With 2:57 left in the first quarter Sunday, Geno Smith took a shotgun snap, looked left and saw a 6-foot-4, 235-pound blur behind the defense. The 33-year-old quarterback’s feathery spiral hit DK Metcalf in stride, and he high-stepped into the end zone for a 56-yard score.The play was perfectly executed.The celebration?Not so much.After crossing the goal line, Metcalf waved at … [Read more...] about Commentary: Seahawks have two encouraging wins … and plenty to prove
Sounders get second straight shutout, beat Sporting Kansas City
SEATTLE – Losses to Los Angeles FC have a way of hanging over Lumen Field like a gloomy cloud. After a pair of goals, the Sounders were able to dance in the sun again on Sunday.Paul Rothrock tapped in a shot in the 40th minute and raced to the sideline with teammate Georgi Minoungou. They bounced side to side with big smiles as evening sun beamed on the Lumen seats behind … [Read more...] about Sounders get second straight shutout, beat Sporting Kansas City
Seahawks improve to 2-0 with OT road win against Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Can you win a game in the fourth quarter? That was a question former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll used to ask his players during his 14-year reign. As was the custom, his players would respond with a resounding “yes.”As the Seahawks came here Sunday for the second game of the Mike Macdonald era, the new coach figured this might be a game straight out of … [Read more...] about Seahawks improve to 2-0 with OT road win against Patriots
Analysis: Handing out grades for Seahawks’ win over Patriots to move to 2-0
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – After two weeks of the NFL season and Sunday’s 26-20 overtime win here against New England, the Seahawks are in first place in an NFC West division some have said could be among the best in the league this year.Mike Macdonald is also the only Seahawks head coach in team history to win his first two games.And the Seahawks are 2-0 for only the third time since … [Read more...] about Analysis: Handing out grades for Seahawks’ win over Patriots to move to 2-0
George Kirby dazzles, Mariners hold Rangers to one hit in 7-0 win
SEATTLE – In a season filled with brilliant outings from the pitching staff, including the most quality starts in all of Major League Baseball, the unique trio of George Kirby, Trent Thornton and Eduard Bazardo combined for possibly the Mariners’ best overall pitching performance of the season in Sunday’s 7-0 win over the Rangers.On a cool and overcast Sunday afternoon, made … [Read more...] about George Kirby dazzles, Mariners hold Rangers to one hit in 7-0 win