Articles
Touchdowns for Price Tags
Student athletes now pay to play sports in public high schools.
By Claudia Rowe
A King’s Ransom
Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is next month. Here’s why the Mariners should give up star pitcher Félix Hernández now.
Spoiling for a Fight
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is selling out at KeyArena. Since when did we become a fisticuffs-loving city?
Hittin’ the Skids
You don’t have to be a gearhead to geek out for rally driving, but a need for speed helps.
Change We Can Root For
Former University of Washington prez Mark Emmert takes over the NCAA’s top job in October. We humbly present five ways he can improve collegiate sports and help out UW in the process.
Turnover
3BA might be the next big thing in professional basketball: full-court, three-on-three hoops played at breakneck speed. But even the game’s back-and-forth action can’t compete with the off-the-court legal drama.
Trail of Beers
Hundreds of displaced UW tailgaters are desperately searching for a new place to party.
A Diamond in the Rough
Five reasons you shouldn't skip the U.S Amateur golf championship just because it's amateur.
Sounders ’Til We Die
What to yell, where to watch, and everything else you need to know to be an expert soccer fan.
Apolo Mission
Short-track speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno will slice up the ice for his third Winter Games this month. Here’s why he’s the Seattle Olympian to watch.
The Kid and the Pendulum
The string master from Rainier Beach goes for a fifth title at the regional yo-yo throw down.
Lucky Guy
Alpine racer Scott Macartney had high hopes for the 2010 Games in Vancouver. Then he nearly died in one of the worst crashes in World Cup history. The story of his epic climb back onto skis—and relapse—is one of the most harrowing in Olympic sports.
Wheels of Fortune
Quad rugby’s rising local star is headed for the big time. And it's going to be murder.
5 Northwest Olympic Hopefuls
Learn from the pros—here's how 5 Northwest Olympic hopefuls stay in tip-top shape.
Joyride
Jerry Baker has ridden every Seattle to Portland cycling event. With his advice and a little hard work, you can start your own streak.
Wicket Ways
Cross-campus treks. Intentionally ironic attire. Gonzo thwacking. What kind of croquet is this?
Lord of the Reins
Horse racing was once dead in Washington State. The career of top jockey Ricky Frazier was once dead too. Hell, there was a time when Ricky Frazier was nearly dead. A story of courage, cunning, and redemption on the back of a thoroughbred.
They Like It Rough
Need an elbow to the jaw and a friendly pat on the back? Try rugby.
By Sean Leslie
Can Jake Locker Save Husky Football?
A squeaky-clean kid from rural Washington tries to return UW ball to its glory.
By Roger Brooks
Root, Root, Root Against the Home Team
Not everyone had a bad season at Safeco Field.
By Jason Cohen
Edgar's Solution
Seattle’s most revered ex-Mariner markets bats and caps with other people’s names on them.
By Jeff Meisner
