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Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Jun 29

My condolences! We should have said “regular-season” games!

Women’s hockey is on the rise in Pacific Northwest, with young girls excited about PWHL's arrival

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Jun 10

Elly Garcia-Dudek is a big fan of women’s hockey stars like Hilary Knight, who starred for the Boston Fleet of the PWHL last season. Pretty soon, Garcia-Dudek won’t have to look across the country for role models like her.

The PWHL is coming to Seattle:

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The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding to Seattle and Vancouver next season. The news was music to the ears of young players like Elly Garcia-Dudek.

CalHOPE Courage Award winners Bermudez, Wang overcame physical and mental health challenges

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Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · May 19

Will Bermudez and Mya Wang are this year's recipients of the 2024-25 CalHOPE Courage Award.

Here's a look at their respective inspiring stories⬇️

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Will Bermudez, a redshirt senior at UC Irvine, and Mya Wang, a junior at Cal, have been selected as the recipients of the 2024-25 CalHOPE Courage Award.

Storm forward Katie Lou Samuelson confident she'll bounce back from season-ending ACL tear

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Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · May 13

It won’t be an easy path recovering from a torn ACL for Storm forward Katie Lou Samuelson

She's hopeful, though, the progress she's made with her mental health will allow her to come back stronger next year – even if that's a tough pill to swallow

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Katie Lou Samuelson knew the news about her right knee wouldn’t be good, even though she tried to stay optimistic.

Jalen Milroe is cheerful but diligent as he begins his first minicamp with the Seahawks

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · May 3

For all the million-dollar smiles Jalen Milroe flashed following his first practice with the Seahawks, it’s clear Seattle’s third-round draft pick means business.

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Jalen Milroe has a penchant for flashing million-dollar smiles, but he's completely serious when it comes to his new occupation as a Seattle Seahawks quarterback.

Sizzling-hot Jorge Polanco is propelling the resurgent Mariners offense

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Apr 30

Jorge Polanco isn't just the Mariners' hottest hitter - he might be the hottest hitter in baseball

On how Polanco's exploits at the plate are propelling the AL West leaders

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The Seattle Mariners are surging and Jorge Polanco is the main reason why. Polanco hit a pair of homers in the Mariners’ 5-3 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Seahawks believe they’ve filled holes and needs with 11 picks in NFL draft

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Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Apr 27

The Seahawks appear to have addressed most of their immediate roster needs with their 11 picks in the NFL draft - and perhaps most importantly, they've reinforced their offensive line

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The Seattle Seahawks appear to have addressed most of their immediate roster needs with their 11 picks in the NFL draft.

Seattle right-hander Logan Gilbert goes on 15-day injured list with flexor strain in pitching elbow

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Apr 26

The Mariners placed right-hander Logan Gilbert on the 15-day IL with a right elbow flexor strain

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Seattle All-Star right-hander Logan Gilbert was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain, a day after he left an 8-4 loss to Miami after three innings and 29 pitches.

Seahawks select quarterback Jalen Milroe in third round of the NFL draft

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Apr 26

The Seahawks made Jalen Milroe one of five quarterbacks selected before Shedeur Sanders

On what Milroe brings to a veteran quarterback room and how he fits into the plans in Seattle:

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The Seattle Seahawks selected quarterback Jalen Milroe in the third round of the NFL draft. He joins a quarterback room that also includes Sam Darnold, who was signed to a three-year, $100.5 million d...

Seahawks select guard Grey Zabel of North Dakota State with No. 18 pick in the NFL draft

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Apr 25

Grey Zabel uses three words to lay out his priorities.

Family. Football. Farming.

On the Seahawks' first round pick, his backstory and what he brings to the table:

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The Seattle Seahawks selected North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel with the 18th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

After making coaching, front office changes, Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Apr 23

After making coaching, front office changes, the Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend

My first story with the @apnews.com

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A day after firing coach Dan Bylsma and promoting longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, the Seattle Kraken recognize much work is needed to get the franchise back int...

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Apr 14

It’s been a while! Hope you’re all doing well — excited to announce what’s next ⬇️

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Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Mar 24

Had to show some love to the pickup runs, will never forget playing under that bridge

It’s been such a pleasure getting to know you both personally and professionally these last few years, man. Gonna miss the 412, but don’t think I won’t be sneaking back for some runs @ 4 mile when I can

Defenseman Conor Timmins providing steady play and an argument to be part of Penguins’ plans

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Mar 24

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Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Mar 22

Everybody seems to be on same page about Conor Timmins these days - the right-shot defenseman has settled in quite well, and is making an argument to be part of the Penguins' plans beyond this season

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Conor Timmins chuckled before agreeing with what appears to be a universal assessment about the defenseman six games into his Penguins tenure. Timmins...

Pirates Pipeline: Defensive whiz Tsung-Che Cheng looking the part at shortstop, at the plate

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Mar 17

Tsung-Che Cheng made his defensive capabilities well known during his time in big league camp

The undersized shortstop prospect has his swing in a pretty solid spot, too

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Perhaps it was his leaping snag of a hot-shot liner to shortstop on March 6 that required every inch of Tsung-Che Cheng’s 5-foot-8 frame. Or maybe...

How Pirates’ Jack Suwinski is working toward 'who I want to be'

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Mar 15

The 2024 campaign was quite the "challenging" one for Jack Suwinski

This spring, though? Suwinski has more closely resembled the slugging outfielder he and the Pirates believe can resurface

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BRADENTON, Fla. — Before Jack Suwinski dove headfirst into his offseason work, the diligent outfielder had some business to attend to away from the...

Pirates Pipeline: Right-hander Mike Burrows still viewed as a starter — and one with potential

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Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Mar 14

Mike Burrows’ bid for an opening day roster spot all but officially ended last Tuesday when he was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

But make no mistake: The 25-year-old righty had already left quite an impression with the Pirates brass

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Mike Burrows’ bid for an opening day roster spot all but officially ended last Tuesday when he was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. But make no...

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Mar 12

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Pirates Pipeline: Healthy Hunter Barco impressing at spring training with improved velocity

Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Mar 10

Hunter Barco isn't in big-league camp anymore, but the young left-hander impressed with his velocity and has all the makings of a top pitching prospect

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BRADENTON, Fla. — Last July, Hunter Barco recognized some pain in his left leg when making a start for Double-A Altoona. An MRI later revealed Barco...

3 takeaways from Andrew Heaney’s latest start in a Pirates loss to Tigers

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Andrew Destin @andrewdestin1.bsky.social · Mar 9

On Tommy Pham’s big day, Andrew Heaney’s struggles and how Justin Lawrence looked in his Pirates 2025 Grapefruit League debut:

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LAKELAND, Fla. — The Pirates lost to the Detroit Tigers, 5-3, on Sunday afternoon at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Tigers starter Tarik...