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Smith’s wins help T-Birds reach district title game

1 hour 49 min ago
CENTRALIA – Kiersten Smith was at her best when it counted most, and the Tumwater Thunderbirds rode her strong right arm to a 4-2 win over Aberdeen and a spot in today’s District 4 championship game.

The defense never rests

1 hour 49 min ago
RENTON – The fun is in the winning.

5-time Capital City Marathon winner has formula for success

1 hour 49 min ago
Training for marathons is time-consuming.

Heavier burden on tap for veteran guard Sue Bird

1 hour 49 min ago
By this point in her career, Sue Bird is the epitome of a veteran. She’s about to become a three-time Olympian, is a two-time WNBA champion and is entering her 11th season playing for the Seattle Storm.

Defending champ Pettersen ousted

1 hour 49 min ago
Defending champion Suzann Pettersen didn’t last long at the Sybase Match Play Championship, and neither did three top Americans.

Bullpen’s getaway day

1 hour 49 min ago
CLEVELAND – It came down to Steve Delabar in the eighth inning and Brandon League in the 11th – and the Seattle Mariners watched both fail.

Olivo joins team today – but for evaluation only

1 hour 49 min ago
CLEVELAND – There has been a change in plan with Seattle Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo, who will join the team today in Denver before a three-game series against Colorado.

Not everyone from Brazil plays soccer – just ask Yan Gomes

1 hour 49 min ago
Not only did Yan Gomes become the first Brazilian-born player to reach the major leagues, his debut came against the most famous baseball team in the world.

Old man Moyer sets ’em down, drives ’em home

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 00:05
Denver — Jamie Moyer handcuffed the Arizona Diamondbacks at the plate and in the field, pitching neatly into the seventh and driving in two runs with an infield single in Colorado’s 6-1 win Wednesday night.

Brothers from other mothers to face off Sunday on the track

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 00:05
AUBURN – It’s always sad when a proud dad can’t be there to watch his kids compete in athletic events because of work obligations.

Lisowski just fine with his underdog role

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 00:05
He wasn’t even a regular starter during his final season at the University of Montana.

Felix flounders in early exit

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 00:05
CLEVELAND – Given that the Seattle Mariners scored three runs and played sloppy baseball Wednesday, Felix Hernandez picked a bad night to be mortal.

Shades of 1990 for T-Birds boys soccer

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 00:05
TUMWATER – Connor Sigmon gingerly pushed himself off the turf, right wrist clutched to his chest – the result of a painful-looking spill. Some free kicks come at a price.

Sides reach accord on new NBA arena

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 00:05
Attempts to build a nearly $500 million arena that could bring the NBA back to Seattle took another step forward on Wednesday.

Old man Moyer sets ’em down, drives ’em home

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 00:05
Denver — Jamie Moyer handcuffed the Arizona Diamondbacks at the plate and in the field, pitching neatly into the seventh and driving in two runs with an infield single in Colorado’s 6-1 win Wednesday night.

McNamee defends his recollection

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 00:05
Brian McNamee, the key prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, said he has never made up details about the pitcher’s drug use, but that some of his memories of it have become clearer over time.

Milestone musing

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 00:05
CLEVELAND – Veteran Kevin Millwood hit a pitching milestone in New York – his 2,000th career strikeout – which led to a discussion Wednesday on what to do to commemorate the occasion.

Three parties reach agreement on nearly $500 million arena for Seattle

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 17:31
Attempts to build a nearly $500 million arena that could bring the NBA back to Seattle took another step forward on Wednesday.</p>

Capital shown soccer exit

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 00:05
Tumwater &ndash; Mount Vernon seemed completely content with maintaining possession at midfield, rarely taking an aggressive chance.

M&rsquo;s hit it hard, but right at &rsquo;em

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 00:05
BOSTON &ndash; The box score was no kinder to the Seattle Mariners than the Boston Red Sox were Tuesday.