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Silvio Amador rides Si That Tiger at Emerald Downs. COURTESY PHOTO, Vince Bruun/ Emerald Downs

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Emerald Downs weekend review: Amador frequents winners circle

Silvio Amador wins seven races over the race weekend, four of them coming on Sunday.

Quarterbacks Jalen Milroe, Drew Lock and Sam Darnold warm up for the Seahawks during training camp July 28 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex in Renton. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten

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Three takeaways from Seahawks training camp in Renton

Jalen Milroe shined as well as the Seahawks secondary.

The winning driiver J.R. Todd stares down the race track before qualifying on Friday July 24. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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NHRA Northwest Nationals roar at Pacific Raceways in Kent

The scent of nitromethane is a welcomed aroma around the Kent race track.

Courtesy of Seattle Mariners.

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Mariners first half takeaways and second half expectations

The All-Star break symbolizes the halfway point in the season, how can the Mariners get going?

Jordan Vandergriff in the cockpit. Photo courtesy of johnforceracing.com

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Former ‘Bachelorette’ contestant Jordan Vanddergriff takes to the track

Vandergriff has gone from looking for roses to looking for podiums.

Michael Rucker, 32, a former Auburn Riverside High School player, pitches for the Mariners. COURTESY PHOTO, Ben Van Houten

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Auburn Riverside’s Rucker returns home to pitch for Mariners

Rucker’s story is full of twists and turns as he fulfills a dream.

Kent Memorial Park tennis courts. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Top 10 free pickleball and tennis courts in South King County

Here are some free places to get outside and enjoy the sun while playing pickleball or tennis.

Fans hoist scarves as the march to Seattle Stadium continued. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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USA eliminated at hands of Belgium in final game at Seattle Stadium

The peak of US soccer fandom came to an end in Seattle in the cities final World Cup…

Michael Ajayi at the NBA combine. Photo provided by Michael Ajayi
Michael Ajayi at the NBA combine. Photo provided by Michael Ajayi

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Kentwood High grad Michael Ajayi signs with Charlotte Hornets

It was reported that the former Conk signed a two-way contract with Charlotte following the NBA Draft.

Fans squeeze in at Legacy Square. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Fans pack Legacy Square to root on the USMNT

Renton’s community park brought hundreds of people to watch the World Cup.

Antonee Robinson (5) and Folarin Balogun (20) are instrumental for the USMNT, but both are on yellow cards heading into the World Cup group finale. (Troy Wayrynen / Imagn Images)

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World Cup crowds smash records across Seattle

In nearly every category of transportation, records were broken.

Seattle Stadium before kick off between Belgium and Egypt. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Seattle shines bright as World Cup kicks off

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

Photos provided by Robby Mullikin.
Kentwood’s Diya Thomas walks by her schoolmates.

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Seahawks name Kent student as Flag Football Player of the Year

The senior scored 36 touchdowns and was honored outside the school.

The highlight was the ballpark’s new food trays, in honor of Washington’s famous ferries. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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2026 Mariners menu preview: Best food at T-Mobile Park

The Ferry Boat Souvenir was eye catching, but here are some bites that really stole the show.

Tacoma Dome on film from a disposable camera. Ben Ray / Seattle Weekly

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Shot on a disposable camera: WA state basketball 2026

In a world of advancing technology, take a step back and dive into a bit of nostalgia.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

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Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round

It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sprints toward the end zone against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night

The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.

Photo courtesy of Mlb.com/Mariners.

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Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam

Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.

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ALCS: Scherzer and Giménez take down Mariners in Game 4

After leading 2-0 heading home to T-Mobile Park, the Mariners and Blue Jays are level.