‘Mainly tough’: Jim Lambright forged the defense that made the Huskies champions | Matt Calkins
The former UW coach was the defensive coordinator during the Huskies' national-title run.
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Matt Calkins
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.
10 years later, UW great Quincy Pondexter is grateful for often-forgotten NCAA tourney shining moment | Matt Calkins
Ten years ago Wednesday, the 11th-seeded Huskies played in the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16, a stage they have not returned to since. The run was...
Seahawks need to treat re-signing Jadeveon Clowney as a necessity | Matt Calkins
Whereas the acquisition of Clowney last year felt like a luxury, bringing him back this year feels more like a necessity. Seattle needs a top-tier...
Do social distancing and playing sports in Seattle go together during the coronavirus outbreak? | Matt Calkins WATCH
Does playing sports such as golf, basketball and volleyball break the laws of social-distancing, which have been recommended by public health officials to keep the...
NFL news never seems to end, but that’s a welcome diversion for sports fans amid coronavirus outbreak | Matt Calkins
Sports understandably are not a priority right now during the coronavirus outbreak. They have long served as a diversion from real-world problems, but in this...
Once again, Husky basketball team is the little engine that couldn’t | Matt Calkins
The mathematical odds of Washington's Pac-12 record being this poor given its play have to be astronomical. But that offers no comfort to a team...
Sounders let their shot at MLS history slip away with early exit in CONCACAF Champions League | Matt Calkins
Forget the idea that the Sounders had a relatively easy road to the semifinals. A late Olimpia goal and loss in penalty kicks leave the...
If Sounders manage to win CONCACAF Champions League, casual Seattle sports fans should take notice | Matt Calkins
Since the CONCACAF Champions League expanded its format in 2008, no MLS team has won the tournament. As Stefan Frei said, it would be an...
Dragons and XFL have been an early hit in Seattle, but jury’s still out on league’s staying power | Matt Calkins VIEW
A drop in attendance and ratings from the first week is to be expected, but how far they continue to drop will tell the story.
Washington coach Mike Hopkins has adapted well, but question remains whether he can build as well | Matt Calkins
Downturn after successful seasons in his first two years has to be alarming for Mike Hopkins as well as bringing his overall coaching into question.