Singing, dancing and cooking: How Seattle athletes are entertaining their fans amid a pandemic

Singing, dancing and cooking: How Seattle athletes are entertaining their fans amid a pandemic

SEATTLE -- Sports are a form of entertainment, which makes the athletes themselves, well, entertainers.So, in a time when there are no sports to play, in a time when everyone seems just a little stir crazy – that entertainment has continued in many forms.There's the singing, the dancing, the cooking and, of course, the gaming.From Russell Wilson and Walter Jones showing us their family moves to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe belting out Avril Lavigne tunes, to DK Metcalf helping us whip up some dinner, our hometown superstars are giving us ways to cope:

SEATTLE -- Sports are a form of entertainment, which makes the athletes themselves, well, entertainers.So, in a time when there are no sports to play, in a time when everyone seems just a little stir crazy – that entertainment has continued in many forms.There's the singing, the dancing, the cooking and, of course, the gaming.From Russell Wilson and Walter Jones showing us their family moves to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe belting out Avril Lavigne tunes, to DK Metcalf helping us whip up some dinner, our hometown superstars are giving us ways to cope:

Russell Wilson, Ciara pledge a million meals to Food Lifeline amid coronavirus outbreak

Russell Wilson, Ciara pledge a million meals to Food Lifeline amid coronavirus outbreak

SEATTLE -- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara are pledging to donate food to those in need in western Washington during the novel coronavirus outbreak.The couple shared a video on their social media accounts on Tuesday saying they were donating a million meals to Food Lifeline.

SEATTLE -- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara are pledging to donate food to those in need in western Washington during the novel coronavirus outbreak.The couple shared a video on their social media accounts on Tuesday saying they were donating a million meals to Food Lifeline.

Former Seahawks, Husky safety Nesby Glasgow dies after battle with cancer

Former Seahawks, Husky safety Nesby Glasgow dies after battle with cancer

SEATTLE -- Former University of Washington and Seattle Seahawks safety Nesby Glasgow has died after a battle with cancer, the university told Q13 News on Tuesday.

SEATTLE -- Former University of Washington and Seattle Seahawks safety Nesby Glasgow has died after a battle with cancer, the university told Q13 News on Tuesday.

AP Source: Greg Olsen agrees to 1-year deal with Seahawks

AP Source: Greg Olsen agrees to 1-year deal with Seahawks

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A person familiar with the situation says tight end Greg Olsen has agreed to terms on a one-year, $7 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the terms of the deal were not announced by the team.Olsen was released by the Panthers earlier this month after nine seasons with the team amid a rebuilding process under first-year coach Matt Rhule.The three-time Pro Bowl selection has caught 718 passes for 8,444 yards receiving and 59 touchdowns during his 14-year NFL career.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A person familiar with the situation says tight end Greg Olsen has agreed to terms on a one-year, $7 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the terms of the deal were not announced by the team.Olsen was released by the Panthers earlier this month after nine seasons with the team amid a rebuilding process under first-year coach Matt Rhule.The three-time Pro Bowl selection has caught 718 passes for 8,444 yards receiving and 59 touchdowns during his 14-year NFL career.

Seahawks DE Jadaveon Clowney shares childhood challenges to support local kids

Seahawks DE Jadaveon Clowney shares childhood challenges to support local kids

SEATTLE -- We have all seen Seahawks defensive end Jadaveon Clowney tear down opposing offenses.But away from football, he's building bonds with kids who have a parent locked up in prison, and he has a very personal reason for investing in them.Clowney has delivered some of the Seahawks' most memorable plays of the season.

SEATTLE -- We have all seen Seahawks defensive end Jadaveon Clowney tear down opposing offenses.But away from football, he's building bonds with kids who have a parent locked up in prison, and he has a very personal reason for investing in them.Clowney has delivered some of the Seahawks' most memorable plays of the season.

Seahawks help tackle homelessness, carrying out vision of former owner Paul Allen

Seahawks help tackle homelessness, carrying out vision of former owner Paul Allen

RENTON, Wash -- As the Seahawks get ready to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs, they’re already scoring big for local families facing homelessness.Before he passed away, Seahawks owner Paul G.

RENTON, Wash -- As the Seahawks get ready to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs, they’re already scoring big for local families facing homelessness.Before he passed away, Seahawks owner Paul G.

Band of Brothers: Bond between Hollister twins helps propel brothers into NFL

Band of Brothers: Bond between Hollister twins helps propel brothers into NFL

Watch the story here: Band of Brothers: Seahawks TE Jacob Hollister's storySEATTLE – Tight end Jacob Hollister has come up with huge plays this season, making him one of the biggest surprises for the Seahawks.He’s the pride of Bend, Oregon along with his twin brother Cody.

Watch the story here: Band of Brothers: Seahawks TE Jacob Hollister's storySEATTLE – Tight end Jacob Hollister has come up with huge plays this season, making him one of the biggest surprises for the Seahawks.He’s the pride of Bend, Oregon along with his twin brother Cody.

Seahawks inspire two local high school students battling serious medical conditions

Seahawks inspire two local high school students battling serious medical conditions

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seahawks scored big for two students from Liberty High School in Renton who have been through so much.Sixteen-year-old Makenna Thomas has been battling cancer in her spine.

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seahawks scored big for two students from Liberty High School in Renton who have been through so much.Sixteen-year-old Makenna Thomas has been battling cancer in her spine.

Seahawks lift Green Beret to return to battlefield, he repays the gift

Seahawks lift Green Beret to return to battlefield, he repays the gift

To watch the story click: Story on Seahawks lifting Green Beret to return to battlefieldSEATTLE -- Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson says in his darkest days, the Seahawks were there for him.For the 41-year-old member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, his deep connection with his favorite team began half a world away, in Afghanistan in 2010, when Hendrickson stepped on an improvised explosive device.“The explosion and the flash happened," Hendrickson said. "I remember I was on the ground.

To watch the story click: Story on Seahawks lifting Green Beret to return to battlefieldSEATTLE -- Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson says in his darkest days, the Seahawks were there for him.For the 41-year-old member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, his deep connection with his favorite team began half a world away, in Afghanistan in 2010, when Hendrickson stepped on an improvised explosive device.“The explosion and the flash happened," Hendrickson said. "I remember I was on the ground.

Make-A-Wish gives 10 kids the "ultimate" Seahawks experience

Make-A-Wish gives 10 kids the "ultimate" Seahawks experience

RENTON, Wash. -- Some young Seahawks fans who have faced critical illnesses got their wish to meet their favorite players Wednesday.Some of the 10 kids have battled cancer while others have received organ transplants.

RENTON, Wash. -- Some young Seahawks fans who have faced critical illnesses got their wish to meet their favorite players Wednesday.Some of the 10 kids have battled cancer while others have received organ transplants.

After football, Seahawks’ Doug Baldwin turns passion to building family center

After football, Seahawks’ Doug Baldwin turns passion to building family center

SEATTLE -- Former Seattle Seahawks star receiver Doug Baldwin is already making his next big play for the community.He’s throwing his support and $1 million of his own money into building a family community center in Renton.Baldwin says he wanted to give back to the Cascade-Benson community that supported him throughout his career.It was the place Baldwin moved to as an undrafted rookie in 2011 and a place that wrapped its arms around him.But Baldwin says when he talked to kids in the area, there was one glaring issue within the community -there was nowhere to go.“There wasn't much of a program or hub for the community that I had back home in Florida,” Baldwin explained. “I thought, ‘Maybe that would be good one day to bring that to life here, and now we're here.'"Baldwin has been working on this alongside the city of Renton for five years.

SEATTLE -- Former Seattle Seahawks star receiver Doug Baldwin is already making his next big play for the community.He’s throwing his support and $1 million of his own money into building a family community center in Renton.Baldwin says he wanted to give back to the Cascade-Benson community that supported him throughout his career.It was the place Baldwin moved to as an undrafted rookie in 2011 and a place that wrapped its arms around him.But Baldwin says when he talked to kids in the area, there was one glaring issue within the community -there was nowhere to go.“There wasn't much of a program or hub for the community that I had back home in Florida,” Baldwin explained. “I thought, ‘Maybe that would be good one day to bring that to life here, and now we're here.'"Baldwin has been working on this alongside the city of Renton for five years.

Seahawks help volunteers finish Mary's Place playground in Burien

Seahawks help volunteers finish Mary's Place playground in Burien

BURIEN, Wash. -- Seahawks players know a little something about the importance of play, and on Friday, they teamed up with Windermere Real Estate to finish a playground for homeless kids.Pro Bowl punter Michael Dickson and former cornerback Marcus Trufant helped volunteers put the finishing touches on a new playground at a Mary's Place shelter in Burien.It's part of Windermere's annual community service day.

BURIEN, Wash. -- Seahawks players know a little something about the importance of play, and on Friday, they teamed up with Windermere Real Estate to finish a playground for homeless kids.Pro Bowl punter Michael Dickson and former cornerback Marcus Trufant helped volunteers put the finishing touches on a new playground at a Mary's Place shelter in Burien.It's part of Windermere's annual community service day.