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A foursome plays mixed doubles in pickleball. Courtesy Photo

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Deadline nears for BI pickleball tourney

The Bainbridge Island Founders Tournament will take place Aug. 8-14 at the six new pickleball courts at Battle…

Although Kenny Matanane loves being an MLB strength and conditioning coach, he misses spending time with his wife Janette and his two dogs. Courtesy Photos

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Bremerton resident fulfills lifelong dream of being an MLB coach

Last in a series of stories on local people who worked in professional sports.

Olympic High girl's volleyball coach Keith Peden says schools rely on revenue sports to make money so other sports can receive a chunk of the funds.

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Has Title IX provided equal funding for women’s sports?

Third in a series.

This young girl gave it her all throwing the shot put. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Bainbridge Review Photos

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Sunshine, smiles at All-Comer’s Track Meet on BI

The first All-Comer’s Track meet in a long time on Bainbridge Island took place Monday night.

JR Ritchie of Bainbridge tries on the Atlanta Braves uniform. USA Today/Courtesy Photo

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Ritchie picked 35th by Atlanta Braves

With the 35th pick in the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft Sunday the Atlanta Braves selected right-handed pitcher…

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Bainbridge High School’s cheer coach Tawnya Jackson talks with her varsity cheer squad about their recent routine.

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BHS coach shares cheerful time as a Sea Gal

Second in a series of locals who were part of professional sports in the past.

Everyone can participate in the All-Comers Track Meets, a 20-year tradition on Bainbridge Island. Courtesy Photo

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All-Comers Track Meets first ones since 2019

The free Bainbridge Island All-Comers Track Meets are returning for the first time since 2019 due to COVID-19.

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Why Seattle is a perfect spot for 2026 World Cup

Seattle is one of 16 locations in North America to host the 2026 World Cup. It is one…

David Musselman worked as a security guard and in customer service for the Seattle Seahawks for nearly seven seasons. Courtesy Photos

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Local Firefighter’s Path to Seahawks Security

This is the first in a series on local people involved with professional sports.

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Kitsap County residents have seen a spike in participation numbers of all ages since the Seattle Kraken started.

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Kraken spark more interest in hockey in Kitsap County

The Seattle Kraken pro team has been a hit in Kitsap County, not only due to its fan…

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Review, Kitsap papers hire sports reporter

Nicholas Zeller-Singh is the new sports reporter for the Bainbridge Island Review and North Kitsap Herald, along with…

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Bob Averill considers his path to Mariners security a ‘happy accident’ after battling kidney disease.

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Averill’s unexpected path leads to a happy accident

Third in a series of local people who have worked in professional sports.

Bainbridge High School players huddle around coach Steve Haizlip during a timeout last season. Steve Powell/File Photos

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After complaints, BHS coach to be more positive

Bainbridge High School’s fiery boys basketball coach is going to be less so starting next year.