The University of Washington Monday dismissed 7-foot, 250-pound sophomore center Robert Upshaw from the school’s basketball team for an undisclosed violation of team rules. Neither head coach Lorenzo Romar nor other athletic department official would comment on the specifics of Upshaw’s transgressions. “We wish Rob well as he moves forward in his life, and we will do
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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
The NFL has warned Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks that the team will be penalized if Lynch makes another crotch grab Sunday in the Super Bowl.
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.
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
Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch has drawn his second “obscene-gesture” fine and faces more financial penalties for his refusal to meet his contracted media obligations.
A training-camp incident that reflected poorly on U.S. Women’s National Team, plus a run-in with Los Angeles police, contributed to Hope Solo’s 30-day suspension.
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.
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 16th 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.
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.