Commentary: Championship moments reflect a valuable rare unity that’s fleeting once partisanship takes hold
The magnificence of the championship moments themselves come from one fundamental denominator: That athletes put everything on the line in their sport to represent this country and/or this region. And most of us cheered for them because they had won for all of us, as a people.
The magnificence of the championship moments themselves come from one fundamental denominator: That athletes put everything on the line in their sport to represent this country and/or this region. And most of us cheered for them because they had won for all of us, as a people.
Commentary: World Cup “Pride Match" with Egypt/Iran an intriguing situation for local organizing committee
The World Cup match in Seattle, now featuring Egypt and Iran on June 26, had been designated the "Pride Match" to kickoff Pride Weekend and unite the soccer and LGBTQ+ communities.
The World Cup match in Seattle, now featuring Egypt and Iran on June 26, had been designated the "Pride Match" to kickoff Pride Weekend and unite the soccer and LGBTQ+ communities.
Commentary: Historic numbers make Seahawks a Super Bowl contender - so far
The last two weeks have proven the Seahawks have the potential to win it all. The vibes are familiar to when the team won the Super Bowl in 2013.
The last two weeks have proven the Seahawks have the potential to win it all. The vibes are familiar to when the team won the Super Bowl in 2013.
Commentary: Houston has a problem - the tide has officially turned in the AL West
The Mariners are 25-14 against the Astros since the start of 2023. And with a divisional title, you can say Seattle finally has their number.
The Mariners are 25-14 against the Astros since the start of 2023. And with a divisional title, you can say Seattle finally has their number.
Messi's latest Seattle visit provides reminder of Sounders progress since his first visit in 2009
The Sounders went from a mostly-barren trophy case when a 22-year-old Messi came to Seattle in 2009 to one that includes four U.S. Open Cups, two MLS Cups, a CONCACAF Champions Cup and now a Leagues Cup. This organization has come a long way in 16 years.
The Sounders went from a mostly-barren trophy case when a 22-year-old Messi came to Seattle in 2009 to one that includes four U.S. Open Cups, two MLS Cups, a CONCACAF Champions Cup and now a Leagues Cup. This organization has come a long way in 16 years.
Commentary: The Mariners front office finally went for it - and that’s all we’ve ever asked
By acquiring the top offensive target at the trade deadline, Geno Suarez, along with Josh Naylor, the Mariners finally did something fans have been asking the organization to do for years - take a big swing and go for it all.
By acquiring the top offensive target at the trade deadline, Geno Suarez, along with Josh Naylor, the Mariners finally did something fans have been asking the organization to do for years - take a big swing and go for it all.
Commentary: Raleigh's at-bats are becoming must-see TV in potentially historic summer ahead
Cal Raleigh is on pace for 66 home runs this season, where can become just the second non-Steroid Era player to break Roger Maris's mark of 61 HRs.
Cal Raleigh is on pace for 66 home runs this season, where can become just the second non-Steroid Era player to break Roger Maris's mark of 61 HRs.
Commentary: Buzz is lacking on the opportunity of a lifetime for Sounders FC and local soccer fans
The chances of the Sounders FC hosting some of the world's best teams in the FIFA Club World Cup again are somewhere between slim and none. But they get that opportunity this month.
The chances of the Sounders FC hosting some of the world's best teams in the FIFA Club World Cup again are somewhere between slim and none. But they get that opportunity this month.
Commentary: Unlikely contributor closing in on Sounders history, sparking recent unbeaten streak
Danny Musovski has scored a goal in five straight matches, tying a single-season franchise record, during the team's five-match unbeaten streak.
Danny Musovski has scored a goal in five straight matches, tying a single-season franchise record, during the team's five-match unbeaten streak.
Commentary: A full-court press for Paige Bueckers should be Storm’s priority in this year’s WNBA Draft
If I’m the Storm, I’d approach Dallas, who holds the top overall pick, and I’d offer the Farm to get her – this year’s 2nd overall pick, both of next year’s first-round picks - even a player if that’s what it takes.
If I’m the Storm, I’d approach Dallas, who holds the top overall pick, and I’d offer the Farm to get her – this year’s 2nd overall pick, both of next year’s first-round picks - even a player if that’s what it takes.
Commentary: Familiar storylines continue to plague the Seattle sports landscape
Here we are in early April with storylines that are all too familiar: The M's struggling to win, the Seahawks without a competent OL, the Sounders with a slow start and the Kraken out of the playoff race.
Here we are in early April with storylines that are all too familiar: The M's struggling to win, the Seahawks without a competent OL, the Sounders with a slow start and the Kraken out of the playoff race.
Commentary: Feelings aside, M’s projections give them best chance to win AL West since 2015
When it comes to preseason projections from oddsmakers in Vegas, the M’s could be beneficiaries of significantly more parity within their own division and the American League this season in their quest to get back to the postseason.
When it comes to preseason projections from oddsmakers in Vegas, the M’s could be beneficiaries of significantly more parity within their own division and the American League this season in their quest to get back to the postseason.
Commentary: Schneider’s legacy will be defined by moves after unexpected trades of Geno, DK
John Schneider now has a ton of salary cap space, five picks in the first three rounds of this year’s draft, but not much of an offense. It’s as blank a canvas as he’s ever going to get.
John Schneider now has a ton of salary cap space, five picks in the first three rounds of this year’s draft, but not much of an offense. It’s as blank a canvas as he’s ever going to get.
Commentary: Hoping for best, but Mariners offseason optics give us a case of Deja vu
We’ve seen the frustration from just about every Mariners podcast, even national writers and former Mariners players have shaken their collective heads this offseason. In terms of perception, the M's have done nothing to inspire confidence about their chances.
We’ve seen the frustration from just about every Mariners podcast, even national writers and former Mariners players have shaken their collective heads this offseason. In terms of perception, the M's have done nothing to inspire confidence about their chances.