Cleveland’s Grady Sizemore legs out one of his 2006 MLB-best 53 doubles in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. (Chris Lee / St. Louis Cardinals / MCT)

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Coe: Sizemore will need every ounce of greatness in Chicago

From intern to manager in two years, Cascade grad Grady Sizemore looks avoid worst MLB season ever.

Five Star General (right) runs to victory over Slew’s Tiz Whiz (left) in the 2023 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)

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Horses to take run at rare feat at Longacres Mile

Favorites Five Star General and Slew’s Tiz Whiz vy to become repeat Longacres Mile winners Sunday.

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Palmer Mutcheson’s follow-through swing after hitting the ball during the Men’s Club Championship at Snohomish Golf Course. Mutcheson won the tournament and carded a nine-under-par 63 on Aug. 4, which also set a new course record.

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No course is too much for Mutcheson

The Snohomish High School graduate won his home club championship and set a new course record.

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Sporting events and registration info in Snohomish County

Cornhole, horseshoe pitching and racing events this month; YMCA fall youth sports registration closes Sunday.

Cascade High School graduate Grady Sizemore was named the interim manager of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. (Chuck Crow / The Plain Dealer)

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Cascade’s Grady Sizemore named interim manager of White Sox

The local legend takes over a Chicago team in the midst of a historically-bad season.

Lynnwood's starting pitcher Jace Hampson delivers a pitch during a game against Lake Stevens on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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‘No hurries, no worries’: Lynnwood pitcher is throwing for the big leagues

Jace Hampson was drafted by the New York Mets in the 18th round.

Defenseman Landon DuPont (center), the first-overall selection in the 2024 WHL prospects draft, poses alongside Everett Silvertips chief operating officer Zoran Rajcic (left) and general manager Mike Fraser (right). DuPont, just the second player ever granted exceptional status by the WHL in order to play in the league as a 15-year-old, officially signed with the Tips on Tuesday. (Chris Mast / Everett Silvertips)

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Silvertips sign 15-year-old phenom DuPont

Landon DuPont, the top pick in May’s WHL draft, signed a development deal with the Tips.

The Northwest Athletic Conference soccer friendlies are Aug. 20-21 at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. (Logo courtesy NWAC)

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Local college soccer teams playing “friendlies” this month

The Everett, Edmonds and Shoreline community college soccer teams will be in action at Starfire Sports Complex.

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The 2006 Jackson High School baseball team celebrates its state championship.

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Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame tickets on sale

This year’s banquet takes place Sept. 25 at Angel of the Winds Arena

Everett Rowing Association alum Evan Olson (left) earned a bronze medal in Olympic rowing as a member of the U.S. men’s eight. (Photo courtesy of Chase Barrows)

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Everett Rowing Association alum Evan Olson wins Olympic bronze

The Bothell native earned his medal as a member of the U.S. men’s eight.

Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (Nhat V. Meyer / Bay Area News Group)

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‘Whew!’: Source says Seahawks get good news on Pro Bowl quarterback Geno Smith’s injuries

A banged-up knee and hip are not expected to sideline him for more than another practice or two.

The Everett Silvertips promoted Mike Fraser to general manager last week. (Caroline Anne / Everett Silvertips)

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Patterson: Silvertips do well to promote Mike Fraser

Everett’s new general manager was already well-versed in the Tips’ winning culture.

Seattle’s Fred Couples will be one of the headliners at the PGA Tour Championship’s Boeing Classic next week at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge. (Hyosub Shin / Tribune News Service)

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2024 Boeing Classic tees off Aug. 9-11

Seventy-eight professional golfers will compete in Snoqualmie for a $2.2 million purse.

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

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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.

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

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

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)

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Champions crowned at inaugural Shoreline Slam

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

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)

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Kimberly Beard wins third straight national hammer title

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

The Everett Silvertips have hired Steve Hamilton as the team’s new head coach. (Candice Ward / Calgary Hitmen)

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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.

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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)

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Everett Jets fall in EPLWA championship game

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