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.
I get the impression that the majority of fans will be left once again shrugging their shoulders.
Commentary: 22 years later, Seattle welcomes MLB All-Star Game back as a world-class sports city
When the 2001 MLB All-Star Game took place, Seattle owned just one professional sports title. Now, that number is in double digits.
When the 2001 MLB All-Star Game took place, Seattle owned just one professional sports title. Now, that number is in double digits.
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.
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 Mariners are 10-20 against teams with winning records this season. 65 of their final 103 games are against teams with winning records.
The Mariners are 10-20 against teams with winning records this season. 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.
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.
Commentary: Win or lose in Game 7, this Kraken playoff run has turned Seattle into a hockey town
The most beautiful part of the Kraken?s playoff run is that it has formally introduced us to the individual parts of this group. Which is ironic, because those individuals have unselfishly set aside all personal goals for the benefit of the collective whole.
The most beautiful part of the Kraken?s playoff run is that it has formally introduced us to the individual parts of this group. Which is ironic, because those individuals have unselfishly set aside all personal goals for the benefit of the collective whole.
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.
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 earn 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.
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
After a season-plus of lackluster results, Grubauer is finally becoming the top goalie the Kraken envisioned
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Commentary: Sounders are closer than you might think from facing a world powerhouse
If the Sounders can win CONCACAF Champions League, they could be one win from facing the UEFA Champions League winners at the FIFA Club World Cup. Among the teams still alive in UEFA? Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid. The Sounders begin Champions League Semifinals this week.
If the Sounders can win CONCACAF Champions League, they could be one win from facing the UEFA Champions League winners at the FIFA Club World Cup. Among the teams still alive in UEFA? Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid. The Sounders begin Champions League Semifinals this week.
Commentary: Seattle U men?s basketball thriving despite early-season coaching change
This past weekend, the Redhawks won their seventh straight game. And their 15-4 record is the school?s best start in 58 years.
This past weekend, the Redhawks won their seventh straight game. And their 15-4 record is the school?s best start in 58 years.
Commentary: Is the honeymoon over for Seattle Kraken?
No one expected to raise a Stanley Cup in the Kraken?s first season. But no one expected a Kraken team that had some of the most favorable expansion rules in professional sports history to be in second-to-last place in their conference with no playoff hopes by the start of January.
No one expected to raise a Stanley Cup in the Kraken?s first season. But no one expected a Kraken team that had some of the most favorable expansion rules in professional sports history to be in second-to-last place in their conference with no playoff hopes by the start of January.
Commentary: FIFA, Playoffs big reasons to turn our attention to Sounders FC, OL Reign
FIFA's Seattle visit should be catalyst to big weeks ahead for Sounders, OL Reign
FIFA's Seattle visit should be catalyst to big weeks ahead for Sounders, OL Reign
Commentary: Surreal weekend at new Seattle arena foreshadows even better things to come
The prevailing sentiment was simply, ?This is not a dream. This is actually happening. What a cool moment for the fans of this city.?
The prevailing sentiment was simply, ?This is not a dream. This is actually happening. What a cool moment for the fans of this city.?
Commentary: Giving thanks to the Kraken organization before first official NHL game
The end game ? the ultimate goal ? has always been twofold: To bring an NHL team to Seattle and bring the Sonics back.
The end game ? the ultimate goal ? has always been twofold: To bring an NHL team to Seattle and bring the Sonics back.
Commentary: Production, loyalty, price all reasons to pick up Kyle Seager's option for 1 more year
Seager has a career-high 31 home runs and leads the team in HRs and RBIs.
Seager has a career-high 31 home runs and leads the team in HRs and RBIs.