Minor league player gets smoked by a scooter-riding mascot in wild moment caught on camera
Alek Thomas, a baseball player, was hit by a scooter. The scooter was ridden by a mascot named Dinger. This happened at a baseball game in Sacramento.
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Giants outfielder suffers late-night scooter accident while already dealing with foot injury, team says
Harrison Bader, a San Francisco Giants player, had a scooter accident. He was already hurt and could not play many games. Now, he needs an MRI to check the new injury.
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NCAA suspends Tennessee linebacker for $427 plane ticket, as college sports hands out millions in NIL
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter was suspended by the NCAA. He accepted a $427 plane ticket from someone. This is a problem because college athletes are allowed to get paid for other things.
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The Nintendo 64 is turning 30 years old, here are some of its most impactful games of all time
The Nintendo 64 is 30 years old. This console helped bring 3D gaming to homes. It had many important games.
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I spent the day at Wimbledon and saw these 3 looks everywhere
A person visited Wimbledon, a very famous tennis event. They saw three types of clothing many people wore. These looks were popular during a hot time in the UK. The styles included straw hats and white linen. This fashion is seen on everyone there.
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Retired Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr says multiple teams have reached out about a comeback
Derek Carr is a retired NFL player. He played for 11 seasons and was named to the Pro Bowl four times. Recently, he said many teams contacted him. These teams wanted to know if he wanted to play again. He did not say which teams called him.
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Internet is up in arms about ESPN FPI rankings, but everyone is missing one key point
ESPN released its latest Football Power Index (FPI) rankings for the upcoming college football season. Many fans and commentators reacted strongly online, criticizing the rankings. The article says that people are overlooking an important detail about how the FPI works.
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Countdown to WSU fall camp: How much depth do Cougars have in linebacker corps?
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Professional surfer Arran Strong, 28, presumed dead after going missing of the coast of Portugal
Professional surfer Arran Strong, 28, went missing off the coast of Portugal. He was with his coach, Jose Maria Pyrrait, when they stopped to drink water and take pictures. After a few minutes, Pyrrait let Strong go ahead and then lost sight of him. Strong is now presumed dead.
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How Seafair crew chief Mike Hanson built a life in hydroplane racing
Mike Hanson started racing hydroplanes when he was 17 years old. He loved the sport and worked his way up in the racing world. Now, at age 65, he is the crew chief for BWR Racing. He will return to Seafair this year to help his team compete.
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Where Pac-12 football ranks among Group of Six | Analysis
The Seattle Times looks at where the Pac-12 football conference stands among the six major college football conferences. It compares the Pac-12’s recent team performance, recruiting, and upcoming schedule to those of its peers. The analysis is written as the regular season is about one month away. It tries to answer which conference has the strongest claim to be the top league.
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How will Washington State Cougars’ offensive line look in 2026?
Washington State's offensive line had a tough season last year. The team is now preparing for fall camp and evaluating players. There will be competition for the starting spots.
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Top Washington men’s basketball prospect Jalen Davis sets date for Gonzaga visit
Jalen Davis, a top guard prospect from Bremerton High School, has scheduled a visit to Gonzaga University. He will attend the Gonzaga basketball game on November 7. Davis is considered one of the best prospects in the 2027 recruiting class.
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As Brendan Donovan nears return, Mariners consider roster shake-up
Brendan Donovan is close to returning from injury for the Seattle Mariners. The team is thinking about making roster changes before a nine-game home series. Mariners' general manager Jerry Dipoto says they will be buyers at the trade deadline even if they fall behind in the standings.
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Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor to return, Dominique Malonga probable
Ezi Magbegor missed the last seven games because she broke her nose. She is expected to play on Friday when the Storm face the Atlanta Dream. Her teammate Dominique Malonga is listed as probable for the same game.
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Rockets' Tari Eason says ex-girlfriend ruined $92K wardrobe with bleach, threatened to kill him in filing
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason asked a court for a restraining order against his ex‑girlfriend, Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez. He says she punched him in the face, threatened to kill him, and ruined about $92,000 of his clothes with bleach. Eason says he drove her home at her mother’s request before the argument started.
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Falcons announce defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's wife Cristina died after battle with cancer
The Atlanta Falcons announced that Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has died. She passed away on Sunday after battling cancer. The team said she was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. Her strength and grace touched many people.
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WNBA fans call out glaring double standard after Angel Reese’s clueless response to Paige Bueckers bet
The WNBA posted a video showing Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers making a $400 bet on their upcoming game. After fans noticed, the league deleted the post and said it missed the mark. The players will not be punished for the bet.
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Packers great running back Ahman Green reveals early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis
Former Packers running back Ahman Green said he has early-onset Parkinson's disease. He announced the diagnosis on the 'Go Long' podcast. He noticed symptoms like foot twitching during sleep last year.
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Billy Ray Smith, top 5 NFL draft pick, dead at 64; family says CTE caused dementia
Billy Ray Smith, a former NFL linebacker and top‑5 draft pick, died this week at age 64. His family announced his death and said he had suffered from dementia for a long time. They believe the dementia was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a brain disease linked to repeated head hits.
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High school football player allegedly stomped, jabbed with broomstick by teammates as coaches hid it: DA
In 2025, a 15‑year‑old football player at Cheltenham High School in Pennsylvania was allegedly assaulted by teammates. He was stomped with cleats and jabbed in the buttocks with a broomstick on two occasions. The incidents were recorded by other students and shared among the team. Ten team members, including several coaches, now face charges.
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'Hot seat rankings' for all 16 SEC coaches as beginning of 2026 college football season draws nearer
Analysts have ranked the job security of all 16 Southeastern Conference football coaches for the 2026 season. The ranking, called a "hot seat" list, shows which coaches might be under pressure to win or risk losing their jobs. Coaches with poor recent records or high expectations appear higher on the list. The analysis comes as the 2026 college football season approaches.
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Jeff Bezos could add to the swelling ranks of American billionaires in English soccer
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, might buy a small share of Liverpool Football Club. He is worth about $243 billion and is the fourth richest person in the world. Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, said a group led by Amit Bhatia asked to buy a minority stake, which is a small share that does not give full control. This shows more American billionaires are investing in English soccer.
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Why the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron never got serious
The Golden State Warriors talked about signing LeBron James, but they never made a serious offer. LeBron decided to stay with his current team instead. The Warriors did not add any major new players this offseason. As a result, they are relying on their existing core to compete.
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NFL employees’ troubling driving incidents mount, costing jobs and putting others at risk
Several NFL employees have been involved in serious driving incidents, including DUIs and reckless driving. Some have lost their jobs because of these incidents. Their actions have also put other people on the road at risk. The league is reviewing its policies to prevent future problems.
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Falcons quarterback competition takes early hit as Tua Tagovailoa suffers 'flare-up' in training camp
Tua Tagovailoa, a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, got hurt in training camp. He has a tight back. This is a problem for the Falcons because they wanted him to compete for the starting role.
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Lost sermons from one of Christianity's greatest saints discovered after 1,600 years
Two new sermons by a famous Christian saint were found in Germany. They were written by St. Augustine, a very important person in Christianity. The sermons were on a old manuscript that was copied in the 12th century.
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Brandon Aiyuk's social media post mocking Kyle Shanahan's car crash draws backlash and could cost him a job
Brandon Aiyuk is a football player. He made a post on social media about Kyle Shanahan's car accident. Kyle Shanahan is the coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Aiyuk's post might make people angry and cost him his job.
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GOP chairman says WNBA response on Caitlin Clark ‘falls short,’ keeps ‘every option on the table’
The chairman of the Republican Study Committee, Rep. August Pfluger, is unhappy with the WNBA's response to a letter about Caitlin Clark. Caitlin Clark is a basketball player. The letter was about how the WNBA protected her and held other players accountable.
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SJSU refuses to provide public records related to investigation of allegations against volleyball coach
SJSU will not give out certain emails. These emails are part of an investigation into Coach Todd Kress. The allegations against him are serious and were known in October 2024. Fox News asked the university for these documents, but SJSU said no. The school claims it looked hard for the records.
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Seattle Storm can’t overcome another slow start in loss to Atlanta Dream
The Seattle Storm lost to the Atlanta Dream 98-89. It was their fifth straight loss in an eight-game losing streak. In each of those losses, they trailed by double digits in the first quarter. The Storm could not recover from the early deficit.
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Seattle Reign look to climb back in playoff picture vs. Bay FC
The Seattle Reign are finishing a three‑game road trip by playing Bay FC. A win would help them move up in the NWSL playoff standings. The Reign need points to stay in contention for a postseason spot.
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‘Madden’ misspells ‘Seahawks,’ ranks reigning Super Bowl champs at 10th overall
{"The NFL video game Madden made a mistake when writing the Seattle Seahawks' name.","It wrote the name incorrectly, which is a misspelling.","In the same post, Madden placed the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seahawks, at 10th place in its league rankings.","The error was noticed by fans and reported by the Seattle Times."}
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Storm ‘respect’ WNBA’s decision to suspend minority owner
The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending the team's next five home games. The league also fined the Storm an undisclosed amount after Keaton confronted two teenage fans during a game. She allegedly called the fans "f—ing insane" while they were cheering for Sophie Cunningham. The Storm said they respect the league's decision, and Cunningham later commented on the incident.
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Left-wing sports host Sarah Spain launches disgusting personal smear of Sophie Cunningham
Sports host Sarah Spain criticized basketball player Sophie Cunningham on her podcast. She said her comments were a personal smear and accused Cunningham of disagreeing with her politically. Spain said she supports women in sports but attacks those who have different views. The WNBA media did not cover the story during All-Star Weekend.
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I ate at Pat Lafrieda's Chop House at Citi Field. It was expensive, but a far cry from the typical baseball-game hot dog.
I went to Pat LaFrieda's Chop House inside Citi Field. I ordered a Tomahawk steak that cost $215. The meal was much more expensive than usual baseball-game hot dogs. I enjoyed the upscale atmosphere despite the high price.
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A different summer. The college recruiting scene has drastically changed in local high school basketball.
The college recruiting scene for local high school basketball has changed a lot this summer. In the past, events like the Morris Shootout brought many college coaches to watch players. Starting in 2019, the NCAA introduced June Live Periods, which moved the evaluation window. Now coaches see players mainly during these new periods instead of the old summer shootouts.
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Rick Neuheisel on UW Huskies’ coaching career: ‘It was good, until it wasn’t’
Former Washington Huskies football coach Rick Neuheisel talked about his time at the school. He said his coaching career there was good, until it wasn't. Neuheisel said he still has high hopes for the Huskies in 2026. He looks back on his years in Seattle with pride, but wonders what could have been different.
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Sizing up four second-year NFL quarterbacks and where they need to improve in 2026
ESPN looked at four quarterbacks who are in their second year in the NFL. The players are Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, and Shedeur Sanders. For each quarterback, the article points out one skill they must improve before the 2026 season. Improving that skill could help their teams win more games.
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Have World Cup withdrawal? Enjoy the greatest kits in the tournament's history
ESPN published an article about the best World Cup kits ever made. It looks at kits from past tournaments and also includes some from the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The article asks how many 2026 kits appear on the list of greatest kits. It does not give the exact number.
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