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$1,500 tickets, $10 pop and a playoff run: The economics of being a Jays fan
'This has been tremendous for small businesses at a time when it's been really needed,' said former Orillian Troy Burtch, adding 'Go Jays go!' From Regent Park to Roncesvalles, Toronto Blue Jays mania has gripped the city — and businesses,...

Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba playing tonight? Why Seahawks WR is off to slow start in Week 7
The Seattle Seahawks' passing attack goes as wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba does, but he hasn't been able to get going early on in the Week 7 game against the Houston Texans. Smith-Njigba is off to a fantastic start to his season, as he entered...

Is Nico Collins playing tonight? Why Texans WR is off to quiet start vs. Seahawks
The Houston Texans' offense has struggled early on in the 2025 campaign and that has no doubt impacted wide receiver Nico Collins' production. Entering Week 7, Collins had just 312 yards and three touchdowns, which works out to an average of 62.4...


At least 8 people burglarize a Seattle smoke shop
Early Monday morning, masked thieves rammed a stolen car through Lake City Smoke Shop and stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. SEATTLE — A group of masked thieves used a stolen car to break into a North Seattle smoke shop overnight,...

Seattle Startup Believes Sodium Could Replace Lithium Batteries
They're not the first to tackle making sodium-based batteries, but think they've got some advantages. Seattle startup tackles sodium battery sector The difference between a sodium-based battery and a lithium-ion is, for starters, the cost. Sodium...

Seattle mom confesses to 'sacrificing' 4-year-old autistic son 'to protect her family': police
Rodriguez confessed that she had “sacrificed” her son with a knife as he sat in the bathtub, claiming she believed she needed to kill him “to protect her family.” A horrifying child murder at a taxpayer-subsidized housing complex in north Seattle...

Two unique Bend startups among this year’s Bend Venture Conference winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon has announced the winners and companies receiving investment at the 2025 Bend Venture Conference, which took place last week at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Here's Monday's full...

'It Is All About Trump': Brit Hume Breaks Down What 'No Kings' Reveals About Politics Today
Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume said Monday that the recent “No Kings” rallies reveal how American politics remains centered around President Donald Trump. Saturday’s string of anti-Trump “No Kings” protests united left-wing groups that...

Seattle weather mirrors Mariners: Sunbreaks, gloom and hope
Seattle’s weather, like its baseball team, offers glimmers of optimism on Monday that could be interrupted by periods of gloom. Just like the Mariners’ weak showing Sunday evening, a weak ridge will encroach into the central Puget Sound region to...

Seattle Mariners season ends, Springer’s Game 7 blast sends Blue Jays to 1st World Series since ’93
George Springer hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays over the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Monday night, sending Toronto to the World Series for the first time since 1993. The Mariners led 3-1 before Springer’s...

The Thomas Gase Guide: Best week in sports starts Tuesday
There’s a little something for everyone this week in sports. No matter what sport you enjoy the most, you’ll have to be in tune this week. From Tuesday until possibly Nov. 1 it’s the only time of the year that all four major sports will have...

What We Learned From the 2025 Mr. Olympia
It’s more than a week since Derek Lunsford was crowned Mr. Olympia. And as things have settled since bodybuilding’s biggest event, there’s still plenty to talk about. I must say that this year, as a spectacle, the event was reminiscent of a real,...

Seahawks vs. Texans predictions and best bets: Seattle offense faces formidable defense
The Seattle Seahawks will attempt to get right at home in NFL Week 7 as they host the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT at Lumen Field. The road kings are coming home but should consider wearing their white road...

Shane Bieber starts for Blue Jays in ALCS Game 7 against Seattle Mariners
Open this photo in gallery:The Toronto Blue Jays' Shane Bieber pitches against the Seattle Mariners in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in Seattle on Oct. 15.Alika Jenner/Getty Images This is exactly why the Blue Jays brought...

‘Starting to find our identity, keep the confidence,’ C.J. Stroud, Texans’ offense look to stay in sync in Seattle
SEATTLE – C.J. Stroud is scanning and seeing the field with eyes wide open and a growing knowledge of an emerging offense hitting a growth spurt. And the Texans quarterback is enjoying the view and recent body of work from an offense that...
Mariners alter lineup; Jays stay with Game 6 starters for ALCS decider
The Toronto Blue Jays produced six runs, 11 hits and four extra-base hits in Game 6 while tying the ALCS on Sunday night. Hence, manager John Schneider’s lineup card will look exactly the same for tonight’s Game 7. In the other dugout, to aid the...

If the Seattle Mariners Win Game 7, History Will Be Made Tonight
All Seattle Mariners fans are going to be watching Game 7 today with bated breath to see if we can finally make it to the World Series. Are you going to be one of the people watching? Newbie fans of watching baseball playoffs might not know the...
Brand USA Launches "America the Beautiful" Global Tourism Campaign at Travel Week U.K. & Europe 2025 to Bolster International Tourism's Impact on U.S. Economy
All-New Destination Marketing Initiative Launches as the U.S. Prepares for Historic 2026 Events, Including FIFA World Cup, America's 250th Anniversary, and Route 66 centennial LONDON, Oct. 20, 2025 -- Brand USA, the destination marketing...
Monday Night Football: How to watch the Houston Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks NFL game tonight, start time, streaming and more
It'll be an inter-conference clash when the Houston Texans visit the Seattle Seahawks this Monday night. The 4-2 Seahawks are tied for first place in the NFC West, and they'll host the 2-3 Texans, currently No. 3 in the AFC South, at Lumen Field....