Matt Calkins joined The Seattle Times in August 2015 as a sports columnist after three years at the San Diego Union Tribune. Never afraid to take a stand or go off the beaten path, Matt enjoys writing about the human condition every bit as much as walk-offs or buzzer-beaters. His mom reads the comments so take it easy on him.
The Sounders were clearly shaking off some rust and their scoring chances were scarce, but seeing a local team return to action was more comforting...
The MLS is Back tournament is a chance for MLS to snare new fans, as the NBA, NHL and MLB are yet to resume their...
Mariners outfielder Braden Bishop had doubts on whether he should play this season, but what is someone is his situation to do? The former Husky...
The outfielder got everybody's attention last year with his homer binge. And he looks ready to add to it this season.
While players such as Cam Newton and Tom Brady are getting the attention now, Russell Wilson might be getting the bulk of it come fall.
Masterful as Pete Carroll and John Schneider have been in Seattle, they're still the beta to Bill Belichick's alpha.
The Mariners' odds are against them and the lack of a minor-league season is a blow to their prospect development, but fans are allowed to...
Opening day of Emerald Downs was the first major live sports event in Washington since the coronavirus shutdown threatened to scrap the meet. Horsemen and...
The Seahawks — who were 27th in the league in pass defense last season — have solid defensive backs, they don’t have any all-pros. They...
When Thomson announced he is transferring to UW for his senior year, it marked what may end up being this offseason's most significant signing. But...