Northwest Sports Update Cal hits homer No. 50, Seahawks announce final roster, Washington lawmaker criticizes college sports bill and more

The Mariners celebrated their first Vedder Cup title after a 9-6 win against the Padres, with Cal Raleigh hitting his league-leading 50th home run. This landmark achievement places Raleigh among only eight players in MLB history to reach 50 homers in August, joining legends like Mickey Mantle. The Seahawks finalized their 53-man roster, notably cutting veteran receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who was signed earlier this year. Valdes-Scantling's release follows a summer where he was outperformed by rookie Tory Horton. Meanwhile, the Storm aim for their fourth consecutive win against the injury-plagued Indiana Fever, who are missing several key players.

U. S. Senator Maria Cantwell warned of the potential for a two-tier college sports system if the SCORE Act passes, which could favor the Power 2 conferences. The bill, which includes provisions that could impact athlete rights and compensation, is set for a House vote next month. This legislation could significantly alter the landscape of college athletics, particularly for smaller schools.