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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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Mariners suffering from seasonal-affective disorder?
LockSimple

May 10, 2024

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Mariners suffering from seasonal-affective disorder?

Turns out that I learned my way out of throwing an absolute fit about Seattle's continued struggles at the plate. Let me explain.

For better or for worse?

May 8, 2024

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For better or for worse?

The marriage proposal went as planned, and my then-girlfriend said she couldn't imagine her life without me. Less than 24 hours later she said she had to think about it.

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Gut check for the ol' OKC hater
LockSimple

May 8, 2024

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Gut check for the ol' OKC hater

I was honestly kind of worried that all this work I've done becoming a better person might prevent me from rooting against the Thunder with the appropriate level of passion and determination.

Shirt tales: The swoosh's billion-dollar blunder
LockSimple

May 1, 2024

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Shirt tales: The swoosh's billion-dollar blunder

I would have sworn that it was impossible to screw up a baseball uniform. Then, Nike asked me to hold its beer.

This M's game awarded a Mitch-elin star
LockSimple

Apr 30, 2024

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This M's game awarded a Mitch-elin star

Seattle beat Atlanta on Monday night in a manner that Pete Carroll would have absolutely loved.

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The Seahawks were surprisingly normal
LockSimple

Apr 26, 2024

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The Seahawks were surprisingly normal

Used to be Seattle that left the league scratching its collective head in the first round. This year it was Atlanta and its selection of Washington QB Michael Penix.

The NFL Draft and delayed gratification
LockSimple

Apr 24, 2024

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The NFL Draft and delayed gratification

John Schneider's got the right idea when it comes to his habit of trading down in the NFL Draft. Here's hoping he does it. Again.

Well at least the Mariners are well-armed
LockSimple

Apr 22, 2024

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Well at least the Mariners are well-armed

I'm reluctant to point out the consistency with which Seattle is churning out quality starting pitchers, but only because I don't want to jinx it.

We're talking about a practice (facility)?
LockSimple

Apr 19, 2024

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We're talking about a practice (facility)?

How silly is that. Not a game. Not a game. We're in here talking about the wall art the new Seahawks coach removed in the team's practice facility.

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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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