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Lionel Messi won’t start Argentina’s group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale, but he could be a substitute.

Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round

Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round.

Washington Huskies add punter Nolan Balke to 2027 recruiting class

Nolan Balke, considered among the top punters in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Washington on Friday.

Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Muslera’s error sends 2-time champion home

Spain defeated Uruguay after another goalkeeping mistake to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminate the South American powerhouse.

Mariners’ Luis Castillo delivers quality start to help beat Guardians

The Mariners were held to three runs or fewer for a 12th straight game, but Luis Castillo provided a solid start and the bullpen did the rest for a 3-1 win in Cleveland.

Washingtonians collect supplies for Venezuelan earthquake survivors

A pair of earthquakes in the South American country this week left nearly 1,000 people dead and thousands missing.

Photos: Mariners battle Guardians in Cleveland

Federal health officials recall chicken, other items in Washington

The Washington State Department of Health recalled chicken, pasta salad and raisins for potentially containing unlisted ingredients.

At World Cup Seattle, Egyptian team gets hair cut by local barber

Maram Hammadi, who owns Jazz Barbershop in Shoreline, jumped at the opportunity to cut hair for the Egyptian soccer team, in Seattle for the FIFA Men's World Cup.

Pedal Forward Eastside e-bike rebate applications due Monday

Applicants selected in a drawing will receive a $500 to $2,000 rebate for an e-bike, based on income.

Mariners rookie Colt Emerson homers in his Ohio homecoming

Colt Emerson said it was "such a surreal feeling" getting to play in front of family and friends near his hometown. It got even more surreal when he homered in his first at-bat Friday.

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