Russell Wilson had his cooperative nature confirmed by writers who regularly cover the NFL when they named the Seahawks the winner of the 10th annual “Good Guy” award. The Pro Football Writers of America annually selects a player whose qualities and professional style help pro football writers do their jobs.
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Captain Clint Dempsey of the Seattle Sounders staked the United States to a 1-0 lead 34 seconds into the match. Following a Ghana equalizer in the 82nd minute, 21-year-old, little-known substitute John Brooks headed in the winner in the 86th, giving the USA a dramatic 2-1 victory in its opening match in the World Cup
A longshot to make Seattle’s roster after his May 10 signing, quarterback Keith Price drew his release from the Super Bowl champs Monday.
A ninth-inning single by Leonys Martin off closer Fernando Rodney brought in the winning run in the Rangers’ 4-3 triumph Saturday night at Safeco Field, the Mariners’ fifth consecutive loss, all at home. Seattle starter Erasmo Ramirez pitched five shutout innings, but this time it was the normally reliable bullpen that gave up all the
Called up Thursday, Mariners bad boy Jesus Montero was to get his first playing time in the majors this season Saturday night. Against Texas’s lefty starter, former Mariner Joe Saunders, Montero was the designated hitter in the No. 4 spot as the Mariners seek to end a four-game losing streak.
The Sounders are inviting fans to viewing parties for the U.S. group-stage matches in the World Cup at The Atlantic Crossing Pub and Fuel Sports Eats And Beats. The events, held in conjunction with The American Outlaws, official supporters group of U.S. Soccer, will feature Sounders player appearances and a raffle with prize giveaways.
The Mariners Friday extended the affiliation with the Everett AquaSox, their Short A franchise in the Northwest League. The contract between the clubs would have run out at the end of the season, but now will run through the end of the 2016 season.
Coach Sigi Schmid and the Sounders were fined undisclosed amounts by the MLS disciplinary committee for violations in multiple confrontations Saturday in Chicago against the Fire.
The Mariners Thursday recalled DH/1B Jesus Montero from AAA Tacoma after placing OF Michael Saunders Wednesday on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right shoulder. The 24-year-old Montero was available to the club Wednesday when it plays the final of three games against the New York Yankees at Safeco Field.
Marshawn Lynch is set to make $5 million, but wants to make more. To underscore his desire, Lynch will stay away from a mandatory mini-camp.