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6 Seahawks Ranked in National Pro Football Blogger's Top 100 Players

Brian Teegarden — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:57:12 +0000

CBSSports.com’s Pete Prisco ranks a Seattle defensive back a Top 10 player. Prisco had this to say about All Pro cornerback Richard Sherman: â€œHe is cocky, brash and plays with a nasty edge. Oh, he can also cover. He had eight picks and led the league with 32 passes defended. â€¦â€ Here’s where Prisco [...]

Kevin Durant Still Showing His Loyalty to Seattle

Todd Lyons — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:01:01 +0000

Could N.B.A. superstar Kevin Durant be making a not-so-subliminal statement about wanting to return to the city where his career started? Oklahoma City reporter Darnell Mayberry tweeted a pic that showed K.D. rocking a vintage green and gold Seattle SuperSonics cap before game four of the Western Conference semi-finals against the Memphis Grizzlies. This wasn’t [...]

My Brother-In-Law Gives Us a Scare at This Weekend's Hillclimb

Todd Lyons — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:25:12 +0000

This weekend, thousands bared the wind and dust at the 3rd annual N.A.H.A. Northwest Nitro Nationals Hillclimb just past milepost 25 on highway 24 at the interchange with highway 241.

Some of the top riders in the United States arrive to attack the 800-foot hill. Some do, ma

3rd Annual N.A.H.A. N.W.Nitro Nationals This Weekend [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]

Todd Lyons — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:59:04 +0000

This weekend, the 3rd Annual N.A.H.A. Northwest Nitro Nationals Hill Climb returns to the valley (just off of Highway 24, 20 minutes outside of Yakima and 10 minutes from Sunnyside.) Last year, fans were treated to outstanding weather all three days with the culmination on Sunday when the Pros attacked the 800 foot hill. This [...]

Seahawks Set Their Sights on 2013 NFL Draft's Later Rounds

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:25:20 +0000

With no first round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, it’s not a question of who the Seahawks will pick, but when. Seattle has no first round pick in this year’s draft, having traded it to Minnesota for wideout Percy Harvin. General Manager John Schneider has said more than once that the Seahawks were not [...]

Seahawks Re-Sign Kicker Steven Hauschka

Brian Teegarden — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:35:54 +0000

The team announced the re-signing of the 27-year-old unrestricted free agent on Friday. Seahawks.com reported: Hauschka joined the team in 2011, when he was claimed after being waived by the Broncos on their final roster cut â€“ and kicking a 51-yard field in Denverâ€™s 23-20 preseason victory over the Seahawks. Last season, he was [...]

Washington Man Makes Cover of Sports Illustrated

Todd Lyons — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:26:33 +0000

Bill Iffrig, the man we told you about yesterday, will grace the cover of this week’s issue of Sports Illustrated. The 78 year-old marathon runner from Lake Stevens was the center of the now-iconic photo taken moments after the first of two explosions near the finish line at this past Monday’s 117th Boston Marathon.

Seahawks Home Games Are Going to Get Even Louder

Brian Teegarden — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:23:56 +0000

If you thought that the 12th Man could really bring on the noise at Centurylink Field, just wait until this season! NFL.com published this Associated Press story on Thursday: The NFL will allow teams to use video scoreboards to encourage crowd noise in stadiums during entire plays. Although the scoreboards can only use audio prompts [...]

Christian School Parked Outside Strip Club In Seattle

Kelly West — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:43:02 +0000

Bus driver: ‘Hey Kids of the Christian School, we are taking you to a Seattle Mariners Game April 8th. I am gonna park right here so you kids head into the game and I will be right there’! Maybe those were the thoughts of the bus driver who parked outside Showgirls strip club on [...]

Seahawks Announce 2013 Pre Season Schedule

Brian Teegarden — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:12:51 +0000

The only confirmed date is August 23 against the Packers in Green Bay on national TV. Week 1 (Aug. 8-12): at San Diego ChargersWeek 2 (Aug. 15-19): vs. Denver BroncosWeek 3 (Aug. 23): at Green Bay PackersWeek 4 (Aug. 29-30): vs. Oakland Raiders The Green Bay game likely got the prime time slot because it [...]

Opening Day of Baseball at the Lyons House

Todd Lyons — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:26:31 +0000

Monday night marked the return of Major League Baseball for another year. At my house we refer to it as “New Year’s Day” and celebrate almost as fervently as we do on December 31st of each year. This year was no different. My son, Drew, who is now eight years-old and is a HUGE Mariners [...]

Hawks Trade QB to Oakland

Todd Lyons — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:11:23 +0000

he Oakland Raiders have an agreement in principle to acquire quarterback Matt Flynn from the Seattle Seahawksfor two draft picks -- one in the 2014 draft and a conditional pick in 2015, according to league sources. The Raiders also are trying to fi

Mariners Unveil New Commercials for 2013

Todd Lyons — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:06:35 +0000

While the Mariners have pulled up the rear in the standings more often than not over the last decade, one area where the M's always excel is in their annual batch of promotional commercials. In fact, they are consistently voted tops in the big leagues by fans across the country.

My all-time favorite is probably the spot featuring Edgar Martinez and "The Clapper" or the King's (Felix Hernandez) alter-ego "Larry Bernandez".

Dawgs and Cougs Face-off in First Round of Pac-12 Tourney Tonight

Todd Lyons — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:10:56 +0000

While the 2013 men's basketball campaign was great for the statewide sweetheart Gonzaga Bulldogs, the same cannot be said for the two major state universities Washington and Washington State.

While the Zags have already assured themselves of a trip to "The Big Dance," the only chance for the Huskies or Cougars to make it is to win the Pac-12 tournament which tips-off today in Las Vegas.

And you'll never guess each team's opponent...

Jamie Moyer to Throw First Pitch at Mariners Home Opener

Todd Lyons — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:16:45 +0000

Quick! Which Seattle Mariners pitcher leads the organization with most career wins? “King” Felix Hernandez? Bzzzzzzz! Future Hall-of-Famer Randy “Big Unit” Johnson? Nope. If you guessed the crafty left-hander Jamie Moyer, you are correct! The Pennsylvania native last season became the oldest Major League pitcher to win a game at the age of 49 and [...]

Seahawks May Trade Leon Washington

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:55:32 +0000

With the trade to bring wide receiver-kick returner Percy Harvin to Seattle, rumor around the NFL is that the Seahawks could be looking to move All-Pro kick returner Leon Washington. Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports is reporting that with the acquisition of Harvin, the Seahawks may be making a move with Leon Washington. Harvin is [...]

2013 NCAA Tournament — No. 1 Gonzaga and 4 Other Teams Advance to NCAA Tournament

Joe Student — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:30:05 +0000

Top-ranked Gonzaga, Davidson and James Madison were among five teams that won their conference championships on Monday to clinch automatic bids for the 2013 NCAA tournament. Here’s a recap of Monday’s conference championships: West Coast Conference Championship: Gonzaga 65 â€” St. Mary’s 51 Kelly Olynyk scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and No. 1 [...]

Seahawks Trade for Vikes WR Percy Harvin

Todd Lyons — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:25:58 +0000

Reports are filtering in that the Seattle Seahawks have negotiated a trade with the Minnesota Vikings to acquire the services of standout wide receiver Percy Harvin. Harvin was a leading candidate for the league’s MVP award last year before suffering an ankle injury and missing the last seven games of the season. Pending the passage [...]

Gonzaga Basketball #1 Team in The Nation

Gaylord Focker — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:48:43 +0000

Announced earlier today the Gonzaga Bulldogs are the #1 team in college basketball. Sporting a record of 29-2 the Zags scored 51 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel which was 44 more than Indiana. ‘Associated Press’ Top 5 1. Gonzaga(51) 29-2 1,607 2. Indiana(7) [...]

Who Has the Cheapest Beer In Sports?

Todd Lyons — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:00:34 +0000

If you have ever attended a concert or sporting event, undoubtedly you have been hit with the initial sticker shock of how much a beer will cost you. At Seahawks games, a cup of suds will run you $8, which is a bit higher than the average N.F.L. draught which is $7.28. San Diego and [...]