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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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Fine. We'll do it live!
LockSimple

Aug 11, 2022

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5 min read

Fine. We'll do it live!

My attempt to save some sleep wound up costing me in the long run of a pretty unforgettable day for the Seattle Mariners.

I was no match for the Fireball
LockSimple

Aug 8, 2022

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7 min read

I was no match for the Fireball

A trip to the local amusement park left me in a cold sweat, begging for the world to stop spinning, much to the amusement of my nieces and nephew.

Gravy trains, a goofy park and a bad finger

Jul 29, 2022

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1 min read

Gravy trains, a goofy park and a bad finger

The Mariners are in Houston and that's a problem. Jamal Adams is from Houston and he's got a problem and then there's LIV Golf which some people say as no problem.

Metcalf stays put, Adams sees specialist
LockSimple

Jul 29, 2022

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3 min read

Metcalf stays put, Adams sees specialist

Signing the star wide receiver to a three-year extension wasn't a surprise. Having the strong safety seek another opinion on his fingers, however, that was unexpected.

Live and let LIV? Not me
LockSimple

Jul 29, 2022

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5 min read

Live and let LIV? Not me

The tonal shift in the discussion of the Saudi-backed pro-golf circuit suggests a distinct lack of spinal fortitude in the American sports-media industry.

You find the funniest things online
LockSimple

Jul 29, 2022

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3 min read

You find the funniest things online

A running collection of the most unusual discoveries in the untamed wilderness that is the Internet circa 2022.

The Pac-12 abandonment gets political

Jul 22, 2022

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7 min read

The Pac-12 abandonment gets political

Turns out California's governor might be as mad as I am about UCLA's departure from the 107-year-old conference, and a guy I used to work didn't care for my newsletter earlier this week.

California scheming: The governor's mad
LockSimple

Jul 22, 2022

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7 min read

California scheming: The governor's mad

UCLA's departure to the Big Ten caught the state's governor off guard. He's pissed and the political fallout is just getting started in that state.

Learning from my mistakes
LockSimple

Jul 20, 2022

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8 min read

Learning from my mistakes

When a former colleague took the time to offer his reasoned critique of a recent effort, I thought it was really important that I take the time to truly understand where he was coming from.

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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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