Year in Review

Met Recap: Seattle Arts and Entertainment in 2016

A look back at our favorite cultural moments of the year.

12/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Why the Washington Huskies Can Upset Alabama in the College Football Playoff

It won't be easy, but the underdog UW squad has a legit chance of knocking off the defending champions.

12/27/2016 By Jack Russillo

Sound Off

The Color (Rush) of Money

The garish new Seahawks jerseys are just another tacky NFL cash grab.

11/16/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Washington Football’s Rejuvenating Season

Despite last weekend’s loss, the Huskies’ success has transformed the atmosphere around campus.

11/15/2016 By Jack Russillo

The Sporting Life

EXCLUSIVE: Unedited First Draft of Chris Hansen's Arena Letter

Read the *totally real and in no way made up* letter declaring his true feelings about privately financing a new home for the Sonics.

10/26/2016 By Matthew Halverson

The Sporting Life

5 Things to Know Heading into the Seattle Sounders' Playoff Run

After a disastrous start to the season, the red hot Sounders seek their first MLS Cup.

10/25/2016 By Jack Russillo

The Sporting Life

5 Reasons Why UW Husky Football Is the Real Deal

A quick guide for those just jumping on the undefeated team's bandwagon.

10/19/2016 By Jack Russillo

Sound Off

Hey, Let’s Stop Rooting for the Thunder to Fail

It's not a good look.

09/21/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

The Glory of Griffey

A reflection on Ken Griffey Jr.'s Hall of Fame number retirement weekend.

08/10/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Watch Ken Griffey Jr. Go Into the Hall of Fame This Sunday

The Kid takes his rightful place in baseball's hallowed halls.

07/20/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Waiting for Messi

The meaningless magic of Lionel Messi's Copa América performance.

06/15/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Sue Bird

The Seattle Storm stalwart begins a new WNBA season surround by an influx of exciting young talent.

05/18/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

See Pro Wrestling's Best as NXT Debuts in Seattle

The WWE's (far superior) minor league stable body slams its way to the Paramount.

05/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Meet the 2016 Seahawks Draft Picks

Can it be football season yet?

05/02/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Who Makes the Playoffs First: the Mariners or a Seattle NBA or NHL Team?

Pondering an unfortunately very legitimate question.

04/13/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Ken Griffey Jr. Makes the Baseball Hall of Fame with Record Voting Percentage

Edgar Martinez still waits...

01/06/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

The Coolest Kid on the Diamond

Why Ken Griffey Jr. should be a unanimous Hall of Famer.

01/05/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: December 2015

John Waters gets in the holiday spirit, Gonzaga hits the KeyArena hardwood, and the 5th is alive with ‘The Sound of Music.’

11/24/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Beverly Yanez

Seattle Reign FC's leading scorer looks to lead the squad to a National Women's Soccer League title.

08/21/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

U.S. Women's World Cup Champs to Play Brazil in Seattle

The USWNT heads to CenturyLink Field this October.

08/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld