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Steve Largent enjoys Seahawks' appreciation, and local anonymity

Steve Largent has the ball he caught in an NFL-record 128th consecutive game and a big smile as he reaches out to shake one of many hands thrust toward him on October 6, 1986. Previous UID: 0392514323 (Betty Udesen / The Seattle Times)
Steve Largent has the ball he caught in an NFL-record 128th consecutive game and a big smile as he reaches out to shake one of many hands thrust toward him on October 6, 1986. (Betty Udesen / The Seattle Times)

We caught up with Steve Largent, the Hall of Fame receiver who played all 14 years of his NFL career with the Seahawks. He shared his thoughts on a number of topics, including life at age 65, his favorite Seahawks team and young receiver DK Metcalf’s potential.

Jimmy Lake and Chris Petersen lift the Las Vegas Bowl trophy. No. 19 Boise State played Washington in the Las Vegas Bowl December 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. 212478
Husky Football

UW Huskies mailbag: What does Washington need to do to make the College Football Playoff in 2020?

Mike Vorel, The Seattle Times' UW football beat writer, tackles a single mailbag question: what do the Huskies need to do to return to the College Football Playoff this fall?

Kyle Seager takes batting practice Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners Spring Training Complex in Peoria Arizona. February 19, 2020. 213039 213039
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Mariners hitting coach Tim Laker trying from afar to keep players in shape during coronavirus shutdown

During the endless days of spring training, or even the slogging grind of the regular season, trying to get Tim Laker for an interview is almost impossible. Heck, locating him is difficult. As the Mariners’ hitting coach, and with a maniacal work ethic, he’s always on the job, whether it's observing and instructing in the...

Tracker | 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

Washington coach Heather Tarr bumps fists with Morganne Flores as she rounds third having homered in the 5th inning against Kentucky. The Kentucky Wildcats played the Washington Huskies in the first game of the NCAA Super Regional Friday, May 24, 2019 at Husky Softball Stadium. 210342

The No. 2 UW softball team lost its season to the coronavirus crisis. But as Heather Tarr said, this is not the end.

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

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

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

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
UW football | In-depth

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
UW softball | In-depth

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

Seahawks

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

Seahawks pre-draft position preview: Expect Seattle to keep searching for a third receiever

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Huskies

Jimmy Lake and Chris Petersen lift the Las Vegas Bowl trophy. No. 19 Boise State played Washington in the Las Vegas Bowl December 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. 212478

UW Huskies mailbag: What does Washington need to do to make the College Football Playoff in 2020?

Mariners

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (15) and Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (20) sign fan items before the final game of the regular season at T-Mobile Park between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland A’s in Seattle on Sept. 29, 2019. 211650

Mariners to host blood drive at T-Mobile Park to aid medical community during coronavirus outbreak

Farewell, 51: Ichiro retires

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Oilers say Colby Cave remains in medically induced coma

TORONTO (AP) — Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave remains in a medically induced coma in a Toronto hospital after suffering a brain bleed earlier in the week. The Oilers, through Cave’s family, provided an update on Cave’s status Thursday on their Twitter account. “This is giving his brain time to heal & rest from all...

Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders majority owner Adrian Hanauer talks to reporters, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, in Seattle. Hanauer said Tuesday that the MLS soccer team is adding Seattle Seahawks NFL football quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara, hip-hop artist Macklemore, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to the MLS club’s ownership group, along with other investors. Hollywood producer Joe Roth, who helped bring the MLS to Seattle, is leaving the franchise. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) WATW102 WATW102

Sounders owner Adrian Hanauer says widespread coronavirus testing needed before MLS can return

Cougars

Washington State coach MIKe Leach couldn’t find a solution for the Huskies Friday. The Washington State Cougars played the Washington Huskies in the 2019 edition of the Apple Cup game at Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA Friday, November 29, 2019. 212245

Mississippi State AD ‘disappointed’ in Mike Leach’s noose tweet

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High School Sports

Tahoma sophomore Aliya Wilson (1848) crosses the finish line at the state track meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Wash. Saturday, May 27, 2017.

With schools closed because of coronavirus pandemic, WIAA cancels spring state championships

Storm

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

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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New Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich speaks during a press conference as players from the team look on from a balcony Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Pullman, Wash. (Pete Caster/Lewiston Tribune via AP) IDLEW202 IDLEW202

WSU coach Nick Rolovich has ‘fit like a glove’ in Pullman. But success will be measured on the field.

Sports Photography

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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Yanks most valuable in MLB at $5 billion, Forbes estimates

NEW YORK (AP) — Forbes estimates the New York Yankees are baseball’s most valuable franchise at $5 billion, up 9% over last year and 47% more than the No. 2 Los Angeles Dodgers at $3.4 billion. The Yankees are second among all sports in Forbes’ evaluations to the Dallas Cowboys, listed at $5.5 billion in...

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Yanks most valuable in MLB at $5 billion, Forbes estimates

NEW YORK (AP) — Forbes estimates the New York Yankees are baseball’s most valuable franchise at $5 billion, up 9% over last year and 47% more than the No. 2 Los Angeles Dodgers at $3.4 billion. The Yankees are second among all sports in Forbes’ evaluations to the Dallas Cowboys, listed at $5.5 billion in...

National Basketball AssociationAround the League

NBA says players will receive full checks on April 15

NBA players will receive their full checks when the next payday for most of them arrives on April 15 despite no games having been played for more than a month at that point. The league gave teams the directive on Thursday in a memo that was obtained by The Associated Press. The league and the...