Gabe Jackson’s focus is on nothing but the future, and that’s to the Seahawks’ benefit | Matt Calkins
One could make the argument that guard Gabe Jackson was the most significant offseason pickup for the Seahawks.
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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.
Seahawks have a ton of confidence in Chris Carson as plotting continues for balanced offense in 2021 | Matt Calkins
Everyone is optimistic at the start of NFL training camp, but after Chris Carson and coach Pete Carroll spoke to the media Wednesday, the following...
Even though the Mariners’ luck may run out, they must be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline | Matt Calkins
With the July 30 MLB trade deadline looming, questioning the sustainability of this season's success is out of the question for the Mariners' front office....
Kraken GM Ron Francis’ approach in the expansion and entry drafts seemed unorthodox. Will it work? | Matt Calkins
Kraken GM Ron Francis just completed a process he's been focused on since being hired two years ago. How his vision will materialize won't be...
Will Seattle fans be chanting Kraken draft pick Matty Beniers’ name next season? | Matt Calkins
Matty Beniers' Michigan teammate, Owen Power, was selected first overall Friday, but there were a few mock drafts that had Beniers in that top spot....
After the player evaluations end, the celebration begins for Kraken and fans in NHL expansion draft | Matt Calkins VIEW
With Lake Union and the Seattle skyline in the backdrop, the Kraken unveiled its roster with captivating flair. Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton were there....
After a year away, the Crawsover is back and scratching Seattle’s itch for basketball | Matt Calkins VIEW
Seattle's annual opportunity to showcase top-tier talent comes in the form of the summer pro-am organized by longtime NBA star and Rainier Beach legend Jamal...
Brian Schmetzer prefers points, but this Sounders unbeaten streak is pretty cool | Matt Calkins
The MLS regular season is about setting up your team for a playoff run and earning as many advantages as you can. You get that...
With Mariners on a roll, should Jerry Dipoto roll the dice at the trade deadline? | Matt Calkins
With the team within grasp of a wild-card spot and a trade deadline approaching, should the GM be a buyer or a seller?
The Mariners are outperforming expectations in 2021. Is it time for fans to get excited? | Matt Calkins
At the halfway point of the season, the Mariners are about as entrenched in the middle as a squad can get. While their record isn’t...