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Rajjat Chauhan prepares to compete in the dead lift at the U.S. Powerlifting Association National Championships in July at Las Vegas.

Kentlake student excels in powerlifting

As 18-year-old Rajjat Chauhan prepares to start his senior year at Kentlake High School, he is also getting ready to compete in the International Powerlifting League World Championships in November in Las Vegas.

Rajjat Chauhan prepares to compete in the dead lift at the U.S. Powerlifting Association National Championships in July at Las Vegas.
Courtney Thompson

Thompson inspires on, off court: Olympian, world champion comes home to share the game she loves

Elite volleyball has brought out the best in Courtney Thompson.

Courtney Thompson
Seattle center Mathew Barzal

Mariners to honor T-Birds before Aug. 12 game

Seattle Thunderbirds center Mathew Barzal, left wing Ryan Gropp, coach Steve Konowalchuk and mascot Cool Bird take part in a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Seattle Mariners-Baltimore Orioles game at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Safeco Field.

  • Aug 3, 2015
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Seattle center Mathew Barzal
J. Michael Kelly and the U-5 Graham Trucking hydro

Kelly, Graham Trucking win wild Seafair final | Hydros

It was a wild finish on Lake Washington and one of the greatest races in unlimited hydroplane racing at Seafair.

  • Aug 3, 2015
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J. Michael Kelly and the U-5 Graham Trucking hydro
Seattle Mist quarterback KK Matheny celebrates a 64-19 win over the Las Vegas Sin in a Legends Football League game on Saturday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Seattle Mist rip Las Vegas Sin 64-19 | Women’s football

Quarterback KK Matheny threw three touchdown passes to help lead the Seattle Mist to a 64-19 crushing of the Las Vegas Sin in a Legends Football League game on Saturday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Aug 3, 2015
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Seattle Mist quarterback KK Matheny celebrates a 64-19 win over the Las Vegas Sin in a Legends Football League game on Saturday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Jimmy King and the U-3 Allison piston-powered Homestreet Bank hydro score a heat victory on Lake Washington.

Seafair Saturday provides plenty of action | Hydros

It wasn't the championship final, but the preliminary heats provided more than enough action on the first day of H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series racing Saturday in the Albert Lee Cup at Seafair.

  • Aug 2, 2015
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Jimmy King and the U-3 Allison piston-powered Homestreet Bank hydro score a heat victory on Lake Washington.

Theoret is fastest qualifier again | Seafair hydros

Last week's APBA Gold Cup leading qualifier Jean Theoret understands that being the fastest in testing doesn't win you races, but it sure makes you feel good going into a weekend of competition.

  • Jul 31, 2015
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The Tacoma Stars will play Major Arena Soccer League games at the ShoWare Center in Kent starting in November.

Tacoma Stars owner hypes indoor soccer coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Lane Smith didn't hesitate to pump up his Tacoma Stars professional indoor soccer team and the ShoWare Center at a recent Kent City Council meeting.

The Tacoma Stars will play Major Arena Soccer League games at the ShoWare Center in Kent starting in November.
Catch women's tackle football when the Seattle Mist play the Las Vegas Sin at 8 p.m. Saturday

Seattle Mist to play Las Vegas Sin in women’s football at Kent’s ShoWare Center

The Kent-based Seattle Mist women's football team wraps up the regular season with a Western Conference game against the Las Vegas Sin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jul 28, 2015
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Catch women's tackle football when the Seattle Mist play the Las Vegas Sin at 8 p.m. Saturday
Jimmy Shane

Shane, Oberto capture Gold Cup title | Hydro racing

In unlimited hydroplane racing, the start of the race many times determines the winner.

  • Jul 27, 2015
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Jimmy Shane
Coal Creek Farm's My Heart Goes On and jockey Juan Gutierrez prevail by a head in the $50

My Heart Goes On goes gate-to-wire, takes Angie C Stakes | Emerald Downs

My Heart Goes On took the early lead and held off Princess Kennedy late for a head victory in the $50,000 Angie C Stakes for 2-year-old fillies Sunday at Emerald Downs.

  • Jul 27, 2015
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Coal Creek Farm's My Heart Goes On and jockey Juan Gutierrez prevail by a head in the $50

Theoret, Shane tune up with hydro heat wins | Gold Cup

Two drivers who have won an APBA Gold – the most prestigious trophy in the sport of H1 Unlimited Hydroplane racing – showed the rest of the field Saturday they will again be the favorites Sunday at the 2015 HAPO APBA Gold Cup in Kennewick.

  • Jul 26, 2015
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The Gold Cup is the oldest active trophy in motor sports and was was first awarded in 1904 as the APBA Challenge Cup. Tri-Cities has hosted the Gold Cup four times

Theoret makes history as fastest Gold Cup qualifier | Hydros

Jean Theoret made the biggest move on his comeback trail with the H1 Unlimited Hydroplane circuit, taking the top spot in qualifying for the HAPO APBA Gold Cup on Friday afternoon in Kennewick.

  • Jul 25, 2015
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The Gold Cup is the oldest active trophy in motor sports and was was first awarded in 1904 as the APBA Challenge Cup. Tri-Cities has hosted the Gold Cup four times
Cup of Soup and Juan Gutierrez are all alone in Friday's $21

Hot Cup of Soup captures feature race | Emerald Downs

Cup of Soup drew clear for a 2¾-length victory in Friday's featured $21,400 Copiers Northwest Purse for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs.

  • Jul 25, 2015
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Cup of Soup and Juan Gutierrez are all alone in Friday's $21
Jimmy Shane

Dozen drivers to compete for APBA Gold Cup | Hydros

For the ReporterA field of 12 H1 unlimited hydroplane drivers will vie for the prestigious HAPO APBA Gold Cup at this weekend's Tri-City Water Follies race card on the Columbia River.

  • Jul 23, 2015
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Jimmy Shane
Kent’s Grace Herbert

Kent teen eyes junior national crew team

Just two years after taking up rowing, Grace Herbert has her eyes set on one day making the women's junior national crew team.

Kent’s Grace Herbert
Peter Hoggard

Kent Cornucopia Days 5K draws hundreds of racers | SLIDESHOW

More than 500 runners and walkers took to a portion of the Green River Trail last Saturday to participate in the Kent Cornucopia Days 5K fun run.

Peter Hoggard
The annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run is on Saturday morning

Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Run set for Saturday

Runners will hit the streets during the annual Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Fun Run starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 11.

  • Jul 7, 2015
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The annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run is on Saturday morning
Rodney Stuckey

Ex-Kentwood star Stuckey signs $21 million contract with Indiana Pacers

Rodney Stuckey, a former Kentwood High School star basketball player, signed a three-year contract with the Indiana Pacers for $21 million.

  • Jul 6, 2015
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Rodney Stuckey
J. Michael Kelly

Kelly repeats as Indiana Governor’s Cup champion | Hydros

J. Michael Kelly in the Graham Trucking boat won the Indiana Governor's Cup H1 Unlimited Hydroplane race Sunday, pulling away from second-place finisher Jimmy Shane, of Covington, in the Oberto on the first lap of the winner-take-all championship.

  • Jul 6, 2015
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J. Michael Kelly