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Kyle Seager's farewell to Mariners fans in October was his farewell to baseball Jan 07, 2022

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Seattle Mariners fans are still adjusting to the news that the longest-tenured player on the team — third baseman Kyle Seager — has retired from baseball. Seager made the announcement via Twitter shortly after Christmas.

New NHL team Seattle Kraken in new Climate Pledge Arena: region's top sports story of 2021 Dec 31, 2021

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For their final conversation of the year, KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick recount the region's top five sports stories of 2021.

Virtually eliminated from playoffs after loss to Rams, Seahawks now playing for 'personal pride' Dec 24, 2021

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The Seattle Seahawks host the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field Sunday afternoon. Their loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday night left the Seahawks with a 5-9 record and virtually eliminated from the playoffs.

Why OL Reign is moving back to Seattle Dec 17, 2021

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After three years in Tacoma, Seattle's team in the National Women's Soccer League, OL Reign, will once again be in Seattle, starting in 2022. We learn more about what's behind the big news in this week's conversation between KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

Was the Seahawks' trade for Jamal Adams worth it? Dec 10, 2021

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The Seattle Seahawks play the Texans in Houston on Sunday morning. The Hawks followed a dramatic win this week over the San Francisco 49ers with a dismaying loss: a shoulder injury that ended the season of safety Jamal Adams.

Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray's signing a 'big step forward' for Seattle Mariners, just before MLB owners lock out players Dec 03, 2021

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After a surprisingly good season, the Seattle Mariners have made two important acquisitions that have created a buzz about 2022.

Battle of the interim coaches at Apple Cup after firings of UW's Jimmy Lake and WSU's Nick Rolovich Nov 26, 2021

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The Washington Huskies are seeking their eighth consecutive win over the Washington State Cougars in the 113th Apple Cup. The annual football rivalry game was canceled last year due to the pandemic but resumes Friday night at Husky Stadium.

Playoffs, awards make it an exciting time to be a soccer fan in Puget Sound region Nov 19, 2021

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Both of the professional soccer teams in the region made it to the playoffs this season. The OL Reign was ousted in the semifinals on Sunday, Nov. 14. And the Seattle Sounders are preparing for their first playoff game of 2021 on Tuesday night at home against Real Salt Lake.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson returns in time to face Green Bay Packers Nov 12, 2021

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is back from injury just in time to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field, where the Seahawks haven't won this century.

Thiel: Tough talk won't be enough to push University of Washington past Oregon Nov 05, 2021

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The University of Washington football team hosts fourth-ranked Oregon on Saturday afternoon. Many believe it's the Huskies' most important game of the season.

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