WSU has been outclassed by UW in recent Apple Cups. Will that change Friday? | Larry Stone
The Cougars, 10-1 and ranked seventh in the the AP Top 25 poll, have valid reasons to think this is their year. But they did...
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Larry Stone calls upon more than 30 years as a sportswriter to offer insight, wisdom, opinion, analysis - and hopefully some humor - regarding the wide world of sports. Topics include the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and, especially, the people responsible for either outcome, as well as the wide chasm between.
‘Go beat the Cougs’: Easy victory in hand, UW turns full focus to mammoth Apple Cup | Larry Stone
Throughout this season's lofty expectations, successes and disappointments, the Huskies have rolled with the punches and find themselves still in position for the Pac-12 title...
Seahawks get their fourth-quarter mojo back in 27-24 win over the Packers | Larry Stone
The Seahawks earned themselves some breathing room with a much-needed win over the Packers. And they did it by locking down on that fourth quarter...
Bench coach Manny Acta defends Scott Servais, Mariners after allegations of racism by Lorena Martin | Larry Stone
In a phone call from the Dominican Republic, Acta said during his three years on Servais’ staff, he has never seen signs of the behavior...
No matter how it plays out, Lorena Martin’s racism claim against Mariners stains the organization | Larry Stone
Lorena Martin made shocking allegations of racist and sexist comments against the Mariners, who strongly denied them. No matter how it's resolved, it's a damaging...
Taking a trip down memory lane with Lou Piniella, who says he turned down offer to return to Mariners | Larry Stone
Martinez has the momentum to finally have his name called when the Hall of Fame vote is announced in January. And Piniella is back on...
Is Mike Zunino trade a tweak or start of a rebuild for Mariners? | Larry Stone
Jerry Dipoto's offseason machinations were set in motion by the trade of Mike Zunino for Ray outfielder Mallex Smith. Whether this is just part of...
Seahawks make playoff pursuit even more difficult by losing to Chargers | Larry Stone
If you believe it will take 10 wins to reach the playoffs, and if you assume a sweep of the 49ers and Cardinals, it means...
Seahawks chose wisely in offseason when betting on Russell Wilson | Larry Stone
The disruptions that marked the previous few years have been conspicuously absent. Russell Wilson is thriving, Carroll appears rejuvenated, and the Seahawks are trending in...
Once again Sounders find a way to peak at the right time | Stone
The Sounders closed 15-2-2 to save the season and position themselves well for another finals run.