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Washington head coach Jimmy Lake yells toward the field in the first half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Seattle. On Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, Washington fired Lake less than two years after he was chosen to succeed Chris Petersen.

Battle of the interim coaches at Apple Cup after firings of UW's Jimmy Lake and WSU's Nick Rolovich

The Washington Huskies are seeking their eighth consecutive win over the Washington State Cougars in the 113th Apple Cup. The annual football rivalry game was canceled last year due to the pandemic but resumes Friday night at Husky Stadium.

Seattle Sounders' Will Bruin, Stefan Frei, Reed Baker-Whiting and Abdoulaye Cissoko, from left, celebrate after the team's MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Seattle.

Playoffs, awards make it an exciting time to be a soccer fan in Puget Sound region

Both of the professional soccer teams in the region made it to the playoffs this season. The OL Reign was ousted in the semifinals on Sunday, Nov. 14. And the Seattle Sounders are preparing for their first playoff game of 2021 on Tuesday night at home against Real Salt Lake.

Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston.

Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner among big question marks in team's offseason

Following a disappointing 2021 season, the Seattle Seahawks will have an offseason full of change.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, slaps hands with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after a Seahawks touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz.

Can the Seahawks find a balance in the offseason to return to playoffs? Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson play a big role

After their first losing season in the time of head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson, the Seattle Seahawks are spectators this weekend, as the NFL playoffs begin.

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager motions to fans after a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Seattle. It was his final professional baseball game. Seager has announced he's retiring.

Kyle Seager's farewell to Mariners fans in October was his farewell to baseball

Seattle Mariners fans are still adjusting to the news that the longest-tenured player on the team — third baseman Kyle Seager — has retired from baseball. Seager made the announcement via Twitter shortly after Christmas.

The Seattle Kraken celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during their NHL debut Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Las Vegas.

New NHL team Seattle Kraken in new Climate Pledge Arena: region's top sports story of 2021

For their final conversation of the year, KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick recount the region's top five sports stories of 2021.

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