Seahawks fans might not have paid much attention to the news Monday that the Tennessee Titans had fired coach Brian Callahan.But Callahan’s firing was the latest evidence that Seahawks general manager John Schneider appears to have gotten it right in hiring Mike Macdonald as the successor to Pete Carroll.Macdonald and Callahan were each hired following the 2023 season. They … [Read more...] about Analysis: Early returns show Seahawks made right call with Mike Macdonald
Mariners dominate Blue Jays in Toronto to take a 2-0 lead in ALCS
TORONTO – The proper selection of the T-shirt, whether it’s for pregame work or postgame interviews, is made with intent out of superstition, personal promotion and purposeful messaging. They had “Pho Kit” shirts made to match a mindset needed to push their way into the postseason and winning the American League West – a story for another day in the playoffs.But a new shirt has … [Read more...] about Mariners dominate Blue Jays in Toronto to take a 2-0 lead in ALCS
ALCS: 3 impressions as Mariners take 2-0 lead vs. Blue Jays
TORONTO – Three instant impressions after the Mariners beat the Blue Jays 10-3 in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday afternoon to take a 2-0 lead in the series:Polo GroundsIt was written last Friday after Jorge Polanco delivered the hit that sent the M’s to the ALCS. It was written on Sunday after two more hits were the difference in Seattle’s Game 1 … [Read more...] about ALCS: 3 impressions as Mariners take 2-0 lead vs. Blue Jays
Commentary: Forget the pain. Forget the past. The Mariners are writing a new story.
TORONTO – After conceding nine consecutive runs in a stunning loss to the Detroit Tigers, a song cruelly thumped through the Mariners’ clubhouse. It seemed, at the time, like a fitting nod to this fan base’s unending agony.The same six words repeated:I’m just a sucker for pain.Consider where these Mariners were on Wednesday. With an opportunity to dispatch Detroit and advance … [Read more...] about Commentary: Forget the pain. Forget the past. The Mariners are writing a new story.
Seahawks notebook: Eventful week has happy ending for Byron Murphy II
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sleep didn’t come easily for Seahawks defensive lineman Byron Murphy II this week.On Tuesday, he became a father for the first time when his fiancee Maya Hurd delivered daughter Danee’ Azaria Murphy on Tuesday. She arrived three months earlier than expected with Murphy saying she weighed 2 pounds, 5 ounces at birth.She remains in a neonatal intensive care … [Read more...] about Seahawks notebook: Eventful week has happy ending for Byron Murphy II