RENTON, Wash. – During the inevitable low points of what was a roughly two-year ordeal overcoming a lingering knee injury that eventually required surgery, Abraham Lucas tried not to think about the big picture.Any worries about whether the injury might derail a career that began so promisingly in 2022 he tried to keep at bay. Whether a day like Thursday, when he finalized a … [Read more...] about Seahawks, tackle Abraham Lucas agree to three-year contract extension
How new scene with Seahawks fits for Cooper Kupp
RENTON — Every now and again, the brain needs to be sparked. The neurons need to fire in a way that breaks away from the routine and challenges the process centers to work in a different mode.At the end of last season, Cooper Kupp wasn’t exactly looking for that kind of mental challenge. Over eight seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, there was a feeling of comfort that came with … [Read more...] about How new scene with Seahawks fits for Cooper Kupp
Sounders show skill under pressure, blank Austin 2-0 in MLS return
A week that started against the best team in the world could only end one way against a mid-table MLS side.Sounders forward Danny Musovski epitomized it as he coolly dribbled toward Lumen Field’s northern goal and sliced a right-footed shot past Austin defender Oleksandr Svatok and keeper Brad Stuver.Skill under pressure.Seattle meshed the traits to get a 2-0 win under the … [Read more...] about Sounders show skill under pressure, blank Austin 2-0 in MLS return
Mariners swept by Rays after disastrous first inning
TAMPA – A day after holding a meeting, er, “open forum” to discuss what is needed and should be expected over the final month of the 2025 season, less than 24 hours after several key players leveled the blame and responsibility for correcting it directly at themselves, the Mariners went out and played one of their worst games of the season.Yes, they’ve had more lopsided losses … [Read more...] about Mariners swept by Rays after disastrous first inning
Sounders keeper Stefan Frei suffers scary injury during draw with Columbus
SEATTLE – A sunny afternoon turned nightmarish in the final seconds of the Sounders’ match against Columbus on Sunday.Sounders keeper Stefan Frei went down after defending a free kick in second-half stoppage time. He laid motionless backside, then rolled onto his side and briefly bent one knee as his teammates immediately motioned for medical attention. After about five minutes … [Read more...] about Sounders keeper Stefan Frei suffers scary injury during draw with Columbus