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Soccer's Sounders are in the hunt for the U.S. Open Cup

Jon Palmer — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:07:34 -0700

Deja vu. The Seattle Sounders are at it again, so far repeating last summer's success and moving up the ranks in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The team has reached the third round of the national soccer tournament -- and that means playing with the big boys of Major League Soccer.

Sonics fans lead a full-court press to save our team

Jon Palmer — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:08:35 -0700

Are you a Seattle Sonics fan? Do you fondly remember the days when the Glove ran the show and the NBA team was the biggest ticket in town? Or maybe Xavier McDaniel is your all-time favorite Sonic -- even though his appearance in "Singles" was one of the oddest movie cameos ever.

If you're mad about -- or depressed by -- the recent efforts by the Sonics' owners and the NBA to move the team to Oklahoma, then we have just the event recommendation for you on June 16.

My oh my: August 3 is Dave Niehaus Day

Jon Palmer — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:28:22 -0700

It may not be getting as much hype as Ken Griffey Jr.'s celebrated return last season or an Ichiro bobblehead giveaway in any season, but there's another celebration (and bobblehead) coming to Safeco Field later this summer that deserves your attention.

Brazil vs. Canada: The Beautiful Game comes to Qwest Field May 31

Jon Palmer — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:17:14 -0700

Recently, you may have heard phrases like these around town: "Come celebrate the Beautiful Game" or "The world's game is coming to Seattle." Both are slogans used by our city's new Major League Soccer franchise, Seattle Sounders FC, on posters and other advertisements to promote the game of soccer -- the most popular sport in the world.

Mariners tickets go on sale Saturday

Jon Palmer — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:21:55 -0800

In case you didn't recognize it, that bright object that's been in the sky lately is the sun. It's a sure sign that spring is on its way, and with it, Seattle Mariners baseball.

The Washington State Cougars roar into KeyArena

Jon Palmer — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:55:22 -0800

Attention, college hoop fans! Did you know that a top-10 men's basketball team is coming to Seattle to play at KeyArena? "Who is it?" you ask? Another highly ranked Gonzaga team coming to play in the annual Battle in Seattle? A tough NCAA opponent set to take on the Huskies in a rare game at the Key?

A Seahawk looms larger than life

Jon Palmer — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:34:46 -0700

On the heels of recent losses, Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander's stature may have shrunk in the eyes of fans, but he'll soon loom larger than life in downtown Seattle.

A semifinal showdown: The Sounders take on FC Dallas Sept. 4

Jon Palmer — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:18:05 -0700

You may not have noticed, but the Seattle Sounders have been quietly beating up on some of their soccer peers this summer. With little fanfare, they've made it to the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup and have a chance to go to the finals if they can beat MLS team FC Dallas Sept. 4.

Five years old and still kicking, the All Nations Cup has more than ever to offer soccer fans

Jon Palmer — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:42:18 -0700

If you sported colors and country pride while cheering on the likes of Brazil, England and Iran during last summer's World Cup soccer tournament in Germany, but you can't wait three more years for the next round of international World Cup action, we have good news.