NW Sports from the AP

Date: 02/17/2016 04:59 AM

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Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press

UNDATED (AP) – Sue Bird has signed a multi-year deal with the Seattle Storm. The 35-year-old Bird was the top free agent in the WNBA this season, although she was always expected to stick with the team she has spent her entire career with since being drafted No. 1 in 2002. Bird averaged 10.3 points and 5.4 assists last season in 27 games. She helped Seattle win WNBA championships in 2004 and 2010.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – The Whitecaps have acquired Blas Perez from FC Dallas, completing a trade that had been in the works while the veteran striker was in preseason camp with Vancouver. Veteran midfielder Mauro Rosales is headed to Texas. Perez agreed to a one-year contract with the Whitecaps. The 34-year-old Rosales has 13 goals and 48 assists in 142 MLS games with Seattle, Chivas USA and Vancouver.

UNDATED (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks host the Anaheim Ducks tomorrow night in Rogers Arena. The Canucks are coming off a 2-5 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

UNDATED (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers host the Golden State Warriors on Friday in Moda Center. The Trail Blazers are on a three-game winning streak, most recently over the Houston Rockets.

 

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