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After signing former third-string quarterback Josh Portis, 25, last week, the Seahawks have scheduled a busy week of auditions for four veteran journeyman quarterbacks to be Russell Wilson’s new backup after trading Matt Flynn, according to USA Today.

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Drama has always followed Spencer Haywood, even 30 years after retirement. The report of the former Sonics superstar’s selection to the Basketball Hall of Fame, carried Friday by Sportspress Northwest and other media sites, was incorrect.

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Felix Hernandez entered Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field with two significant milestones within his grasp. He was trying to become the third pitcher in Seattle history to win 100 games and, more significantly, the third pitcher in major league history to record 100 wins and 1,500 strikeouts before turning

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Rookie Brandon Maurer had a nice major league debut going Thursday afternoon in Oakland — until he reached the sixth inning. Trailing 3-2 following Michael Morse’s fourth home run in three days, Maurer allowed a double (Jed Lowrie), a run-scoring double (Josh Reddick), a two-run homer (Yoenis Cespedes) and a single (Brandon Moss) in a

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The decision on whether the Kings will play in Sacramento or Seattle next season will probably take longer than anticipated, NBA commissioner David Stern said Wednesday. Speaking in New York after representatives of groups from both cities presented to a committee of the league’s owners, Stern said the league might not meet its original target

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