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Brent Stecker

Climate Pledge Arena...
Brent Stecker

Climate Pledge Arena: If the name is goofy, it’s at least goofy with a purpose

The name Climate Pledge Arena was met with befuddlement and mockery, but it can't be considered goofier than how arena naming rights are usually handled, writes Brent Stecker.
4 years ago
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson...
Brent Stecker

Russell Wilson didn’t want to talk football — he has more on his mind

For over 30 minutes Wednesday, Russell Wilson talked to members of the press. He did not talk about football. He spoke more than he ever has on race, social issues and politics.
4 years ago
Mariners Randy Johnson...
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Mariners Classics: Big Unit’s 19 K game best remembered for another reason

Mariners Classics on 710 ESPN Seattle will feature a night Randy Johnson came within a strikeout of the single-game record but is most remembered for a Mark McGwire moonshot.
4 years ago
Former Sonics F Detlef Schrempf...
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Sonics legend Detlef Schrempf: ‘I didn’t realize we were such an underdog’ vs Bulls in 1996 NBA Finals

Detlef Schrempf, twice an All-Star for the Seattle Sonics, joined 710's John Clayton to talk about the depiction of the team in "The Last Dance" and share details on his fundraiser for COVID-19 relief.
4 years ago
The Last Dance, Sonics Gary Payton, Michael Jordan...
Brent Stecker

‘Last Dance’: Sorry MJ — stats show Sonics’ Payton gave you a problem

The 1996 Sonics were featured Sunday in ESPN's "The Last Dance" documentary on Michael Jordan's Bulls, and His Airness laughed off Gary Payton. He shouldn't have, as we explain in a collection of takeaways from the episode.
4 years ago
Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch...
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Marshawn Lynch tells ESPN he and Seahawks have talked potential return

Will Marshawn Lynch remain unretired? It's possible as he told ESPN's Scott Van Pelt that his agent has talked to the Seahawks about a potential return in 2020.
4 years ago
Seahawks release Justin Britt...
Brent Stecker

Seahawks release veteran offensive linemen D.J. Fluker and Justin Britt

The Seahawks officially released right guard D.J. Fluker and center Justin Britt on Monday, a day after news first came out about the status of the two veteran linemen.
4 years ago
Seahawks pick Darrell Taylor...
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Seahawks rank 1st in NFL Draft in athleticism after 2 days

The Seahawks' draft picks as a whole may be getting mixed reviews, but a metric from NFL Next Gen Stats has them ahead of the entire league after two days.
4 years ago
Sonics F Shawn Kemp, 710 classic picks...
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710’s classic picks: Sonics shine, 2001 MLB ASG and more from Brent Stecker

We kick off a new 710 ESPN Seattle series where the cast of characters share classic sports recommendations for people to check out during quarantine with 710Sports.com editor Brent Stecker.
4 years ago
Seahawks DE Jadeveon Clowney...
Brent Stecker

Seahawks’ top competition for Clowney has apparently emerged

The Seahawks appear to be battling Tennessee for Jadeveon Clowney's services, as the Titans' offical website posted comments from their coach and GM on their interest in the star defensive end.
4 years ago
Mariners OF Jake Fraley...
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Checking In: Progress of Mariners’ top prospects in spring training, part 2

Mariners spring training may be paused, but that gives us a chance to check in on how the young players with the biggest buzz around them have done so far.
4 years ago
Seahawks reportedly visit with Jordan Reed...
Brent Stecker

Seahawks reportedly visit with free-agent TE Jordan Reed

The Seahawks may be looking to add even more to their tight end room after signing Greg Olsen, reportedly visiting with veteran TE Jordan Reed on Thursday.
4 years ago
Seattle sports crowd ban, T-Mobile Park...
Brent Stecker

How will Seattle sports be impacted by coronavirus crowd ban?

There are a lot of questions regarding the Seattle sports scene as crowds of 250 or more are banned in three Washington counties due to the coronavirus outbreak.
4 years ago
Mariners 1B Evan White...
Brent Stecker

Checking In: What the Mariners’ top 4 prospects are doing in spring training

The focus for the Mariners this spring training is on their many prospects. We check in on how the top four -- Jarred Kelenic, Julio Rodriguez, Logan Gilbert and Evan White -- have done thus far.
4 years ago
Mariners RHP Taylor Williams...
Brent Stecker

Mariners claim pitcher Taylor Williams off waivers from Brewers

The Mariners have picked up Taylor Williams, a relief pitcher who hails from Vancouver, Wash., off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.
4 years ago
Mariners RHP Taijuan Walker...
Brent Stecker

Mariners preview: The 4 categories that make up 10 options for rotation

The Mariners' pitching rotation will be a proving ground in 2020, as evidenced with their expected opening day starter all the way through the depth they have collected behind a young staff.
4 years ago
Mariners reportedly sign Carlos González...
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Mariners reportedly sign former All-Star OF Carlos González to minors deal

The Mariners have reportedly added three-time All-Star Carlos González to an outfield mix that has an open spot with Mitch Haniger injured.
4 years ago
Former Mariners RHP Taijuan Walker...
Brent Stecker

M’s could be set with starters, but don’t rule out a Taijuan Walker reunion

The Mariners are expected to have nine starting pitchers in the mix in spring training, but with free agent Taijuan Walker still available, a reunion remains possible.
4 years ago
NHL Seattle GM Ron Francis...
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NHL Seattle responds after report that team will be named Seattle Kraken

Has NHL Seattle decided on a team name? A report has surfaced that Seattle Kraken will be the city's pro hockey team, but the club denied to address the rumor in a statement.
4 years ago
Former Seahawks FS Earl Thomas...
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Why should Seahawks trade up in NFL Draft? Look at their last decade of 1st-round picks

The Seahawks haven't had much success picking in the first round in recent years, but that has more to do with picking in the last half of the round than anything else.
4 years ago
Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic...
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Mariners’ top 2 prospects Kelenic and Rodriguez unique in different ways

Julio Rodriguez and Jarred Kelenic, the Mariners' No. 1 and No. 2 prospects, each are extremely comfortable on the baseball diamond. It comes out in different ways, however.
4 years ago
Mariners LHP Nick Margevicius...
Brent Stecker

Mariners claim LHP Nick Margevicius to add depth for starting rotation

During the Mariners' press conference Thursday, GM Jerry Dipoto spoke on the importance of having starting pitching depth. A day later, his team added some.
4 years ago
Mariners' Tom Murphy, Austin Nola...
Brent Stecker

Mariners like new catching combo of Tom Murphy and Austin Nola — both at and behind the plate

The Mariners had a strong catching duo in 2019, and even with Omar Narváez gone, M's manager Scott Servais expects big things out of Tom Murphy and Austin Nola in 2020.
4 years ago
Mariners OF Mitch Haniger...
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Mariners’ Mitch Haniger likely to miss spring training due to core surgery

The Mariners will have to begin the 2020 season without All-Star outfielder Mitch Haniger, who has a core injury that was discovered Monday.
4 years ago