Coach Lorrita Williams and her team, "The Future," have done it again! For the 5th straight year in a row, she has coached “The Future” to become the undefeated champions of the YMCA’s Youth Basketball League for 5th and 6th graders at the Meredith Mathews YMCA. Coach Williams and the players proved themselves yet again, winning every game this season, including several by significant margins. Coach Williams faced challenges this year from other coaches trying to defeat her a

Every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced today that Lake Washington Boulevard will open for Bicycle Weekends every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day. “Seattle summers are beautiful, and everyone should be able to enjoy them,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson . “We’re opening Lake Washington Boulevard every weekend to make more space for people to bike, walk, roll, and be outside. This is your city, and it should be easy to

In The Outfield- Dennis Beaver / Sport Editor- The Facts Newspaper  Opening Day at T-Mobile Park carries a feeling that can’t be replicated. The air is crisp, the anticipation is real, and the city shows up in full force to support the Seattle Mariners . From the first pitch to the final out, it’s more than baseball, it’s community, pride, and belief in what this season can become. Fans fill the stadium with energy, wearing navy, teal, and now something even deeper. This yea

SuperHawks Dominate Yakima Heat in Statement Win at Royal Brougham By Ben Darrett SEATTLE — In front of an energized home crowd at Royal Brougham Pavilion, the Seattle SuperHawks delivered a commanding performance Sunday evening, defeating the Yakima Heat 128–93 in a game that showcased depth, efficiency, and complete control from start to finish. Seattle took control early, breaking the game open in the second quarter with a 34–15 run that gave them a lead they would never s

By Tim Stebbins and Daniel Kramer @tim_stebbins SEATTLE -- Baseball will be played at T-Mobile Park this Thursday for the first time since Game 5 of last year’s American League Championship Series, where some of the most iconic moments of the entire season took place. The Mariners are returning to their home crowd following an offseason of heartbreak after coming just eight outs shy of their first World Series, but they are firmly ready to turn the page -- and believe the

by Ben Darrett Will the Seattle SuperSonics Return to the NBA? The question has echoed across the Pacific Northwest for nearly two decades: will the Seattle SuperSonics ever return to the National Basketball Association? For fans in Seattle—and across Washington—the answer feels closer than ever. A Painful Exit That Still Lingers In 2008, the SuperSonics were relocated and became the Oklahoma City Thunder. The move ended a 41-year run in Seattle that included an NBA champions

TACOMA — History was made Saturday night at the Tacoma Dome as the Rainier Beach Vikings captured the 3A Boys State Championship with a dominant 75–53 victory over the Lincoln Abes. The championship not only added another trophy to Rainier Beach’s storied program but also cemented the legacy of longtime Vikings head coach Mike Bethea. With the win, Bethea secured his 10th state championship, setting a Washington state record for the most boys basketball state titles by a head

Sports / The Facts Newspaper - D. Beaver -  Opening Day in the Cactas League out inPeoria Az just hit different. Soon as you step inside the Peoria Sports Complex you feel it. Blue sky stretched wide. Sun glowing heavy on the grass. Baseball season waking up like a giant out the desert sand. The Mariners out there loose, swinging the bat like they been waiting all winter to let it fly. Crack of the wood snapping through the air. That sound travel. That sound mean summer comin

By Mariners Communications SEATTLE – The Seattle Mariners announced today that the club will honor the legacy of the 1946 Seattle Steelheads on Sundays at T-Mobile Park. In addition to wearing Steelheads uniforms on home Sundays, the Mariners are launching the Steelheads Community Fund with a $500,000 commitment in support of local Black-led baseball and softball organizations and community initiatives. “We are proud to honor our game’s history and invest in the future of

FIRST AND GOAL - D.BEAVER - SPORTS / THE FACTS NEWSPAPER  The Seattle Seahawks stamped greatness onto football history with a cold blooded takeover in Super Bowl LX, dropping the New England Patriots 29 to 13 inside Levi’s Stadium. From the opening kick Seattle brought pressure pride purpose. Every snap felt like a message to the league. This city still runs big games. Defense set the vibe early with heavy hits constant heat takeaways that flipped momentum fast. The offense r

FIRST AND GOAL - D.BEAVER - SPORTS / THE FACTS NEWSPAPER Seattle got that feeling again. The kind you can hear before kickoff even comes. This Saturday, the Seattle Seahawks welcome the San Francisco 49ers to Lumen Field, and the city already knows what time it is. This ain’t just another game. This is bloodline football. Division beef. Pride on the line. From the Central District to Rainier Valley, from corner stores to barbershops, everybody talking Hawks and Niners. Old wo

FIRST AND GOAL - D.BEAVER - SPORTS / THE FACTS NEWSPAPER Seattle got that feeling again. The kind you can hear before kickoff even comes. This Saturday, the Seattle Seahawks welcome the San Francisco 49ers to Lumen Field, and the city already knows what time it is. This ain’t just another game. This is bloodline football. Division beef. Pride on the line. From the Central District to Rainier Valley, from corner stores to barbershops, everybody is talking Hawks and Niners. Old

FIRST AND GOAL - D.BEAVER - SPORTS / THE FACTS NEWSPAPER The Seahawks didn’t just win. They shut the door Sunday with a 26 to 0 blowout at Lumen Field. The defense came out barking heavy from the first snap. DeMarcus Lawrence was in full bully mode up front, blowing up plays and keeping Minnesota scared to even breathe in the pocket. Boye Mafe and Uchenna Nwosu kept the pressure cooking all game, turning the line into a straight brick wall. In the secondary, Josh Jobe and Neh

A Tough Sunday in Sofi … The Seahawks Fall Short in L.A. The Seattle Seahawks marched into Sofi Stadium on Sunday with the 12s riding right beside them, loud, loyal, and repping the Emerald City like only they can. That blue and green energy filled the whole building, turning an L.A. matchup into something that felt almost like a home game. The support was real, the vibe was strong, but even with all that momentum behind them, the Hawks just couldn’t escape the red zone strug

FIRST AND GOAL - D.BEAVER - Sports / THE SEATTLE FACTS NEWSPAPER  So we played my Home away from Home at Lumen Field was all gas and no brakes as the Seattle Seahawks showed why they own the skies. The Hawks took down the Arizona Cardinals with pure grit, sharp execution, and that signature HomeTown ,PNW , Seattle swagger.  The defense came hungry, the offense moved with purpose, and the 12th Man turned the whole stadium into a storm. Demetrius Lawrence was a straight up prob

FIRST AND GOAL - D.BEAVER - SPORTS / THE SEATTLE FACTS NEWSPAPER  Seattle’s buzzing . The Seahawks are looking sharp, and the city feels it.  With Sam Darnold now leading the offense, the team’s rolling into their next road clash against the Washington Commanders on November 2. Even though it’s not at home, from the CD to the Hilltop, fans are talking, hyped and repping the 12th Man everywhere. Darnold’s been distributing the ball with calm confidence, and rookie wideout Tory

D.Beaver - SPORTS / THE SEATTLE FACTS NEWSPAPER Husky Stadium was  jumpin’  Saturday night,  The Dawgs came out on business, no playin’ around, and smacked Illinois 42–25 in front of a wild hometown crowd.  From the first whistle it was purple pride everywhere, flags wavin’, fans barkin’, city energy heavy. QB Demond Williams Jr. was out there lookin’ smooth, tossin’ four touchdowns like it was light work. Denzel Boston?  Dude was Lit’ all game, ten catches, 153 yards, straig

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