ar Stanford withdraws scholarship for four-star Eastside Catholic football recruit Ayden Hector after seeking police records By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:42:57 -0700 The withdrawal came after the school sought details about his involvement in a months-long police investigation two years ago. Full Article High School Sports Sports
ar Three-star 2021 Eatonville H-back Caden Jumper commits to UW Huskies By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:06:51 -0700 Three-star Eatonville High School standout Caden Jumper gave UW its second 2021 verbal commit in as many days on Thursday. Full Article High School Sports Huskies Husky Football Sports
ar After coaching sports at Kennedy Catholic for 31 years, Don Hoffman decides to direct them By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:34:09 -0700 The longtime boys and girls basketball coach was named the athletic director. Full Article High School Sports Sports
ar Washington, Gonzaga in top six for O’Dea five-star forward Paolo Banchero By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:13:56 -0700 Banchero tweeted himself of a row of jerseys from Kentucky, Washington, Gonzaga, Arizona, Tennessee and Duke. Full Article Gonzaga High School Sports Huskies Husky Basketball Sports
ar Senior spotlight: Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Jordan left her name in record book By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 06:00:50 -0700 The lefty slugger broke the Wildcats' home-run record, but she was hoping for more. Full Article High School Sports Sports
ar Sideline Chatter: And a smirking emoji text from Bill Belichick lands on Bruce Arians’ cellphone By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:40:32 -0700 Rob Gronkowski probably won’t be guest-speaking at a Tampa Bay Mensa meeting anytime soon. Not after the fun-loving tight end, traded to the Buccaneers on April 21, posted a picture of himself holding his new playbook — a team-issued Microsoft Surface tablet. “It’s still in the package and hoping it is all pictures and drawings,” […] Full Article Seahawks Sports
ar Marshawn Lynch tells ESPN his agent ‘has been in talks’ with Seahawks about returning in 2020 By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 22:46:41 -0700 Marshawn Lynch opened the door wide Monday for a potential return in 2020 when he talked tantalizingly about what his agent has been up to. Full Article Seahawks Sports
ar Here’s why Marshawn Lynch’s possible return to the Seahawks shouldn’t happen this time By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:46:33 -0700 You could dream about Lynch coming back to the Seahawks, as he revealed Monday that the two sides are discussing, and this time leading them back to the Super Bowl. Or, you could make the case I’m going to make: Leave well enough alone. Full Article NFL Seahawks Sports
ar Wife of Earl Thomas reportedly pointed gun at former Seahawk in domestic incident By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 21:12:53 -0700 Earl Thomas was not arrested in the incident, TMZ reported. Nina Thomas, according to the report, was arrested for burglary of a residence with intent to commit aggravated assault. She was released on bond. Full Article NFL Seahawks Sports
ar Nina Thomas, wife of former Seahawks safety Earl Thomas, says she’s subject of ‘unfounded ongoing investigation’ By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:09:16 -0700 Investigation comes from April incident when she allegedly pointed gun at husband’s head. Full Article Seahawks Sports
ar Poll: Where will you watch local teams if fans aren’t allowed to attend games? By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:28:15 -0700 Full Article College Football College Sports Cougar Football Cougars Huskies Husky Football Mariners MLB NFL Seahawks Sounders Sports Storm WNBA
ar Big question at NFL rookie webinar: locker room assimilation By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:51:55 -0700 Seahawks WR DK Metcalf and former Cougars QB Gardner Minshew shared their experiences as first-year players with 547 players in the NFL’s first rookie webinar after the draft last month. Full Article Cougar Football Cougars NFL Seahawks Sports
ar Early betting lines are out — Seattle favored in 11 games in 2020 By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:32:00 -0700 Okay, so trying to predict what may happen in a full slate of NFL games — the first of which isn’t scheduled to kick off for at least four months — may seem like an exercise futility. Betting on any of those games may be even more of a foolish endeavor. But if you really […] Full Article Seahawks
ar Sideline Chatter: 49ers also managed to get nearly full Subway punch card under salary cap By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:06:06 -0700 Hey, 49ers, did you remember to check under the couch cushions, too? Broc Rutter, the QB from North Carolina Central, got only a $279 signing bonus from San Francisco because that’s all the Niners had left after depleting their bonus pool for undrafted rookies. Gotta be the shoes Spotted in Lady Gaga’s bizarre shoe collection: […] Full Article Seahawks Sports
ar Carson Wentz embracing Eagles’ decision to draft Jalen Hurts By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:27:21 -0700 The Philadelphia Eagles’ decision to draft Jalen Hurts in the second round has been one of the most intensely debated NFL topics over the past 10 days. Carson Wentz isn’t questioning it. “I’m excited to add him to the team,” Wentz said Monday. “I know how important the quarterback position is and how important the […] Full Article College Sports NFL Sports
ar NCAA waives Division I minimum on scholarship spending By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:39:19 -0700 The NCAA approved a waiver that will allow schools to spend below the minimum level on athletic scholarships required to compete in Division I. The Division I Council Coordination Committee approved two other blanket waivers Wednesday that had been requested by several conferences in recent weeks in response to coronavirus pandemic. Basketball and football players […] Full Article College Sports NBA NFL Sports
ar Jim Harbaugh proposes one-and-done rule change for NFL draft By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:45 -0700 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is pushing for a change that would allow football players to enter the NFL draft after one year in college. “My first proposal is that we put this decision to `go or stay’ in the hands of the individual and his family, not in the form […] Full Article College Sports NFL Sports
ar Slashed St. Ed’s: Reeling school cuts teams, breaks hearts By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:11:28 -0700 Carlos Tercero had already been forced to move in with one of his teammates when St. Edward’s University closed its campus because of the pandemic, their seasons cut short like so many others across the nation. Tercero and fellow golfer Nico Ciavaglia were adjusting to online classes off campus when things got even worse: The […] Full Article College Sports Soccer Sports
ar Poll: Where will you watch local teams if fans aren’t allowed to attend games? By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:28:15 -0700 Full Article College Football College Sports Cougar Football Cougars Huskies Husky Football Mariners MLB NFL Seahawks Sounders Sports Storm WNBA
ar West Virginia salary, athletic cuts to save $3 million By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:21:25 -0700 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons will take a 10% salary reduction for the next fiscal year in an effort to save the athletic department $3 million in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Lyons said Friday that football coach Neal Brown, men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins, women’s basketball coach Mike Carey […] Full Article College Sports Health NBA Sports
ar Big East thinking if campuses aren’t open sports is a no go By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:34:26 -0700 The presidents of the 11 members of the Big East Conference are leaning toward not allowing sports to be played at schools this season unless their campuses are open. Commissioner Val Ackerman disclosed the thinking of the presidents on Friday in a wide-ranging virtual interview with members of the media about the fallout on the […] Full Article College Sports NBA
ar Emmert: Unlikely all schools will start seasons at same time By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:51:03 -0700 NCAA President Mark Emmert says the coronavirus is making it unlikely all schools will be ready to begin competing in college sports at the same time. The goal, he said Friday night, is for every team to have an equal amount of preparation time before its season starts, and there could be some competitive inequities […] Full Article College Sports NFL Sports
ar Lesson learned: Around Jordan, teammates saw price of fame By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:12:05 -0700 There were obvious perks to being teammates with Michael Jordan. Plenty of his Chicago teammates own multiple championship rings, they appear in some of the most-replayed NBA highlight clips of all time and they’ve got a lifetime of stories to tell about one of the best to ever take the court. B.J. Armstrong also learned […] Full Article NBA Sports
ar NCAA waives Division I minimum on scholarship spending By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:39:19 -0700 The NCAA approved a waiver that will allow schools to spend below the minimum level on athletic scholarships required to compete in Division I. The Division I Council Coordination Committee approved two other blanket waivers Wednesday that had been requested by several conferences in recent weeks in response to coronavirus pandemic. Basketball and football players […] Full Article College Sports NBA NFL Sports
ar NBA players, staff asked to help virus researchers By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:14:51 -0700 Dr. Priya Sampathkumar gets asked by her two teen-aged sons every day when they can expect to see NBA games again. She’s among the doctors desperately trying to answer that question — and the NBA is now trying to help. Sampathkumar is on the staff at the Mayo Clinic, which is starting to get support […] Full Article NBA Sports
ar West Virginia salary, athletic cuts to save $3 million By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:21:25 -0700 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons will take a 10% salary reduction for the next fiscal year in an effort to save the athletic department $3 million in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Lyons said Friday that football coach Neal Brown, men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins, women’s basketball coach Mike Carey […] Full Article College Sports Health NBA Sports
ar Big East thinking if campuses aren’t open sports is a no go By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:34:26 -0700 The presidents of the 11 members of the Big East Conference are leaning toward not allowing sports to be played at schools this season unless their campuses are open. Commissioner Val Ackerman disclosed the thinking of the presidents on Friday in a wide-ranging virtual interview with members of the media about the fallout on the […] Full Article College Sports NBA
ar NBA teams start to reopen, as testing plan begins emerging By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:09:37 -0700 MIAMI (AP) — The NBA took tiny steps toward a return to normalcy Friday, as a small number of practice facilities reopened for workouts and at least one team received permission from the league to test players and staff for the coronavirus. Meanwhile, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver took part in a teleconference with members of […] Full Article NBA Sports
ar Biden, Warren seek revival, with 2 very different strategies By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:03:25 -0800 MANCHESTER, N.H. — Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren each suffered a damaging setback in Iowa that could make it harder for them to recover next week in New Hampshire — and not just because they were running well behind the leading candidates as Democrats awaited a final count. In a primary sharply divided between […] Full Article Nation Nation & World Nation & World Politics
ar The next hurdle for Bernie Sanders: Nevada’s top union dislikes ‘Medicare for All’ By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:32:08 -0800 LAS VEGAS — Sen. Bernie Sanders is a longtime supporter of “Medicare for All.” “I wrote the damn bill,” he said on a debate stage last summer, and his support for universal health care has helped propel him to the front of the 2020 Democratic field. But in Nevada, where the race heads next, his […] Full Article Nation & World Nation & World Politics
ar Sanders and Bloomberg Under Attack in Sharp Exchanges in Debate By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:57:11 -0800 CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Democratic presidential candidates delivered a barrage of criticism against their party’s emerging front-runner, Sen. Bernie Sanders, at a debate on Tuesday night, casting him as a divisive figure with unrealistic ideas, even as they continued to batter Michael Bloomberg for his extreme wealth, his record on policing and behavior toward women. […] Full Article Nation & World
ar Buttigieg and Klobuchar Endorse Biden, Aiming to Slow Sanders By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:11:56 -0800 DALLAS — In a last-minute bid to unite the moderate wing of the Democratic Party, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg on Monday threw their support behind a presidential campaign rival, Joe Biden, giving him an extraordinary boost before the Super Tuesday primaries that promised to test his strength against the liberal front-runner, Sen. Bernie […] Full Article Nation & World
ar Canadian Shares Tumble On Weak Manufacturing Data By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:33:06 GMT The Canadian stock market was down sharply in negative territory at noon on Friday, as worries about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic triggered widespread selling once again. Full Article
ar Energy, Consumer Discretionary Stocks Gaining Ground In Canadian Market By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:28:03 GMT The Canadian stock market got off to a bright start Friday morning and was holding firm a little past noon, riding on gains in consumer discretionary, financial and energy sections. Full Article
ar Canadian Shares Slightly Lower At Noon After Early Volatility By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:13:32 GMT After a weak start and a subsequent rebound into positive territory, the Canadian stock market faltered and was marginally down at noon on Monday. Full Article
ar TSX Retreats After Strong Start, Settles Flat By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:33:04 GMT The Canadian stock market started off on a strong note, but kept paring gains as the session progressed, and eventually settled flat after briefly slipping into negative territory during the closing minutes. Full Article
ar Canadian Shares Firmly In Positive Territory By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:16:03 GMT The Canadian stock market was firmly in positive territory Monday noon after a steady start, as investors reacted to news about several countries relaxing shutdown restrictions and opening up some businesses. Full Article
ar Canadian Market Up Marginally At Noon; Technology Stocks Shine By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:16:31 GMT Canadian shares were swinging between gains and losses Wednesday morning as investors looked for direction. Activity was largely stock specific with corporate earnings news setting the trend. Full Article
ar TSX Ends Marginally Up After Volatile Session By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 21:56:15 GMT The Canadian stock market ended marginally up on Wednesday, thanks largely to strong gains in the technology section. Full Article
ar Ex-Georgia Police Officer And His Son Arrested In The Death Of Black Jogger By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:04:00 -0400 The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged a white father and son in the shooting death of an unarmed black man. The arrests follow the release of cellphone video of the February altercation. Full Article
ar Coronavirus Pandemic Throws A Harsh Spotlight On U.S.-China Relations By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:04:00 -0400 The Trump administration says China poses a risk for its lack of transparency about COVID-19. China says the U.S. is trying to shift blame for the Trump administration's failings. Full Article
ar Riding 'The Mullet To Success': How Hot Country Knights Parodies The '90s By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:04:00 -0400 Dierks Bentley and his band tapped into a long tradition of comedy and country music when they created a parody group to open for them on tour. Now, Hot Country Knights has a debut album. Full Article
ar Quarantine Can Be Tough. Russian Ministry Offers Guidance By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:07:00 -0400 Don't stay mad at your family for longer than 10 minutes while in quarantine. That's courtesy of Russia's Health Ministry, which issued the advisory: How to Survive Self Isolation and Not Go Crazy. Full Article
ar How To Prevent Glasses From Fogging Up While Wearing A Mask By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 Some Americans who wear face masks have faced a problem: Their glasses keep fogging up. Optometrist Joseph Allen shares some tips on how to treat spectacles before putting on a mask. Full Article
ar Coronavirus Update: The U.S. Health Care Industry Is Challenged By The Pandemic By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 The health care sector has cut 1.4 million jobs in April. And as COVID-19 has consumed health care resources, other essential routine procedures — like screenings for strokes — have gone down. Full Article
ar What Would A Sharp Decline In Remittances Mean For Latin America By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 Immigrants in the U.S. sent an estimated $150 billion to their home countries in 2019 — half to Latin America and the Caribbean. The World Bank is predicting a sharp decline in remittances this year. Full Article
ar Paris Suburbs Are Facing Social Disparities Under The Coronavirus Lockdown By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 The French are facing social disparities in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. With long bread lines and tensions with police, the Paris suburbs are faring poorly under the lockdown. Full Article
ar What One Needs To Know Before Starting Gardening By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 While staying at home during the pandemic, people are now trying gardening to find out if they have a green thumb. But gardening is not an easy hobby and requires some research. Full Article
ar Tyson's Largest Pork Plant Reopens As Tests Show Surge In Coronavirus Cases By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:51:00 -0400 The Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, reopened Thursday after a coronavirus outbreak there. Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson says he'd support a second shutdown if the changes aren't enough. Full Article
ar What Happened Today: Health Care System Crumbles, Testing Questions By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:12:00 -0400 Marc Lipsitch, a professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, answers questions about access to testing for COVID-19, false-negative results and the challenges of mass testing. Full Article