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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap II sacksl Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray on fourth down late in the second half an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-21. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

SEAHAWKS: Dunlap a huge boost for Seattle’s pass rush

Which surprised Carlos Dunlap more? How cleanly he got free off the edge of Arizona’s offensive line on fourth and 10 with 38… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2020
  • By Gregg Bell McClatchy News Service
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap II sacksl Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray on fourth down late in the second half an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-21. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

COUGARS: Saturday WSU game against Stanford canceled due to COVID-19

By the time Pat Chun joined reporters for a Zoom call, most in the Washington State universe… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2020
  • By Theo Lawson McClatchy News Servide
Mike Zavadlov Bob Lashinski caught this chrome king while fishing with Mike Zavadlov of Mike Z's Guide Service (360-640-8109) earlier this month. With Thanksgiving approaching, West End anglers are keeping watchful eyes out for hatchery steelhead.

OUTDOORS: Coastal Region Virtual Open House focus bypasses Olympic Peninsula

Steelhead town hall Tuesday night

Mike Zavadlov Bob Lashinski caught this chrome king while fishing with Mike Zavadlov of Mike Z's Guide Service (360-640-8109) earlier this month. With Thanksgiving approaching, West End anglers are keeping watchful eyes out for hatchery steelhead.
Peninsula College men's basketball players recently assisted Port Angeles' Lighthouse Christian Center and Convoy of Hope volunteers and staff in setting up non-perishable grocery items for distribution to the community. Pirate players are from left, Isaiah Sampson, Jaylin Reed, Lewis Welsh, Mikey Medlock, KeAndre Hunter-Holliday, Neal Garcia and Coach Donald Rollman.

Peninsula College Pirates men’s basketball team lends hand to help community

Boxed out from volunteering with traditional partners such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula and the Dungeness Crab and… Continue reading

Peninsula College men's basketball players recently assisted Port Angeles' Lighthouse Christian Center and Convoy of Hope volunteers and staff in setting up non-perishable grocery items for distribution to the community. Pirate players are from left, Isaiah Sampson, Jaylin Reed, Lewis Welsh, Mikey Medlock, KeAndre Hunter-Holliday, Neal Garcia and Coach Donald Rollman.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)

SEAHAWKS: Arizona and Seattle clash in Thursday Night Football showdown

There was very little time for Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins to enjoy the wave of celebration after one of the great game… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Port Angeles' Myra Walker, right, grabs a rebound from Sequim's LeeAnn Raney, left, and Hannah Wagner during a game last February at Port Angeles High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WIAA pushes back prep seasons

The return of high school sports will be delayed by at least another month and all three prep seasons have been reduced… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Myra Walker, right, grabs a rebound from Sequim's LeeAnn Raney, left, and Hannah Wagner during a game last February at Port Angeles High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
FILE - In this Oct. 13, 1995, file photo, Seattle Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. tosses his batting helmet after grounding out in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians in an ALCS game in Cleveland. The Seattle Mariners are the only baseball franchise never to advance to the Fall Classic. Baseball has never been played in Seattle beyond Oct. 22. The Mariners have three times been to the American League Championship Series, and all three times were sent home before there could ever be a Game 7. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

MLS SOCCER: Griffey Jr. joins Sounders’ ownership group

The Seattle Sounders have added Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. to the club’s ownership… Continue reading

  • Nov 18, 2020
  • By Pierre LaBossiere Peninsula Daily News
FILE - In this Oct. 13, 1995, file photo, Seattle Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. tosses his batting helmet after grounding out in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians in an ALCS game in Cleveland. The Seattle Mariners are the only baseball franchise never to advance to the Fall Classic. Baseball has never been played in Seattle beyond Oct. 22. The Mariners have three times been to the American League Championship Series, and all three times were sent home before there could ever be a Game 7. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
From left, Cedric Wesley Keneipp and Mallory Hood, both of Bellingham, sail in Bellingham Bay. They are part of Barely Legal Racing, a team of 19- to 22-year-olds that plan to compete in the Race to Alaska in 2021.

SAILING: Bellingham teens plan to join Race to Alaska

There’s going to be two young teams racing up the inside passage to Ketchikan, Alaska, hopefully on June 7. Bellingham’s Cedric Wesley… Continue reading

From left, Cedric Wesley Keneipp and Mallory Hood, both of Bellingham, sail in Bellingham Bay. They are part of Barely Legal Racing, a team of 19- to 22-year-olds that plan to compete in the Race to Alaska in 2021.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Michael Poindexter was rehired as the Port Angeles girls basketball coach. Poindexter was forced to resign his position when he retired as a teacher in June and had to reapply for the open position. Poindexter has a record of 158-70 for the Roughriders with six league championships and two district championships.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Michael Poindexter back leading Port Angeles basketball girls

Michael Poindexter isn’t prone to picking up technicals, but during this past year, he had to wrangel though a lot of technicalities.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Michael Poindexter was rehired as the Port Angeles girls basketball coach. Poindexter was forced to resign his position when he retired as a teacher in June and had to reapply for the open position. Poindexter has a record of 158-70 for the Roughriders with six league championships and two district championships.
Cedars at Dungeness hosted its 50th annual Olympic Peninsula Pro-Am/Pro-Pro tournament.

GOLF: Cedars at Dungeness hosts 50th annual pro-am, pro-pro

About 140 golfers participated in this year’s Cedars at Dungeness Pro-Am/Pro-Pro Golf Tournament for the event’s 50th anniversary last weekend. It was a… Continue reading

Cedars at Dungeness hosted its 50th annual Olympic Peninsula Pro-Am/Pro-Pro tournament.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Freddie Swain (18) reaches but can't catch a pass in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

SEAHAWKS: Seattle, Wilson can’t crack Rams’ defense

Seahawks lose 23-16 to L.A. on the road

  • Nov 16, 2020
  • By Greg Beacham The Associated Press
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Freddie Swain (18) reaches but can't catch a pass in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Washington State running back Deon McIntosh (3) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

COUGARS: Washington State unable to slow down Oregon in 43-29 loss

Cougars keep it close until late, but Ducks’ offense too much

  • Nov 15, 2020
  • By the Associated Press
Washington State running back Deon McIntosh (3) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Rain water flies off the helmet of Oregon State wide receiver Trevon Bradford (8) as he is hit by Washington linebacker Alphonzo Tuputala (40) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. Washington won 27-21. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

HUSKIES: Washington holds off Oregon State in Jimmy Lake’s debut

Jimmy Lake’s voice didn’t finally start to fail until the postgame celebration in the locker room. It wasn’t prettiest debut, but Lake was… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2020
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
Rain water flies off the helmet of Oregon State wide receiver Trevon Bradford (8) as he is hit by Washington linebacker Alphonzo Tuputala (40) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. Washington won 27-21. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Natayla James, left, and Amara Sayer, right, from the Sequim girls' soccer squad, have both signed to play for Edmonds Community College.

GIRLS SOCCER: Sequim’s James, Sayer sign to play for Edmonds College

Sequim seniors Natalya James and Amara Sayer will bring more of the Olympic Peninsula and the Olympic League to their next destination, Edmonds… Continue reading

Natayla James, left, and Amara Sayer, right, from the Sequim girls' soccer squad, have both signed to play for Edmonds Community College.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

SEAHAWKS: Goff next for Seattle’s struggling pass defense

The chance to play against the NFL’s worst pass defense should be a golden opportunity for Jared Goff and Sean McVay to… Continue reading

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Oregon State offensive linesman Joshua Gray (67) lifts Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) into the air after Jefferson scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UW finally gets going vs. Beavers

When Jimmy Lake finally checked his phone, he noticed the missed calls and who they were… Continue reading

Oregon State offensive linesman Joshua Gray (67) lifts Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) into the air after Jefferson scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Port Angeles' Jada Cargo signs a letter of intent to play softball for Lower Columbia Community College. Cargo is joined by her stepdad Jeremy Acosta, left, and mother, Vashti White-Acosta.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Port Angeles’ Jada Cargo signs to play for Lower Columbia

Extends Roughriders to Red Devils talent pipeline

Port Angeles' Jada Cargo signs a letter of intent to play softball for Lower Columbia Community College. Cargo is joined by her stepdad Jeremy Acosta, left, and mother, Vashti White-Acosta.
Mike Zavadlov Judson Henry recently caught this ocean-bright hatchery coho while fishing the Sol Duc River with Mike Zavadlov of Mike Z's Guide Service.

OUTDOORS: Coho biting on the Sol Duc; weekend storm likely to raise flows

Register now for Nov. 24 steelhead town hall

Mike Zavadlov Judson Henry recently caught this ocean-bright hatchery coho while fishing the Sol Duc River with Mike Zavadlov of Mike Z's Guide Service.
Bryson DeChambeau tees off on the third hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

GOLF: DeChambeau brings his bulk and behemoth drives to Augusta

The cart picking up golf balls on the practice range at Augusta National can only… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2020
  • By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer
  • Golf
Bryson DeChambeau tees off on the third hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Buffalo Bills' A.J. Klein (54) strip sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Klein recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Seahawks stumble into halfway mark with defensive concerns

The optimism that drives Russell Wilson will never outweigh the negatives, no matter how much is… Continue reading

Buffalo Bills' A.J. Klein (54) strip sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Klein recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)