RENTON — At 9:27 a.m. Tuesday, news broke that the New York Giants were benching Russell Wilson, a move that puts the future of the man who serves as the benchmark of Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks in more doubt than ever.Seventeen minutes later, the Seahawks’ account on X posted a picture of Sam Darnold and his stats from the 44-13 win over New Orleans on Sunday emblazoned with … [Read more...] about Analysis: As Russell Wilson’s career falters, Seahawks look set at QB
Analysis: Here’s case for Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to win AL MVP
SEATTLE – The physical toll of playing catcher can be obvious, as the red welt on Cal Raleigh’s neck showed last Tuesday night.The mental toll? That’s less so.And that’s one of the intangibles voters from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America will have to consider when asked to select an American League MVP this week.Cal Raleigh or Aaron Judge?There’s no wrong answer.And … [Read more...] about Analysis: Here’s case for Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to win AL MVP
Mariners in control of AL West, playoff chances after Astros sweep
HOUSTON – When the Mariners jog onto the field Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park, they will be the first Seattle team since 2001 to be in control of winning the American League West entering the final week of the season.With a stellar three-game sweep of the rival Astros over the weekend at Daikin Park, the Mariners start the final week with an 87-69 record, leading the division … [Read more...] about Mariners in control of AL West, playoff chances after Astros sweep
Sounders lose in Austin for first time after goal in final minute
The Sounders have missed a sprinkle of dynamism in the past two matches.Georgi Minoungou unearthed a dose Sunday. If only it didn’t spread throughout Austin FC’s Q2 Stadium.The Verde and Black got another goal in the last tick of the match to send the Sounders home with a 2-1 loss.Austin forward CJ Fodrey, who subbed on in the 78th minute, headed the assist to Myrto Uzuni to … [Read more...] about Sounders lose in Austin for first time after goal in final minute
Commentary: Mariners, Seahawks, Washington Huskies give Seattle fans a rare weekend
SEATTLE – Some sports weekends are worth celebrating.Not just because a team or two won, but because they did something that’s never been done. Because, here especially, it doesn’t happen nearly enough. Because so many segments of this city were simultaneously satisfied.In an uncommonly cathartic 72-hour span …The Mariners sailed into Houston and swept the Astros, banishing the … [Read more...] about Commentary: Mariners, Seahawks, Washington Huskies give Seattle fans a rare weekend