Sports

SPORTS BRIEFS: No. 2 Baylor routs Huskies

Zags remain No. 1 in AP poll

Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) catches a pass against Philadelphia Eagles' Darius Slay (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

SEAHAWKS: Metcalf, Wilson too much for sloppy Eagles

DK Metcalf got extra motivation he didn’t even need. Metcalf caught 10 passes for 177 yards,… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2020
Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) catches a pass against Philadelphia Eagles' Darius Slay (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

SPORTS BRIEFS: Cougars come from behind to nip E. Washington

Noah Williams scored a career-high 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds and made several big plays down the stretch to help Washington State beat… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) runs as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

SEAHAWKS: Carson returns tonight against Eagles

The Seahawks’ running game is (almost) whole again. Leading rusher Chris Carson is “full go” to start… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2020
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) runs as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

SPORTS BRIEF: Jamestown S’Klallam run now a virtual race due to COVID-19 increase

Due to the increase of cases of COVID-19, the Jamestown S’Klallam run scheduled for Dec. 5 has been moved to an all-virtual… Continue reading

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) stands at the line during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns won 22-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Clowney hit altered Wentz’s career

Carson Wentz didn’t finish the game the last time he faced the Seattle Seahawks because of… Continue reading

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) stands at the line during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns won 22-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Washington quarterback Dylan Morris, left, drops to pass as running back Sean McGrew (5) takes off from the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

HUSKIES: UW roars back from 21-point deficit to shock Utah

Washington scores winning TD with 36 seconds left

  • Nov 28, 2020
Washington quarterback Dylan Morris, left, drops to pass as running back Sean McGrew (5) takes off from the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Nate Pryor passes during an NCAA college basketball practice Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Seattle. Pryor is among several transfers to Washington who the Huskies are hopeful can all make an immediate impact. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

UW BASKETBALL: Huskies schedule Sunday game with No. 2 Baylor

The Washington men’s basketball team has found a new season opener. Last Saturday, UW announced the cancellation… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2020
Washington's Nate Pryor passes during an NCAA college basketball practice Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Seattle. Pryor is among several transfers to Washington who the Huskies are hopeful can all make an immediate impact. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) passes to a teammate against Auburn on Nov. 27, 2020, at the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Fort Myers, Florida. (Chris Tilley/Fort Myers Tip-Off via McClatchy News Service)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Timme, Kispert lead No. 1 Gonzaga past Auburn 90-67

Bulldogs go to 2-0 after beating No. 6 Kansas Thanksgiving Day

  • Nov 27, 2020
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) passes to a teammate against Auburn on Nov. 27, 2020, at the Fort Myers Tip-Off in Fort Myers, Florida. (Chris Tilley/Fort Myers Tip-Off via McClatchy News Service)
Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (88), defended by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58), is unable to make the catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

AP SPORTS BRIEFS: Texans pull away from reeling Lions; Cougs win opener

Deshaun Watson had a pair of go-ahead touchdown passes in the first half and threw for two more scores in the fourth quarter… Continue reading

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (88), defended by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58), is unable to make the catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on as officials deliberate during an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

FOOTBALL: Rolovich says Cougars will be able to play USC on Dec. 4

By Tim Booth | The Associated Press Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said he believes the Cougars will have enough healthy players to play their… Continue reading

Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on as officials deliberate during an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wears a mask on the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

SEAHAWKS: Seattle only team in NFL with no COVID-19 positives — so far

Their relatively few in-person meetings are inside, in the biggest space they have. Those team gatherings… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wears a mask on the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Gonzaga

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Top-ranked Zags hold off No. 6 Kansas

Coach Mark Few and Gonzaga keep reaching new heights. While the top-ranked Bulldogs opened their season with a… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2020
Gonzaga
Washington's Cade Otton heads to the end zone to score on a 20-yard pass reception against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Huskies schedule Saturday game with Utah

Match replaces canceled Apple Cup

Washington's Cade Otton heads to the end zone to score on a 20-yard pass reception against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
A mural depicting Diego Maradona, by street artist Jorit, is painted on a building in Naples, Italy, March 24, 2017. Diego Maradona has died. The Argentine soccer great was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity. He was 60. (Marco Cantile/LaPresse via AP)

SOCCER: Argentine legend Maradona dies

Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2020
A mural depicting Diego Maradona, by street artist Jorit, is painted on a building in Naples, Italy, March 24, 2017. Diego Maradona has died. The Argentine soccer great was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity. He was 60. (Marco Cantile/LaPresse via AP)
Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou, right, and Los Angeles FC forward Latif Blessing leap to head the ball ball during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-1. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

SOUNDERS: Seattle crushes LAFC 3-1 to advance in MLS playoffs

The trio of Nicolas Lodeiro, Raul Ruidiaz and Jordan Morris were dominant during the MLS regular season, recognized among the best 11 players… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2020
Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou, right, and Los Angeles FC forward Latif Blessing leap to head the ball ball during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-1. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Gonzaga's Corey Kispert plays against San Francisco during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas. Kispert has made The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Zags look to contend for NCAA title

Bulldogs denied chance to win it all

FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Gonzaga's Corey Kispert plays against San Francisco during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas. Kispert has made The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Coronavirus

APPLE CUP: Huskies, Cougars remain hopeful for rescheduled game

The Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State scheduled for Friday was canceled Sunday due to… Continue reading

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Washington State's Isaac Bonton (10) shoots over Colorado's Eli Parquet (24) and Maddox Daniels (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament in Las Vegas. The Cougars went 16-16 last year, 6-12 in the Pac-12, and won their first game in the Pac-12 tournament in a decade when they beat Colorado before the rest of the tournament was terminated because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Cougars optimistic with new recruits

Kyle Smith’s first season at Washington State was better than expected. Keeping the Cougars moving… Continue reading

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Washington State's Isaac Bonton (10) shoots over Colorado's Eli Parquet (24) and Maddox Daniels (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament in Las Vegas. The Cougars went 16-16 last year, 6-12 in the Pac-12, and won their first game in the Pac-12 tournament in a decade when they beat Colorado before the rest of the tournament was terminated because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
The Gravel Unravel is now a three-race series through the Hoh Rainforest, the Sol Duc Valley and the mountains above Quilcene in May and June. (Peninsula Adventure Sports)

Gravel Unravel expands to three-race series

Peninsula Adventure Sports’ Gravel Unravel is now a three-race gravel series all over the rugged mountains and lush forests of the North… Continue reading

The Gravel Unravel is now a three-race series through the Hoh Rainforest, the Sol Duc Valley and the mountains above Quilcene in May and June. (Peninsula Adventure Sports)