Pacific NW Sports News: Jordan Chiles Disappointment, Mariners, Seahawks & Ducks News

Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won’t reconsider decision

USA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won’t reconsider a decision asking gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics. USA Gymnastics says it will continue efforts to let Chiles keep the medal. CAS voided an on-floor appeal from Chiles’ coach that vaulted her to third, saying the appeal came 4 seconds beyond the one-minute time limit for scoring inquiries. USA Gymnastics disputed the timing, saying in a statement Sunday that the agency submitted video evidence to CAS that showed Team USA coach Cecile Landi first appealed 13 seconds before the deadline.

Mariners and outfielder Victor Robles agree to $9.75 million, 2-year contract with 2027 option

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners and outfielder Victor Robles have agreed to a $9.75 million, two-year deal that keeps him under contract with the club through the 2026 season. The deal also includes a $9 million option for 2027. Robles could have become a free agent this fall. Robles has been a revelation for the Mariners since they signed him on June 4, three days after he was released by Washington. At first, the 27-year-old struggled to get playing time, but once he cracked the lineup he’s been a significant contributor for the Mariners in their postseason push.

Seahawks hoping addition of Connor Williams at center will solidify offensive line

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Barely eight months after suffering a torn ACL, Connor Williams was back on the practice field as the newest member of the Seahawks after signing a one-year deal worth up to $6 million last week. For now, he’s just watching as part of a ramp-up toward getting him on the practice field sometime after Seattle returns from joint practices and a preseason game this week in Tennessee against the Titans. But it’s clear all signs are pointing toward Williams being ready for the season opener on Sept. 8 and with him as Seattle’s starting center.

Dillon Gabriel-led Ducks out to challenge supremacy of Michigan, Ohio St. in 1st Big Ten season

A Big Ten championship race that has gone through Ohio State and Michigan most years is about to veer left, all the way to the West Coast. The Oregon Ducks are primed to make the grandest entrance of the four former Pac-12 teams joining the league. Expect them to disrupt the buttoned-up tradition of college sports’ oldest conference with all their flash and panache. In a league where Ohio State-Michigan usually is the game of the year, the buzz entering this season is about the Ohio State-Oregon game in Eugene on Oct. 14.