The initiative echoes restrictions in 27 other states and would effectively block transgender girls from joining girls’ middle- and high-school teams.

Seattle is preparing to host six World Cup matches. But this isn't the first time the Pacific Northwest welcomed elite athletes from around the world to compete.

Researchers spent years developing pitches for World Cup stadiums across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The fields are mostly natural grass reinforced with artificial blades.

Adidas has designed a new ball for each FIFA World Cup since 1970. Some of those have been controversial. So why change the ball instead of sticking to one that works?

The World Cup stretches far beyond the soccer stadiums. From crowds to events, it’s going to have a big impact on Seattle and Western Washington. Here's what to know.

Six years after initial designs were released, the City of Seattle is diving into a full-scale renovation of the historic Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool.

The SuperSonics are closer than ever to returning to Seattle, 18 years after the NBA team was sold and moved to Oklahoma City.

Iran is scheduled to play two group-stage games in Inglewood, California, and one in Seattle.

The trophy is on a tour of North America, visiting Portland, Seattle and Bellevue before heading to Vancouver, British Columbia.

Seattle-based Brooks Running has inked a new sponsorship deal including the "Rally Shoe Cam," and is now the official running shoe sponsor of the between-innings Salmon Run.