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Cassie McKinley, 18, eyes State Am title

Cassie McKinley, 18, eyes State Am title

As a nine-time State Amateur champion, Ann Swanson recognizes talent when she sees it, and she envisions great things from the youngest player in the Championship Flight of this year’s Washington State Women’s Amateur. “She is [...]

Defying gravity at Broadmoor

Defying gravity at Broadmoor

COLORADO SPRINGS – The first clue that I was in for a different kind of golf experience came from Ray at the starter’s house. “Remember gentlemen,” Ray said, “the law of gravity still applies.” I’ve heard [...]

Teen stellar in State Amateur tourney

Teen stellar in State Amateur tourney

Three former champions and an up-and-coming golfer just out of Shoreline High School are among the 16 players who qualified Monday for the championship flight of the Washington State Women’s Golf Association tournament at Sand Point [...]

Couples wins his first in Britain

Couples wins his first in Britain

TURNBERRY, Scotland – Fred Couples overcame a fading Bernhard Langer on the back nine then drilled two birdie putts on the final two holes to win the Senior British Open by two strokes over Gary Hallberg. [...]

GW MLB Power Ratings (Week 16)

GW MLB Power Ratings (Week 16)

GW MLB West Power Ratings (Week 16): 1. Rangers (1): When Nolan Ryan says Josh Hamilton is giving away too many at-bats, you have to believe him. Nolan knows more about hitting than most hitters. 2. [...]

M’s HOF welcomes Big Unit, Wilson

M’s HOF welcomes Big Unit, Wilson

Except for their competitiveness, the newest inductees into the Mariners’ Hall of Fame were as different as night and day. Catcher Dan Wilson was quiet, clean-cut and smiled constantly. Randy Johnson had hair so long in the [...]

Private clubs deal with tough times

Private clubs deal with tough times

SAMMAMISH, Wa. – The cost of joining a private golf club has plummeted during the five-year-old recession, but that doesn’t mean the quality of the courses has diminished. That’s reflected in this Wall Street Journal story that details [...]

Mariners give Ichiro his wish

Mariners give Ichiro his wish

A phone call the Mariners received shortly after the All-Star break seemed to come out of left field. . er, better make that right field. At the other end of the connection was Tony Attanasio, the agent who [...]

GW MLB Power Ratings (Week 15)

GW MLB Power Ratings (Week 15)

GW MLB Power Ratings (Week 15): 1. Rangers (1): Mike Napoli has become the poster child for players who leave an organization against their will and then come back to haunt his former employers. 2. Giants [...]

Open: Scott collapse opens door for Els

Open: Scott collapse opens door for Els

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England – In one of the most astonishing finishes in Open history — or any tournament for that matter — Ernie Els pulled off one of the most improbable wins of his PGA career [...]