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Matt Calkins

Matt Calkins

Sports Columnist at The Seattle Times

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  • English
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  • Basketball
  • Football
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Recent Articles

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Geno Smith trade begs the question: What are the Seahawks doing?

Are the Seahawks punting on the 2025 season? Or are they targeting another quarterback that they think can be an upgrade over Geno Smith? 
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The NBA’s return to Seattle may seem inevitable. Here’s why it isn’t

It's clear the NBA is looking at expansion — with Las Vegas and Seattle seeming to make the most sense. But there are reasons to question if it will happen.
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Kelsey Plum isn’t just in the retired-jersey club now. She’s a full...

When you combine the records, the team success, the sellouts and the "what is she going to do next?" factor — has any Washington Husky had a greater impact than Kelsey Plum? 
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Mariners placing pennies above pennants is swaying yet another offs...

Another underwhelming offseason continues as the Mariners again appear to be passing on big-ticket free agents. At this point, why expect anything else?
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Bad breaks didn’t sink Seahawks. They simply weren’t good enough

This is a season that will leave fans frustrated — but not with the football gods. This was the Seahawks' doing, writes Matt Calkins.
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What would another MLS Cup mean to Brian Schmetzer’s underrated leg...

Brian Schmetzer may not have the fanfare of other great Seattle coaches, but it's hard to top his résumé, which is on the verge of adding even more sparkle. 
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Why Sounders’ Stefan Frei shouldn’t take a back seat to LAFC’s Hugo...

Stefan Frei has never been named MLS' best goalkeeper, but it's doubtful that he would trade his résumé with those of many other goalkeepers in the league.
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Did Demond Williams Jr. just earn Washington’s starting QB job?

Did the true freshman just become the true starter? Demond Williams Jr. stole the show Friday night and led the Huskies to a critical victory over UCLA.
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How Paolo Banchero joined a long list of NBA standouts from WA

On Monday Seattle native and O'Dea High School product Paolo Banchero became the second-youngest player in NBA history to score 50 points in a game,
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Timbers leave Sounders frustrated and down a man to open the playoffs

The Sounders' second half of the season was one of the more remarkable stretches in franchise history, but there was nothing to celebrate Saturday in a 1-1 draw with rival Portland.
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So far, Mike Macdonald hiring hasn’t fixed Seahawks defense

The Seahawks' loss to the Giants on Sunday made it clear that the defensive issues that plagued Seattle in the final years of the Pete Carroll era remain.