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Thunderbirds’ Hockey Challenge takes center ice on Feb. 15

Thunderbirds’ Hockey Challenge takes center ice on Feb. 15

Full day of games benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska

  • Feb 4, 2020
Thunderbirds’ Hockey Challenge takes center ice on Feb. 15
Horses are back: Thoroughbred training begins at Emerald Downs
2020 SEASON

Horses are back: Thoroughbred training begins at Emerald Downs

More than 150 horses were on the grounds Monday as Thoroughbreds began training for the 2020 live racing season at Emerald Downs in Auburn. A… Continue reading

  • Feb 3, 2020
Horses are back: Thoroughbred training begins at Emerald Downs
Kent’s Gomez scores unanimous decision
PRO BOXING

Kent’s Gomez scores unanimous decision

Young fighter improves to 4-0 in the pro ring

  • Feb 3, 2020
Kent’s Gomez scores unanimous decision
The $200,000 Longacres Mile (Grade 3) runs Sunday, Aug. 9. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO
THOROUGHBRED RACING

Emerald Downs announces 2020 stakes schedule

Aggregate $1.5 million in purses up for grabs during live racing season

  • Feb 2, 2020
The $200,000 Longacres Mile (Grade 3) runs Sunday, Aug. 9. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO
Seattle goalie Roddy Ross. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Ross leads Thunderbirds shootout win over Winterhawks

Goalie makes 43 saves in victory at Portland

  • Feb 2, 2020
Seattle goalie Roddy Ross. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Tacoma’s Douglas Lima sails his shot past Harrisburg keeper William Banahene in the Stars’ 11-10 loss on Friday. COURTESY PHOTO, Stars
MAJOR ARENA SOCCER LEAGUE

Heat edge Stars, 11-10

The Harrisburg (Pa.) Heat held on for an 11-10 victory against the Tacoma Stars in MASL play in front 0f 2,414 fans at the accesso… Continue reading

  • Feb 1, 2020
Tacoma’s Douglas Lima sails his shot past Harrisburg keeper William Banahene in the Stars’ 11-10 loss on Friday. COURTESY PHOTO, Stars
T-Birds topple Tri-City 4-2 to extend wild-card lead
Western Hockey League

T-Birds topple Tri-City 4-2 to extend wild-card lead

Rempe, Rybinski, Patterson and Ciona score

  • Jan 29, 2020
T-Birds topple Tri-City 4-2 to extend wild-card lead
Two Kent high schools to compete at Class 4A level; two at 3A for 2020-2024
WIAA high school reclassification

Two Kent high schools to compete at Class 4A level; two at 3A for 2020-2024

Kentridge, Kentwood will remain in larger classification; Kentlake, Kent-Meridian to drop

Two Kent high schools to compete at Class 4A level; two at 3A for 2020-2024
Seattle U to play Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center in Kent

Seattle U to play Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center in Kent

Against California Baptist in Western Athletic Conference game

  • Jan 27, 2020
Seattle U to play Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center in Kent
Kentridge splashes Mount Rainier for dual victory
NPSL CASCADE SWIMMING

Kentridge splashes Mount Rainier for dual victory

Kentridge defeated Mount Rainier 101-85 in a North Puget Sound League Cascade boys swimming and diving dual meet at the Lindbergh High School pool on… Continue reading

  • Jan 26, 2020
Kentridge splashes Mount Rainier for dual victory
Thunderbirds fall to Winterhawks in shootout
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Thunderbirds fall to Winterhawks in shootout

Mount has two goals, assist in 6-5 loss to Portland

  • Jan 26, 2020
Thunderbirds fall to Winterhawks in shootout
Stars stop streaking Monterrey 7-6
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE

Stars stop streaking Monterrey 7-6

Club knocks off unbeaten Flash on Latino Heritage Night

  • Jan 25, 2020
Stars stop streaking Monterrey 7-6
Thunderbirds fall to Silvertips but remain in wild-card playoff spot
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Thunderbirds fall to Silvertips but remain in wild-card playoff spot

Next home game Saturday vs. Portland

  • Jan 20, 2020
Thunderbirds fall to Silvertips but remain in wild-card playoff spot
Kentridge girls throttle Kennedy Catholic
NPSL CASCADE BASKETBALL

Kentridge girls throttle Kennedy Catholic

Naomi Hall-Schiffner scored 21 points to lead Kentridge past Kennedy Catholic 54-30 in a North Puget Sound League Cascade Division girls basketball win Saturday night.… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2020
Kentridge girls throttle Kennedy Catholic
Fury come from behind to stop Stars 7-4
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE

Fury come from behind to stop Stars 7-4

The Ontario (Calif.) Fury rallied with four unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to down the Tacoma Stars 7-4 in a Major Arena Soccer League… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2020
Fury come from behind to stop Stars 7-4
‘Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings’ coming to Pacific Raceways in Kent

‘Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings’ coming to Pacific Raceways in Kent

Discovery Channel street racing reality show

  • Jan 16, 2020
‘Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings’ coming to Pacific Raceways in Kent
Bruggen-Cate chosen as T-Birds new team captain

Bruggen-Cate chosen as T-Birds new team captain

Replaces traded Wedman

  • Jan 15, 2020
Bruggen-Cate chosen as T-Birds new team captain
Three T-Birds make NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings

Three T-Birds make NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings

Kubicek, Bauer and Lyda

  • Jan 13, 2020
Three T-Birds make NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings
Thunderbirds toss ’Tips
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Thunderbirds toss ’Tips

Roulette scores Teddy Bear Toss goal in 4-3 win over Everett; season-best 6,160 fill ShoWare

  • Jan 12, 2020
Thunderbirds toss ’Tips
Stars return home to top Turlock, 7-4
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE

Stars return home to top Turlock, 7-4

The Tacoma Stars returned home to the accesso ShoWare Center following a six-game road stretch and handled the Turlock Cal Express with a 7-4 win… Continue reading

  • Jan 12, 2020
Stars return home to top Turlock, 7-4