PITTSBURGH – The Seahawks’ offense has a mission statement.In explaining the firing of former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb in January, second-year Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said: “We want our offense to be a physical unit, dictate terms to the defense and play complementary football and get the ball to our playmakers frequently in space. Let our quarterback play … [Read more...] about Commentary: It was mission accomplished for Seahawks offense. Is it sustainable?
Here are Mariners’ playoff possibilities with 12 games remaining
With 12 games remaining in the regular season, the Seattle Mariners have put themselves in position to claim their first American League West crown since 2001.To stay there, they’ll have to conquer their greatest demon this week: the road.Since the All-Star break, the Mariners are 23-6 at home, the best record in MLB in the second half.Over that same stretch, they are 8-17 on … [Read more...] about Here are Mariners’ playoff possibilities with 12 games remaining
Seahawks get some breaks, take over in second half to beat Steelers
PITTSBURGH – There were a lot of moments to celebrate for the Seahawks as they flew back across the country following their 31-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.There was the happy wonderment at scoring one of the more bizarre touchdowns in the franchise’s 50-year history, watching the rebirth of the running game and the emergence of the offense as a whole, and … [Read more...] about Seahawks get some breaks, take over in second half to beat Steelers
Instant impressions from Seahawks win over Steelers
Three instant impressions after the Seahawks pull away in the fourth quarter and pick up their first win of the season with a 31-17 win over Pittsburgh:Third-and-nineSam Darnold will get some deserved criticism for throwing two interceptions in the first half and some of the offensive inconsistency. But his play on third-and-9 midway through the fourth quarter was among the … [Read more...] about Instant impressions from Seahawks win over Steelers
Sounders settle for draw after Galaxy score late equalizer
SEATTLE – The Sounders have reached the part of the season where points and advancing are the only important things. But that doesn’t mean they have to play sloppy defense.Seattle hosted the LA Galaxy on Saturday in their first match since winning Leagues Cup last month. While the offense seems unstoppable no matter who is playing this season, there were glitches that allowed … [Read more...] about Sounders settle for draw after Galaxy score late equalizer