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: 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: 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.

Commentary: Always remember the weekend Seattle welcomed Beniers and J-Rod

Remember this weekend, everyone. Because this was our introduction to the future of Seattle sports. Two guys, just north and south of 20 years old, who could potentially be the face of two pro organizations for years to come.

Commentary: Sounders FC 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.

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.

Commentary: Leave us alone with the Wilson rumors until the offseason, please

The Seahawks aren’t trading Russell Wilson tomorrow or the next day or any time between now and the end of the season, so why spend time worrying about it right now?

Commentary: Next Sunday is a chance for Seattle to shine as 'Soccer Capital USA'

Next Sunday, OL Reign play the Portland Thorns at 4, followed by the Sounders hosting the Timbers at 7:30 – with one ticket good for both matches.