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Matt Calkins

Matt Calkins

Sports Columnist at The Seattle Times

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What would another MLS Cup mean to Brian Schmetzer’s underrated legacy?

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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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. 
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Kalen DeBoer is riding high at Alabama. It’s hard to watch for UW fans

Kalen DeBoer has Alabama off to a 4-0 start. UW fans, meanwhile, are likely wondering if they'll ever again see the glory that DeBoer brought them in his two-year stint. 
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Mariners again play ‘meaningful baseball’ until end, likely produci...

The Mariners technically were still in the postseason hunt after Wednesday's win, but we're in miracle territory for a team that doesn't perform those anymore. 
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UW’s defense dominates again. As schedule gets tougher, Huskies wil...

The defense again ruled the day for these Huskies. If UW wants to make a bowl, the D will have to continue to shut down opponents.
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It’s hard to believe, but Mariners still have path to postseason

This season is nine games from being one of the most disappointing in franchise history. Yet amid all the heartbreak, there remains postseason hope. The Mariners can still pull this thing off. 
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Mariners’ woes can be placed on doorstep of front office

The Mariners' increasingly disappointing and frustrating season lays at the feet of the front office and ownership group, writes Matt Calkins
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Is the Mariners offense coming to life for a September run?

The bats came to life and the Mariners picked up two games on the Astros during the six-game homestand. For now there's hope the Mariners can keep things interesting during the final month.
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Sue Bird deservedly gets Seattle street named after her

Columnist Matt Calkins says Storm legend Sue Bird makes his Seattle sports Mount Rushmore, and the city honored her by naming a street after her.
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Will Dan Wilson’s hiring provide Mariners with a final-stretch jolt?

Can Dan Wilson provide a spark to save the Mariners' dwindling postseason hopes? Could any manager provide it? 
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Mariners’ front office has done its job, now pressure is on players...

Moves made leading up to the trade deadline have seemed to wake up the Mariners' bats, helping the AL West leaders win six of their past nine games.
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UW-heavy U.S. men’s eight rowing team on verge of ending Olympic dr...

The U.S. men's eight rowing team, which includes four former Huskies and is coached by UW's Michael Callahan, will compete in the Olympic final Saturday.
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Why Cal Raleigh is, again, making a pitch for Mariners to add offense

Cal Raleigh sounded off last year when the Mariners didn't adequately upgrade at the trade deadline. How does he feel this time around?
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Kraken hope Jessica Campbell’s player-development success translate...

Kraken coach Dan Bylsma said everyone on the roster should be striving to improve. And that's where assistant coach Jessica Campbell comes in.
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Amy Yang stares down Sahalee to win first major at KPMG Women's PGA...

Amy Yang was teeming with anxiety in the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. She stared down Sahalee to win her first major and a spot at the Olympics.
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Sahalee has been brutally beautiful from tee to green at Women's PG...

Sahalee Country Club doesn’t play around. The course has been difficult from tee to green at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship — just as it should be.
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It’s not just luck, Mariners know how to remain cool under pressure...

The Mariners are 17-7 in one-run games through just 72 contests, extending a trend that has only accelerated since 2021. That’s not luck. There is no substitute for regular exposure to pressure.
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Is Mariners slugger Julio Rodriguez about to break out? Let's hope ...

The power and run-scoring production has been absent. Let’s hope Sunday’s win — and Julio Rodriguez’s four RBI day — is a sign of things to come for the Mariners.