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Tri-Cities Prep basketball player Talia von Oelhoffen (front row, third from right) was named the National Athletic Association of Private Schools Division 3 National Basketball Player of the Year.

High School Basketball

This Tri-City basketball star is now a national player of the year

Tri-Cities Prep basketball player Talia von Oelhoffen is named Division 3 National Player of the Year for private schools. She led the Jaguars to their first 2B state tournament in March. She is the first freshman to win the award.

Chiawana's Summer Yates (10) was named the Washington Gatorade Player of the Year. Yates, who is headed to the University of Washington, scored 30 goals her senior season.

High School Soccer

This future University of Washington soccer player is the best in the state. She plays here in the Tri-Cities

Summer Yates is the Washington Gatorade Player of the Year for soccer. The Chiawana star has signed to play at University of Washington and is a member of U.S. Women's National Team. Royal's Michael Rojas is the top player for the boys.

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in New York.

Sports

Yanks back stellar German with 4 HRs, beat Mariners 7-2

Domingo German pitches New York Yankees past Seattle Mariners 7-2.

Tri-City Dust Devils

NWL baseball returns to Gesa Stadium Wednesday night

The Tri-City Dust Devils will play their Northwest League home opener Wednesday against the Spokane Indians.

Fans will be able to watch 12 Seahawks practices and get autographs from quarterback Russell Wilson and his teammates during training camp that begins July 26. The team on Monday announced the practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center that will be open to the public, after fans register online.

Sports

Here are the dates for 12 practices Seahawks are opening to fans during training camp

The Seahawks on Monday announced the dates of 12 practices that will be open to the public during training camp. The first practice of camp begins July 26 at team headquarters, and it is the first one registered fans can attend.

Seattle Mariners

Mariners started fast. Yankees ended strong, bash four HRs in the Bronx

There’s a reason they call them the Baby Bombers. The Yankees hit four homers, including two in a span of three batters in the fifth on Marco Gonzales and cruise to a 7-2 victory in the first meeting against the Seattle Mariners.

Seattle Mariners

No Ohtani, but Mariners spend their stash of international dollars on Taiwan, Australia prospects

The Seattle Mariners announced the signing of two left-handed pitchers on Tuesday, agreeing to deals with Jing-Yu Chang of Taiwan and Blake Townsend of Australia.

Football

George Diaz: Blake Bortles talks NFL, fantasy football and UCF's national championship claim

Life is good if you're Blake Bortles.

Basketball

Analyzing the best NBA draft prospects at Bulls' areas of need

When the Bulls traded Jimmy Butler to the Timberwolves last June, a top-three pick seemed a likelihood and certainly an internal topic of discussion. Instead, the Bulls outperformed in December and dropped one spot via the draft lottery to own the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft.

Baseball

David Haugh: No need to rush Michael Kopech to the majors; the White Sox rebuild is worth the wait

As prized pitching prospect Michael Kopech struggled through his third straight loss last week for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, I suspect White Sox officials felt something nobody at 35th and Shields would dare admit.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, plays the ball with teammates during Portugal's official training on the eve of the group B match between Portugal and Morocco at the 2018 soccer World Cup, in Kratovo, outskirts Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.

Sports

Ronaldo and Portugal look to knock Morocco out of World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his second appearance at the World Cup with a chance to help Portugal eliminate Morocco from the tournament.

World

Smiling Russians? World Cup hosts defy glum, hostile image

International fans in Russia for the World Cup are discovering a country very different from its gray and hostile image.

Australia's Mile Jedinak, center, speaks with his teammates after the group C match between France and Australia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, Saturday, June 16, 2018.

Celebrity & National

World Cup games to air on free TV amid problems in Australia

World Cup matches will remain on free-to-air television in Australia until the end of the group stage after a telecommunications company with live streaming rights continues to have difficulties delivering its service.

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2004, file photo Australian golfer Peter Thomson poses for a photo after an exhibition match at the Australian Golf Club in Sydney. Golf Australia says on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, the family of five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson has announced his death. He was 88.

Celebrity & National

Five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson dies aged 88

Peter Thomson, a five-time winner of the British Open and only golfer in the 20th century to win the tournament for three straight years, has died.

Sports

Tuesday's Sports in Brief

Tuesday's Sports in Brief.

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout runs to first base after hitting a two-run single during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif.

Celebrity & National

Trout stays hot, Angels hold on for 5-4 win over Arizona

Mike Trout drove in two runs, Kole Calhoun and Ian Kinsler added solo homers and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story (27) celebrates a solo home run with Ian Desmond (20) during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Denver.

Sports

Rockies power up, snap home skid by beating Mets 10-8

Nolan Arenado, Trevor Story and Ian Desmond homered in succession during a six-run third inning, German Marquez pitched effectively for six innings and the Colorado Rockies snapped an eight-game home losing streak by beating the New York Mets 10-8.

FILE - In this May 23, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns (17) catches a pass as wide receivers Deonte Thompson (15) and Michael Gallup (13) watch during an organized team activity at the Cowboys' football training facility in Frisco, Texas. Hurns, a free agent addition going into his fifth season, didn’t reach 500 yards in either of his two years in Jacksonville.

Sports

Cowboys stress numbers over No. 1 at receiver without Bryant

Cowboys thinking strength in numbers at receiver after offseason release of franchise TD catch leader Dez Bryant.

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 1964, file photo, Boston Celtics' Bill Russell, left, is congratulated by coach Arnold

Washington State

The all-time NBA draft _ the best pick from every slot

The best NBA draft picks of all time, from each of the top 30 selection slots.

San Diego Padres shortstop Freddy Galvis leaps out but cannot reach over the fence to catch a fly ball that went into the stands hit by Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.

Sports

Piscotty's homer ties it, Lowrie's homer wins it for A's

Stephen Piscotty homered with two outs in the ninth inning to tie the game and Jed Lowie hit a two-run shot with two outs in the 10th to lift the Oakland Athletics over the San Diego Padres 4-2.

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