Life Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki warms up in the dugout prior to action against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Friday, July 6, 2012. (Anda Chu / Oakland Tribune / MCT Tribune News Services)

Who left Ichiro off Hall of Fame ballot?

Votes should be public, but not for the reason many think.

  • Jan 23, 2025
  • Steve Buckley, The Athletic
  • Mariners
The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki warms up in the dugout prior to action against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Friday, July 6, 2012. (Anda Chu / Oakland Tribune / MCT Tribune News Services)

WSU adds five prep recruits

Roster transformation begins to take shape for Cougs.

Meadowdale’s Lexi Zardis makes a layup during the game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Meadowdale’s Lexi Zardis makes a layup during the game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Stanwood bench reacts to a three point shot during the game against Snohomish on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Wednesday, Jan. 22

Stanwood, Snohomish and Monroe girls dominate.

The Stanwood bench reacts to a three point shot during the game against Snohomish on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway and Shorewood boys basketball prepare for tip-off during a league game on Jan. 14, 2025 at Edmonds-Woodway High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway and Shorewood boys basketball prepare for tip-off during a league game on Jan. 14, 2025 at Edmonds-Woodway High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Seahawks interview Lions’ Hank Fraley for OC position

Lions’ offensive line coach is third known candidate to receive second interview.

  • Jan 22, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez, left, stands with Ichiro Suzuki after Suzuki threw the ceremonial first pitch during Seattle’s home opener between the Mariners and the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on April 15, 2022, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

No one played baseball like Ichiro Suzuki

Ichiro Suzuki could have been immortalized as a first-ballot Hall of Famer nearly a decade ago. He was last a full-time starter in 2012, at… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2025
  • Jerry Brewer, The Washington Post
  • Mariners
The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez, left, stands with Ichiro Suzuki after Suzuki threw the ceremonial first pitch during Seattle’s home opener between the Mariners and the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on April 15, 2022, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners prepares to bat against the Kansas City Royals during the game at Kauffman Stadium on Aug.17, 2004, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Dave Kaup / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners icon Ichiro Suzuki elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame

The former Mariners leadoff hitter racked up 4,367 professional baseball hits.

  • Jan 22, 2025
  • Tyler Wicke, The News Tribune
  • Mariners
Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners prepares to bat against the Kansas City Royals during the game at Kauffman Stadium on Aug.17, 2004, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Dave Kaup / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)