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The Cougars are adding veteran Spanish guard Adria Rodriguez, filling one of their last roster spots with an experienced 6-foot-4 combo guard. st.news/4lvZd76

A torn knee ligament and a ruptured Achilles tendon have kept Steele Venters from playing for the Gonzaga men the last two seasons. He's finally cleared to return. st.news/3I4QASK

Julius Miettinen, who finished a second season with the Silvertips in April, was an imposing presence on the ice among the young — and smaller — prospects at Kraken development camp this week. From Sophia Vesely: st.news/45UGnlA

The Storm began their three-game road trip with an improbable win against the Atlanta Dream with Skylar Diggins providing the winning basket in the closing seconds Thursday. More from Percy Allen: st.news/4lFYUH6

Three weeks after WSU announced it was cutting field events from the track and field program, AD Anne McCoy took questions about the significant changes. st.news/4kj4mhN

Kansas City scored three times in the seventh inning Thursday night, and the Mariners had to settle for a series split even with Logan Evans providing a strong start after being called up from the minors. From Tim Booth: st.news/4lw1Y8q

Washington coach Jedd Fisch received a commitment Friday from three-star defensive tackle Ta'a Malu out of Annie Wright Upper School in Tacoma. From Andy Yamashita | 山下伸幸: st.news/40Di3kH

After one outing with Triple-A Tacoma after being promoted from Double-A Arkansas, reliever Juan Burgos was called up by the Mariners and made his MLB debut on Tuesday, capping a whirlwind week. From Sophia Vesely: st.news/44wWROC

Cal Raleigh hits his 34th and 35th home runs of the season in a 6-0 win over the Pirates on Friday and ties Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs by a Mariner before the All-Star break. From Tim Booth: st.news/405cbR7

Longtime agent Cameron Foster, who has represented former Huskies like Vita Vea, is returning to his alma mater to give UW a unique approach to salary-cap management. From Andy Yamashita | 山下伸幸: st.news/3I8kVjn

Sophie O’Sullivan’s mother is one of the most decorated Irish athletes in history. Her father is a heralded track and field coach. But in Seattle, UW's NCAA champion made her own name. From Mike Vorel: st.news/3GyDlZT

The Kraken surprised everybody when they took little-known Swedish winger Loke Krantz in the seventh round of the NHL draft. They even surprised Loke Krantz. (via Kate Shefte) st.news/4lHEe1m

The Kraken announced Saturday morning that they had re-signed restricted free agent forward Tye Kartye to a two-year contract. (via Kate Shefte) st.news/3IbPwMR

Bryan Woo has put together an impressive first-half résumé that should earn him strong consideration for the MLB All-Star Game next weekend. (via Adam Jude) st.news/3TlNb4l

What factors are important to consider when evaluating the Pac-12's new media deal and conference revenue with eight (or possibly nine) members? Jon Wilner answers that and more in his latest mailbag. st.news/3TWIEFz

We know how Seahawks fans felt about Russell Wilson forcing his way out of town. Has DK Metcalf drawn similar resentment? Matt Calkins' column: st.news/4009XCv

The Storm are the only squad that’s beaten the WNBA's top four teams. And yet, Seattle just might be the most polarizing team in the league. @percyallen206 explains: st.news/44iIX3L

João Paulo tore his right ACL in training on Wednesday, ending the Sounders midfielder's season. (via Jayda Evans) st.news/3GsKKdj

The Mariners conclude their homestand on Sunday against the Pirates with a premier pitching matchup featuring two of baseball’s best young right-handers. st.news/45WEkxo

Luis Castillo had his best outing of the season and rookie Ben Williamson drove in the game's only run as the Mariners eked out a 1-0 victory over the Pirates on Saturday night. From Adam Jude: st.news/4lcEq8K