Closer Fernando Rodney went to his quiver prematurely -- once too often -- and the Los Angeles Angels responded with a fatal arrow of their own Sunday in Anaheim in a 6-5 walk-off victory that denied Seattle a series victory. The Mariners blew a 5-3, eighth-inning lead, their bullpen unable to continue its long run of success.

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In two nights in Anaheim, the Mariners and Angels played the equivalent of three games. But they get credit only for one 3-2 win each in the splendidly pitched series.

The Mariners took Saturday's 12-inning thriller when they exploded for two runs in the top of the frame, then David Freese pulled one back in the bottom with a leadoff homer off Dominic Leone, the previous night's loser in 16 innings.

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Chad Marshall and midfielder Osvaldo Alonso were selected Saturday to the MLS All-Stars, giving the Sounders a league-high five players, most in club history. Clint Dempsey, Obafemi Martins and DeAndre Yedlin were named to the Fan XI earlier in the week.

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The Sounders and Tottenham Hotspur gave 56,349 at the Clink a little glimpse of high-end soccer in an entertaining 3-3 draw on a warm, breezy Saturday afternoon, with Sounders youngsters Tristan Bowen and Sean Okoli teaming up for a late goal that gave the Sounders brief hope of an upset of the EPL powerhouse.

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The Mariners lost their longest game of the year, a 16-inning ordeal in Anaheim decided by Angels pinch-hitter Efren Navarro, a 50th-round draft choice from 2007, who singled home Mike Trout for a 3-2 triumph that took five hours, 14 minutes into Saturday morning.

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Aldon Smith, whose mistake in the NFC Championship helped the Seahawks to the decisive touchdown, was ordered Friday to pay for a few other mistakes by a Santa Clara, CA., County  judge. The 49ers' star linebacker was put on probation for three years and ordered to pay a $2,000 fine and spend 11 days on a work crew, likely picking up trash along freeways.

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Mercer Island resident, former Sonics coach and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell, 80, was hospitalized Thursday in Incline Village, NV., where he had been giving a speech. Russell became faint during his presentation at the Hyatt Regency Resort and was hospitalized as "a precaution," according to the Boston Celtics. A team spokesman said Russell "is feeling better" and is expected to return home later Thursday.

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According to multiple reports, including one by CBSSports.com, the Mariners are discussing a potential deal with the Tampa Bay Rays involving acquisition of switch-hitter Ben Zobrist. The Mariners have also talked to the Rays about star LHP David Price. The talks have been underway for weeks as the Mariners seek to bulk up for a playoff run.

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Jim Lambright, who coached the University of Washington football team for six seasons (1993-98) after replacing the legendary Don James, has been charged with fourth-degree assault following a domestic violence investigation. The 72-year-old Lambright was arrested June 18 at his Snohomish-area home in connection with an incident involving his 23-year-old granddaughter, according to Snohomish County records.

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The Mariners Thursday recalled OF Stefen Romero from AAA Tacoma and optioned LHP Lucas Luetge back to the Rainiers. Romero will be available to the Mariners when they begin the second half of the season Friday night with the first of three games against the Angels in Anaheim.

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The Seahawks won the award for best team and CB Richard Sherman claimed the honor of best breakthrough athlete at the ESPYs in Los Angeles Wednesday night, ESPN's 22nd annual awards show.

Quarterback Russell Wilson provided a little love for the hometown folks when he said,  "Just to be up here with all the other teams that were nominated is an honor. Most of all, to all our fans, the 12th man, bringing back the title to Seattle was special. Go Hawks!"

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Midfielder Clint Dempsey, defender DeAndre Yedlin and forward Obafemi Martins were selected to the MLS All-Star Fan XI Wednesday. The Sounders not only lead the MLS standings, they have the most players on the Fan XI. The MLS All-Stars play Bayern Munich at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Providence Park in Portland. The game will be televised on ESPN2, UniMas, TSN and RDS. 

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As part of the Make-a-Wish Foundation project, the Sounders signed for the friendly with Tottenham at 1 p.m. Saturday an 18-year-old midfielder from West Virginia whose favorite player is Clint Dempsey. Xander Bailey will be signed to a one-day contract.

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All Mariners on the American League All-Star team saw action at Target Field in Minneapolis Tuesday night, although none factored in the AL's 5-3 victory over the National League. The exhibition primarily served as an emotional tribute to retiring New York Yankees great Derek Jeter, playing in his 14th and final midsummer classic.

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The most consistently successful part of the Mariners enterprise has been their annual set of TV commercials that use the most popular players and coaches in 30-second skits that border on the bizarre.

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Seattle closer Fernando Rodney has been added to the American League All-Star team as an injury replacement for Tampa Bay's David Price. All-Star manager John Farrell of the Boston Red Sox made the announcement Saturday, giving Rodney his second All-Star berth and the Mariners four representative in Tuesday's game at Target Field in Minneapolis.

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Former University of Washington guard Isaiah Thomas, who scored 1,721 points (No. 6 all-time) during his Huskies career (2009-11), is moving from the Sacramento Kings to the Phoenix Suns on a four-year, $27 million sign-and-trade deal. The Kings will receive a $7 million trade exception and the rights to Alex Oriahki. According to CBSSports.com, the Kings had no interest in matching the offer for Thomas and Thomas had no interest in staying with Sacramento.

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The Mariners Friday placed OF Michael Saunders on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle and recalled 1B Justin Smoak from AAA Tacoma. Smoak, who began the season as Seattle's starting first baseman, was available Friday night when the Mariners begin a three-game series against division-leading Oakland.

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Single-game Seahawks tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, July 21. About 1,000 upper level single-game tickets per home game will be available at the CenturyLink Field NW box office. Fans may purchase up to four single-game tickets per person. Also, 650 bleacher seats, standing-room only and scattered single-game tickets will be available for each home game through ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster by phone at 800-745-3000.

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The Mariners Thursday recalled LHP Lucas Luetge from AAA Tacoma and optioned RHP Stephen Prior back to the Rainiers, one day after they summoned him to pitch against Minnesota. Luetge, who will be making his third stint with Seattle this season, will available for Thursday night's game, the fourth of four, against the Twins.

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