Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.

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Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said quarterback Sam Darnold’s hip injury appears to be muscle-related and his status for next week’s game at Arizona is as yet undetermined.

Demond Williams Jr. threw for 268 yards and a touchdown, and No. 17 Washington survived offensive struggles in a 24-10 victory over Washington State in a season-opening Apple Cup on Sunday.

A pulp mill in Longview, Washington, where 11 workers died after a chemical tank collapsed in May had a history of safety complaints, poor maintenance and discharges of toxic chemicals.

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has been left out of Monaco’s squad for the Conference League amid uncertainty over his future after the collapse of his proposed transfer to Everton this week.

The move of United States international Folarin Balogun from Monaco to Everton is reported to be off after problems arose during the medical examination.

Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Leonard Williams and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a three-year, $90 million contract extension that includes $56 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run Wednesday.

Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh homered in his first at-bat against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night and tied a Mariners’ record with homers in four consecutive at-bats.

Cal Raleigh has busted out of a season-long slump with the first three-homer game of his career.

From DIY teeth whitening to homemade braces, social media is filled with dental hacks promising a cheaper path to a brighter, straighter smile.

The Houston Astros had the national stage on Sunday night but fell to the Seattle Mariners 3-2.

The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon have agreed to a four-year, $132 million contract extension with $101 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.

Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.

South Korean police say they’ve raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign perceived as defaming 1980s' pro-democracy movements.

An inmate who escaped from a Houston-area hospital nearly three weeks ago has been captured in Seattle, Washington — and investigators say he was sending threatening messages to women in Texas, including messages involving their juvenile daughters, while on the run.

The U.S. men’s national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is defending her decision to oust the city’s police chief as the “right decision at the right time.”.

Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been fined an undisclosed amount and suspended from attending the team’s next five home games, the WNBA has confirmed.

Starbucks has reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit.

Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were unavailable for postgame questions after the Indiana Fever's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday.

Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings became the first rookie to win the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest, scoring 30 points in the championship round.

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.

A new survey from the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County and Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research is offering a broader look at housing instability across the Houston region.

The U.S. men's national soccer team remains stagnant despite growth in American soccer.

Bryce Miller took a no-hitter into the seventh inning for the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night before Nolan Schanuel led off with a bloop single to right field for the Los Angeles Angels.

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Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States.

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.

Iran's coach and FIFA officials have refused to answer questions about a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle.

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team.

Christian Pulisic has returned to training with his U.S. teammates after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez lost his no-hit bid against the Seattle Mariners when Josh Naylor doubled with one out in the seventh inning Friday night.

Cristian Roldan is familiar with how loud Lumen Field can get.

Lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration.

The World Cup is offering the 16 host cities a chance to take action against one of the biggest problems they face — homelessness.

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.

The AL West may have missed its chance to leave the Seattle Mariners behind.

Starbucks said Friday it’s laying off 300 corporate employees and closing some U.S. offices as part of its ongoing turnaround.

Small cities in big Texas metro areas are the fastest-growing in the U.S. The Census Bureau reported Thursday that Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna were at the top of the list from mid-2024 to mid-2025.

President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry.

Seattle Mariners starter Logan Gilbert can thank his jersey for stopping at least one earned run Wednesday.

The Valkyries say All-Star Gabby Williams has signed a multiyear deal with Golden State while Alyssa Thomas is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury.

Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations.

A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park.

The NFL’s last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season.

A United Express flight bound for Houston made an emergency landing in Mississippi on Monday after one of its engines shut down, according to the airline.

Every moment of any major sporting event can be dissected in high-definition these days, meaning officials and umpires sometimes seem to be staring at a TV screen to review close calls as much as they’re watching the game.

The NBA is moving closer to expansion, with Seattle and Las Vegas as the main target cities, and people around the league support it.

The NBA has finally decided to consider expanding past its current 30-team footprint, with the league’s owners voting Wednesday to start exploring the process of adding franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle.

The NFL is preparing for the possibility of replacement officials in the 2026 season, proposing a rule change for one season that would allow the replay center in New York to correct any “clear and obvious” mistakes by on-field officials in case of a work stoppage.

The NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansion will be again discussed by the league’s board of governors, two people with knowledge of the matter tell The Associated Press.

Callers to Washington state’s driver’s license agency who select automated service in Spanish have instead been hearing an AI voice speaking English with a strong Spanish accent.

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory parade.

Amazon sales surged 14% during the fourth quarter, helped by strong holiday spending and a better-than-expected growth in its prominent cloud computing unit.

Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team’s $19 million offer.

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is in a record-setting salary arbitration hearing.

The Houston Texans are back in the postseason for the third straight year, heading to a frigid and chaotic Pittsburgh environment to take on Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

Eugenio Suárez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a $15 million, one-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press.

Amazon is closing almost all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations in days as it narrows its focus on food delivery and its grocery chain, Whole Foods Market.

Rwanda will test technology powered by artificial intelligence in more than 50 health clinics as part of a new initiative by the Gates Foundation to support 1,000 clinics across Africa with the aim to improve health care services.

Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC championship game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL Championship Sunday is set.

A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing most of his executive order on elections against the vote-by-mail states Washington and Oregon, in the latest blow to Trump’s efforts to require documentary proof of citizenship to vote and to require that all ballots be received by Election Day.

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal asked for a record $32 million in salary arbitration while the Detroit Tigers offered the left-hander $19 million.

The Columbus Blue Jackets added veteran size and toughness to their roster by acquiring forward Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken in a move made just before the NHL’s holiday roster freeze.

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua’s tumultuous Thursday started with an apology, and ended with more controversial remarks.

Crews used sandbags to shore up an earthen levee south of Seattle after a small section failed after a week of heavy rains.

Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record six field goals, including a 56-yarder with 29 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks outlasted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts 18-16.

A person with knowledge of the agreement says the New York Mets have agreed to a two-year deal with veteran infielder Jorge Polanco.

An arctic air blast swept south from Canada, spreading into the northern United States.

Record floodwaters are slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles.

Washington state is under a state of emergency from a barrage of torrential rain that's sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused mudslides to close highways and trapped people in floodwaters.

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.

Residents of western Washington state began packing up and fleeing rising rivers as heavy rain causes rivers to rise.

The first of a series of powerful storms is dumping heavy rain and swelling rivers in the Pacific Northwest, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.

Starbucks’ union is expanding its week-old strike against the company.

First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners have finalized a $92.5 million, five-year contract.

Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame, has died at 88, his family announced on Sunday.

Get ready for a women’s pro hockey Torrent in Seattle and the Goldeneyes in Vancouver, as the PWHL unveiled logos and nicknames for its two expansion franchises.

Stability AI has mostly prevailed against Getty Images in a British court battle over intellectual property.

Washington state voters will decide whether to amend their constitution to allow funds from a long-term care insurance program to be invested in the stock market.

Boeing workers at three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed have voted to reject the company’s latest contract offer and to continue a strike that started almost three months ago.

Texans' left guard spot remains in flux

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his NFL-leading fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19.

Wide receiver injured against Seahawks

Texans wide receiver active for first time this season

Texans make roster moves in advance of Seahawks game

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his sixth home run this postseason, rookie Trey Yesavage struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays forced a Game 7 in the American League Championship Series by beating the Seattle Mariners 6-2.

Gotham FC punched their ticket to the playoffs Sunday with a 2-2 draw with Racing Louisville – and for a flurry of new faces on the pitch, it will be their very first.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he's optimistic George Springer will be available against the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series in Toronto on Sunday night.

Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam after Cal Raleigh’s tying drive in a five-run eighth inning, giving the Seattle Mariners a 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a 3-2 AL Championship Series lead.

Many Canadians have been boycotting the U.S. since the Trump administration started threating Canada’s economy and sovereignty with tariffs and heated political rhetoric.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer woke up Toronto’s offense as the Blue Jays hit five home runs to rebound from an early deficit, routing the Seattle Mariners 13-4 and closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.

After winning twice on the road, the Seattle Mariners hold a 2-0 lead over the Toronto Blue Jays in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series.

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.

Even after blowing a three-run lead in Detroit with a chance to clinch the AL Division Series, the Seattle Mariners can redeem themselves at home in a winner-take-all Game 5 on Friday.

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.

Game 3 of the AL Division Series between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers has started after a rain delay that lasted nearly three hours.