Sports Commentary

Commentary: NCAA ignored all the red flags, now paying price for women’s basketball inequities

It's simply hypocritical of the NCAA to promote ideas of "Fostering Gender Equity" while continuing a trend that longtime women's basketball coaches claim has been going on for years.

March 22, 2021 8:28am PDT

Commentary: With Wilson likely staying in Seattle, time to stop giving media sharks reason to pounce

Carroll and Wilson have worked together for a decade now. Rather than agents leaking information like gossiping schoolchildren passing notes in home room, these two multimillionaire professionals need to get on the phone or meet in person and hash things out.

March 1, 2021 7:25am PST

Commentary: Mather’s attempt at transparency ends in yet another mark against M’s organization

Sometimes the transparency we crave comes in a dastardly form. And in this case, it doesn’t shine well on a management group that’s seen its share of controversies before.

February 21, 2021 10:20pm PST

Commentary: If legacy is most important to Wilson, he’ll stay in Seattle and see things through

If the Seahawks traded Wilson before June 1, Seattle would face a $39 million dollar salary cap hit. Imagine spending more than 20 percent of a team’s salary space on a player who’s not even here!

February 15, 2021 6:52am PST

Commentary: Gonzaga’s continued success magnifies the Husky woes even more

For as much buzz as there is in Spokane, there is virtually none on Montlake.

February 7, 2021 10:26pm PST

Commentary: Time to make history. Build the statue of Sue Bird now, while she's still playing

With Bird re-signing with Storm, it's time the most decorated athletes in Seattle history to have a statue built in her honor - even before her career ends.

January 31, 2021 10:32pm PST

Commentary: Seahawks need to take innovative approach with Carroll’s offensive philosophy

In a city known for its innovation – at the heart of new ideas and cutting-edge technologies – the Seahawks must be willing to take a contemporary approach to an older philosophy.

January 24, 2021 10:03pm PST

Commentary: Likely headed overseas, Jordan Morris’s time with Sounders was remarkable, truly special

We might have seen the last of Jordan Morris in a Sounders uniform for a while. Because even if it is a six-month loan, it could turn into a permanent transfer or – best case for Morris – he plays so well that a bigger team buys his rights for significant money.

January 18, 2021 11:15am PST

Commentary: Playoff trends, inability to adjust should be alarming concerns going forward for Seahawks

It wasn’t that the Seahawks simply lost in the first round of the playoffs this year - it was the way they lost it.

January 10, 2021 9:09pm PST

Commentary: From Kobe and Gigi to Tiger and Charlie, this year reminded us the importance of family

In a year that began with the ultimate tragedy, with the loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, this weekend, we were introduced to a new opportunity to embrace a familial relationship between Superstar and child.

December 21, 2020 8:35am PST

Commentary: Huskies North Divisional title should come with a much different kind of asterisk

The asterisk should stand for the sacrifices these student-athletes made all season long.

December 14, 2020 11:42am PST

Commentary: Are the Sounders FC a dynasty? Raise one more trophy to leave no doubt

The Sounders have won two MLS titles in the last four years.

December 12, 2020 5:17pm PST

Commentary: Contract extension is expected, but no reason to hesitate any longer to re-sign Schmetzer

Schmetzer's contract is set to expire at the end of this season

November 29, 2020 10:25pm PST

Commentary: Disappointment in the Cougars for Apple Cup cancellation – but not the ones from WSU

The Huskies are now looking for an opponent - and BYU has reportedly balked at the offer

November 22, 2020 10:19pm PST

Commentary: On eve of election, the 'Stick To Sports' crowd has already lost

For most people, "Stick to Sports" is a reaction - not a concept. And it's a reaction that actually means, "Stick to Sports...unless I agree with the message."

November 1, 2020 11:41pm PST

Commentary: Giving thanks to OL Reign, NWSL for pioneering way through pandemic before other leagues

Back to some semblance of normalcy now, we can't forget about the league that pioneered the way for everyone else in June.

October 19, 2020 9:09am PDT

Commentary: The NFL, NFLPA should “bubble-up” to mitigate risk of an interrupted season

The Seahawks are 4-0. A 5-0 start would be unprecedented in Seattle.

October 5, 2020 12:39pm PDT

Commentary: Put Sue Bird on the Mount Rushmore of Seattle Sports first – then figure out the rest

Put her in permanent ink to start - and then debate who else should join her.

September 28, 2020 12:39am PDT

Commentary: Already fighting perception issues, Pac-12 is becoming more irrelevant in pandemic

The Pac-12 is continuing to lose relevance as other major conferences start up football this fall.

September 13, 2020 11:18pm PDT

Commentary: Disrespected all offseason, it’s time for Seahawks defensive line to shine

There’s probably been more talk about defensive linemen the Seahawks don’t have than the ones they do. It’s the ultimate disrespect.

September 6, 2020 9:06pm PDT