SPORTS: Port Townsend girls crush Chimacum

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend girls survived a scare last week. On Friday, they completely avoided one. The Redskins quickly built a big lead… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs for the winning touchdown against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. The Associated Press

SPORTS: Wilson leads Seattle past St. Louis 20-13; Seahawks open playoffs at Washington on Sunday

The Associated Press SEATTLE — In case the recent blowouts clouded memory, Seattle rookie Russell Wilson can still put together a fourth-quarter, game-winning drive. That… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2012
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs for the winning touchdown against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. The Associated Press

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Ridge open extra days

THE SNOWBOARD AND ski area at Hurricane Ridge finally opened last weekend. In honor of the holidays — and for some, having some days off… Continue reading

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Ridge open extra days

THE SNOWBOARD AND ski area at Hurricane Ridge finally opened last weekend. In honor of the holidays — and for some, having some days off… Continue reading

SPORTS: Forks boys basketball loses first game of year; Neah Bay girls lose to alumni team

OCEAN SHORES — The Forks boys basketball team suffered its first loss of the season Thursday at the North Beach Invitational, falling to 1B Taholah… Continue reading

OUTDOORS COLUMN: Crab season coming to end; steelhead fishing good

STEELHEAD FISHING IS going strong right now with the new year just ahead, some blackmouth salmon are being caught in the saltwater but don’t forget… Continue reading

SPORTS: Rivals set to battle at Crush in the Slush tournament

PORT TOWNSEND — The second act of the rivalry showdown between the Port Townsend and Chimacum boys and girls basketball teams will highlight the seventh… Continue reading

MICHAEL CARMAN’S GOLF COLUMN: 2012 Year in Golf, part two

FIFTY-TWO UP and at the end of this one, 52 golf columns down for 2012. Here’s part two of my 2012 Year in Golf, focusing… Continue reading

SPORTS: Several area players make all-state team

SEATTLE — Chimacum senior Daryl Settlemire was voted to the first-team Class 1A all-state football team while four area 1B players also earned first-team honors.… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of Sunday night's game at CenturyLink Field. Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press

‘Tis the season: Wilson, Seahawks show nation might, maturity with 10th win, playoff berth

By Tim Booth The Associated Press SEATTLE — Red Bryant remembers the early years of his career, when the Seattle Seahawks struggled to win only… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2012
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of Sunday night's game at CenturyLink Field. Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press
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SPORTS: Port Angeles dominates wrestling tourney; Neah Bay basketball teams win

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles remained undefeated after winning its own eighth annual Battle for the Axe wrestling tournament Saturday. The Roughriders captured their third… Continue reading

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Seattle Seahawks' Doug Baldwin (89) comes down with a touchdown catch past the defense of San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers in the second half of tonight's game at CenturyLink Field. Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press

Seahawks roll past 49ers to clinch playoff berth

The Associated Press SEATTLE — Russell Wilson threw four touchdown passes to move into second place for TD passes by a rookie, Marshawn Lynch scored… Continue reading

  • Dec 23, 2012
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Seattle Seahawks' Doug Baldwin (89) comes down with a touchdown catch past the defense of San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers in the second half of tonight's game at CenturyLink Field. Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press

SPORTS: Brocklesby scores 35 points as Sequim handles Port Angeles

SEQUIM — Jayson Brocklesby wasn’t going to be stopped. The Sequim senior attacked the basket from the opening tip and finished with 35 points in… Continue reading

SPORTS: Chimacum and Port Townsend split basketball doubleheader; other prep basketball results

CHIMACUM — Port Townsend finally won a close game and Chimacum finally kept a game close. The Redskins girls basketball team won the rivalry showdown… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles falls to Klahowya; other prep swimming and wrestling results

SILVERDALE — Avery Koehler became the first Port Angeles swimmer to qualify for state, but the Roughriders lost to Klahowya 94-86 Thursday. Koehler qualified by… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles girls shut down Sequim

SEQUIM — The Port Angeles girls basketball team plays has come to expect chaotic games this season. Such was the case Friday when the Roughriders… Continue reading

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SPORTS: Raul Ibanez returning to Mariners

By Ronald Blum The Associated Press NEW YORK — Raul Ibanez and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract, a person… Continue reading

  • Dec 23, 2012
  • By Ronald Blum The Associated Press
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Raul Ibanez The Associated Press

SPORTS: Raul Ibanez returning to Mariners

By Ronald Blum The Associated Press NEW YORK — Raul Ibanez and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract, a person… Continue reading

  • Dec 22, 2012
  • By Ronald Blum The Associated Press
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LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: More shrimp in 2013

INSTEAD OF GOLD, frankincense and myrrh, the gift I will give you for our first Christmas together is shrimp. Before your hopes get too high,… Continue reading

SPORTS: Clallam Bay, Crescent split boys and girls basketball games

CLALLAM BAY — Kelly Gregory swished in 18 points to spark Clallam Bay to a nonleague boys basketball victory over rival Crescent. A 3-point shot… Continue reading