Challenge as tall as Mount Rainier: Seahawks don’t expect Hasselbeck, Jones to face ColtsRENTON, Wash. — When Jim Mora climbed Mount Rainier this summer as though it were a neighborhood knoll, he stood on the rugged peak looking to scale even more mountain. Griffey hits 3-run homer, Brandon Morrow allows 1 hit over 8 innings as Mariners beat A’s 7-0SEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. hit a three-run homer and Brandon Morrow allowed one hit over eight impressive innings, sending the Seattle Mariners to a 7-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night. Mariners 7, Athletics 0
Justin Maxwell’s grand slam off K-Rod lifts Nationals to 7-4 comeback win over MetsWASHINGTON — Justin Maxwell’s grand slam off All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez with two outs in the ninth inning gave the Nationals a 7-4 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday, Washington’s first win all season when trailing after eight innings. Mets shortstop Jose Reyes being evaluated by doctors after hamstring discomfort while runningWASHINGTON — New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is being evaluated by doctors after feeling discomfort in his injured right hamstring while running. US women’s basketball training camp opens in DC under coach Geno Auriemma, with UConn flavorWASHINGTON — Coach Geno Auriemma was at ease on the first day of the U.S. women’s basketball training camp. Seahawks don’t expect Hasselbeck or Jones to play against ColtsRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks are planning to be without quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and best blocker Walter Jones again on Sunday. Cy Young? Royals reticent ace Greinke doesn’t want to hear about itKANSAS CITY, Mo. — All this Cy Young talk is wearing on Zack Greinke. Even when it comes from the hometown fans, Kansas City’s attention-shy ace doesn’t want to hear it. Seahawks QB Hasselbeck, LT Jones, LB Tatupu inactive against BearsSEATTLE — Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is out with a broken rib, one of seven starters missing for the Seattle Seahawks against the Chicago Bears. NHL Standings
Rod Barajas hits go-ahead double in eighth inning as Blue Jays beat Mariners 5-4TORONTO — Pinch-hitter Adam Lind had a tying RBI single in the eighth inning and Rod Barajas followed with a go-ahead double, helping the Toronto Blue Jays rally for another dramatic 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Hold that thought: Cooler coach Mora U-turns on Mare, says he will remain Seahawks’ kickerRENTON, Wash. — Jim Mora admits he’s still learning in his second go-round as an NFL coach. Mariners perfect mix: Hernandez strong on mound and Griffey homers in Seattle’s 6-2 winSEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. started what might be his final homestand with career homer No. 628, and Felix Hernandez added another strong effort to his AL Cy Young Award resume in the Seattle Mariners’ 6-4 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. Washington’s mistakes still sting after loss to Stanford knocks Huskies out of rankingsSEATTLE — With every tackle Stanford’s Toby Gerhart shed, Daniel Te’o-Nesheim knew the numbers were getting out of hand and the film would not be fun to watch. QBs Pennington, Bulger leave losses with injuries; 49ers’ Gore forced out earlyThe Miami Dolphins lost Chad Pennington to a shoulder injury, then lost another game not long after his replacement had a pass intercepted and returned for a touchdown. Mariners 6, Athletics 4
Morse homers for 3rd straight game and Detwiler gets 1st career win in 2-1 victory over MetsWASHINGTON — Mike Morse homered for the third straight game and Ross Detwiler earned his first career win as the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 2-1 on Monday night. He’s arrived: Jay Cutler’s late TD pass to Devin Hester rallies Bears past Seahawks 25-19SEATTLE — Jay Cutler pumped his fists. He hugged his linemen. And he raised both arms triumphantly — all inside the final 2 minutes. Lions win for first time since Brett Favre was Packer _ now he’s leading comebacks for VikesBrett Favre was leading fourth-quarter drives for the Green Bay Packers the last time the Detroit Lions won a game. Playing loose and free, Braves stay in hunt with 6-3 win in 10 to complete sweep of NationalsWASHINGTON — The Atlanta Braves scored three in the top of the 10th inning Sunday, keeping up their late-season surge and completing a sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 6-3 victory. President Obama joining wife at Copenhagen meeting to pitch Chicago for 2016 OlympicsWASHINGTON — A senior White House adviser says President Barack Obama has decided to travel to Copenhagen to lead the U.S. appeal for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Chicago. Nationals beat Mets on wild throws by Hernandez and Castillo in eighthWASHINGTON — Pinch-runner Justin Maxwell scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning thanks to two wild throws, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 4-3 on Tuesday night. Jeff Tuel to become 1st true freshman since Drew Bledsoe to start at QB for Washington StateSPOKANE, Wash. — Ryan Leaf didn’t do it. Neither did Jason Gesser, Matt Kegel or Alex Brink. Blue Jays 5, Mariners 4
NFL Today, Week 3Carolina at Dallas (8:30 p.m ET) The Panthers (0-2) look for their first win of the season while the Cowboys (1-1) try to get their first win in their new stadium. Ryan Johnson’s 73rd-minute goal give Earthquakes 2-1 win over UnitedWASHINGTON — Ryan Johnson scored on a header in the 73rd minute to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat D.C. United 2-1 on Sunday. Michael Vick brings anti-dogfighting message to Washington; says he regrets his involvementWASHINGTON — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick told a sparse crowd at a Washington, D.C., church that he regrets his decisions that led to prison time for running a dogfighting ring. Wizards’ Arenas on rehab, regrets, returning from injury: ‘I’m not the entertainer anymore’WASHINGTON — Gilbert Arenas says he’s not going to be the entertainer anymore. Obama to use international popularity to bring 2016 Olympics to ChicagoWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has said that he will leverage his international popularity to try to bring the 2016 Olympics to his hometown of Chicago. For the love of the game in the United StatesWASHINGTON - “Dude, this is just a league game, not a final of the World Cup or something but God knows my hands are sweaty and my legs cannot stop shaking,” said Amr Hassan, the president of the George Washington cricket team. Joseph’s two second-half goals lift Revolution past SoundersFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Shalrie Joseph scored twice in the second half, including the go-ahead goal in the 87th minute, as the New England Revolution rallied for a crucial 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night. Austin-Bruce, Haigler help Howard hold off Georgetown 14-11WASHINGTON — Ke Austin-Bruce ran for a touchdown and Floyd Haigler passed for another in the first half as Howard held off Georgetown 14-11 on Saturday. Adam Lind homers twice, including game-ending shot, as Blue Jays beat Mariners 5-4TORONTO — Adam Lind homered twice, including a game-ending solo drive in the 10th inning, to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 victory over the Mariners on Saturday that included Seattle star Ichiro Suzuki’s first career ejection. Blue Jays 5, Mariners 4, 10 innings
Tommy Hanson pitches 7 innings for 11th win as Atlanta Braves beat Washington Nationals 11-5WASHINGTON — Tommy Hanson pitched seven innings for his 11th win, Yunel Escobar drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory. |