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Sports Timbers beat Rowdies 2-0 in US Open Cup

By AP Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 11:25 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 11:25 PM PDT

Michael Nanchoff and Jack Jewsbury scored and the Portland Timbers beat the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-0 on Wednesday night to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup.

Sports Antoine Winfield chasing Super Bowl title in Seattle

By Associated Press Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 11:24 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 11:24 PM PDT

Antoine Winfield had no reason to suspect anything was amiss when he headed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice facility to work out back in March.

Sports Dennis Dixon on Chip Kelly: 'He keeps everyone on their toes'

By Associated Press Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 5:04 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 5:04 PM PDT

While Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson are eager to know who will be the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback, it's clear Chip Kelly isn't picking a guy before training camp.

Sports Damian Lillard invited to USA hoops minicamp

By Associated Press Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 4:59 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 4:59 PM PDT

Portland's Damian Lillard is one of 27 young players scheduled to attend USA Basketball's minicamp in July

Sports Seahawks open minicamp with injury questions

By Associated Press Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 4:55 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 4:56 PM PDT

When the Seattle Seahawks opened their mandatory minicamp Tuesday, there were no questions about who would get the bulk of the reps at quarterback, or concerns about anyone holding out.

Sports US beats Panama 2-0 in World Cup qualifying

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 4:49 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 4:49 PM PDT

Jozy Altidore continued his scoring run. Eddie Johnson earned a moment to remember getting a goal before his raucous home crowd that matched the hype that came with playing a World Cup qualifier in Seattle.

Sports Report: NBA, Chris Hansen in 'productive' talks for Seattle expansion team (Video)

By Nick Eaton, Seattlepi.com Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 3:09 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 6:15 PM PDT

Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer, the principal investors in the prospective Seattle basketball ownership group, have reportedly started "productive" talks with the NBA for securing an expansion team.

Sports Mariners' Harang allows 2 hits in win over Astros

By Associated Press Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 9:22 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 9:22 AM PDT

Aaron Harang pitched a two-hitter for his second shoutout of the season, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Sports Harbaugh on Seahawks: 'If you cheat to win, then you've already lost'

By Associated Press Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 3:37 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 3:37 PM PDT

Jim Harbaugh has used the recent run of suspensions on the division rival Seattle Seahawks for performance-enhancing drug infractions as a reminder to his own San Francisco team: Cheating won't be tolerated.

Sports Mariners call up 2012 #3 overall pick

By Associated Press Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 2:53 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 11:41 PM PDT

Mike Zunino has become the first position player from the 2012 draft to reach the big leagues when the Seattle Mariners promoted the catcher from Triple-A Tacoma.

Sports Iwakuma pitches Mariners to 3-2 win over Astros

By Associated Press Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 8:38 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 8:38 AM PDT

Hisashi Iwakuma allowed an unearned run in seven innings and the Seattle Mariners beat Houston 3-2 on Monday night, sending the Astros to their fifth straight defeat.

Sports Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson slaps lawyer's backside, goes to jail

By CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer Published: Jun 10, 2013 at 11:36 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 10, 2013 at 2:32 PM PDT

Former NFL star Chad Johnson was sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail for a probation violation in a domestic violence case by a judge who angrily rejected a no-jail plea deal after Johnson playfully slapped his attorney on the backside in court.

Sports Lawsuit settled, Kobe Bryant's parents say sorry

By DAVID PORTER Associated Press Published: Jun 10, 2013 at 11:36 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 10, 2013 at 1:31 PM PDT

Kobe Bryant reached a settlement with a New Jersey auction house that allows his mother sell a small amount of his memorabilia, while also getting an apology from his parents, who thanked him for his financial support.

Sports Photos: NASCAR Sprint Cup series at Pocono (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: Jun 10, 2013 at 11:35 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 10, 2013 at 11:39 AM PDT

Sports Mariners lose in 9th to Yankees, 2-1

By KOMO staff Published: Jun 10, 2013 at 8:39 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 10, 2013 at 8:39 AM PDT

Chris Stewart had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning and David Phelps matched efforts with Felix Hernandez for six innings to help the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Sunday.