Seahawks DT Quinton Jefferson brings attention to program helping troubled youth get back on track
RENTON, Wash -- Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson has made a number of big plays this season.He says he's living the NFL dream thanks to the right influences around him.
RENTON, Wash -- Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson has made a number of big plays this season.He says he's living the NFL dream thanks to the right influences around him.
'I didn't come up easy': Seahawks DE Jadeveon Clowney delivers holiday surprise for kids in Tukwila
TUKWILA, Wash. -- Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney knows what it's like to grow up without a father: his own dad was in prison for much of Clowney's childhood.That's what made it all the more special Tuesday when he connected with 26 kids, many of whom have incarcerated parents, for an event called Jingle-A-Thon with Jadeveon.Clowney teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters Puget Sound to surprise the kids with $200 gift cards for a shopping spree at the Southcenter Target store in Tukwila."With this platform, I want to try to use it to the best of my ability to give back to kids, to let them know it’s a story behind this, it’s not just, I get to the NFL," Clowney said. "I want them to know I didn’t come up easy … No matter your situation right now, in 10, 12 years from now, all of that can change."Clowney and Big Brothers Big Sisters also sent the kids off with new backpacks filled with school supplies and Seahawks swag.He said he wanted to make sure these kids, who have been through so much, have a happy holiday season.
TUKWILA, Wash. -- Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney knows what it's like to grow up without a father: his own dad was in prison for much of Clowney's childhood.That's what made it all the more special Tuesday when he connected with 26 kids, many of whom have incarcerated parents, for an event called Jingle-A-Thon with Jadeveon.Clowney teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters Puget Sound to surprise the kids with $200 gift cards for a shopping spree at the Southcenter Target store in Tukwila."With this platform, I want to try to use it to the best of my ability to give back to kids, to let them know it’s a story behind this, it’s not just, I get to the NFL," Clowney said. "I want them to know I didn’t come up easy … No matter your situation right now, in 10, 12 years from now, all of that can change."Clowney and Big Brothers Big Sisters also sent the kids off with new backpacks filled with school supplies and Seahawks swag.He said he wanted to make sure these kids, who have been through so much, have a happy holiday season.
Seahawks inspire two local high school students battling serious medical conditions
RENTON, Wash. -- The Seahawks scored big for two students from Liberty High School in Renton who have been through so much.Sixteen-year-old Makenna Thomas has been battling cancer in her spine.
RENTON, Wash. -- The Seahawks scored big for two students from Liberty High School in Renton who have been through so much.Sixteen-year-old Makenna Thomas has been battling cancer in her spine.
Seahawks star receiver Tyler Lockett shares special bond with great grandma: 'She helped take care of me'
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett is on pace for his best season yet.
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett is on pace for his best season yet.
Seahawks lift Green Beret to return to battlefield, he repays the gift
To watch the story click: Story on Seahawks lifting Green Beret to return to battlefieldSEATTLE -- Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson says in his darkest days, the Seahawks were there for him.For the 41-year-old member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, his deep connection with his favorite team began half a world away, in Afghanistan in 2010, when Hendrickson stepped on an improvised explosive device.“The explosion and the flash happened," Hendrickson said. "I remember I was on the ground.
To watch the story click: Story on Seahawks lifting Green Beret to return to battlefieldSEATTLE -- Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson says in his darkest days, the Seahawks were there for him.For the 41-year-old member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, his deep connection with his favorite team began half a world away, in Afghanistan in 2010, when Hendrickson stepped on an improvised explosive device.“The explosion and the flash happened," Hendrickson said. "I remember I was on the ground.
Seawolves fans celebrate back-to-back championships
When you think of Seattle sports teams, rugby likely isn't the first thing that comes to mind.
When you think of Seattle sports teams, rugby likely isn't the first thing that comes to mind.
Major League Rugby Champions, Phil Mack and Mat Turner of Seattle Seawolves, in studio!
Two-time Major League Rugby champions Phil Mack and Mat Turner of the Seattle Seawolves joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio, along with the championship shield they won on Sunday in the MLR Championship game against San Diego.
Two-time Major League Rugby champions Phil Mack and Mat Turner of the Seattle Seawolves joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio, along with the championship shield they won on Sunday in the MLR Championship game against San Diego.
'She's way more than a GM': Storm CEO Alisha Valavanis a driving force behind championship team
Alisha Valavanis is a driving force behind the Seattle Storm. As CEO and general manager, it’s her job to ensure the team is passing the ball -- from the hard wood to her hardwood corner desk in the front office.
Alisha Valavanis is a driving force behind the Seattle Storm. As CEO and general manager, it’s her job to ensure the team is passing the ball -- from the hard wood to her hardwood corner desk in the front office.
Commentary: Final push in Seawolves championship reflects the greatest feeling in sports
We start with a quote from Pro Football Hall of Famer Russ Grimm that's been adopted by a number of offensive linemen today: "There’s no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." Whether you understand the sport of rugby or not, that’s exactly what the Seattle Seawolves did today – in the final minute, in the championship match.
We start with a quote from Pro Football Hall of Famer Russ Grimm that's been adopted by a number of offensive linemen today: "There’s no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." Whether you understand the sport of rugby or not, that’s exactly what the Seattle Seawolves did today – in the final minute, in the championship match.
How Seattle Reign FC's Jess Fishlock spent her offseason
Reign FC midfielder Jess Fishlock has been playing in the Pacific Northwest since 2013 but spent her offseason back in Europe.
Reign FC midfielder Jess Fishlock has been playing in the Pacific Northwest since 2013 but spent her offseason back in Europe.
'I'm the crew chief, she's the driver': Kennewick racing champ gets her skills from dad
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Most nights of the week, you can find Mike Zamora in his garage alongside his stepfather and best friend Larry."We work hard," Mike says."We kind of do everything," says Larry.It's a group effort rooted in the same passion: racing and the 52 car."There's just something about the competition, combined with the speed and maybe the danger," Mike says. "There's nothing like it."Mike raced for 20 years, and although he doesn't anymore, the 52 car still does."It's the greatest thing you can imagine, to see your child doing something you love," Mike says.On race day, Mike is right there next to his 19-year-old daughter Brittney."When we get to the track, we're not so much father and daughter anymore.
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Most nights of the week, you can find Mike Zamora in his garage alongside his stepfather and best friend Larry."We work hard," Mike says."We kind of do everything," says Larry.It's a group effort rooted in the same passion: racing and the 52 car."There's just something about the competition, combined with the speed and maybe the danger," Mike says. "There's nothing like it."Mike raced for 20 years, and although he doesn't anymore, the 52 car still does."It's the greatest thing you can imagine, to see your child doing something you love," Mike says.On race day, Mike is right there next to his 19-year-old daughter Brittney."When we get to the track, we're not so much father and daughter anymore.
Meet a women breaking down barriers and helping grow women's hockey in Washington
In Seattle, the growth of the girls game has outpaced the boys, and it’s allowing players like 12-year-old Megumi to dream and dream big.
In Seattle, the growth of the girls game has outpaced the boys, and it’s allowing players like 12-year-old Megumi to dream and dream big.
Team Up Washington program works to inspire student-athletes to become leaders
Team Up Washington is a brand-new program hoping to help student-athletes become role models and leaders in their communities.
Team Up Washington is a brand-new program hoping to help student-athletes become role models and leaders in their communities.
Redmond twins breaking down barriers for girls who want to play baseball
REDMOND, Wash. -- “A League of Their Own” was released in 1992 and depicted a group of women who broke barriers playing baseball during WWII.Nearly 30 years later, there are two sisters who may have been too young for the movie but are living their own version of the story.In theory, baseball and softball are two very similar games - nine players, four bases, a ball and a bat.It’s traditionally divided up between boys and girls, but in Redmond, fraternal twins Emily and Lindsay Tsujikawa are dispelling those beliefs.“We were five when we started playing T-Ball,” Lindsay said. “Then after that, we switched to little league."Following in their older sister’s footsteps, Emily and Lindsay fell in love with baseball at a young age.“Watching her grow up playing baseball, it just seemed normal like anyone could play baseball but of course when we started playing baseball, we always got the questions like, ‘Why aren’t you playing softball or when are you going to switch,’” Lindsay said.Those weren’t the hardest questions they’d face as they rose through the ranks.“We would hear stuff from the other dugout, ‘Why is a girl pitching?’” Lindsay recalled. “Or, ‘Why are they allowed to hit?’”“I remember once, I think one kid just refused to hit against me because I was a girl,” Emily explained.“When I was younger, I didn’t like baseball so much, and not because I didn’t like the sport, I didn’t like the attention I got with it,” Emily said. “A lot of boys would make comments and stuff or be super mean to me, and I’d come home crying from games.”But the girls had each other and pushed each other like only siblings can.“When we were younger, since we both are playing the same sport, same age, always on the same team, we’re super competitive with each other,” Emily said. “And I think that really drove us to become better players and better people.”Which fueled the fire, and Emily and Lindsay weren’t just girls playing baseball, they were ballplayers winnings games and coaches noticed.“I was aware of Emily and Lindsay even before they came to the high school because we used to run Little League camps, and they attended camp in the summer,” Redmond High School baseball coach Dan Pudwill recalled.Pudwill has been coaching the Mustangs baseball team for 15 years, and when the girls entered high school, he was interested to see if they’d keep playing.Softball coach Alison Mitchell was interested too.“I had heard about them via one of the parents on the team, so I went and watched them play over the summer when their baseball team was playing,” she said. "I chatted with Emily and Lindsay and just introduced myself and said, ‘Hey, if you’re interested, we will take you because, obviously, you have the skills.
REDMOND, Wash. -- “A League of Their Own” was released in 1992 and depicted a group of women who broke barriers playing baseball during WWII.Nearly 30 years later, there are two sisters who may have been too young for the movie but are living their own version of the story.In theory, baseball and softball are two very similar games - nine players, four bases, a ball and a bat.It’s traditionally divided up between boys and girls, but in Redmond, fraternal twins Emily and Lindsay Tsujikawa are dispelling those beliefs.“We were five when we started playing T-Ball,” Lindsay said. “Then after that, we switched to little league."Following in their older sister’s footsteps, Emily and Lindsay fell in love with baseball at a young age.“Watching her grow up playing baseball, it just seemed normal like anyone could play baseball but of course when we started playing baseball, we always got the questions like, ‘Why aren’t you playing softball or when are you going to switch,’” Lindsay said.Those weren’t the hardest questions they’d face as they rose through the ranks.“We would hear stuff from the other dugout, ‘Why is a girl pitching?’” Lindsay recalled. “Or, ‘Why are they allowed to hit?’”“I remember once, I think one kid just refused to hit against me because I was a girl,” Emily explained.“When I was younger, I didn’t like baseball so much, and not because I didn’t like the sport, I didn’t like the attention I got with it,” Emily said. “A lot of boys would make comments and stuff or be super mean to me, and I’d come home crying from games.”But the girls had each other and pushed each other like only siblings can.“When we were younger, since we both are playing the same sport, same age, always on the same team, we’re super competitive with each other,” Emily said. “And I think that really drove us to become better players and better people.”Which fueled the fire, and Emily and Lindsay weren’t just girls playing baseball, they were ballplayers winnings games and coaches noticed.“I was aware of Emily and Lindsay even before they came to the high school because we used to run Little League camps, and they attended camp in the summer,” Redmond High School baseball coach Dan Pudwill recalled.Pudwill has been coaching the Mustangs baseball team for 15 years, and when the girls entered high school, he was interested to see if they’d keep playing.Softball coach Alison Mitchell was interested too.“I had heard about them via one of the parents on the team, so I went and watched them play over the summer when their baseball team was playing,” she said. "I chatted with Emily and Lindsay and just introduced myself and said, ‘Hey, if you’re interested, we will take you because, obviously, you have the skills.
ZGirls connects girls with female athletes to instill confidence
SEATTLE -- ZGirls is a mentorship program founded by Olympic and NCAA athletes, and they've helped over 2,500 girls across the country build the confidence they need to live without limitations.The nonprofit’s cofounder Jilyne Higgins is a former athlete and explains it’s important to instill confidence and leadership skills in young girls to prepare them for the future.Higgins says what’s special about this program is that you have ambassadors for the program that are professional athletes like Sue Bird, Lindsey Von and several Reign FC players.You can find out more information at: https://zgirls.org/
SEATTLE -- ZGirls is a mentorship program founded by Olympic and NCAA athletes, and they've helped over 2,500 girls across the country build the confidence they need to live without limitations.The nonprofit’s cofounder Jilyne Higgins is a former athlete and explains it’s important to instill confidence and leadership skills in young girls to prepare them for the future.Higgins says what’s special about this program is that you have ambassadors for the program that are professional athletes like Sue Bird, Lindsey Von and several Reign FC players.You can find out more information at: https://zgirls.org/
2,500 local girls participate in Girls on the Run 5K
KING COUNTY -- After months of practice laps and pep talks, 2,500 local girls took on a 3.1-mile lap of glory.
KING COUNTY -- After months of practice laps and pep talks, 2,500 local girls took on a 3.1-mile lap of glory.
'Girls On The Run' program inspires young women
Q13's Michelle Ludtka spoke with Becky Walliman, executive director of Girls On The Run, about how the group is making a difference in our community.
Q13's Michelle Ludtka spoke with Becky Walliman, executive director of Girls On The Run, about how the group is making a difference in our community.
Reign FC: Leading the charge in women's soccer
For almost 60 years, fans have flocked to Cheney Stadium to take in America's past time. But this year there is more to cheer for than just baseball.
For almost 60 years, fans have flocked to Cheney Stadium to take in America's past time. But this year there is more to cheer for than just baseball.
Reign Academy inspires next generation of women's soccer players
Teresa Predmore, president of Reign Academy, spoke with Q13's Michelle Ludtka about a very special opportunity for girls to get a feel for playing soccer at the most elite level.
Teresa Predmore, president of Reign Academy, spoke with Q13's Michelle Ludtka about a very special opportunity for girls to get a feel for playing soccer at the most elite level.
Washington women breaking down barriers in horse racing
Women are few and far between in horse racing, but some locals are working to break down barriers in the sport.
Women are few and far between in horse racing, but some locals are working to break down barriers in the sport.