SEATTLE – Just when it appeared the Seahawks were somehow snatching victory out of the hands of defeat, they gave it right back.Dominated statistically all day, the Seahawks stood at the 49ers’ 9-yard line with under a minute left, trailing just 17-13, when QB Sam Darnold lined up to throw.Only, the ball slipped out of his hands as he made contact with teammate right tackle … [Read more...] about Late fumble costs Seahawks in season opener vs. 49ers
3 impressions from Seahawks’ 17-13 loss vs. 49ers in season opener
SEATTLE – Three instant thoughts after the Seahawks opened the season with a 17-13 loss to San Francisco on Sunday:Forgettable final series for Riq WoolenThe Seahawks had the lead. The 49ers needed to go the length of the field. All they needed to do was avoid giving up a big chunk play.And then Riq Woolen hesitated and got burned.And after he got burned, he got beat.On an … [Read more...] about 3 impressions from Seahawks’ 17-13 loss vs. 49ers in season opener
Dave Boling: Seahawks let win slip against 49ers and at times threw it away
SEATTLE – So, the Seahawks started their historic 50th season with a stunning, stupefying buzzkill.It was all there, 9 yards away, a win over the rival San Francisco 49ers.Such a statement it was about to make, the offense finally putting things together to complement what had been a very impressive defensive effort.The crowd was cranking the decibels, higher and higher in … [Read more...] about Dave Boling: Seahawks let win slip against 49ers and at times threw it away
Commentary: Sounders’ loss showcased best of what a flawed Club World Cup can be
SEATTLE – On May 4, 2022, a stranger hugged me in a bathroom line.But first, let’s back up.It was the 45th minute of the CONCACAF Champions League final between the Sounders and Pumas UNAM, and I was trying to beat a halftime rush. From the north concourse at Lumen Field, I heard what happened next.After Sounders striker Raul Ruidiaz’s shot deflected off a defender, turned left … [Read more...] about Commentary: Sounders’ loss showcased best of what a flawed Club World Cup can be
Mariners end road trip on high note after drubbing Braves to win series
ATLANTA – When the Braves curiously announced that right-hander Spencer Strider had been scratched from Sunday’s start, roughly three hours before the scheduled noon first pitch at Truist Park, the initial response from Mariners fans wasn’t relief.Nope, it was a fatalistic reaction, because the Braves opted to go with left-hander Joey Wentz instead.Mariners’ social media, which … [Read more...] about Mariners end road trip on high note after drubbing Braves to win series