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Seahawks practice report: Jimmy Graham sits, Germain Ifedi a full participant
Among several items of interest on the Seahawks' practice report for Thursday is tight end Jimmy Graham not participating due to what are listed as knee and back injuries.
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson: ‘No doubt’ he’ll play vs. Jets despite sprained knee
Russell Wilson gave the latest of several strong indications the Seahawks have given this week that the MCL sprain he sustained vs. the 49ers won’t cause him to miss any games.
Washington vs Stanford: What Huskies can learn from Seahawks about winning in prime time
With No. 6 Stanford coming to town, 710 ESPN Seattle's Brock Huard explains what the 10th-ranked Huskies could learn from the Seahawks about winning prime-time games.
O’Neil’s Week-4 picks: The NFL hath no fury like Bill Belichick scorned
In his predictions for Week 4 of the NFL season, Danny O'Neil has the Seahawks beating the Jets and wonders if the NFL should just stop punishing the Patriots.
Back at practice, Seahawks’ Germain Ifedi getting closer to debut
Seahawks rookie right guard Germain Ifedi practiced Wednesday for the second time since going down with a high-ankle sprain. "We're really excited about that," coach Pete Carroll said.

Lineups: Ariel Miranda again looks for 5th win of September as Mariners open huge series vs A’s
The Mariners are hoping for a bounce-back outing by Ariel Miranda as they open a pivotal four-game set Thursday against the Athletics in their final series of the regular season.
Mariners postseason tickets go on sale Friday
Single-game tickets for potential Mariners postseason games will go on sale on Friday exclusively through the team's ticketing site and box office.
Podcast: Shannon Drayer talks Mariners’ postseason scenarios
Shannon Drayer joined John Clayton on Thursday to detail the Mariners' chances to make the postseason and the potential of a game Monday at Safeco Field.
Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz signings have paid off for Mariners
The Mariners' have nearly $300 million invested into Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz, and the high-priced veterans have paid dividends during the team's push for the postseason.
What the Mariners must do to make the playoffs
With four games to go and two games for the Mariners to make up in the standings, there are a few different ways Seattle can snap the MLB's longest current playoff drought.

Sound Stories, episode 4: Sounders midfielder Erik Friberg
Current Sounders FC midfielder Erik Friberg joins the program to talk about his second stint in Seattle, as he first played for the club back in 2011 before moving back to his home country of Sweden.
Defense helps Sounders move into playoff spot after win over Chicago
Defense has been key in the Sounders' push for the playoffs, as they've turned around their tendency earlier in the season to give up points late.
Sounders keep playoff hopes alive with 1-0 win over Chicago
The Sounders got a goal in the 24th minute from defender Chad Marshall and held on for a 1-0 win over Chicago Wednesday, getting an extremely vital three points.
Three keys as Sounders look to keep playoff hopes alive vs Chicago
Three keys to the Sounders' match against Chicago on Wednesday, including how Brian Schmetzer may juggle Seattle's lineup with two players potentially out and another match coming up on Sunday.
Sounders forward Clint Dempsey out for the season
Sounders forward Clint Dempsey has been ruled out for the rest of the season so that he can continue treatment for an irregular heartbeat.

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