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RG3 still aiming for Redskins’ opener
May 24, 2013 in Sports on Page B7 ASHBURN, Va. – Robert Griffin III’s rehab started with a “cry festival.” Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things out with coach …
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Urlacher retires after 13 NFL seasons
May 23, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Star linebacker Brian Urlacher says he’s retiring after spending 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. The eight-time Pro Bowler announced his retirement through social media accounts Wednesday. In a statement, …
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Seahawks cut ties with Portis after recent DUI
May 21, 2013 in Sports A day after reports of his DUI arrest became public, quarterback Josh Portis was waived by the Seahawks.
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Super Bowl 50: Santa Clara or South Florida?
May 21, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 NFL: NFL owners will vote on the sites of the 50th and 51st Super Bowls today at their spring meetings. The San Francisco area, where a new stadium is being …
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Chargers keep Te’o from media
May 21, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 SAN DIEGO — Manti Te’o isn’t hiding out. He’s just not talking to the media. After being spotted attending a party thrown by the magazine Maxim last week in Hollywood, …
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Change of focus
May 21, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 RENTON, Wash. – Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks started organized team activities on Monday with very little talk about anything that took place on the field. That was understandable …
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Seahawks address suspensions, arrests
May 20, 2013 in Sports Seahawks coach Pete Carroll gave a lengthy opening statement after Seattle’s first OTA workout on Monday, addressing head on the recent off-field problems that have put some of his players …
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Andretti posts fastest speed of month at Indy
May 14, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Auto racing: Marco Andretti posted the fastest Indianapolis 500 practice speed of the month Monday, turning a fast lap of 225.100 mph on the 2.5-mile oval. Warmer temperatures and brighter …
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Seahawks’ Johnson starts over
May 13, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 RENTON, Wash. – Jerrod Johnson had to reconstruct the most essential element of playing quarterback: His throwing motion. Johnson, who looks like a pro quarterback at 6-foot-5, 251 pounds, spent …
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Injuries shroud abilities of Seahawks rookie tight end
May 12, 2013 in Sports on Page C5 Luke Willson’s stats are the first thing you notice when digging into his past. More specifically, his stats from his senior season at Rice. Willson, a tight end, caught only …
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Seahawk draftees Hill, Williams have already formed a bond
May 11, 2013 in Sports on Page C3 RENTON, Wash. – There are two big men who could have a big influence on the upcoming Seahawks season, and they seem to be connected to one another. Defensive tackles …
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Singh sues PGA over deer spray doping case
May 9, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Golf: Vijay Singh sued the PGA Tour on Wednesday for exposing him to “public humiliation and ridicule” during a 12-week investigation into his use of deer antler spray that ended …
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‘Redskins’ has support
May 3, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 It’s been a rough offseason for the Washington Redskins, and not just because of the knee injury to star quarterback Robert Griffin III. The team’s nickname has faced a new …
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McIlroy, five others atop leaderboard
May 3, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Golf: Rory McIlroy kept the ball in play and set up plenty of birdie chances Thursday in the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, N.C. He ran off six birdies in …
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Jets waive bye-bye Tim
April 30, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment in New York. Coach Rex Ryan said in a statement put out by the … 1
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Seahawks relish calculated risks in draft
April 29, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 RENTON, Wash. – John Schneider and Pete Carroll are like a pair of good gamblers. Calculated. Strategic. Quick to walk away from mistakes (see: Kris Durham, LenDale White).
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Quarterbacks receive notice in final day of draft
April 28, 2013 in Sports on Page C4 NEW YORK – This was one rush quarterbacks embraced. Starting with Matt Barkley, the fourth round of the NFL draft was the landing spot for quarterbacks who carried hopes of …
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Seahawks use draft to bolster deep roster
April 28, 2013 in Sports on Page C4 RENTON, Wash. – Welcome to the Hunger Games, or at least the NFL’s version of it. General manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll wrapped up their fourth draft together …
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CB Simon headlines Seahawks final day of NFL draft
April 27, 2013 in Sports Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider has found some of his greatest success during the fifth round of the NFL draft in his first three seasons leading the team’s front … 1
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Hurricanes go with all-Staal lineup in loss
April 26, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 NHL: The Carolina Hurricanes put all their Staals in their starting lineup of a 4-3 overtime loss Thursday night to the New York Rangers at Raleigh, N.C. Eric, Jordan and …
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Seahawks stick to guidelines to stay competitive
April 26, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 RENTON, Wash. – John Schneider mapped out his vision for the Seattle Seahawks’ future and it involves detailed plans for keeping his team a contender for more than one season. …
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For the long haul
April 23, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 RENTON, Wash. – Kam Chancellor got the full treatment, from the use of the Seahawks’ giant auditorium to standing on stage flanked by his head coach and general manager holding …
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Fujita retires on trip to Peru
April 23, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 NEW ORLEANS – From the mountaintops of Peru, Scott Fujita has retired from the NFL. The Super Bowl-winning linebacker later enmeshed in the Saints bounty scandal signed a one-day contract …
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Seahawks lock up Chancellor
April 22, 2013 in Sports Kam Chancellor became the first member of the Seattle Seahawks’ standout secondary to be locked up for the long term when he signed a four-year extension on Monday that will … 1
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Revis dealt to Bucs
April 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Revis Island is relocating to Tampa Bay. The New York Jets have traded star cornerback Darrelle Revis to the Buccaneers for this year’s No. 13 overall draft pick and a …
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Ethiopian wins Boston Marathon
April 16, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Runing: Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia won the 117th Boston Marathon on Monday in just his second race at 26.2 miles. Desisa outsprinted two other East Africans down Boylston Street to …
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Oilers closer to new arena
April 12, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Hockey: The Edmonton Oilers are a step closer to a new arena. Even though all the money is not in place, the Edmonton City Council has given final approval to …
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Marchand helps Bruins rout ’Canes
April 9, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 NHL: Brad Marchand scored two goals and Tuukka Rask stopped 40 shots, leading the host Boston Bruins to a 6-2 victory over the struggling Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Rich …
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Seahawks still on the QB lookout
April 7, 2013 in Sports on Page C9 The Seahawks’ search for a backup quarterback isn’t going to stop with the addition of Josh Portis earlier this week. Seneca Wallace and Tyler Thigpen are two other players Seattle …
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Blanchette: Hanson put his best foot forward
April 7, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 Before he was pro football’s most underappreciated kicker for the game’s most appreciation-resistant franchise, Jason Hanson apprenticed for the job at Washington State University. There was little competitively to recommend …

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