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'Darnold went Darnold'

Oct 12, 2026

'Darnold went Darnold'

Every time Sam Darnold throws an interception I hear Chris Rock's voice talking about a tiger's natural inclinations.

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Insider trading: The X's and O's of a scoop

Oct 7, 2026

Insider trading: The X's and O's of a scoop

One national reporter consistently gets health updates on the Huskies, and he's happy to tell you how young Washington is.

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The snarl and the swagger

Oct 5, 2026

The snarl and the swagger

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, and you can't have a dominant defense without battering a few opponents.

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Just trying to keep my head down

Oct 1, 2026

Just trying to keep my head down

One game into the conference season and Washington is in real trouble. I'm just glad our neighbors to the south haven't noticed.

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Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Sep 30, 2026

Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Vikings and Raiders thriving in end-of-half game management this season as well as a QB no one wants to talk about (for good reason).

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Two losses, two very different lessons

Sep 28, 2026

Two losses, two very different lessons

UW's Jedd Fisch has an issue telling time while life with Sam Darnold requires enduring the occasionally back-breaking turnover.

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Err check: Graham Bensinger

Sep 23, 2026

Err check: Graham Bensinger

Never trust a reporter with two last names and a feud with one of those moronic Paul brothers

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Seattle's death grip

Sep 21, 2026

Seattle's death grip

The Dark Side's ability to choke out an opponent was on full display in the desert.

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Speaking of sports

Jun 25, 2026

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Speaking of sports

We may no longer agree on the same set of facts. We are, however, increasingly watching the same games, which is better than nothing.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Better to believe you're lucky

Jun 18, 2026

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4 min read

Better to believe you're lucky

How one conversation has me rethinking the one-sentence summary I use to describe my life.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
What are the rules of fandom?

Jun 11, 2026

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What are the rules of fandom?

I've got goose bumps from the Knicks' win ... and some questions. After six years in a city, can I start (kind of) rooting for one of its teams? Or does that make me a bandwagon fan?

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The NCAA dug its own grave

Jun 9, 2026

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The NCAA dug its own grave

The NCAA has rendered itself toothless because it refused to adapt its system of governance to the new realities of college sports.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
💥 Quick fix to the piggyback problem

May 29, 2026

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3 min read

💥 Quick fix to the piggyback problem

We've got a perception problem that I believe would be fixed immediately by proclaiming Luis "The Rock" Castillo and "Twice as Nice" Bryce Miller the tag-team champions of MLB.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
My dark side is alive and well

May 22, 2026

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My dark side is alive and well

Hearing the Oklahoma City Thunder's broadcast team react to the that team's Game 1 loss reminded me of how good it feels to hear that franchise lose.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil

Grudgery

A grown-up's guide to getting over hurt feelings
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May 22, 2026

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A grown-up's guide to getting over hurt feelings

I tend to cling to every perceived slight or implied disrespect. I came across an interview this week that showed the benefits I could get by using words to explain how I feel.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Opting out of the 'Hot Take Olympics'

May 18, 2026

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3 min read

Opting out of the 'Hot Take Olympics'

I was all ready to point out the flaws I saw in a recent Seattle Times. Then I changed my mind, which means I'm at risk of becoming a more mature person.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
A horrible no good very bad series

May 18, 2026

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A horrible no good very bad series

The best thing you can say about the Mariners right now is that they play in the worst division of an uninspiring American League.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
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DANNY O’NEIL

A veteran sports journalist and accidental radio host, I show founders, entrepreneurs and aspiring executives how to connect with an audience, building their personal brands and creating awareness of their expertise.

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