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Russell Wilson trade still seems unlikely, despite more reports of unhappiness with Seahawks

Quarterback Russell Wilson breaks from the team huddle before the Seahawks’ wild-card playoff loss to the Rams last month at Lumen Field. (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)
Quarterback Russell Wilson breaks from the team huddle before the Seahawks' wild-card playoff loss to the Rams last month at Lumen Field. (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)

Reports of Russell Wilson's unhappiness with Seattle are circulating again, but that doesn't mean a trade will happen. Bob Condotta breaks down why it is unlikely the Seahawks will deal their star QB.

Jarred Kelenic heads to the batting cage Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. 216469
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With Jarred Kelenic’s ire toward Mariners raised, scrutiny over his opening-day status is further elevated

Jarred Kelenic and his agent already felt the Mariners were punishing him for refusing to sign a long-term contract before last season. Now they can point to Kevin Mather’s words as proof of the service-time manipulation they’ve suspected all along.

Washington defensive back Elijah Molden celebrates a tackle in the first half as the University of Washington Huskies take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Husky Stadium in Seattle Saturday September 14, 2019. 211480
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It’s mock draft season. Here’s who the Seahawks could take with their first pick.

Sure, the Seahawks don't have a pick until the second round. Yes, things will likely change during free agency. But it's mock draft season, and the Seahawks have needs to fill. Here's who could do just that.

Kevin Mather resigns

Kevin Mather and Scott Servais take in batting practice Friday. The Seattle Mariners played the Oakland Athletics in the second game of their Opening Day series at the Tokyo Dome in Japan Thursday, March 21, 2019. 209667

Mariners chairman: Kevin Mather’s resignation ‘the right answer for the organization’ WATCH

Manager Scott Servais talks to reporters just off the field Tuesday. The Seattle Mariners opened Spring Training for the first full-squad workout Tuesday, February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. 216462

As Jerry Dipoto and Scott Servais do damage control, veteran players are helping the Mariners move forward

John Stanton, left, and Kevin Mather attend Wednesday’s practice. The Seattle Mariners returned to Safeco Field Wednesday, March 28, 2018, ready to begin the new season with Thursday’s Opening Day game with the Cleveland Indians. 205761 205761

Parting with Kevin Mather was inevitable after his speech reached the public. Now comes the hard part for the Mariners

Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather stands on the field before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Transcript: What Mariners President Kevin Mather said to the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club WATCH

Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright walks the field before the Seattle Seahawks take on the Los Angeles Rams for a wild card playoff game at Lumen Field in Seattle Saturday January 9, 2021. 216059
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K.J. Wright makes it clear he won’t take a hometown discount, which could mean playing elsewhere in 2021

The longest-tenured Seahawk strongly hinted this week that he expects to hit the open market in free agency and see what happens. If he gets his wish, that means staying in Seattle, but he won't take a discount.

Kennedy Catholic – led by future Husky Sam Huard – figures to be a force in prep football this season. Photographed Monday, February 8, 2021 216336
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Washington high schools return to play knowing the COVID-19 risks, but hopeful about safety protocols

Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen takes part in spring training workouts Thursday, Feb. 20, 2021 in Peoria, Arizona.
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Second baseman Luisa Gauci, seen this week at Driveline Baseball in Kent, has signed a letter of intent to play for Green River Community College in 2022, which would make her the first female baseball player in the Northwest Athletic Conference. Currently she’s an intern at Driveline, a data-driven gym for player development. (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)
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SEAHAWKS FILE — Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson breaks from the team huddle as the Seattle Seahawks take on the Los Angeles Rams for a wild card playoff game at Lumen Field in Seattle Saturday January 9, 2021. 216059

Analysis: Despite more reports of Russell Wilson’s unhappiness with Seahawks, a trade in 2021 still seems unlikely

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Washington outside hitter Samantha Drechsel gets a kill in the third set as the University of Washington Huskies volleyball team defeat the Arizona State Sun Devils in four sets at Alaska Airlines Arena Saturday January 23, 2021. 216184

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Jarred Kelenic heads to the batting cage Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. 216469

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Parts of the Climate Pledge Arena signage are staged next to Fisher Green in front of the former KeyArena on Wednesday morning. Amazon has the naming rights and has pledge the arena will be carbon-neutral. The arena, home to the city’s incoming NHL franchise and WNBA’s Storm, will be powered 100% by renewable electricity when it opens by late-summer 2021. Ref to more photos online LO Linesonly Wed Dec 2, 2020 LO Linesonly 215801

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Bill Wright Nine years ago, Bill Wright wrote a chapter of golf history when he packed his clubs to Denver’s Well shire course and won the national public-links championship. Then 23 years old, Wright became the first Negro to win a national golf title. Back in his home town of Seattle, Wash., the golfing fraternity was pleased-and overwhelmingly surprised. Who was this young man who rose suddenly to national prominence? Wright never had won a regional or state amateur championship. Nor, as far as anyone could recall, had he ever finished high in a major amateur event. The reason was painfully simple. Because of the color of his skin, he was denied membership in any club belonging to state and Northwest golf associations, hence could not compete in the tournaments. When He Won the national public-links title, Wright represented Portland’s Eastmoreland course. “I had to join there to play in the national public links,” Bill said a few days ago. “I couldn’t play in the Washington amateur or the Pacific Northwest Golf Association championship. “Seattle is one of the most liberal places there is. I never had any problems at all there. But I couldn’t join a club, even at the public golf courses. My Dad is still fighting that there.” Wright resided in Seattle until 1961, when he moved to Los Angeles, where he is a sixth-grade teacher and aspiring golf professional. “In Los Angeles, an amateur can join any public golf .course,” he said. “I think the difference was that, in Los Angeles, they had the people with the names who could do something about it. “That isn’t true in Seattle. I had no idea it would become so sticky. Even some of the Negroes are mad at Any Dad for trying to change things there.”

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Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games

Right-hander Kevin Gausman’s impressive day at spring training had nothing to do with any of the usual statistics, like strikeouts or innings pitched. Nope. He dominated Fungo golf. Batting practice for San Francisco's pitchers took on a non-traditional look Thursday at Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona. “We played a little game of Fungo golf with the... VIEW

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FILE – In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, seats at Fedex Field display the Washington Football Team logo during pregame warmups of an NFL football game between Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles, in Landover, Md. The Washington Football Team will allow only friends and family in attendance at FedEx Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, against the Dallas Cowboys, even after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan allowed teams to fill outdoor stadiums to 10% capacity. A team spokeswoman said there would be no change from Washington’s previous arrangement to not sell tickets to fans for this game at the stadium in Landover, Maryland. At 10% capacity, roughly 8,000 fans would be allowed, something that remains possible later this season. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) NY154

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The Utah Jazz said they will “thoroughly investigate” an allegation from former NBA player Elijah Millsap that longtime team executive Dennis Lindsey directed a bigoted statement toward him during an end-of-season exit interview in 2015. Millsap, the brother of former Jazz standout and current Denver forward Paul Millsap, made the allegation in a tweet Wednesday....