Commentary: The unique WNBA timeline has them sitting on a gold mine of opportunity
With the draft next week and the WNBA season starting next month, the league has to capitalize on the buzz surrounding their newest superstar players coming out of the NCAA Tournament.
Commentary: Mariners salvaged their offseason - but excuses are no longer valid for season ahead
Despite a lower-than-expected budget, the roster remains competitive. But patience and excuses are no longer valid - a postseason berth and title contention are the only things that count.
Commentary: When it comes to Pac-12 basketball this season, how bout them Cougs?
The Cougs have won seven straight games and are just a half-game out of first place in the Pac-12. The spotlight deserves to be on the folks in Pullman.
Commentary: Time to sell the M’s to a local group more financially committed than the current one
If you’re going to unexpectedly dump salary, the least you can do is get rid of the significant price increases you made devoted season ticket holders shoulder this offseason.
Commentary: Not pursuing Shohei Ohtani perpetuates the “Same Ol Mariners" stigma
If the Mariners aren't even in the mix for a top talent like this, it sends the same old message to fans – that profits trump everything else.
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.