Only 12 U.S. cities support teams in the four major pro sports, and the vast majority have populations far greater than Seattle’s. Can Seattle do it? Vote here.
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Tied with Oakland for second in the AL West after a 2-1 loss to Cleveland Thursday, the Mariners begin a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox Friday night.
Chone Figgins hit his first HR since Opening Day, 2011, Ichiro followed two batters later, and the Mariners cruised by Cleveland 4-1 behind Jason Vargas.
Washington has faced the Connecticut Huskies three times, never in Seattle, including twice in the NCAA Tournament. UW has yet to defeat high-profile UConn.
Despite a six-run inning and a seven-run lead, the Mariners couldn’t withstand a Cleveland rally and fell to the Indians 9-8 in the first game of a three-game series.
Embarrassed by a concessions-stands failure and angry customers on Opening Night Friday at Safeco Field, the Mariners announced Tuesday they will offer free tickets for home games in April or May, as well as a credit at the stands. The make-good is for fans who experienced long lines during the game due to a failure
The Seahawks draw some prime TV time and a game in Toronto, as well as four of the dreaded 10 a.m. starts, in the NFL schedule released Thursday.
The Mariners, 6-5 and second in the AL West, play six games at home this week, three against the Indians and three against the White Sox.
A 6-foot-9 forward with three years of college ball has transferred to Washington to help stanch the losses of Terrence Ross and Tony Wroten, who are headed to the NBA. Perris Blackwell, a three-year letter winner for the University of San Francisco, will sit out the 2012-13 season, per NCAA transfer rules, before resuming eligibility