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Sumo almost faded away in Seattle. These wrestlers changed that

Sumo wrestling has a long history in Seattle, dating back to the first generation of Japanese American immigrants to the area. After Japanese incarceration, Seattle's sumo community didn't recover. Eighty-plus years later, Rain City Sumo has changed that.
- Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
Seattle World Cup matches are 2 months away. How are city agencies preparing?

The first FIFA World Cup match in Seattle is set for June 15. And there are so many details to iron out.
- Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Sonics fans can celebrate but 'don't pour drinks yet,' says Seattle sports writer

Seattle basketball fans are excitedly holding their breath now that the door has been opened for a new NBA team in the city.
- KUOW Staff
Locals respond to potential return of the Seattle SuperSonics — not just a regular team

The potential for a return of the SuperSonics to Seattle is not exactly a slam dunk, yet. But now that the NBA's leadership officially favors exploring expansion to Seattle, it scores some big points toward the city winning a team once again.
- Dyer Oxley
'Today is the most tangible sign' the SuperSonics will return to Seattle

If sports fans are superstitious, then they've probably noticed that a week after Howard Schultz moved out of Seattle, the city got the first serious indication that the SuperSonics could return.
- Dyer Oxley
The World Cup is coming to Seattle. Will it actually pay off for local businesses?

This summer, Seattle becomes one of 16 North American cities to host FIFA World Cup matches. That includes six games, a projected 750,000 visitors, and nearly a billion dollars flowing into King County.
- Joshua McNichols
Seattle Public Library intercepts Boston readers after Super Bowl bet

The real winners of Super Bowl LX are the Boston readers who will now be exposed to some Seattle culture.
- Katie Campbell
Seattle's 12s celebrate Super Bowl champion Seahawks

Twelfth man? More like millionth man. Hundreds of thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans were at Lumen Field and lined downtown streets Wednesday morning to celebrate their Super Bowl LX champions.
- Katie Campbell
Seahawks super fans scoop up Super Bowl victory merch

Seattle Seahawks fans are gearing up for the team's Super Bowl LX victory parade on Wednesday, and many are grabbing some new merch to celebrate the occasion.
- Noel Gasca
12 years after the 12s celebrated a Seahawks Super Bowl win, baby 12 hopes to celebrate again

The Seattle Seahawks return to the Super Bowl Sunday, 12 years after their last and only Super Bowl win. The team’s fan base, nicknamed “The 12s” have a long, loud tradition that dates back to the 80s. The No. 12 jersey has been retired since 1984 to honor the crowd’s spirit and volume.
- Natalie Akane Newcomb

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