http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:36:24 PDT Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:36:24 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212368_apbbnmarlinsdiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Giancarlo Stanton drove in all three Miami runs with a pair of homers and the Marlins handed the Arizona Diamondbacks their fourth straight loss, 3-2 on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212368_apbbnmarlinsdiamondbacks.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:35:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212167_apbbnpiratesreds.html?syndication=rss Todd Frazier wasn't going to let left-hander Francisco Liriano get another fastball by him. He guessed right and hit one a long way. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212167_apbbnpiratesreds.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:35:13 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212367_marinersnotes18xml.html?syndication=rss With his fourth start in the past five games, the team is finding out quickly how the young catcher adapts to the majors. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212367_marinersnotes18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:34:22 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212366_aphknstanleycupblackhawks.html?syndication=rss The Chicago Blackhawks needed all their offensive weapons against the Bruins' smothering defense and goalie Tuukka Rask. Instead, they lost one of their best before the game. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212366_aphknstanleycupblackhawks.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:33:14 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212146_apbborockiesbluejays.html?syndication=rss Josh Johnson took two extra days off to let a bothersome blister heal, then shut down the Colorado Rockies. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212146_apbborockiesbluejays.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:30:12 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021212333_nba18xml.html?syndication=rss The San Antonio Spurs have long been the NBA’s gold standard when it comes to drafting and development, preferring to scour the globe to find the right players to slot into well-defined roles. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021212333_nba18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:28:44 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212245_apbbaathleticsrangers.html?syndication=rss Nelson Cruz thrust his right arm into the air and shouted out in relief while running the bases after hitting his second homer of the night for the Texas Rangers. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212245_apbbaathleticsrangers.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:26:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212128_aphknstanleycup.html?syndication=rss Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212128_aphknstanleycup.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:24:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212197_aphknstanleycupkey.html?syndication=rss The Bruins' third line was No. 1 in Boston. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212197_aphknstanleycupkey.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:23:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2021212330_regional18xml.html?syndication=rss Seahawks guard John Moffitt pleaded guilty in Bellevue District Court on Friday to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. Seahawks http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2021212330_regional18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:10:53 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212317_apbbawhitesoxastros.html?syndication=rss Dayan Viciedo's bases-loaded triple in a four-run sixth inning sent the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212317_apbbawhitesoxastros.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:09:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212311_apbbncubscardinals.html?syndication=rss Rookie Shelby Miller pitched five shutout innings and Yadier Molina had a two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212311_apbbncubscardinals.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:05:23 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212274_apbbccwsmississippistindiana.html?syndication=rss Trey Porter drove in the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, and Mississippi State took control of its bracket in the College World Series with a 5-4 victory over Indiana on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212274_apbbccwsmississippistindiana.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:05:14 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212304_basenotes18xml.html?syndication=rss The Detroit right-hander is the first pitcher in 16 years to start 10-0, with all 10 decisions coming in starts. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021212304_basenotes18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:55:53 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212303_apbbaindians.html?syndication=rss Carlos Carrasco's victory slipped away first. Then, the Indians let a win slide past them. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212303_apbbaindians.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:52:14 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212301_apbbnnationals.html?syndication=rss Chad Tracy provided a surge in the Washington dugout, though the good feelings were short-lived. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212301_apbbnnationals.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:49:14 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212294_tvcast18xml.html?syndication=rss Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212294_tvcast18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:46:13 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212293_apbborockies.html?syndication=rss First it was a cut on his middle finger. Then on Monday night, Colorado pitcher Jorge De La Rosa developed a new painful problem. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212293_apbborockies.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:45:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/collegesports/2021212238_ncaabase18xml.html?syndication=rss Oregon State stayed alive at the College World Series, beating Louisville 11-4 in a loser-out game in Omaha, Neb. College Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/collegesports/2021212238_ncaabase18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:23:41 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212216_taketwo18xml.html?syndication=rss Olivia Carville, 24, is a journalist from The Press, a daily newspaper in Christchurch, New Zealand. Last Tuesday, she went to her first American sports event and it didn’t exactly go as planned. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212216_taketwo18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:16:46 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212215_apbbaorioles.html?syndication=rss Chris Davis hit a line drive over a high wall in right-center against one of baseball's best pitchers, giving him a major-league leading 24th homer. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212215_apbbaorioles.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:13:12 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2021212188_nfl18xml.html?syndication=rss A contrite Chad Johnson apologized for disrespecting a judge in court and the former player was released from jail after a week instead of serving all of his 30-day sentence. Seahawks http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2021212188_nfl18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:59:18 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212165_apbbaoriolestigers.html?syndication=rss Max Scherzer has shrugged off the significance of his undefeated start, saying records are fluky statistics for pitchers and that he's simply playing for a good team. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212165_apbbaoriolestigers.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:55:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021212194_sounders18xml.html?syndication=rss The national team trio of Eddie Johnson, Brad Evans and Mario Martinez will rejoin the Sounders this week after Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier between the U.S. and Honduras in Utah. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2021212194_sounders18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:53:38 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/storm/2021212190_wnbatalk18xml.html?syndication=rss Times reporter Jayda Evans will have a weekly conversation with a newsmaker in the WNBA. Storm http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/storm/2021212190_wnbatalk18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:48:28 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212189_apbbnpirates.html?syndication=rss A hanging a slider, a fastball that strayed right down the middle. With no margin for error, left-hander Francisco Liriano made two of them that went a long way and decided a close game. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212189_apbbnpirates.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:48:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212176_apbbnnationalsphillies.html?syndication=rss Domonic Brown hit an RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212176_apbbnnationalsphillies.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:42:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212171_apbbaroyalsindians.html?syndication=rss Pinch-runner Elliot Johnson scored from third base on a wild pitch by reliever Matt Albers in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212171_apbbaroyalsindians.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212169_aphknblackhawksbruins.html?syndication=rss Goals by Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron after a scoreless first period gave the Boston Bruins a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks through two periods in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals Monday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212169_aphknblackhawksbruins.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:16:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/game-thread-aaron-harang-tries-for-better-results-in-anaheim/?syndication=rss Nick Franklin just got the Mariners back in this one by connecting for a two-run homer to left off Jason Vargas in the top of the third. So, that makes it a 4-2 game. Endy Chavez had kept the inning going with a bloop single down the left field line with two out. As an Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/game-thread-aaron-harang-tries-for-better-results-in-anaheim/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:24:50 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/collegesports/2021212148_digs18xml.html?syndication=rss The WNBA’s first president contends women’s college basketball needs to make changes if the sport is to grow. College Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/collegesports/2021212148_digs18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212147_wnbapower18xml.html?syndication=rss The Storm moves up to No. 9 in this week’s rankings. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212147_wnbapower18xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212107_apussoccerballdribblerdeatharrest.html?syndication=rss The driver Oregon police say fatally struck a man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles from Seattle to Brazil for the World Cup has been arrested. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212107_apussoccerballdribblerdeatharrest.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212102_apbbccwslouisville.html?syndication=rss This wasn't the ending Louisville imagined for the best sports year in university history. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212102_apbbccwslouisville.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211912_apbbccwslouisvilleoregonst.html?syndication=rss It's one down and three to go for Oregon State. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211912_apbbccwslouisvilleoregonst.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211835_apussportsradiohostssuspended.html?syndication=rss The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease, a station official said Monday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211835_apussportsradiohostssuspended.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212098_aphknstanleycuphossascratched.html?syndication=rss The Chicago Blackhawks have scratched forward Marian Hossa from Monday's nights Stanley Cup finals game against the Boston Bruins. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212098_aphknstanleycuphossascratched.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212090_apfbcillinoislunt.html?syndication=rss Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212090_apfbcillinoislunt.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/reeltimenorthwest/2013/06/17/state-fish-and-wildlife-columbia-river-regional-fish-checks-6/?syndication=rss Rivers and lakes Columbia River below Bonneville Dam – June 10-15:  1,031 bank anglers caught 61 chinook and 16 steelhead, and released 60 chinook, one steelhead and three sockeye; 293 boats with 605 anglers caught 46 chinook and 22 steelhead, and released 50 chinook, three steelhead and Reel Time Fishing Northwest http://blogs.seattletimes.com/reeltimenorthwest/2013/06/17/state-fish-and-wildlife-columbia-river-regional-fish-checks-6/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211775_apsocconfedcuptahitinigeria.html?syndication=rss Nigeria rolled to a 6-1 victory at Confederations Cup on Monday over Tahaiti, which was making its debut at a major FIFA tournament. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211775_apsocconfedcuptahitinigeria.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:16:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/17/sigi-schmid-said-usa-panama-crowd-reinforced-belief-he-has-the-best-job-in-mls/?syndication=rss The Sounders didn’t practice for a while after the USA-Panama World Cup qualifier here last week, so coach Sigi Schmid fielded some belated questions about the game following Monday’s practice. Here is a quick transcript: *     *     * (Have you ta Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/17/sigi-schmid-said-usa-panama-crowd-reinforced-belief-he-has-the-best-job-in-mls/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208884_aprutgershermann.html?syndication=rss Saying she has already rolled up her sleeves and is ready to work, Julie Hermann took over as Rutgers' athletic director with the promise that her No. 1 job is to create an atmosphere for Scarlet Knights students to excel on and off the field. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208884_aprutgershermann.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:46:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/third-start-in-four-days-for-mariners-catcher-mike-zunino/?syndication=rss Seems the Mariners weren’t kidding when they said they were going to let Mike Zunino catch a little. Tonight will be Zunino’s third start in four games and his fourth start in five contests — though one of those was broken up by a team day off. Zunino said he’s getting used t Mariners http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2013/06/17/third-start-in-four-days-for-mariners-catcher-mike-zunino/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208805_apfbnpfwapagano.html?syndication=rss Chuck Pagano spent most of last season finding new ways to coach football. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208805_apfbnpfwapagano.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:31:07 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/17/sounders-return-to-the-practice-field-though-not-all-of-them-monday-notes/?syndication=rss The Sounders returned to practice Monday after a four-day break and a bye weekend, though not everyone was back. Here is a quick rundown and some notes… *     *     * — U.S. internationals Eddie Johnson and Brad Evans are still away for Tuesday&rs Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/17/sounders-return-to-the-practice-field-though-not-all-of-them-monday-notes/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:16:03 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/06/17/moffitt-case-settled/?syndication=rss Seahawks guard John Moffitt pleaded guilty in Bellevue District Court Friday to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, putting an end to legal issues stemming from three separate incidents at Bellevue Square Mall in 2012. Moffitt paid a fine of $1,407, according to a district spokeswoman, and r Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/06/17/moffitt-case-settled/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:16:03 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/highschoolsports/2013/06/17/all-state-boys-soccer-mvps-include-prado-huerta-bunnell-and-bartley/?syndication=rss The Washington State Soccer Coaches Association just released the all-state boys teams for Class 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A, as voted on by high-school boys soccer coaches from across the state. Here they are: CLASS 4A MVP – Isidro Prado-Huerta – Thomas Jefferson Coach of the Year – Kelsey High School Sports Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/highschoolsports/2013/06/17/all-state-boys-soccer-mvps-include-prado-huerta-bunnell-and-bartley/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211720_apbknnbafinalsspurs.html?syndication=rss The Spurs have long been the NBA's gold standard when it comes to drafting and development, preferring to roll up their sleeves and scour the globe to find the right players to slot into well-defined roles in San Antonio. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211720_apbknnbafinalsspurs.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211864_apcarnascarblogkahnelefflerhats.html?syndication=rss The racing community rallies around its own, and Kasey Kahne has stepped up to help raise funds for Jason Leffler's young son. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211864_apcarnascarblogkahnelefflerhats.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211778_apusballparkassault.html?syndication=rss A Maryland man hurt in a fight during a Baltimore Orioles game last month has moved to a rehab facility, and his lawyers said Monday they are looking for anyone who may have witnessed the exchange. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211778_apusballparkassault.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:16:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211818_apcarnascarleffler.html?syndication=rss Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021211818_apcarnascarleffler.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208811_apfbnchadjohnsonarrest.html?syndication=rss A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208811_apfbnchadjohnsonarrest.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:01:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/17/sounders-not-the-most-popular-so-far-in-mls-all-star-game-fan-voting/?syndication=rss *     *     * Fan voting for the 2013 MLS All-Star Game was been open for a week (online here or by texting 22442), and the league released some of the leaders Monday as seen above. Sounders FC’s DeAndre Yedlin is sixth among defenders and forward Eddie Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/17/sounders-not-the-most-popular-so-far-in-mls-all-star-game-fan-voting/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:31:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/reeltimenorthwest/2013/06/17/state-fish-and-wildlife-saltwater-fish-checks-11/?syndication=rss Salmon and saltwater Olson’s Resort, Sekiu – June 13: Four boats with nine anglers caught 16 rockfish, six lingcod and six kelp greenling; June 14: Three boats with seven anglers caught 18 rockfish, four kelp greenling and two lingcod; June 15: Three boats with six anglers caught six roc Reel Time Fishing Northwest http://blogs.seattletimes.com/reeltimenorthwest/2013/06/17/state-fish-and-wildlife-saltwater-fish-checks-11/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208976_apglftravelerschampionship.html?syndication=rss U.S. Open champion Justin Rose has no plans to take any time off after winning his first major championship. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208976_apglftravelerschampionship.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209557_apbknnbafinalsheat.html?syndication=rss LeBron James has been here before, with dire results. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209557_apbknnbafinalsheat.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208699_apteneastbourne.html?syndication=rss Elena Vesnina beat seventh-seeded Ana Ivanovic of Serbia 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Monday in the first round of the grass-court Aegon International. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208699_apteneastbourne.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:16:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/take2/2013/06/17/a-kiwis-first-baseball-game-takes-a-wrong-turn/?syndication=rss By Olivia Carville Olivia Carville, 24, is a journalist from The Press, a daily newspaper in Christchurch, New Zealand. She is visiting the United States on a two-week internship with The Seattle Times. Last Tuesday, she went to her first American sports event and it didn’t exactly go as plann Take 2 http://blogs.seattletimes.com/take2/2013/06/17/a-kiwis-first-baseball-game-takes-a-wrong-turn/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209189_aphknstanleycupjulien.html?syndication=rss Claude Julien doesn't pay much attention to compliments or criticism. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209189_aphknstanleycupjulien.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:01:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/reeltimenorthwest/2013/06/17/lake-washington-sockeye-returns-still-decent-with-11997-counted-in-first-five-days/?syndication=rss The Lake Washington sockeye single-day counts at the Ballard Lock fish ladder remain robust, and still well ahead of the figures since 2005. Through Sunday, June 16, 11,997 sockeye have been counted that are headed for tributaries such as the Cedar River and other smaller creeks in Lake Washington. Reel Time Fishing Northwest http://blogs.seattletimes.com/reeltimenorthwest/2013/06/17/lake-washington-sockeye-returns-still-decent-with-11997-counted-in-first-five-days/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208859_aptenrosmalen.html?syndication=rss John Isner was one of four seeded men's players to lose in the first round at the rain-interrupted Topshelf Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208859_aptenrosmalen.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:46:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208722_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss The Miami Heat weren't supposed to be in this situation. Not now, anyway. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208722_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:46:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209056_apsocnetherlandslinesmandeath.html?syndication=rss Six youth players and the father of one of them were convicted of manslaughter Monday for kicking a volunteer linesman to death after a game, a brutal attack that shocked this soccer-loving nation. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209056_apsocnetherlandslinesmandeath.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209002_apglfsolheimcupmallon.html?syndication=rss Never afraid to let a tear or two drop, U.S. Solheim Cup captain Meg Mallon did, indeed, get choked up when asked about the fundraising effort the tournament is organizing for firefighters battling blazes close to the golf course. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209002_apglfsolheimcupmallon.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/17/back-in-action-monday-links/?syndication=rss The Sounders and I return to action this morning after a few days off for the bye week. Seattle begins preparations for Saturday’s road at Real Salt Lake still with a trio away for national team duty — Eddie Johnson, Brad Evans and Mario Martinez. All three, in fact, will feature in Tues Sounders FC Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/06/17/back-in-action-monday-links/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/pac12confidential/2013/06/17/pac-12-confidential-goes-yard-for-a-couple-of-weeks/?syndication=rss Just a heads-up that I’m off for the next couple of weeks, transitioning from the laptop to the lawn, weeds, landscape timbers and all those yard-related projects that go begging the rest of the year. I’m hoping the place looks better (and my back holds up) until the time I visit this sp Pac-12 Confidential http://blogs.seattletimes.com/pac12confidential/2013/06/17/pac-12-confidential-goes-yard-for-a-couple-of-weeks/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:16:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/06/17/morning-kickoff-updated-super-bowl-odds-and-more/?syndication=rss The overriding theme of this season for the Seahawks will be the almost unprecedented high expectations greeting the team after the way it won seven of the last eight last season, led the NFL in fewest points allowed, and saw Russell Wilson break out as a potential long-term star at quarterback. But Seahawks Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/06/17/morning-kickoff-updated-super-bowl-odds-and-more/?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208724_apglfongolfenglishmajor.html?syndication=rss The most recent golden era of golf in England had everything but the one prize that brings credibility. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208724_apglfongolfenglishmajor.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206533_apbknnbafinalsfivethings.html?syndication=rss Five things to note from Game 5 of the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night: Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206533_apbknnbafinalsfivethings.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:01:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206509_apbbaredsox.html?syndication=rss Jon Lester insisted he was victimized by bad luck, even though the box score suggested otherwise. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206509_apbbaredsox.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206389_apbknnbafinalsfolo.html?syndication=rss Across three NBA championships and more than 100 playoff victories together, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have built a bond most teammates will never share. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206389_apbknnbafinalsfolo.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206113_apglftimdahlberg.html?syndication=rss This wasn't the way it was supposed to end, not on Phil Mickelson's birthday and not at Merion Golf Club, where history will record with little fanfare outside of England that Justin Rose won his first major championship. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206113_apglftimdahlberg.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206012_apglfusopenclosingday.html?syndication=rss Third place at the Masters. Tied for second at the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206012_apglfusopenclosingday.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202911_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Justin Rose walked the 18th fairway and thought of Ben Hogan, and a chance to emulate one of the most famous shots in golf. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202911_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:10:55 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206382_apglfjimlitke061713.html?syndication=rss Merion Golf Club did more than just hold its own. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206382_apglfjimlitke061713.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2021206243_digest17xml.html?syndication=rss The Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks meet in Game 3 of the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final on Monday night in Boston. After two games that went into overtime, the series is tied at 1-1. Hockey http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/hockey/2021206243_digest17xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206339_apbbngiants.html?syndication=rss Tim Lincecum isn't lacking confidence even if his statistics are below average. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206339_apbbngiants.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206163_apbbngiantsbraves.html?syndication=rss Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez had several plays to choose as the game's best moment. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206163_apbbngiantsbraves.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206196_mariners17xml.html?syndication=rss The Mariners eventually collapsed in steady fashion for a 10-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206196_mariners17xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2021206115_auto17xml.html?syndication=rss Greg Biffle of Vancouver, Wash., won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway. Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2021206115_auto17xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:07:27 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021206293_golfnew17xml.html?syndication=rss Mickelson finished in a tie for second, the sixth time he’s finished in that spot at the Open, while Rose became the first Englishman to win the tournament since 1970. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021206293_golfnew17xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:16:37 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021206313_nba17xml.html?syndication=rss Previously slumping Manu Ginobili collected 24 points and 10 assists to lead San Antonio to a 114-104 victory over defending champion Miami. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2021206313_nba17xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:01:18 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2021206322_webdatebook17xml.html?syndication=rss Youth and recreation leagues are forming, camps and classes are taking place, tryouts are being scheduled and more is going on across the region. Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2021206322_webdatebook17xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206320_apbbccwslsu.html?syndication=rss A sterling performance by LSU ace Aaron Nola was all for naught at the College World Series, and now the Tigers are facing elimination. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206320_apbbccwslsu.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206319_rainiers17xml.html?syndication=rss Stefen Romero collected two hits and drove in three runs as the Tacoma Rainiers fell to the Sacramento River Cats 6-3 in a Pacific Coast League game Sunday. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2021206319_rainiers17xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205985_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Manu Ginobili ran onto the floor as fans stood and screamed. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205985_apbknnbafinals.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:02:40 PDT