Mercer Island resident, former Sonics coach and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell, 80, was hospitalized Thursday in Incline Village, NV., where he had been giving a speech. Russell became faint during his presentation at the Hyatt Regency Resort and was hospitalized as “a precaution,” according to the Boston Celtics. A team spokesman said Russell
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According to multiple reports, including one by CBSSports.com, the Mariners are discussing a potential deal with the Tampa Bay Rays involving acquisition of switch-hitter Ben Zobrist. The Mariners have also talked to the Rays about star LHP David Price. The talks have been underway for weeks as the Mariners seek to bulk up for a
Jim Lambright, who coached the University of Washington football team for six seasons (1993-98) after replacing the legendary Don James, has been charged with fourth-degree assault following a domestic violence investigation. The 72-year-old Lambright was arrested June 18 at his Snohomish-area home in connection with an incident involving his 23-year-old granddaughter, according to Snohomish County
The Mariners Thursday recalled OF Stefen Romero from AAA Tacoma and optioned LHP Lucas Luetge back to the Rainiers. Romero will be available to the Mariners when they begin the second half of the season Friday night with the first of three games against the Angels in Anaheim.
The Seahawks won the award for best team and CB Richard Sherman claimed the honor of best breakthrough athlete at the ESPYs in Los Angeles Wednesday night, ESPN’s 22nd annual awards show. Quarterback Russell Wilson provided a little love for the hometown folks when he said, “Just to be up here with all the other
Midfielder Clint Dempsey, defender DeAndre Yedlin and forward Obafemi Martins were selected to the MLS All-Star Fan XI Wednesday. The Sounders not only lead the MLS standings, they have the most players on the Fan XI. The MLS All-Stars play Bayern Munich at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Providence Park in Portland. The game will
As part of the Make-a-Wish Foundation project, the Sounders signed for the friendly with Tottenham at 1 p.m. Saturday an 18-year-old midfielder from West Virginia whose favorite player is Clint Dempsey. Xander Bailey will be signed to a one-day contract.
All Mariners on the American League All-Star team saw action at Target Field in Minneapolis Tuesday night, although none factored in the AL’s 5-3 victory over the National League. The exhibition primarily served as an emotional tribute to retiring New York Yankees great Derek Jeter, playing in his 14th and final midsummer classic.
The most consistently successful part of the Mariners enterprise has been their annual set of TV commercials that use the most popular players and coaches in 30-second skits that border on the bizarre.
Seattle closer Fernando Rodney has been added to the American League All-Star team as an injury replacement for Tampa Bay’s David Price. All-Star manager John Farrell of the Boston Red Sox made the announcement Saturday, giving Rodney his second All-Star berth and the Mariners four representative in Tuesday’s game at Target Field in Minneapolis.