RENTON, Wash. – The raw numbers – just 150 passing yards and 230 yards total offense in a 17-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers – said one thing about Sam Darnold’s Seahawks debut Sunday.The eye test of the coaches and the analytics said another.“I was impressed with Sam,” offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak said Thursday. “I thought he did, with the opportunities that we gave … [Read more...] about Seahawks ‘impressed’ with Sam Darnold despite offense’s issues in opener
Seattle set to host Club World Cup in ‘dress rehearsal’ for next year’s World Cup
SEATTLE – Welcome to the dress rehearsal for a year from now when a chunk of the soccer world will descend on Seattle.This one, though, comes with a new twist on an attempt to bring together the international soccer community.Clubs instead of countries. Some of the biggest names in international soccer playing competitive games in Seattle. A decidedly local angle and an … [Read more...] about Seattle set to host Club World Cup in ‘dress rehearsal’ for next year’s World Cup
Mariners move into first-place tie for AL West lead after walkoff win
SEATTLE – You can’t rely on a diminutive utility infielder to bail you out with a walk-off homer every night.But apparently you can ask a rookie with only two Major League appearances to win you game and put you into a tie for the American League West.With the bases loaded in the bottom of the 12th inning, Harrison Michael Ford stepped to the plate as a pinch-hitter.He was the … [Read more...] about Mariners move into first-place tie for AL West lead after walkoff win
AL West has turned into a three-team race. Are the Mariners now the favorites?
SEATTLE – The American League West has, suddenly, turned into a three-team race.And with a little more than two weeks left in the regular season, the Mariners have nearly caught up to the rival Houston Astros in their pursuit of their first division title since 2001.The Houston Astros, who have held at least a share of first place every day since June 3, continued their … [Read more...] about AL West has turned into a three-team race. Are the Mariners now the favorites?
Commentary: Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers will be Seahawks’ biggest problem Sunday
RENTON, Wash. – It’s not difficult to find an Aaron Rodgers connection when thinking about the Seahawks. It was Rodgers who was behind center for the Packers during Seattle’s historic comeback in the 2014 NFC Championship Game. It was Rodgers who knocked the Seahawks out of the playoffs in the 2019 divisional round.It’s just speculation, but there was also plenty of chatter … [Read more...] about Commentary: Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers will be Seahawks’ biggest problem Sunday