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FILE - Seattle Storm's Lauren Jackson starts to throw a souvenir t-shirt into the stands after the Storm beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 78-64 in a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, in Seattle. Jackson is set to rejoin the national team at the age of 41 in a bid for another world championship medal Sydney’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, FIle)
Silver Stars-Storm 8/2/2011

Jun. 21, 2022 08:38 AM EDT

The 23 venues bidding to host World Cup matches in 2026

Jun. 15, 2022 02:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada: ___ ...

Beniers joins Kraken; latest Michigan star to jump to NHL

Apr. 10, 2022 05:20 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken agreed to terms Sunday with top prospect Matty Beniers, making him the latest University of Michigan player to jump immediately to...

Josefin Taljegard, of Sweden, reacts after the women's short program during the figure skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Despite loosening rules, few women figure skaters pick pants

By Sally Ho Feb. 15, 2022 10:58 PM EST

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during first-period preseason NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL Preview: What to know about the 2021-22 season

By Larry Lage, John Wawrow And Stepen Whyno Oct. 11, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart holds the MVP trophy after the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
WNBA teams ready for sprint to the finish of regular season

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 17, 2021 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 15, 2021, file photo, Seattle Storm head coach Dan Hughes looks toward the court in the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces in Everett, Wash. Hughes is not the face of the Olympic women's basketball team and he couldn't be happier in his role. The 66-year-old has had more than his share of success but believes his biggest reward is having played a role in the careers of so many coaches, including the American staff. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Las Vegas Aces at Seattle Storm 5/15/2021

Jul. 24, 2021 01:43 AM EDT

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman takes part in an interview next to a Seattle Kraken NHL hockey goalie helmet Wednesday, July 21, 2021, during the Kraken's expansion draft event in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
NHL schedule will include break but no guarantee of Olympics

By Tim Booth Jul. 21, 2021 08:05 PM EDT

Minnesota Lynx guard Layshia Clarendon, right, celebrates after scoring and drawing a foul during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Lynx won 86-61. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Minnesota enters Olympic break riding 7-game winning streak

By Doug Feinberg Jul. 13, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes reacts after committing a shot clock violation during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces Friday, July 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Aces won 66-58. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
WNBA teams jockey for position before Olympic break

By Doug Feinberg Jul. 06, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

Chicago Sky's Courtney Vandersloot (22), Azurá Stevens (30), Allie Quigley (14) and Ruthy Hebard (24) celebrate after a call in the fourth quarter against Connecticut Sun during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Eileen T. Meslar)
Finally healthy, Chicago Sky climbing WNBA standings

By Doug Feinberg Jun. 22, 2021 01:22 PM EDT

Mariners prospects help Dominicans advance in OLY qualifying

Jun. 02, 2021 09:06 PM EDT
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Seattle Mariners prospects Julio Rodriguez and Luis Liberato hit early home runs, and the Dominican Republic coasted to a 13-3 rout...

Dan Hughes, 66, abruptly retires as coach of Seattle Storm

By Tim Booth May. 30, 2021 04:43 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes abruptly announced his retirement on Sunday, saying the rigors of being a head coach in the WNBA has taken a toll...

Las Vegas Aces' Liz Cambage (8) tries to get a shot off as Seattle Storm's Candice Dupree (4) defends in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Everett, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Never any doubt: Cambage all-in for Australia at Tokyo Games

By Dennis Passa May. 25, 2021 09:29 PM EDT

WNBA to play 32-game schedule, has month break for Olympics

By Doug Feinberg Apr. 13, 2021 02:31 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA will play a 32-game schedule that includes mini two-game series in the same city to reduce travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, the...

FILE - In this March 26, 2020, file photo, Jason Hackedorn looks into Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, in Cleveland. With the distinct possibility of pro sports resuming in empty venues, a recent poll suggests a majority of U.S. fans wouldn't feel safe attending games anyway without a coronavirus vaccine.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
The Latest: China's football association to cut pay

By The Associated Press May. 07, 2020 08:10 AM EDT

A woman wears a mask while crossing the street in front of Moscone Center West in San Francisco, Thursday, April 2, 2020. Officials are setting up 400 beds at the center to house homeless people who are currently in shelters to allow for more social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
California homeless advocate: 'We're moving way too slowly'

By Janie Har Apr. 03, 2020 01:04 AM EDT

Bridget Parkhill, right, talks on the phone as she visits with her mother, Susan Hailey, center, who has tested positive for the new coronavirus, Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Wash. Federal authorities on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, proposed a fine of more than $600,000 for the Seattle-area nursing home connected to at least 40 deaths from the new coronavirus. State regulators and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services conducted an inspection of the facility on March 16, 2020, and found serious infractions that they said placed residents in immediate danger, but a follow-up inspection found that Life Care had at least partially fixed the most serious problems, and Wednesday's announcement said the fine could be adjusted up or down based on how Life Care continues to correct the remaining problems. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Feds propose $611,000 fine at Seattle-area nursing home

Apr. 02, 2020 02:07 PM EDT

San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto warms up during spring training baseball workouts for pitchers and catchers Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: International tennis officials postpone Fed Cup

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2020 06:55 PM EDT