Commentary: Quite fitting if this unexpected winning streak helps break long streak of misery
There’s an appropriate symmetry if this was somehow going to be the year that the Mariners finally break through again and reach the playoffs for the first time in 21 years.
Commentary: Potential legislation requiring UW-WSU to stay in same conference is noble – but misguided
Over the weekend, one state representative announced that he will introduce legislation requiring UW and WSU to remain in the same conference as they have since 1917.
Commentary: Patience wearing thin for Mariners – will this time be different?
A team that was projected to win around 84 games is currently on pace to win just 66 games this season – their worst win total in a full season since 2011.
Commentary: Making sense of the most unique schedule of all local teams – Sounders FC
I don’t envy the typical American sports fan trying to understand the typical Sounders schedule, which weaves in two other tournaments right in the middle of their MLS season.
Commentary: Sounders are closer than you might think from facing a world powerhouse
If the Sounders can win CONCACAF Champions League, they could be one win from facing the UEFA Champions League winners at the FIFA Club World Cup. Among the teams still alive in UEFA? Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid. The Sounders begin Champions League Semifinals this week.
Commentary: Seattle U men’s basketball thriving despite early-season coaching change
This past weekend, the Redhawks won their seventh straight game. And their 15-4 record is the school’s best start in 58 years.
Commentary: Is the honeymoon over for Seattle Kraken?
No one expected to raise a Stanley Cup in the Kraken’s first season. But no one expected a Kraken team that had some of the most favorable expansion rules in professional sports history to be in second-to-last place in their conference with no playoff hopes by the start of January.
Commentary: FIFA, Playoffs big reasons to turn our attention to Sounders FC, OL Reign
FIFA's Seattle visit should be catalyst to big weeks ahead for Sounders, OL Reign
Commentary: Surreal weekend at new Seattle arena foreshadows even better things to come
The prevailing sentiment was simply, “This is not a dream. This is actually happening. What a cool moment for the fans of this city.”
Commentary: Giving thanks to the Kraken organization before first official NHL game
The end game – the ultimate goal – has always been twofold: To bring an NHL team to Seattle and bring the Sonics back.
Commentary: Production, loyalty, price all reasons to pick up Kyle Seager's option for 1 more year
Seager has a career-high 31 home runs and leads the team in HRs and RBIs.
Commentary: Next Sunday is a chance for Seattle to shine as Soccer Capital USA
Next Sunday, OL Reign play the Portland Thorns at 4, followed by the Sounders hosting the Timbers at 7:30 with one ticket good for both matches
Commentary: Sherman’s vow to get help just as admirable as his most important on-field play
I'm not here to judge Richard Sherman. I'm just here to support him and hope he gets the help that he needs.
Brandi Kruse: Inslee's shame game serves no purpose
Each week on "The Divide," Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues that divide us. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics. This week: Governor Inslee's political shame game over vaccines serves no productive purpose.
Commentary: Mariners are a Houdini act that’s defied statistical realities, but fun to watch nonetheless
The M's are five games above .500 and still in playoff contention despite having the worst team batting average and a -50 run differential this season.
Brandi Kruse: Release the images that implicate officers
Investigators should make public a key piece of evidence in case against two Seattle police officers
Commentary: July 4th in sports recognizes America’s greatness and constant endeavor to be even better
We celebrate the bravery, will and strength demonstrated by millions to maintain the fundamental freedoms and democracy we enjoy today. But part of that is understanding that we are still a work in progress as we strive to be "a more perfect Union," as our forefathers once wrote.
Brandi Kruse: When in doubt, leave the Nazi comparison out
Each week on The Divide, Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues that divide us. This week: Stop using Nazi comparisons.
The Divide Commentary
Resist the urge to apologize when you’ve done nothing wrong. Brandi Kruse has more in her weekly commentary.
Brandi Kruse: Inslee should forgive COVID fines
As the state prepares to emerge from a year of crippling lockdowns, Gov. Inslee has a chance to show businesses a little bit of grace