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Oregon replaces Washington in Pac-12 Championship Game

Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images The Ducks will now face the Trojans for all the marbles The Oregon Ducks may not have reached the Pac-12 Championship Game the way that they wanted to — but nevertheless, they’ll be playing for the crown on Friday night against the USC Trojans . The Washington Huskies , after meeting with the Conference, will not have the requisite number of 53 scholarship student-athletes available for the meeting against USC as originally scheduled, and per a statemen...

From Pacific Takes | almost 5 years ago | 0 reads

2020 Topps Now -- Seager Brothers Each Hit Homers in 1st Career Matchup - #119

Last night the Seager brothers trotted out on the field to play each other for the first time in their careers, and their play didn't disappoint. They both had multiple hits, including home runs that no doubt impressed the other. Unfortunately for them, only one team can win the game. Per Alden Gonzalez at ESPN : "You're still trying to win a game," (Corey) Seager said Monday, "but when you got around him, it was hard not to see your brother in the opponent." ... "He only got thr...

Dodgers Rangers

From Dodgers Blue Heaven | over 5 years ago | 2 reads

Fans Invited as Seattle Welcomes NHL Legend Ron Francis

Photo by Gregg Forwerck/Getty Images Join Tod Leiweke at the BeerHall in Queen Anne July 18, 5-8pm Join us tomorrow at Queen Anne Beerhall for a Toast to the Fans with #NHLSeattle CEO Tod Leiweke and a special guest. Details → https://t.co/KOLuXSn1AB pic.twitter.com/ZhTkqyZPtU — NHL Seattle (@NHLSeattle_) July 17, 2019 Tod Leiweke has invited fans to celebrate tomorrow afternoon at 5pm as NHL Seattle prepares for a major milestone, the hiring of their first team staffer. The...

From Sonics Rising | over 6 years ago | 0 reads

Dominant Week Brought to you by Symetra

“The same principles that make [Seattle Center Arena] brilliant for hockey will make it brilliant for music and will make it brilliant for the NBA. We will have a huge welcome mat out for the NBA when they’re ready but again, we’re never going to get in front of the league.” “They’re well aware of what we’re doing and we’re ensuring that it’s not only compliant with NBA standards but well above those standards.” - Tod Leiweke - Forbes When I first heard that the 2019 NHL draft would be...

From Sonics Rising | over 6 years ago | 0 reads

Appreciating Lenny Wilkens

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images “I feel that by the way you live your life people will know who you are and what you’re about.” - Lenny Wilkens Word broke early this morning that the Lenny Wilkens Foundation will be closing after a final dinner event this August, prompting a look back at the storied career and contributions of a local legend. For more insight about this news make sure to read these great articles by KING5’s Chris Daniels and Percy Allen of the Seattle Times . Wilke...

Kings

From Sonics Rising | over 6 years ago | 1 read

Stopping players, not formations: Part II, matchup quarters

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports A reoccurring theme in the NBA playoffs these days is the selective non-guarding of specific players. Ever since the San Antonio Spurs picked on Dwayne Wade in back to back NBA Finals , offensive players that can’t shoot have become a resource for defenses trying to figure out how to stop superstars like Steph Curry, LeBron James, or James Harden with help defense. Spread out defenses in football have similar options to turn to in order to try and handle th...

Spurs Kings

From Football Study Hall | over 6 years ago | 2 reads