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Seattle Now: Sports on the bubble

The Mariners, Sounders and Storm are all playing again and the Seahawks are getting ready. But playing even a shortened season in a pandemic means keeping players healthy, and that's already a challenge. ESPN’s Mina Kimes explains how it's going so far.
By
Patricia Murphy

Aug 03, 2020 at 5:04 am
Week In Review

The US economy, voter turnout, and major league baseball take a downturn this week

Jeannie Yandel discusses the week's news with Chase Burns from The Stranger, Jennifer Lee from Q13, and Karen Weise from the New York Times.
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Jeannie Yandel

Sarah Leibovitz

Jul 31, 2020 at 1:55 pm
Baseball Stadiums May Be Empty, But You Can Still Hear The Crowds

The fans can't come back because of the coronavirus pandemic, so Major League Baseball will pump crowd sounds into the empty ballparks when its season begins on July 23.
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Melissa Block

Jul 22, 2020 at 6:22 am NPR
NFL Players Blitz Social Media To Voice Virus Concerns Before Training Camps Start

NFL players such as Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes are asking league officials to clarify coronavirus safety protocols. Some NFL players report to training camp on Monday.
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Brakkton Booker

Jul 20, 2020 at 8:26 am NPR
Professional Sports' Comeback Gains Momentum, But Some Leagues Move Cautiously

The coronavirus outbreak benched major pro sports in this country. Now some leagues are restarting. For others, the pace is more measured.
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Tom Goldman

May 19, 2020 at 9:33 am NPR
Yelling 'Fore' Again ... But 2 At A Time

As golf courses around the country begin to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, golfers now find a new normal. Social distancing and other changes are part of a different game.
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Tom Goldman

May 08, 2020 at 4:01 am NPR
KUOW Newsroom

Mariners may play this summer, but will you be able to go to the ballpark?

Empty venues with TV coverage a possibility
By
Kim Malcolm

Andy Hurst

May 07, 2020 at 6:11 pm
Popular Blog SB Nation Furloughs Writers With Few Sports to Cover During Coronavirus

Parent company Vox Media is furloughing 9% of its workforce, many of whom contribute to SB Nation. Staffers face an uncertain future after a three-month furlough.
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Austin Horn

Apr 17, 2020 at 1:59 pm NPR
Legal betting on last Sunday's NFL Super Bowl was a big winner in Oregon. Meanwhile, Washington state lawmakers ponder whether to legalize sports betting too.

Legal betting on last Sunday's NFL Super Bowl was a winner for the state of Oregon and a handful of Oregon tribal casinos. This comes as legislators in Washington state ponder whether to legalize sports betting too.
By
Tom Banse

Feb 05, 2020 at 6:12 pm Northwest News Network
Week In Review

Archives closing and bakeries opening this week

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Civic Cocktail host Joni Balter, Crosscut editor-at-large Knute Berger, and The Stranger's digital editor Chase Burns.
By
Bill Radke

Sarah Leibovitz

Jan 31, 2020 at 2:16 pm

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