Author: SPNW Staff

In London, Nathan Adrian and Arianna Kukors will attempt to continue a long tradition of Northwest success in Olympics swimming.

Struggling for defensive consistency since Michael Gspurning injured his hip, the Sounders hope a big part of the cure is the return of their No. 1 goalie for the 6 p.m. Saturday match in Colorado. Sounders coach Sigi Schmid sounded optimistic after practice Thursday.

Four hoopsters with ties to the state, led by Storm stars Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird, will be in this year’s Games.

Vargas pitches another July gem to beat Royals Thursday, setting up well for the Mariners’ traditional trade of quality pitching as the deadline approaches Tuesday.

Goalie Hope Solo seeks her second Olympic goal medal as the the lone state representative on the U.S. women’s national team.

The Huskies football program has received a verbal commitment from a 14-year-old San Diego quarterback about to enter the grade. Your thoughts? Vote here.

In the rear view mirror are the Yankees and the Ichiro trade; next is four against the pitching-weak Kansas City Royals before the Tuesday non-waiver trade deadline.

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