Seahawks LT Russell Okung has e-mailed all NFL teams advising them that he will undergo shoulder surgery, but expects to be recovered by June.
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Takeaway Jakob Poeltl, a 7-foot sophomore from Vienna, Austria, hit two free throws with 53 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting Utah to an 80-75 victory over Washington Sunday night at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Huskies, who forced overtime by scoring the last five points of regulation, fell to 13-6 overall and 5-2 in Pac-12 play,
Although claiming no special knowledge, Seahawks GM John Schneider told 710 ESPN Friday that he’s under the impression Marshawn Lynch is considering retirement.
Takeaway Andrew Andrews, the Pac-12 Conference’s leading scorer, put up 33 points, including 16 0f 17 from the free throw line, as the Huskies dominated a 14-5 Colorado team 95-83 Wednesday night (box) before a raucous 6,325 at Hec Ed Pavilion to maintain a share of the conference lead.
The Sounders Wednesday signed midfielder Michael Farfan, who spent the past season with D.C. United following a three-year stint with the Philadelphia Union (2011-13).
As the University of Washington searches for a full-time athletic director, Jennifer Cohen, a 15-year UW employee, will oversee Husky athletics, beginning Feb. 1.
Takeaway Freshman Matisse Thybulle knocked down a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:13 and Andrew Andrews offset two subsequent gaffes with six free throws as Washington held off a late run by Arizona State for an 89-85 win Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe (box). The Huskies have taken five in a row
Unless there is some bizarre development between now and Sunday, Marshawn Lynch is expected to start for the Seahawks when they face the Carolina Panthers.
The Mariners Friday agreed to terms with LHP Charlie Furbush and RHP Evan Scribner on one-year contracts for the 2016 season, avoiding arbitration with both. With those signings, the Mariners have no remaining arbitration-eligible players.
The Mariners Tuesday acquired 25-year-old RHP Joe Wieland, who spent the majority of last season with AAA Oklahoma, from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league INF Erick Mejia. To make room on their 40-man roster, the Mariners designated RHP A.J. Schugel for assignment.