Devin Bush in front, working on his hands with fellow linebacker Bobby Wagner. (Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)

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Seahawks 2023 training camp under way at VMAC in Renton

For the second day in pads, the Hawks look to build on a great ‘22 season and prepare…

Head Coach Alex Ruiz (middle), Owen Ortega-Phillips (right) and George Lewis (left) at the SeaTac Airport. (Photo provided by Alex Ruiz)

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Kent-Meridian HS sends coach and two players to D.C. for MLS All-Star Week

Alex Ruiz, Owen Ortega-Phillips and George Lewis represented the Sounders.

2022 Top Fuel Champion Brittany Force prepares for the ladder on July 22. (Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing)

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May the Force be with you: Legendary drivers compete at Pacific Raceways

NHRA 16-Time champion John Force joins defending Top Fuel Champ Brittany Force.

Kyle Tucker of the Astros at the plate against the Phillies Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Five days of baseball heaven: MLB 2023 All-Star Weekend in Seattle recap

From T-Mobile Park to Lumen Field and Pike Place Market, Seattle shines as the 2023 All-Star Weekend host.

Mariners members had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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MLB All-Stars check in with media before they take the field on July 11

Check out words from Mariners George Kirby and Scott Servais, Rangers’ Josh Jung and many more

Alcorn State's Kewan Braziel gets awarded with the T-Mobile Impact Award during the game. Ben Ray/ The Mirror

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First annual Swingman HBCU Classic sets stage for Black baseball players

First annual event brought in over 15,000 fans during All-Star Week in Seattle.

Once fans enter the Lumen Field side of the Play Ball Park they are met with all sorts of MLB All-Stars. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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2023 MLB All-Star Week: Play Ball Park is a home run for fans

Activities indoors and outdoors to entertain fans at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from July 8-11.

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All-Star Weekend in Seattle: Lots of festivities for local fans

Starting July 7, fans can attend events in and around T-Mobile Park.

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Summer hoops league preps Kentwood with experience

Conks focus on consistency and execution.

First-year Kentridge High coach Zac Webb dials in during his second summer league game. Ben Ray/The Reporter

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Kentridge High welcomes Zac Webb as head basketball coach

Webb replaces local legend David Jamison who retired earlier this year.

High School division features cars of all shapes and sizes. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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52nd annual High School Drag Races held at Pacific Raceway

King County Sheriff races in a ‘Beat the Heat.’

Izzy Teal and Matt Oclander talk before getting the boat in the water. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Izzy Teal makes history for Renton Rowing Center

The Liberty High senior qualified for the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships

Eagles celebrate after Nehemeya Mekonnen scored Federal Way’s fourth goal of the day. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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NPSL boys soccer all-league teams announced

Honors include offensive, defensive players of the year and Coach of the Year for 3A and 4A.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Row row row in Renton | Around the Sound Sports podcast

Sports reporter Ben Ray takes a closer look at a local rowing club, including college rowing recruits.

Senior Jasper Estrellado in his phases of the triple jump. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge High boys take fourth at state track meet

KR’s Alex Conner and KW’s Vai Green shine in track and field finale

Team photo after both games finished. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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3A-4A split softball All-Star game doubleheader

Games featured players from Auburn, Kent and Federal Way. 4A won game one (8-1) while 3A won game…

From right to left Julian Gene Fortin (3), Roman Hutchinson (1), Jaylon Jenkins (2) pose after sweeping the triple jump event.

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Federal Way boys track team wins 4A state high school title

The Federal Way girls team finished in the top 5 for the second consecutive year.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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State track and field action, plus a little softball | Podcast

This episode of Around the Sound Sports podcast features exclusive interviews with local coaches and athletes on sports…

Kentwood High softball heads out from the Covington school to the state tournament sandwiched between the students and the pep band. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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It’s a parade inside their city yeah | Photos

Kentwood High softball sent off to state tournament

Sophia Sappa at bat in for the Conks in their first game of the day. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood High softball district tournament recap

Wright struck out 17 in game 1 victory