Readers believe Sue Bird and the Seattle Storm will be WNBA championship favorites when and if the 2020 season begins. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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POLL RESULTS: Storm expected to be WNBA title favorites

Nearly half the voters predicted Seattle to win the 2020 WNBA championship.

Hydroplane races at Seafair canceled because of pandemic

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Hydroplane races at Seafair canceled because of pandemic

This will be the first year the races will not be held since they first came to Seattle…

The Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd leans out for a shot against the Minnesota Lynx last June at the Angel of the Winds Arena. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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POLL: How good should the Seattle Storm be this season?

Everett’s adopted WNBA team was supposed to open its season last Friday.

Snell’s comments overshadow legitimate gripes

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Snell’s comments overshadow legitimate gripes

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NASCAR picks up at Darlington after 10-week hiatus

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NASCAR picks up at Darlington after 10-week hiatus

Racing will resume Sunday, but will look quite a bit different than just a short time ago.

Evergreen Speedway inches toward live racing again

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Evergreen Speedway inches toward live racing again

The racetrack in Monroe has been given the green light to hold practice sessions for drivers.

Shorewood alum Snell: ‘I’m not playing unless I get mine’

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Shorewood alum Snell: ‘I’m not playing unless I get mine’

The Rays pitcher says he won’t play this season if it means a reduction in salary as MLB…

Baseball in Korea provides glimpse of future of M’s games

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Baseball in Korea provides glimpse of future of M’s games

The Korean Baseball League is back and gives a peek at what future MLB games will look like.

Dream come true: Eason picked by Colts in 4th round

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Dream come true: Eason picked by Colts in 4th round

The Lake Stevens High School graduate goes to Indianapolis with the 122nd pick in the NFL draft.

Marysville native Luton selected by Jaguars in NFL draft

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Marysville native Luton selected by Jaguars in NFL draft

The former Marysville Pilchuck standout goes to Jacksonville with the 189th overall pick.

Eason, other locals still waiting to be selected in NFL draft

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Eason, other locals still waiting to be selected in NFL draft

The former Lake Stevens star is the top quarterback still available according to ESPN.

Edmonds native Kispert will test NBA draft waters

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Edmonds native Kispert will test NBA draft waters

The King’s alum and Gonzaga forward won’t hire an agent and could possibly return to the Bulldogs.

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason throw around the rush of Boise State’s Curtis Weaver for a touchdown pass in the first quarter of the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 21, 2019. Eason, a Lake Stevens alum, was one of 58 players — and the only UW player — invited to participate in the NFL Draft’s virtual event. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman)

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POLL RESULTS: Eason likely to be picked in early rounds

Most fans believe the former Lake Stevens star will be a second- or third-round pick in the NFL…

Lake Stevens High School graduate and University of Washington quarterback Jacob Eason is expected to be an early-round pick in the NFL draft, which begins Thursday. (Dean Rutz/Seattle Times/TNS)

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POLL: When will Jacob Eason be picked in the NFL draft?

The Lake Stevens High School graduate and UW quarterback is expected to be an early-round selection.

Local products’ intersecting path leads all the way to NFL

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Local products’ intersecting path leads all the way to NFL

Jacob Eason and Jake Luton have been playing together or against each other since flag football.

Four Snohomish County natives eligible in upcoming NFL draft

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Four Snohomish County natives eligible in upcoming NFL draft

Jacob Eason, Jake Luton, Mosese Fifita and Austin Joyner hope to have their dreams realized this week.

Lynnwood grad Pivec selected by Atlanta in WNBA draft

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Lynnwood grad Pivec selected by Atlanta in WNBA draft

The former area prep star and Oregon State standout is drafted with the 25th overall pick.

WNBA-bound local hoops star aims to help hospital workers

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WNBA-bound local hoops star aims to help hospital workers

The WNBA draft is Friday, but Mikayla Pivec is spending time trying to help during the virus pandemic.

XFL suspends operations, future in doubt

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XFL suspends operations, future in doubt

ESPN reports the league won’t return, but Dragons coach Jim Zorn say he’s still hopeful.

NBA Hall of Famer says his ‘dream’ is to bring Sonics back

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NBA Hall of Famer says his ‘dream’ is to bring Sonics back

Kevin Garnett, who will be enshrined this year, says he’d love to bring the NBA back to Seattle.