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Randy Arozarena, acquired by the Seattle Mariners ahead of the trade deadline, hits an RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Boston. (Brian Fluharty / Getty Images)

Yes, the Mariners improved at the trade deadline

But without franchise-altering additions, it’ll take everyone for Seattle to win the AL West.

  • Jul 31, 2024
  • Mike Vorel, The Seattle Times
  • Mariners
Randy Arozarena, acquired by the Seattle Mariners ahead of the trade deadline, hits an RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Boston. (Brian Fluharty / Getty Images)
New Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has introduced different methods for creating competition at training camp. (Nick Wagner / The Seattle Times)

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has new ways of competing

From championship belts to “mystery situations,” Seattle’s new coach has shaken up training camp.

  • Jul 31, 2024
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
New Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has introduced different methods for creating competition at training camp. (Nick Wagner / The Seattle Times)
Arlington High School graduate Max Gray led the Calanda Broncos to the Swiss Bowl championship. (Alex Bertrand photo)

Arlington’s Max Gray claims another Swiss football title

Gray led the Calanda Broncos to their fourth championship in his five seasons with the team.

Arlington High School graduate Max Gray led the Calanda Broncos to the Swiss Bowl championship. (Alex Bertrand photo)

Swim, bike, run: Spots still open for Lake Tye Triathlon

The 15th-annual Monroe-based endurance event takes place Saturday.

Jedd Fisch, then-coach of the Arizona Wildcats, walks the sidelines during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

5 storylines to watch as Huskies, Jedd Fisch begin fall camp

Offensive line, secondary and QB are among the questions UW will try to answer beginning Wednesday.

  • Jul 30, 2024
  • Andy Yamashita, The Seattle Times
  • Huskies
Jedd Fisch, then-coach of the Arizona Wildcats, walks the sidelines during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91), pictured during rookie minicamp in May, impressed during Monday’s day five of training camp. (Seattle Seahawks)

Pads come on, Byron Murphy zooms at Seahawks camp

Day five also saw strides made by the offensive line and a highlight-reel catch by Jake Bobo.

  • Jul 30, 2024
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91), pictured during rookie minicamp in May, impressed during Monday’s day five of training camp. (Seattle Seahawks)
The Everett Silvertips have hired Steve Hamilton as the team’s new head coach. (Candice Ward / Calgary Hitmen)

Silvertips hire Steve Hamilton as new head coach

After a long wait, the veteran WHL bench boss succeeds Dennis Williams as Everett’s head coach.

The Everett Silvertips have hired Steve Hamilton as the team’s new head coach. (Candice Ward / Calgary Hitmen)
The Bush School’s Jojo Ziegler won the Girls Silver Singles division at the Shoreline Slam Tennis Tournament last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Barb Smith)

Champions crowned at inaugural Shoreline Slam

Shorewood’s Carlota Garibay Romero, Rylie Gettmann among the winners at the prep tennis tournament.

The Bush School’s Jojo Ziegler won the Girls Silver Singles division at the Shoreline Slam Tennis Tournament last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Barb Smith)
Mukilteo’s Kimberly Beard claimed the national championship in the women’s age 17-18 hammer throw at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships last week in College Station, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

Kimberly Beard wins third straight national hammer title

The Mukilteo resident won the women’s age 17-18 division at Junior Olympic nationals.

Mukilteo’s Kimberly Beard claimed the national championship in the women’s age 17-18 hammer throw at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships last week in College Station, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass during the first day of training camp last Wednesday. (Nick Wagner / The Seattle Times)

Geno Smith seeks to take ‘next step’ as Seahawks’ QB

The third-year starter is looking to lead through accountability and accuracy.

  • Jul 29, 2024
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
  • Seahawks
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass during the first day of training camp last Wednesday. (Nick Wagner / The Seattle Times)
Justin Turner (2) of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) after hitting a solo home run on April 19 in San Diego, California. The Seattle Mariners acquired Turner on Monday. (Denis Poroy / Getty Images)

Mariners acquire veteran bat Justin Turner

Seattle makes another trade splash, picking up Turner from Toronto for former Frog RJ Schreck.

Justin Turner (2) of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) after hitting a solo home run on April 19 in San Diego, California. The Seattle Mariners acquired Turner on Monday. (Denis Poroy / Getty Images)

Seattle Metro Classic pickleball event comes to Shoreline

The state’s largest pickleball tournament takes place Tuesday through Sunday at Shoreview Park.

Yakima players celebrate during the EPLWA championships between semi-pro men's soccer team Everett Jets FC and Yakima United at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Yakima won, 6-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett Jets fall in EPLWA championship game

The semipro men’s soccer team loses to Yakima United in its first championship game appearance.

Yakima players celebrate during the EPLWA championships between semi-pro men's soccer team Everett Jets FC and Yakima United at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Yakima won, 6-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Glacier Peak High School graduate Matt King earned an Olympic gold medal as a member of the U.S. men’s 400-meter freestyle relay team. (Matt Riley / UVA Athletic Communications)

Glacier Peak grad Matt King helps U.S. claim swimming gold

King competed in a heat of the men’s 400-meter freestyle relay. The U.S. took first in the final.

Glacier Peak High School graduate Matt King earned an Olympic gold medal as a member of the U.S. men’s 400-meter freestyle relay team. (Matt Riley / UVA Athletic Communications)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf  races for the end zone on a 73-yard touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Arlington. (Smiley N. Pool / Tribune News Service)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf  races for the end zone on a 73-yard touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Arlington. (Smiley N. Pool / Tribune News Service)
Evan Olson (far left) rows for the University of Washington. Olson, 27, who is rowing for the U.S. men's eight at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, first rowed for the Everett Rowing Association as a junior at Bothell High School. (Photo courtesy Chase Barrows)

Former Everett Rowing Association member Evan Olson representing Team USA in Paris

The first heat of the men’s eight is July 29 at 2:40 a.m. PDT.

Evan Olson (far left) rows for the University of Washington. Olson, 27, who is rowing for the U.S. men's eight at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, first rowed for the Everett Rowing Association as a junior at Bothell High School. (Photo courtesy Chase Barrows)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass in the second half, October 29, 2023, at Lumen Field. (John Kuntz / Tribune News Service)

How Ryan Grubb’s history of helping QBs can help Seahawks and Geno Smith

Grubb, the former UW offensive coordinator, also helped transform ex-Husky Jake Haener from a Power Five transfer into an All-Mountain West performer and draft pick.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass in the second half, October 29, 2023, at Lumen Field. (John Kuntz / Tribune News Service)
The 2024 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships and Nautique U.S. National Wakesurf Championships begin July 25 and conclude the 28, held at Lake Tye Park in Monroe. (Photo courtesy Katie Darrow, City of Monroe)

2 national sporting events to take place in Snohomish County this week

The USA Softball Western Nationals are in Everett and Lynnwood, and the Nautique WWA Wakeboard National and U.S. National Wakesurf championships are in Monroe.

The 2024 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships and Nautique U.S. National Wakesurf Championships begin July 25 and conclude the 28, held at Lake Tye Park in Monroe. (Photo courtesy Katie Darrow, City of Monroe)
Coco Gauff (USA) returns the ball against Nadia Podoroska (ARG) during a WTA match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, on Friday, March 22, 2024. (Pedro Portal / Tribune News Service)

Column: My storylines for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Part 2: The U.S. men’s and women’s soccer squads, world tennis players Nadal, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Svitolina and Gauff are my favorites to win medals.

Coco Gauff (USA) returns the ball against Nadia Podoroska (ARG) during a WTA match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, on Friday, March 22, 2024. (Pedro Portal / Tribune News Service)
Rory McIlroy hits from the fairway on second hole at the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin / Tribune News Service)

Column: My storylines for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Part 1: The U.S. men’s and women’s basketball squads, world golf players Scheffler, Schauffele and McIlroy are my favorites to win medals.

Rory McIlroy hits from the fairway on second hole at the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin / Tribune News Service)