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Seahawks’ Jimmy Graham: ‘I’m only going to get better and better’ as knee regains strength
Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham says the power is still not fully back in his surgically repaired right knee but that plans to play with the same reckless intensity as always.
Pete Carroll, Seahawks must weigh what’s best for Russell Wilson
You want Russell Wilson to miss this next game? "You tell him," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said during his weekly appearance on "Brock and Salk" on Monday.
Pete Carroll: Russell Wilson has MCL sprain; Thomas Rawls out ‘a few weeks’
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll told "Brock and Salk" that Russell Wilson has a sprained MCL and said that while he's doing "unbelievable" a day later, it's possible that he won't play next week.
Seahawks’ offense finally gets untracked in win over 49ers
After two woeful performances, the Seahawks' offense exploded in Sunday's 37-18 win over the 49ers. “I thought it was a game that we needed,” coach Pete Carroll said.
Russell Wilson’s knee injury could have been worse, and may still be
While Russell Wilson was optimistic about the status of his left knee after the Seahawks' win over the 49ers, it might be a little soon to describe just how relieved Seattle feels.

Mariners notebook: Cruz will play through wrist pain
HOUSTON–It is that time of year. Dings, dents, major pain do not factor into the equation for Nelson Cruz, not with meaningful games left to play. “I am going to play regardless of what it is,” he said of the pain in his wrist. “But I definitely want to know what’s going on.” Cruz had an MRI […]
Lineups: Mariners will try to finally figure out Astros’ Collin McHugh
The Mariners face a tall order in their 5:10 game on 710 ESPN Seattle in the form of Astros pitcher Collin McHugh, who is 4-0 with a 1.08 ERA against Seattle this season.
Mariners need Nelson Cruz, Kyle Seager for Astros series
With no room for error, the Mariners hope Nelson Cruz's wrist issue won't hinder him and that Kyle Seager will bounce back from a rough stretch for their three-game set in Houston.
Nelson Cruz homers twice, leaves early in 4-3 Mariners win over Twins
Nelson Cruz homered twice before leaving with left wrist soreness, Jesus Sucre homered for the first time in 14 months and the Mariners beat the Twins 4-3 on Sunday.
Steve Cishek, Mariners express shock over news of the death of Marlins ace José Fernández
Steve Cishek, who played with José Fernández in Miami, and Leonys Martin, who is from the same hometown in Cuba as Fernández, were both shook up by the news of the Marlins ace's death.

Jordan Morris leads Sounders to huge road win over Galaxy, 4-2
The Sounders made a statement about their MLS postseason intentions on the road Sunday with a Jordan Morris-led 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Three keys: Can Sounders withstand Galaxy’s goal machine?
The Sounders' desperate push for the MLS Cup Playoffs hits Los Angeles on Sunday against a Galaxy team that has taken the fewest shots but scored the second most goals in the MLS.
Sound Stories, Episode 3: Frank MacDonald
The guest on Episode 3 of Sound Stories is Frank MacDonald, who has been involved with the Sounders and soccer in Seattle in various capacities since 1974, when he first caught a glimpse of the NASL Sounders on TV.
Sounders notebook: Jordan Morris 3rd on MLS ’24 under 24′ list
MLSSoccer.com announced its annual “24 under 24” list this week, with two Sounders making the cut, including rookie Jordan Morris at No. 3.
Jordan Morris keeps proving his worth to the Sounders
With 10 goals in 28 appearances for the Sounders this season, rookie Jordan Morris keeps proving his worth to Seattle while helping keep the team's playoff hopes alive.

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