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Horseshoe ringers after being thrown at a Winetrout Winter Classic tournament at Woodland Park in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Slager)

Making Their Pitch

Horseshoe pitchers gather for winter tournaments, as the century-old sport is on the brink.

 

Tips Week in Review: Everett starts 2026 with win

After losing to Portland on New Year’s Eve, the Silvertips blow out Wenatchee.

 

Silvertips goalie Raiden LeGall (right) stands with his hometown goalie coach Tim Morison on the ice at Angel of the Winds Arena. (Photo courtesy of Tim Morison)

Silvertips goalie raises thousands of dollars for mental health causes

Raiden LeGall and his hometown goalie coach’s custom merchandise fundraiser grosses over $12k

 

Silvertips forward Jesse Heslop (left) pushes through the neutral zone during Everett's 9-4 win against Victoria at Angel of the Winds Arena on Oct. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Silvertips display ‘versatility’ in comeback win vs. Spokane

After mistakes put team in 4-2 hole, Everett climbs back for 6-4 win on Saturday.

Silvertips forward Jesse Heslop (left) pushes through the neutral zone during Everett's 9-4 win against Victoria at Angel of the Winds Arena on Oct. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Harry Ford of the Seattle Mariners poses for a portrait during photo day at the Peoria Sports Complex on Feb. 20, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images/TNS)

Former AquaSox catcher was ‘pretty sad’ to get traded.

Opportunity awaits with the Nationals without Big Dumper blocking Harry Ford’s MLB path.

Harry Ford of the Seattle Mariners poses for a portrait during photo day at the Peoria Sports Complex on Feb. 20, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images/TNS)

Tips Week in Review: Everett bookends Thanksgiving with home wins

The Silvertips defeat Regina and Swift Current, but fall to Vancouver on Saturday.

Tips Week in Review: Everett extends point streak to four games

The Silvertips top Kelowna 6-3 on Friday in their lone game of the week.

The Everett AquaSox announced promotions and staff additions for the 2026 season. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox announce front office promotions and additions

The Everett AquaSox Baseball Club announced Wednesday an internal promotion and several staff additions ahead of the 2026 Minor League Baseball season. “I’m… Continue reading

The Everett AquaSox announced promotions and staff additions for the 2026 season. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)

Tips Week in Review: Everett suffers first regulation loss of season

Everett’s season-opening point streak ends at 11 games, but team remains atop WHL.

Tips Week in Review: Everett extends win streak to seven

The Silvertips have not lost a game in regulation through 10 games this season.

Silvertips trade for goaltending depth

Everett acquires Anders Miller from Calgary on Oct. 13 in exchange for two draft picks.

Rick Fenney gives his induction speech during the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett on Sept. 24, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Snohomish County Sports 2025 Hall of Fame Class inducted

The SnoCo Sports Commission enshrines seven individuals and one team on Wednesday.

Rick Fenney gives his induction speech during the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett on Sept. 24, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson gets a high-five from teammate Lazaro Montes after scoring during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former Frog Lazaro Montes Named Northwest League MVP

For the second straight year, Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes has been named the MVP of the league he left behind. The AquaSox slugger Lazaro Montes,… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson gets a high-five from teammate Lazaro Montes after scoring during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arrowthegreat pulls away from the competition in the stretch to win Sunday's Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)

Arrowthegreat takes over down the stretch at Longacres Mile

AUBURN – The door opened wide for Arrowthegreat, and he charged through it Sunday to win the Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Entering the stretch… Continue reading

Arrowthegreat pulls away from the competition in the stretch to win Sunday's Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)
Slew's Tiz Whiz wins the 2022 Longacres Mile. He'll try again on Sunday for a second victory in Emerald Downs' top race. (Photo courtesy Emerald Downs)

Slew’s Tiz Whiz to attempt rare feat at Longacres Mile

AUBURN – Slew’s Tiz Whiz will try to score one for persistence in the $125,000 Longacres Mile on Sunday at Emerald Downs. Should the 7-year-old… Continue reading

Slew's Tiz Whiz wins the 2022 Longacres Mile. He'll try again on Sunday for a second victory in Emerald Downs' top race. (Photo courtesy Emerald Downs)
Former Archbishop Murphy track star Sarah (Schireman) Linse will be honored at the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Banquet on Sept. 24 at Angel of the Winds Arena. (Photo courtesy of the Snohomish County Sports Commission)

SnoCo Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction set for next month

The Snohomish County Sports Commission will host a banquet at Angel of the Winds Arena on Sept. 24.

Former Archbishop Murphy track star Sarah (Schireman) Linse will be honored at the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Banquet on Sept. 24 at Angel of the Winds Arena. (Photo courtesy of the Snohomish County Sports Commission)
Everett AquaSox shortstop Axel Sanchez throws the ball during a game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Frogs drop finale to Tri-City, lose 5 of 6to Dust Devils

The Everett AquaSox fell to the Tri-City Dust Devils 10-4 during the final game of the six-game series in front of 3,072 fans… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox shortstop Axel Sanchez throws the ball during a game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses at Stallings Stadium in Greenville N.C. as it prepared to open the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)

Mill Creek stays afloat in the Little League World Series

The All-Star softball team blanked California 10-0 after losing Sunday.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses at Stallings Stadium in Greenville N.C. as it prepared to open the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)
Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander chats with a participant during the USAA's Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp hosted by the Seattle Seahawks at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Aug. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Local military members train with Seahawks legend for a day

The Seahawks and USAA host a Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp with Shaun Alexander.

Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander chats with a participant during the USAA's Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp hosted by the Seattle Seahawks at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Aug. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses for a photo on Friday, July 25, 2025 in San Bernardino, California after winning the Northwest Region Tournament title and earning a trip to the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)

Mill Creek punches ticket to Little League World Series

The softball All-Stars come back to win region championship in extra innings.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses for a photo on Friday, July 25, 2025 in San Bernardino, California after winning the Northwest Region Tournament title and earning a trip to the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)