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.
No, Smith isn't a legitimate replacement for Russell Wilson. But he put together a performance Sunday suggesting that maybe, just maybe, the Seahawks can string some wins together...
We are halfway through a season that began with such hope and optimism. There have been moments of joy and occasional causes for celebration. But...
This season, something has been missing from the Seahawks defense. And considering just one of the quarterbacks Seattle has faced (Matthew Stafford of the Rams)...
Do the Huskies have the talent to accomplish anything significant this season? That's questionable. But given all the upsets that have taken place in the...
In case this is the first Seahawks story you've read after spending five weeks in a cave — their defense stinks. They have given up...
There are two ways to view this Mariners season and what it means for the team and the city. Two ways to process the unforeseen...
This team, man. It is one that has defied prognostications and sabermetric formulas all season. And now it heads into the final game of the...
The NBA great did get an offer from the Hawks, though mostly for fun, and it's fun wondering how his athleticism and frame would transfer...
It's early, and the Seattle Seahawks have started 1-2 before and made the playoffs. But these past two defeats have been particularly glaring, writes columnist...
This season has been trying for the Huskies, and Saturday night offered no evidence that relief was in sight. Yes, they got the win —...
