Sports

Sports

What we learned: Seahawks know what they have in DeShawn Shead

Seattle Seahawks’ DeShawn Shead (35) celebrates after returning an interception 88-yards for a touchdown during the first half of their preseason game, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Jim Mone / The Associated Press)
The Seahawks' DeShawn Shead celebrates after returning an interception 88 yards for a touchdown Sunday in Minneapolis. (Jim Mone / The Associated Press)

Also, has anyone stepped forward at the nickelback position? And can more of the young receivers get involved?

Scott Servais watches his team from the dugout Saturday. The Detroit Tigers played the Seattle Mariners Saturday, July 27, 2019 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA. 210998
Analysis | Ryan Divish

Mariners mailbag: The status of the rebuild, Scott Servais’ job security and more

You got the (highly controversial) Mount Rushmore of players last week. In this week's Sunday mailbag, Ryan Divish gives his top-four non-players. Plus: How is Scott Servais viewed inside the clubhouse, Divish's recommended road trips and much more.

As fans watch, #49, Shaquem Griffin, LB, gives a hug to the team mascot, Blitz, as he enters the practice field Monday, August 12, 2019. The Seattle Seahawks practice in their eleventh day of training camp at the VMAC in Renton. 210913
Larry Stone

Shaquem Griffin, an inspirational NFL story, might be on the bubble to make the 2019 Seahawks roster

As the first one-handed player in modern NFL history, Griffin's story has been heartwarming. But now the focus is on how well he can adjust to a position change.

The Air Raid offense — a brain child of Mike Leach — makes its way to the NFL. Will it succeed?

As Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray bring college’s most productive passing offense to the pros, its creators have one nitpick: It’s been there for years.

Huskies wide receiver Quinten Pounds is entering his senior year. (EDITORS NOTE: Portrait for profile by Maggie) University of Washington holds day five of football training camp at Husky Stadium Tuesday August 6, 2019. 211068

Despite three ACL injuries in four years, Quinten Pounds isn’t giving up on football or the Huskies

Now in his final and fifth season for Washington, Quinten Pounds is making his last chance count. “People say, how do you keep coming back? I came back once; I don’t see why I can’t keep doing it again."

Before becoming a TV broadcaster, Angie Mentink was a pro baseball player with the Colorado Silver Bullets.

Barnstorming, baseball and unlimited beer: Angie Mentink on her time with the Colorado Silver Bullets

Angie Mentink played two seasons for the Silver Bullets, two wonderful years that helped shape her life and have been invaluable in her career as a longtime anchor at Root Sports Northwest and co-anchor of the Mariners pregame and postgame shows.  VIEW

Don't Miss

HUSKIES FILE — Huskies tight end Hunter Bryant works out as the University of Washington holds day five of football training camp at Husky Stadium Tuesday August 6, 2019. 211068
Analysis | Mike Vorel

UW Huskies mailbag: What are fair expectations for TE Hunter Bryant’s junior season?

Huskies receivers Puka Nacua, left, and Ty Jones. (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times)
Husky Football

‘Ty torched us’: How Utah prep receiver standouts Ty Jones, Puka Nacua reunited at Washington

Seahawk quarterback Russell Wilson practices with the Seahawks as training camp for the 2019 season begins at The Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. Photographed on July 25, 2019. 210902 210902
Larry Stone

Seahawks QB today, tycoon tomorrow: Just call Russell Wilson ‘Mr. Unlimited’

HUSKIES FILE — Players are introduced as the University of Washington Huskies take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks for their home opener at Husky Stadium in Seattle Saturday September 8, 2018. 207735
Pac-12 Hotline

Analysis: Jon Wilner breaks down his preseason top-25 ballot

Seahawks

As fans watch, #49, Shaquem Griffin, LB, gives a hug to the team mascot, Blitz, as he enters the practice field Monday, August 12, 2019. The Seattle Seahawks practice in their eleventh day of training camp at the VMAC in Renton. 210913

Shaquem Griffin, an inspirational NFL story, might be on the bubble to make the 2019 Seahawks roster | Larry Stone

Play Guest Guesser

Huskies

Huskies wide receiver Quinten Pounds is entering his senior year. (EDITORS NOTE: Portrait for profile by Maggie) University of Washington holds day five of football training camp at Husky Stadium Tuesday August 6, 2019. 211068

Despite three ACL injuries in four years, Quinten Pounds isn’t giving up on football or the Huskies

Mariners

Scott Servais watches his team from the dugout Saturday. The Detroit Tigers played the Seattle Mariners Saturday, July 27, 2019 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA. 210998

Mariners mailbag: The status of the rebuild, Scott Servais’ job security and more

Farewell, 51: Ichiro retires

Order your copy today

Hockey2021 Expansion to Seattle

NHL Seattle’s new general manager Ron Francis before he signs his contract on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Seattle.

All eyes on how GM Ron Francis will ‘build out’ the analytics department of Seattle’s NHL team

Storm

Sue Bird talks to a TV reporter after the Seattle Storm hold their opening practice of training camp at Seattle Pacific University Sunday May 5, 2019. 210151

Sue Bird doesn’t want to admit it, but Storm star isn’t likely to return from knee injury this season

Play our game!

(Illustration by Rich Boudet / The Seattle Times)

If you had $15 to create your own Sonics dream team, who would you choose?

Sounders FC

Macklemore, Ciara, Seattle Symphony Associate Conductor Pablo Rus Broseta, Russell Wilson and Ryan Lewis joined together for a benefit concert in support of greater equity and access to the arts for youths.

Sounders ownership group grows with high-profile additions of Russell Wilson, Macklemore and more  WATCH

Cougars

Mike Leach addresses his team following practice. The Washington State Cougars held camp at Sacajawea Junior High School in Lewiston, Idaho, Monday August 5, 2019. 211096

Washington State announces deal with HBO to bring ‘Hard Knocks’-type show to campus

Most Read Sports Stories

High Schools Sports Photos & Video

Eastlake’s Mae Bryant gets a piece of the net for herself after defeating Lewis and Clark for the 4A Girls title. Eastlake played Lewis and Clark in the Girls 4A State Basketball Championship Game Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Tacoma Dome. 209429
High School Sports

Photos: State high-school basketball championships  VIEW

Bellevue’s Makenna Rubin competes in the 100 mtr diving event during the state swimming and diving championships at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way on Saturday, November 10. 208326
Sports

Photos: State girls swimming and diving championships  VIEW

Gig Harbor teammates celebrate their win over the Holy Names Academy Cougars during the state 3A girl’s soccer championships at Sparks Stadium on Saturday, November 17. 208327
High School Sports

Photos: Girls state soccer championships  VIEW

Ellensburg’s Tia Hill wins the 2A 300 meter hurdles at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Wash. Friday, May 25, 2018. 206350
High School Sports

Photos: State track and field championships  VIEW

High School Sports

MarJon Beauchamp, a five-star basketball recruit, practices with the rest of the team at Rainier Beach High School on Monday, November 19. Beauchamp recently transferred to Rainier Beach. 208512

Former Rainier Beach five-star recruit MarJon Beauchamp will skip college to train for NBA draft

Other sports

Fans applaud as players are introduced on the 1st tee during the second round of the Boeing Classic golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge in Snoqualmie, Wash.

Ahead of 15th tournament, Boeing Classic seeks to attract wider audience

Sideline Chatter

The humorous, offbeat events and characters in sports news

Deep Reads

For Seattle Pilots, baseball update 4/11/69 photo: seattle pilots take to the field for their first season at Sicks’ Stadium.

How, in one zany, quirky season, the Seattle Pilots became so much more than a footnote in history | Larry Stone  VIEW

Sports Photography

Jockey Abel Cedillo atop the horse Law Abidin Citizen takes the lead at the last moment to win the Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs on Sunday, August 11. 211144
Horse Racing

Law Abidin Citizen likes dirt just fine, wins Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs  VIEW

In the final race of the day, the HomeStreet Bank Cup goes to J. Michael Kelly driving his Graham Trucking hydro (with a replacement fiberglass cowl from another boat), was declared the winner 60-minutes after the end of the race on a penality. 210446
Local News

Sun shines bright on Sunday hydro action at Seattle’s Seafair  VIEW

Seahawks wide receivers Tyler Lockett and David Moore do an elaborate handshake at Seattle Seahawks Training Camp at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton Thursday August 1, 2019. 210908
Seahawks

Photos from Thursday’s Seahawks training camp  VIEW

Seahawk quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs for fans as training camp for the 2019 season begins at The Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. Photographed on July 25, 2019. 210902
Seahawks

Photos: Seahawks training camp starts up  VIEW

Sports Video

Major League BaseballAround the League

Grandal breaks up Cards’ bid for combined no-hitter in 8th

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yasmani Grandal has ended the St. Louis Cardinals' bid for a combined no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers with a two-out double in the eighth inning. Dakota Hudson went the first 6 2/3 innings for the Cardinals but was pulled after throwing 111 pitches Monday night. He struck out seven and walked...

National Football LeagueAround the League

Dolphins’ Stills objects to comments by Jay-Z about NFL deal

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills objected Monday to recent comments from rapper Jay-Z about social activism by current and former NFL players, including Colin Kaepernick. Jay-Z and the league last week announced a partnership he characterized as a progressive step to carry on the campaign that Kaepernick began by kneeling during...

National Basketball AssociationAround the League

AP sources: Alibaba exec to buy Nets, arena for $3.4 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — In a record sale for a U.S. sports franchise, the co-founder of Alibaba agreed to buy the remaining 51 percent of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center for about $3.4 billion, two people with knowledge of the details said Friday. Joe Tsai already had purchased 49 percent of the team from...