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Henderson: CB Shaquill Griffin has a chance to play right away — if he can grasp the Seahawks’ technique
How well Shaquill Griffin gets used to the Seahawks' technique will determine how quickly the third-round pick becomes a contributor in Seattle’s defense.
Seahawks DE Michael Bennett tweets of ‘boycott’ against Seattle Times
Seahawks DE Michael Bennett tweeted Sunday that he will "boycott" The Seattle Times for the rest of his career and will encourage his teammates to do the same.
Clayton: Do Seahawks favor Russell Wilson? Just as much as any team with a star quarterback
John Clayton shares his view on three Seahawks stories from this week, including why reported resentment for Russell Wilson by teammates is nothing out of the ordinary.
Ex-Seahawk Matt Hasselbeck says he’s following his father’s footsteps in donating his brain for research
Former Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck explains why he decided to donate his brain to CTE research.
Huard: Supposed resentment in Seahawks’ locker room toward Russell Wilson is common
Brock Huard and Matt Hasselbeck weigh in on a report that some of the Seahawks defense resent quarterback Russell Wilson.

Mariners hitters silenced by White Sox’ Derek Holland in 8-1 loss
Nelson Cruz provided the only runs for the Mariners in an 8-1 loss to the White Sox Sunday at Safeco Field.
Lineups: Daniel Vogelbach recalled and starting at first base
The Mariners have recalled Daniel Vogelbach and will insert him immediately at first base for the Sunday afternoon tilt with the White Sox.
Mariners recall RHP Chris Heston from Triple-A for Sunday start
The Mariners recalled pitcher Chris Heston from Triple-A to start Sunday's afternoon tilt at Safeco Field against the White Sox.
Mariners give up 19 hits in 16-1 loss to White Sox
Avisail Garcia homered in his first two at-bats and had a career-high six RBIs, and the White Sox battered Seattle's depleted pitching staff in a 16-1 win over the Mariners.
Mariners notebook: Robinson Cano’s return on schedule, Mitch Haniger OK after setback
Even with a small setback for Mitch Haniger, the Mariners appear in line to have him back in action next week. As for Robinson Cano, it continues to be smooth sailing in his recovery from a quad strain.

Harry Shipp’s goal enough as Sounders beat RSL, 1-0
Harry Shipp scored on a hard shot that was deflected into the goal in the 42nd minute and the Sounders snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Real Salt Lake on Saturday.
Fernandes scores 3 goals, Sporting KC beats Sounders 3-0
Gerso Fernandes scored three second-half goals in 13 minutes, Tim Melia had his seventh shutout and Sporting Kansas City beat the Seattle Sounders 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Nikolic, Fire beat Sounders 4-1 to snap winless streak
Nemanja Nikolic scored two goals and the Chicago Fire beat the Seattle Sounders 4-1 on Saturday night to snap a three-game winless streak.
Jozy Altidore’s PK gives Toronto 1-0 win over Sounders
Jozy Altidore earned and scored on a penalty kick early in the first half, and short-handed Toronto FC beat the Sounders 1-0 on Saturday in a rematch of last year's MLS Cup final.
Sounders, Toronto FC set for MLS Cup rematch
History will be revisited this week as the Sounders host Toronto on Saturday in a cup final rematch that's the only regular-season meeting between the sides in 2017.