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Don't be biased by the hate machine

Jul 21, 2026

Don't be biased by the hate machine

It's tempting, and fashionable, to conclude M's manager Dan Wilson is historically unpopular. There's a problem with the data, though.

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Dan Wilson isn't Seattle's biggest issue

Jul 21, 2026

Dan Wilson isn't Seattle's biggest issue

I'm not saying he's a good manager. I'm not arguing he needs to be kept. He's not the biggest problem, though.

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Don't move the goal posts just yet

Jul 16, 2026

Don't move the goal posts just yet

Just because there's no reason to think the Seahawks will move doesn't mean you can't attract attention by speculating about it.

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Confessions of a temporary soccer fan

Jul 6, 2026

Confessions of a temporary soccer fan

At some point each year, I wonder if I'm finally going to become invested in soccer. Every four years it actually happens. For about a month.

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The worst part of NFL coverage

Jul 2, 2026

The worst part of NFL coverage

Watching a reporter name drop her sources to a police officer gave me flashbacks to the most annoying conversations I had as a reporter.

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Seattle's got a pitching

Jun 29, 2026

Seattle's got a pitching

More specifically, manager Dan Wilson needs to change the way he's handling his staff. Now.

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Speaking of sports

Jun 25, 2026

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.

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Better to believe you're lucky

Jun 18, 2026

Better to believe you're lucky

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

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No offense, Washington, but that was absolutely awful

Sep 7, 2021

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No offense, Washington, but that was absolutely awful

After 25 years being paid to cover Seattle sports, it was good to know I still feel something for my favorite team even if what I felt on Saturday was teeth-gnashing, garment-rending pain.

Thinking out loud

Sep 24, 2020

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1 min read

Thinking out loud

This is also called "talking."

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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