The Atlanta Constitution reported Sunday that the Atlanta Falcons -- to no one's surprise -- will name Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their head coach the day after Super Bowl XLIX. Quinn, who has presided over the NFL's top-rated defense each of the past two seasons, had two interviews with the Falcons, who cannot officially name Quinn until after the final game.

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The NFL has placed the Seahawks and running back Marshawn Lynch on notice that if Lynch makes another vulgar gesture after scoring a touchdown, or any other time during Super Bowl XLIX Sunday, the team will be penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Lynch has been fined twice this season for grabbing his crotch following touchdowns, but no penalties were assessed because game officials did not see them.

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Besides fining Marshawn Lynch $20,000 for grabbing his crotch, the NFL Thursday also busted teammate Chris Matthews $11,050 for the same gesture after he appeared to shake hands on the sidelines with Lynch after he scored a fourth-quarter touchdown Sunday against the Packers.

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The Sounders Thursday added as an assistant coach Ante Razov, who spent 14 years (1996-09) with the Chicago Fire and Chivas USA. As a player, Razov ranks fourth all-time in MLS scoring with 114 goals, scoring 76 with the Fire to become the club's all-time leading scorer with 76 goals. He also won an MLS Cup (1998) and U.S. Open Cups three times (1998, 2000, 2003).

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The NFL levied another fine Thursday against Marshawn Lynch, a $20,000 hit for making an obscene (crotch grab) gesture following his 24-yard touchdown with 1:25 left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's NFC Championship game against Green Bay. The league docked Lynch $11,000 for a similar gesture after he scored a touchdown against Arizona in Week 16.

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Goalkeeper Hope Solo was suspended for 30 days from the U.S. National Women's Team by U.S. Soccer for a training-camp incident that "resulted in a negative impact on U.S. Soccer and her teammates," according to coach Jill Ellis, who did not provide further details. Solo, a winner of two Olympic gold medals, will miss matches Feb. 8 in France and Feb. 13 in England.

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ESPN 710's Steve Raible and analyst Warren Moon have their radio audio synched to the telecast video of Sunday's spectacular 28-22 comeback win over Green Bay in the NFC Championship. Vimeo user 808 twelve made it into a highlight reel worthy of a watch. Click through the break.

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After trading the 27th overall pick and future considerations to Real Salt Lake, the Sounders moved up and selected University of Washington midfielder Cristian Roldan with the 16^th pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft Tuesday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Roldan is a two-time, All-Pac-12 first-team selection.

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The Mariners Wednesday acquired left-handed pitcher Mike Kickham from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league RHP Lars Huijer. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Mariners designated LHP Anthony Fernandez for assignment.

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Hope Solo's most recent controversy is over. A Kirkland Municipal Court judge Tuesday dismissed domestic assault charges against the U.S. women's soccer star and Seattle Reign goalkeeper. Her accusers, both relatives, refused to be interviewed by Solo's attorney despite a court order to do so.

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The Sounders Tuesday acquired veteran goalkeeper Troy Perkins, who became available following the 2014 MLS Re-Entry Draft. The 33-year-old Perkins recorded five shutouts in 21 appearances last season for the Montreal Impact and ranks third among active MLS keepers with 213 appearances from his rookie season of 2004.

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Jamie Moyer, winningest pitcher in Seattle Mariners history, was selected to be the ninth entrant into the team's Hall of Fame, the club announced Tuesday.  He will be inducted during a ceremony at Safeco Field Aug. 8.

Moyer joins Alvin Davis, Dave Niehaus, Jay Buhner, Edgar Martinez, Randy Johnson, Dan Wilson, Ken Griffey Jr. and Lou Piniella. Club officials make the selections.

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DaVonte Lacy scored 25 points, 20 in the second half, and drained six free throws in the final minute as Washington State held on to upset Washington 80-77 Saturday afternoon at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Cougars have won two of their first three Pac-12 games, all on the road, while the Huskies are staggering.

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The Sounders Friday signed forward Darwin Jones, who had a standout two-year career at the University of Washington, to a Homegrown Player contract. The 22-year-old Jones earned All-Pac-12 first-team honors in each of the past two seasons, and is the fifth Homegrown Player signing in franchise history.

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Lincoln Kennedy, a member of the University of Washington's 1991 co-national championship team and one of the most decorated offensive linemen in school history, was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame Friday. The National Football Foundation made the announcement.

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Washington state native Don Coryell (1924-10) is among 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2015. A graduate of Seattle's old Lincoln High School and the University of Washington, Coryell coached the St. Louis Cardinals from 1973-77 and San Diego Chargers from 1978-86 after winning more than 100 games at San Diego State.

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An NFL source confirmed to ESPN Thursday that Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has lost his appeal of a $100,000 fine for not talking to media. The league docked Lynch Nov. 19 following several warnings, and fined him an additional $11,050 on Christmas Day for making for grabbing his crotch in the aftermath of a 79-yard touchdown run at Arizona.

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The Sounders Tuesday appointed Garth Lagerwey, who spent the past seven seasons with Real Salt Lake, as general manager and president of soccer. Lagerwey built the RSL team that won the 2009 MLS Cup and reached the 2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League final. Lagerwey takes over for former GM Adrian Hanauer, who will shift his focus to the club's business operations.

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Reeling from three consecutive defeats after opening the season 11-0, the Washington Huskies predictably fell out of The Associated Press college basketball rankings released Monday. The Huskies (11-3) were as high as No. 13 in both the AP and the USA Today/Coaches polls before a brutal 62-57 home loss to Stony Brook of the American East Dec. 28.

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Apparently seeing the numbers were against him, redshirt freshman QB Troy Williams will transfer out of Washington, the school said Monday morning. In another move more expected, LB/RB Shaq Thompson, voted the college game's most versatile player, said he will make himself available for the NFL draft.

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