By Jesse Adamson
PAU, France — France’s Julian Alaphilippe continued to amaze as he claimed an impressive victory in the 13th stage of the Tour de France, a 27.2-km individual time trial, to extend his overall lead on Friday.
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Hometown favourite Rory McIlroy missed the halfway cut by one stroke at the British Open on Friday, despite matching the best score of the championship with a six-under-par 65 in the second round at Royal Portrush.
The Seahawks made five health-related roster moves Wednesday as rookies officially reported for training camp.
One by one, they approached Edgar Martinez, eyes brimming with joy, sometimes even with tears. Almost every person, in the brief allotted time, had a story, an anecdote, an affirmation, they wanted to relate.
With more than a third of their 2019 schedule remaining, the Seattle Mariners are already approaching a franchise record with the number of players they’ve used this season. Only the 2017 Mariners (61) have used more.
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Mariners return home, still searching for a formula that can give them a post-All-Star break victory.
Wednesday marks a break in habit for the Seahawks that also is an apparent indication of their enthusiasm and expectations for their incoming rookie class.
TOULOUSE, France — Australian Caleb Ewan completed his set of grand tour stage victories when the pocket-sized sprinter pipped Dylan Groenewegen to the line to win the 11th stage of the Tour de France, a 167-km flat ride from Albi on Wednesday.
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The final day of practice before the British Open Championship at Royal Portrush was hit by steady rain on Wednesday, and forecasts are for showers on the first two days of competition.
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — For Rory McIlroy, Royal Portrush will always be the place where, at the age of 16, he broke the course record in stunning fashion, grabbing the attention of the golfing world.
Induction ceremony 'more special' this year for Ken Griffey Jr. as Edgar Martinez joins Hall of Fame
Ken Griffey Jr. closed out one of the more memorable induction speeches in the history of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016 by pulling a cap out of the podium and putting it on backward in his trademark style.
For Ryan Leaf, it's a comeback story that also includes a cautionary tale.
If you don't have a team, or particularly care about any teams, the NFL may have just come up with its best idea of the 21st century.
It was important to Yusei Kikuchi, in his first season in the majors after pitching professionally for eight years in Japan, to wrap up his first half with positive momentum.
I would never presume to speak for the chicks of America, but one man's opinion: I no longer dig the long ball.
In their first home game since teammate Tyler Skaggs’ recent death, Taylor Cole and Felix Pena teamed for the 13th combined no-hitter in major league history as the Los Angeles Angels in a 13-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.
LAS VEGAS — While former Gonzaga teammate Rui Hachimura has been bombarded with hundreds of requests from Japanese media during the NBA Summer League the past week, Zach Norvell Jr. has dealt with his own pressure playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
This is about where the Seattle Mariners (39-55) were expected to be at the midsummer break — though maybe not with quite as many losses, or at the bottom of the American League West, or so far out of reach of the AL’s second wild card spot.
Some people plan for retirement with stocks and pensions. Stefan Frei is using acrylic paints and canvases.
Joe West, at 66 years old, knows he has reached the age where it is almost time for him to leave. He has spent a major-league record 40 years as an umpire, working six World Series and three All-Star games. He is hoping that the most prolific part of his profession remains intact even after …
LONDON — Even for the two players vying for the title of GOAT (Greatest of All Time) it was perhaps greedy to expect them to produce a blockbuster to compare with their previous duel at Wimbledon.
Dylan Groenewegen picked up the third stage win for Team Jumbo-Visma as he narrowly beat out Australian Caleb Ewan to win Stage 7 at the Tour de France on Friday.
LONDON — Top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic held off a spirited challenge from Spanish outsider Roberto Bautista Agut on Friday to triumph in four sets and advance to a mouthwatering Wimbledon final against Roger Federer.
LONDON — Serena Williams no longer wants to obsess about elusive Grand Slam “number 24” and Simona Halep is desperate to win Wimbledon more than to stop the American reaching that milestone but there will be no place for either to hide in Saturday’s final.
TUKWILA — The MLS secondary transfer window opened this week, kicking off another rumor regarding Sounders midfielder Nico Lodeiro.
Storm forward Natasha Howard and guard Jewell Loyd were named starters for the 2019 WNBA All-Star game Thursday afternoon.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — When you walk into Mariners manager Scott Servais’ office at T-Mobile Park, a picture hangs on the wall to the left of his desk. It catches your eye because of its large size and the moment and feeling it captures.
Dylan Teuns of Belgium had a strong showing in the mountains on Thursday and his reward was winning a Tour de France stage for the first time in his career.
LONDON — There were no intimidating roars of “c’mon”, few fist pumps and the volume was turned down on the grunting that often accompanies her matches as Serena Williams marched into her 11th Wimbledon singles final on Thursday.
LONDON — A game that was honed on the sandy beaches of the Black Sea coast of Constanta will be on show for the world to savor in Saturday’s Wimbledon final as Simona Halep earned a chance to fulfill one of her mother’s cherished dreams.
TUKWILA — The flight home after a loss can be a grueling part of an athlete’s life.
LAS VEGAS — Tyler Harvey didn’t envision it this way, his basketball career trudging through Pennsylvania, France, Italy and Tennessee.
COLMAR, France — Peter Sagan burst into life on the Tour de France when he claimed the fifth stage at the end of a 175.5-km bumpy ride from St Die des Vosges on Wednesday.
CLEVELAND — The sentiment was unanimous among Jarred Kelenic, Justin Dunn and Evan White following their appearances Sunday in the All-Star Futures Game at Progressive Field.
Jalen Thompson, whose Washington State career ended unceremoniously two weeks ago when the standout safety learned he’d lost his final season of eligibility, was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round of Wednesday’s NFL Supplemental Draft.
LONDON — The deafening cheers erupting around Wimbledon as Rafa Nadal stood at the baseline, bouncing a ball and poised to take a two-set lead against Sam Querrey, provided the newsflash he welcomed and dreaded with equal measure — Roger Federer was through to the semi-finals.
LONDON — Roger Federer chalked up another monumental milestone to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday, recovering to beat Japan’s Kei Nishikori in four sets and become the first man to record a century of singles wins at any Grand Slam.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic won 10 consecutive games to rally from an early deficit and reach his ninth semifinal at Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory over David Goffin on Wednesday.
It has been 24 years since the Mariners’ magical 1995 run, which highlights two inescapable facts.
The American League held on to defeat the National League 4-3 in the 90th All-Star Game at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Tuesday for its seventh straight win.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred insists that — contrary to Justin Verlander’s claims — baseballs have not been juiced.
Could the Seahawks be interested in a reunion with one of their former defensive linemen?
LONDON — A quick glance at Cori Gauff’s Twitter account shows what a difference a week makes in the life of a 15-year-old tennis phenomenon.
LONDON — Serena Williams clubbed her way into the Wimbledon semi-finals, draining the last drop of fight from fellow American Alison Riske before sealing a 6-4 4-6 6-3 win in a rip-roaring Centre Court contest on Tuesday.
LYON, France – The games are over and the celebration has just begun for the newly crowned Women's World Cup champions. And while the hard work remains of consolidating what the U.S. won on its unbeaten run through the deepest field ever assembled for a women's soccer tournament, the players…
In a season where the bullpen has become a revolving door of unproven pitchers -- most of them cast aside by their previous organization -- trying to prove they are capable of legitimate big-league success, the turnover has been unprecedented, particularly when you factor in injuries and typ…
SEATTLE -- This hasn't exactly been the reboot season Kyle Seager envisioned, but as the Seattle Mariners closed the first half, the veteran third baseman offered a glimpse of what this season could still turn into.
LONDON — Teenager Coco Gauff has captivated Wimbledon with her extraordinary talent and youthful exuberance but, as her beaten opponent said on Tuesday, she is “probably older in her head than the numbers show.”
LYON, France — In a team noted for their power, speed and strength along with tactical discipline, midfielder Rose Lavelle provides the United States women’s side with a refreshing touch of creativity.
LYON, France — United States forward Megan Rapinoe said she is still on track to be ready for Sunday’s World Cup final against Netherlands. Rapinoe sat out of the semifinal Tuesday with a slight hamstring strain. She said after the game she would be fine for the final, and she reiterated tha…