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Topps' project allows artists to give Ichiro, Griffey cards a re-imagining

Ben Baller, an L.A.-based musician, actor and world-renowned jeweler well known for the extravagant, diamond-encrusted jewelry he creates, designed this rare Ichiro card. (Photo credit: The Topps Company)
Ben Baller, an L.A.-based musician, actor and world-renowned jeweler well known for the extravagant, diamond-encrusted jewelry he creates, designed this rare Ichiro card. (Photo credit: The Topps Company)

Topps' “Project 2020” involves 20 artists, each re-imagining 20 of the company’s most iconic baseball cards, which includes Ichiro and Ken Griffey Jr.

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Germain Ifedi (65) sits on the bench as the clock winds down with the Seattle Seahawks losing to the Rams 12-28 as the Seattle Seahawks play the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday December 8, 2019. 212314
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Analysis: Germain Ifedi’s deal with Bears validates concerns from his time with Seahawks

Germain Ifedi received a $910,000 contract from the Bears — considerably less than his backup last year, George Fant, received from the Jets and the Seahawks paid Brandon Shell.

Mariners

From Ichiro to Felix to LEGOs: A look at two decades of Mariners season previews

Normally, it would baseball season already. In the spirit of that, here are some highlights of Seattle Times Mariners previews in the paper over the past 20 years.

Live | Here's the latest on Seahawks free agency

We are keeping track of all of the moves over the next few weeks in our free agent tracker, updating what is happening with Seahawks free agents as well as other moves the team has made.

Coronavirus

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JUNE 02: 2019 NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Alika Jenner) The UW women’s rowing team celebrates after sweeping the NCAA regatta in Indianapolis on Sunday, June 2. (Alika Jenner / Courtesy UW athletics) 2nd varsity.

Their season was swept away by the coronavirus outbreak, but the reigning NCAA champion UW women’s rowers remain unified  WATCH

Eastside Catholic’s Kate Jendrezak wins the 4A 800-meter run during WIAA state track and field championships at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Wash., Saturday, May 25, 2019.

‘I feel so much faster this year’: High-school seniors hoping coronavirus doesn’t take their final shot at glory

Welcome to The Seattle Times Sports department book club, which specializes in, you guessed it … sports books. (Illustration by Rich Boudet/The Seattle Times)

Check out our favorite sports books while you’re staying home during the coronavirus outbreak

Washington NCAA college football defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake speaks about taking over the head coaching position from Chris Petersen during a news conference, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Seattle. Petersen unexpectedly resigned on Monday, a shocking announcement with the Huskies coming off a 7-5 regular season and bound for a sixth straight bowl game under his leadership. Petersen will coach Washington in a bowl game, his final game in charge. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) WAET103 WAET103

‘This is life and death’: UW’s Jimmy Lake shifts focus away from football amidst coronavirus concerns

Seahawks offseason

Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) OTK203

What are Seahawks getting in CB Quinton Dunbar? ‘A young Richard Sherman,’ says a former coach.

USC receiver Michael Pittman Jr. makes a touchdown saving face mask grab of Washington’s Elijah Molden who makes the interception on the goal line in the 3rd quarter. The University of Southern California played the University of Washington in NCAA Football Saturday September 28, 2019 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA. 211622

NFL mock draft: predicting how all seven picks could play out for the Seahawks

Seahawk coach Pete Carroll, center, and Seahawk general manager John Schneider watch UW seniors, including tight end Deshon Williams participate in pro day for coaches and scouts at the University of Washington practice facility on April 1, 2019. 209748

Seahawks’ offseason additions may not excite fans, but history shows there’s reason to have faith

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INMC10 INMC10

NFL combine analysis: Strength of tackle, receiver and running back classes could help Seahawks greatly

Dave Hoffmann, seen in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne neighborhood Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, is a former University of Washington linebacker who won a championship with the Huskies and was an All-American. After football, Hoffmann became a secret service agent. 212924
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From UW to the Secret Service, Dave Hoffmann has attacked every challenge — and he hasn’t done it alone

SilentRain Espinoza is the Huskies’ third baseman and one of their leading hitters, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the University of Washington in Seattle. 213201
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UW softball has an emerging star in SilentRain Espinoza, who has become a role model for other Native athletes

Sunday Kingdome Implosion: shot from remote camera on the Loop Furniture Building 0322399737 03/27/00 — The Kingdome Implosion – Dome’s final roar The Kingdome begins to collapse on itself yesterday moments after charges were detonated. This picture was shot with a remotely triggered camera on the Jonathan Loop Building on First Avenue South. 04/02/00 — To get this photo, Greg Gilbert used a strope to operate the camera half a mile away. Jay Dotson helped figure out the remote-control setup. Previous UID: 0322400281
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‘Loud. Insane. Fun.’ 20 years after its implosion, Seattle’s Kingdome will never be forgotten

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75-year-old Jim Pearson, Thursday March 26, 2020 in Marysville, holds the Onitsuka Tiger running shoes he bought for $7 and used to set a new American record in the AAU National 50 mile event in 1975. A former elite runner, Pearson took first place in the 50 mile with a time of 5:12:40.1 and later competed in Olympic trials; and he has run at least one mile every day for 51 years. 213452
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Marysville’s Jim Pearson has run at least a mile every day for 50 years and counting — and he’s not stopping anytime soon

Jadeveon Clowney made his presence known in his first game as a Seahawk. The Cincinnati Bengals played the Seattle Seahawks in the season opener for both teams Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. 211433
Seahawks

‘I love where I’m from’: Will South Carolina native Jadeveon Clowney find a second home in Seattle?  VIEW

Receipts for some of the meals for UW football recruits include an ice carving, catered buffets and a Brazilian steak house in Bellevue.
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Ice carvings, lavish dinners and limo rides: Inside a successful UW football recruiting weekend

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Here’s a look back at the top 10 moments in Seattle sports this decade

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Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald picks up seven yards against Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed as the Seattle Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Sunday December 31, 2017. 204716

Analysis: Examining Seattle’s defensive line as Seahawks wait to sign Jadeveon Clowney, or someone else to take his place

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Quarterback Jacob Sirmon (11) during University of Washington football practice, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 in Seattle. 211066

Analysis: Five UW Huskies football story lines fans won’t get to see this spring

Mariners

Ben Baller, an L.A.-based musician, actor and world-renowned jeweler well known for the extravagant, diamond-encrusted jewelry he creates, designed this rare Ichiro card. (Photo credit: The Topps Company)

Cutting-edge artists give Ichiro, Griffey rookie cards a futuristic rebirth | Larry Stone  VIEW

Farewell, 51: Ichiro retires

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Trump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

President Donald Trump talked to many U.S. pro sports leaders about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.” “I want fans back in the arenas,” Trump said later in a briefing at the White House. “I think it’s ... whenever we’re...

Sounders FC

A massive tifo celebrating the Sounders Championship Season is unfurled at the start of Sunday’s game. The Chicago Fire played the Seattle Sounders in the MLS opener for both teams Sunday, March 1, 2020 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. 213133

Sounders turn to virtual world to connect with fans during coronavirus crisis  WATCH

Cougars

Four-star center Dishon Jackson commits to Washington State

Coach Kyle Smith has added one of the top-rated prospects in program history to an already robust 2020 recruiting class.

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052510 JB: O’DEA FIGHTING IRISH BASEBALL: Coach Mike Doyle instructs the team before the start of Practice. The O’Dea baseball team is heading back to Safeco for the second straight year after winning the 3A title last year. The Team practices at Lower Woodland Park, Tuesday May 25, 2010. Josh Dickerson would be playing on the team, but he’s batting a form of mouth cancer. The O’Dea players wear Livestrong bands and also have Livestrong bands printed on shirts they wear.

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Natasha Howard and Jewell Loyd leave the floor following the Storm’s 77-68 win over Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury played the Seattle Storm in the WNBA opener Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA. 210347

Storm basketball put on hold as WNBA season gets postponed indefinitely

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XFL Dragons

ST. LOUIS, MO – FEBRUARY 29: #7 B.J. Daniels at The Dome at America’s Center on February 29, 2020 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/XFL Seattle Dragons v St. Louis BattleHawks

B.J. Daniels could be the lift the XFL Seattle Dragons need in game at undefeated Houston

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75-year-old Jim Pearson, Thursday March 26, 2020 in Marysville, holds the Onitsuka Tiger running shoes he bought for $7 and used to set a new American record in the AAU National 50 mile event in 1975. A former elite runner, Pearson took first place in the 50 mile with a time of 5:12:40.1 and later competed in Olympic trials; and he has run at least one mile every day for 51 years. 213452

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Dave Hoffmann, seen in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne neighborhood Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, is a former University of Washington linebacker who won a championship with the Huskies and was an All-American. After football, Hoffmann became a secret service agent. 212924

From UW to the Secret Service, Dave Hoffmann has attacked every challenge — and he hasn’t done it alone

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Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer smiles at the crowd as Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) kisses the MLS Cup during the celebratory Seattle Sounders parade in Seattle on November 12, 2019. 212095
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Photos: Sounders celebrate MLS Cup victory with championship parade  VIEW

Jason Myers celebrates his game-winning field goal in overtime. The Seattle Seahawks played the San Francisco 49ers in Monday Night Football November 11, 2019 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. 212080
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Photos: Seahawks hand 49ers first loss of season in OT thriller  VIEW

The March to the Match moves through Occidental Park heading to CenturyLink Field for the MLS Cup final between the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 in Seattle. 212071
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Photos: Sounders host Toronto FC for MLS Cup final  VIEW

Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf warms up before the Seattle Seahawks take on the New Orleans Saints at CenturyLink Field in Seattle Sunday September 22, 2019. 211566
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Photos: Seahawks lose to the Saints, 33-27  VIEW

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Ben Baller, an L.A.-based musician, actor and world-renowned jeweler well known for the extravagant, diamond-encrusted jewelry he creates, designed this rare Ichiro card. (Photo credit: The Topps Company)

Cutting-edge artists give Ichiro, Griffey rookie cards a futuristic rebirth | Larry Stone  VIEW

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Pro day cancellations forcing changes to NFL draft process

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bill Polian simplified the NFL's draft process years ago. He studied film, relied on medical experts, checked the numbers and interviewed players. With the flurry of pro days canceled because of the new coronavirus, the Hall of Fame executive who constructed multiple Super Bowl teams during his 32-year career believes it's time...  VIEW

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Kentucky point guard Ashton Hagans will enter NBA draft

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky point guard Ashton Hagans will enter the NBA draft and forego his final two seasons of eligibility. He said Sunday the “time is now” to pursue his dream of playing professionally. The 6-foot-3 Hagans was named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a freshman and became one of...