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Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

Sep 1, 2026

Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

I have a theory that kickers are like milk: Once they've turned you've got to throw 'em out. So where do we stand with Jason Myers?

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A matter of balls and strikes

Aug 28, 2026

A matter of balls and strikes

Turns out that Anthropic's AI model can't hold a candle to me when it comes to knowing the Mariners' history of testicular injuries.

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Too ugly to ignore

Aug 19, 2026

Too ugly to ignore

There's a clarity that comes from losses as embarrassing as the one Seattle just suffered in Milwaukee.

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Law & Order: NFL

Aug 14, 2026

Law & Order: NFL

When it comes to players accused of crimes, justice doesn't have all that much to do with the decisions NFL teams make.

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A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Aug 5, 2026

A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Seattle might very well be ready to welcome Alex Rodriguez back this weekend. I'm not, though, and I kinda hope others feel the same way.

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The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

Aug 3, 2026

The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

The Mariners remain so budget conscious they must rob Peter to pay Paul or -- in this case -- trade Castillo to create spending room.

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Diary of a Mariners fan

Aug 3, 2026

Diary of a Mariners fan

Why did Seattle let Colt Emerson struggle for so freaking long?

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Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

Jul 30, 2026

Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

The Seahawks player I'm most interested in watching this month doesn't have much of a chance of playing this year.

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This season is going to leave a mark

Oct 18, 2021

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This season is going to leave a mark

Turns out the Seahawks were only half bad without Russell Wilson. The Huskies, on the other hand, need to consider a switch at that spot or at the very least give Sam Huard some time on the field.

The ethics of the scoop: There are none

Oct 14, 2021

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The ethics of the scoop: There are none

Adam Schefter did something that would get a young reporter fired. That's just a small part of the recipe for success at the front of the hot-scoop parade, though.

Why Jon Gruden's emails become public

Oct 13, 2021

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10 min read

Why Jon Gruden's emails become public

Daniel Snyder's lawsuit against a Web site for suggesting a connection to Jeffrey Epstein (among other things) is what led to the emails first being made public.

4chan troll forced out as Raiders coach

Oct 13, 2021

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10 min read

4chan troll forced out as Raiders coach

Jon Gruden lost his job, Tony Dungy lost a bit of respect and the NFL lost its focus while investigating the Washington Football Team. That last part certainly wasn't an accident.

Russ gets surgery on the finger, the middle

Oct 11, 2021

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Russ gets surgery on the finger, the middle

Why yes, that is a Kris Kross reference in the headline, and I've got some unnecessarily technical details on Russell Wilson's finger injury and the surgery to repair it

Seahawks' secon_ half: 'd' was missing

Oct 8, 2021

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Seahawks' secon_ half: 'd' was missing

Seattle lost Russell Wilson to injury, but don't let anyone tell you that was the reason the Seahawks lost this game.

The Coach Potato: Tackling Urban blight

Oct 6, 2021

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The Coach Potato: Tackling Urban blight

The unsuspecting coach was at a family meal that included his grandchildren when he was lured next door by some ne'er-do-wells who had dancing on their mind, a tale as old as time ...

A most emotionally exhausting weekend

Oct 4, 2021

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A most emotionally exhausting weekend

I'm grieving the Mariners, trying to avoid being irrationally angry at the Huskies and trying to figure out what the hell to make of the Seahawks. I'm not alone in any of these feelings.

Fuzzy picture, furry creature, real playoff chase

Oct 1, 2021

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Fuzzy picture, furry creature, real playoff chase

There was photographic evidence from TMobile Park on Wednesday night regarding the existence of a specific mythical creature. Just not the one you think.

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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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