John McGrath

Sports columnist for the Tacoma News Tribune.

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Chris Petersen last nite to Huskies OC Jonathan Smith: "Let's try that fly sweep we've practiced."

Smith: "We have Myles to go before we sweep."

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What I do in winter when there's no baseball? I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. -- Rogers Hornsby

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On every street corner I want to put loud speakers blaring the Brandenburg Concertos. My way of giving Bach to the community.

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M's take U. of Kentucky outfielder Evan White with first pick.

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All the best to my longtime colleague Dave Boling, a pro's pro. Can it really have been 21 years ago we were in Chicago for Sonics-Bulls?

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Snapshot of Adam Jones' leaping catch vs. Dominican Republic in WBC, revealing variously engaged outfield fans: Best sports photo ever?.

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Four things about getting old: No appetite, cold always, falling hurts for a month, and crying during the opening scene of "La La Land."

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Nice effort last nite by a Hawks offensive line with converted hoopster at left tackle, but I don't want to damn it with Fant praise.

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Nothing more overrated than World Series home-field advantage. Jacked-up Cubs took dumb hacks at Wrigley Field, settled down in Cleveland.

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Correction: Warren Moon likened Hawks injury situation on TV Sunday to a "MASH Unit," not a mass shooting. Sorry for mistaking his words.

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Warren Moon, during post-game show, on Hawks' injuries vs. Eagles: "It was like a mass shooting out there " No, Warren, it wasn't.

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Saw "Arrival" yesterday and left theater pondering this: How is it possible to enjoy a movie with a plot line I'll never understand?

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Give shirtless dude who charged field last night this much: He went farther before being tackled than any running back on Seahawks did.

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It's a good thing Cubs winning World Series was a once-in-a-lifetime moment, because I'm pretty sure I couldn't survive another.

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Fulfilling dream of watching Cubs in Series, I went to Game 3 last nite and saw them swing at 37 pitches out strike zone. I hate baseball.

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Dropped pen after interview with Markelle Fultz, and he stooped down to pick it up. A star was born in 1998. A fan was born yesterday. .

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Cubs should send thank-you note to Bruce Bochy, who yanked 9th-inning reliever after four pitches, setting up chain reaction collapse.

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@VZWSupport I lost my phone and I need help

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Hillary used subtle tactic tonight, referring to opponent as "Donald" instead of "Mr. Trump." Donald is synonymous with cartoon character.

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The impact of Seager's hit off Shoemaker's head made a sound so loud it could be heard throughout Safeco Field. Just awful..