SEATTLE – Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams left no doubt Wednesday what he expects for an encore in 2026.“We’re not done,” Williams said during a trophy ceremony at Lumen Field that preceded a parade through downtown Seattle celebrating the Seahawks’ 29-13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots last Sunday.“We’re coming back next year!”The exhortation drew … [Read more...] about Seahawks face several obstacles in quest for Super Bowl repeat | Analysis
Five questions for the Mariners as they open spring training | Analysis
The Seattle Mariners, who were just eight outs shy of reaching their first World Series in 2025, officially turn the page to the 2026 season this week as spring training gets underway in Peoria, Arizona. Pitchers and catchers officially reported to camp on Thursday and the team kicks off Cactus League play on Friday. As spring training begins, Seattle Times beat reporters Ryan … [Read more...] about Five questions for the Mariners as they open spring training | Analysis
How Seahawks’ 2026 Super Bowl champion team compares to 2014
In the wash of the celebration after his second Super Bowl title as the Seahawks’ general manager, John Schneider was asked about comparisons with 12 years ago.Of course he was, and why wouldn’t he be? He helped put together the team that over a four-year build grew to become the best in football with one of the more dominant defensive performances in Super Bowl history when … [Read more...] about How Seahawks’ 2026 Super Bowl champion team compares to 2014
Former Gonzaga standout, Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales gets chance with Padres
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Could the Mariners face an old friend in one of their many Cactus League games against their complex neighbors – the San Diego Padres?Veteran lefty Marco Gonzales is back in Peoria for another spring training, this time pitching on the Padres’ side of the Peoria Sports Complex.Gonzales, who turns 33 on Feb. 16, signed a minor league contract that included an … [Read more...] about Former Gonzaga standout, Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales gets chance with Padres
What does Brendan Donovan bring to Mariners? ‘I play really hard’
PEORIA, Ariz. – Brendan Donovan arrived early to spring training a week before the required reporting date for position players because, well, why wouldn’t he?Sure, joining a new organization, which included a move from training in the Grapefruit League in Florida, where he makes his home, to the Cactus League was a reason to get a head start. But until 10 days ago when he was … [Read more...] about What does Brendan Donovan bring to Mariners? ‘I play really hard’