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Eight possible candidates to take over as UW's defensive coordinator

Montana State head coach Jeff Choate, center, speaks to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Washington State won 31-0. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) (Young Kwak / AP) — Montana State head coach Jeff Choate, center, speaks to his team during the second half of a game against Washington State in September 2017. (Young Kwak / AP)

With Pete Kwiatkowski heading to Texas, here are eight defensive coordinator candidates Jimmy Lake could target at Washington.

Seahawks position overview: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett are a winning duo, but Seattle may need more at receiver

The Seahawks figure to spend the offseason looking for a third receiver to complement starters Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.

Mariners

Mariners playoff contention ‘a possibility,’ but player development remains top priority, GM Jerry Dipoto says

The Mariners remain in the process of evaluating key pieces of their "step back" rebuild plan after playing only 60 games in a 2020 season shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seahawks' offseason

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll puts his arm around quarterback Russell Wilson as he is tasked with leading a fourth-quarter comeback as the Seattle Seahawks take on the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field in Seattle Sunday October 11, 2020. 215325

Analysis: Before hiring offensive coordinator, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll must meet Russell Wilson in the middle

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase reacts during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets and Giants are both 0-4 for the first time since 1976, and victories might be tough to come by this season. That has left the fans of both teams frustrated, disgusted and already looking to next season just four games into this season. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File) NY152

Ex-Jets coach Adam Gase among latest names linked to Seahawks’ offensive-coordinator search

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) makes a 2nd quarter pass as the Los Angeles Rams play the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle on January 9, 2021. Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Jordan Simmons (66) is at right. 216070

Seahawks position overview: Can a new OC take Russell Wilson to new heights in 2021?

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert #10 talks with head coach Anthony Lynn and offensive coordinator Shane Steichen during the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari) NYOTK

Who will replace Brian Schottenheimer as the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator? Here are some candidates.

Norman Abbott, left, and his wife, Janet Nelson, watch competitors from across the lake on the 9th hole on day two of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Friday, June 10, 2016, at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish.

Golf

The 2022 PGA Championship will no longer be played at Trump National Golf Club. Could it come to Sahalee Country Club instead?

The PGA of America took the 2022 PGA Championship away from President Donald Trump's course in New Jersey last week, and the Sammamish course would like to be the replacement.

Seahawks

Ten years later, Marshawn Lynch's 'Beast Quake' run continues to send shock waves through Seattle WATCH

Storm

By backing Raphael Warnock against Kelly Loeffler, Sue Bird and the WNBA helped flip the Senate

Don't Miss

Some of the thousands of cardboard fan cutouts put out for what the Mariners are calling “Seat Fleet” at T-Mobile Park, Monday, July 27, 2020 ahead of Friday’s Mariners home opener. Fans can take their own photo and send in any time during the season for $30, and according to the Mariners website: “…the Mariners will donate a portion of every purchase to non-profit organizations supporting COVID-related relief efforts in our communities. What’s more? If your cutout ‘catches’ a foul ball during a game, we’ll mail you the baseball!” According to Rebecca Hale, Sr Director of Public Information with the Mariners, 6,300 fans have already participated in the program.

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Sports

How do you summarize the strangest year in Seattle sports? Well, we gave it a try. VIEW

The Buffalo Bills mascot, Billy Buffalo, watches from empty stands during a game on Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. NYFF1

Sports

A tribute to lonely mascots, the most surreal symbol of sports in 2020

Husky Basketball

‘Who are we going to beat?’ Catching up with former UW men’s basketball coach Bob Bender VIEW

Sonics fans show off their signs at the end of the Golden State Warriors versus Sacramento Kings game at KeyArena in Seattle Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.
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Larry Stone

The NBA finally appears willing to consider expansion. For Seattle, that’s genuine cause for excitement.

Sounders FC

Sounders’ Jordan Morris leaves US training camp for undisclosed reason

Seattle forward Jordan Morris has been given permission by U.S. national team coach Gregg Berhalter to leave training camp for an undisclosed reason.

The Atlanta Dream are close to being sold, ending defeated U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler's contentious stint as a WNBA owner. “As it relates to the Atlanta Dream, we understand a sale of the franchise is close to being finalized,” the league said in a statement. “Once the sale negotiation is concluded, additional information will be...