Commentary: Titles on line for Seattle's other "football" teams, Sounders FC and OL Reign
This year's postseason runs are also about an appreciation for a couple legendary local athletes, Megan Rapinoe and Stefan Frei
Commentary: The most deafening noise at Husky Stadium? One split second of relative silence
It was a moment, in many ways, frozen in time, before the Huskies road to greatness marched on.
Commentary: Mariners ownership must listen to its own players and fanbase, and open checkbook to win
It’s far past time for ownership to issue a blank check, at the very least to show its commitment to winning. A significant financial commitment isn’t necessarily a guarantee for success, but it certainly doesn’t hurt.
Commentary: Next seven games will determine success or failure of 2023 Mariners
The time is now, Mariners. Validate your plan. Justify your worthiness of a fanbase that sticks with you through good times and bad.
Commentary: Weekend belonged to the Cougs, who needed big win after abandonment by Pac-12 bretheren
Washington State got the short end of the stick, abandoned by most of their longtime conference brethren because of the almighty dollar. But for one night in September, the school got its chance to shine.
Commentary: To do very little at the trade deadline would be as Mariner as it gets
I get the impression that the majority of fans will be left once again shrugging their shoulders.
Commentary: 15 years after Sonics left, there’s more hope than ever – and a lot of revisionist history
What always sticks with me is how unnecessary the last 15 years have been, the hurt felt among devoted fans, and the way the Sonics departure has been incorrectly attributed to fan apathy by so many who really have no idea how it all went down.
Commentary: There’s time left, but the M’s numbers point to anything but a magical finish this year
The M's are 10-20 against winning teams this season. The problem is 65 of their final 103 games are against teams with winning records.
Commentary: Don't underestimate value of persistence, tenacity with Husky softball in College World Series
The Huskies might not be the favorite to win WCWS, but there's no way to estimate the momentum and chemistry gained from overcoming the odds the way they've already done.
MLB and Mariners announce $2 million in community investments
On Monday, Seattle Mariners, MLB and Seattle officials announced a $2 million investment into the community through the All-Star Week.
Commentary: Win or lose in Game 7, this Kraken playoff run has turned Seattle into a hockey town
Whatever happens in Game 7 in Dallas, these stories and memories can’t be erased.
Commentary: Has Seattle reached its saturation point in sports? Absolutely not.
I hope the NBA was paying very close attention to the scene in Seattle over the weekend - from the historic Kraken playoff game, to multiple other successful sporting events around town.
Commentary: The Kraken’s method to earning playoff spot is as impressive as the accomplishment itself
The Kraken rarely overreached or overpaid, sticking to a longterm plan that prevented against future suffering in exchange for short-term gain.
Commentary: Grubauer finally becoming the No. 1 goalie we’ve waited for
After a season-plus of lackluster results, Grubauer is finally becoming the top goalie the Kraken envisioned
Commentary: Reforms are needed with his foundation, but Russell Wilson deserves benefit of doubt
Despite the issues raised, Russell’s impact on this community for over a decade has still been profound. His foundation needs reforming, but all his work to change lives was real, and has had tangible effects.
Commentary: Wilson trade could prove to be biggest fleecing of an organization in modern sports history
While the simple answer is that the Broncos demise this season equates to a better future for the Seahawks, it actually means a bit more than that.
Commentary: Quite fitting if this unexpected winning streak helps break long streak of misery
There’s an appropriate symmetry if this was somehow going to be the year that the Mariners finally break through again and reach the playoffs for the first time in 21 years.
Commentary: Potential legislation requiring UW-WSU to stay in same conference is noble – but misguided
Over the weekend, one state representative announced that he will introduce legislation requiring UW and WSU to remain in the same conference as they have since 1917.
Commentary: Patience wearing thin for Mariners – will this time be different?
A team that was projected to win around 84 games is currently on pace to win just 66 games this season – their worst win total in a full season since 2011.
Commentary: Making sense of the most unique schedule of all local teams – Sounders FC
I don’t envy the typical American sports fan trying to understand the typical Sounders schedule, which weaves in two other tournaments right in the middle of their MLS season.