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Is Boxing Dead?
A fellow sportswriter colleague asked me if boxing was dead? Let me start by saying the sport has survived the fall of network television, the collapse of closed-circuit theaters, the cable boom, the pay-per-view era, the exit of HBO Boxing, the death of Showtime Boxing, and now the fragmentation of streaming platforms. Yet the question is real because boxing no longer dominates American culture the way it once did. The real answer is more complicated than a simple yes or now

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10 hours ago4 min read
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Is Boxing Dead?
A fellow sportswriter colleague asked me if boxing was dead? Let me start by saying the sport has survived the fall of network television, the collapse of closed-circuit theaters, the cable boom, the pay-per-view era, the exit of HBO Boxing, the death of Showtime Boxing, and now the fragmentation of streaming platforms. Yet the question is real because boxing no longer dominates American culture the way it once did. The real answer is more complicated than a simple yes or now

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10 hours ago4 min read


Storm Set for Season Opener
IMG Seattle Storm SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm has completed its 2026 roster in preparation for Friday’s season opener against the Golden State Valkyries at Climate Pledge Arena, showcasing a promising young lineup that combines rising stars with seasoned players. Six players are returning from last year’s team, including Lexie Brown, Zia Cooke, Mackenzie Holmes, Ezi Magbegor, Dominique Malonga, and Katie Lou Samuelson. Brown, Cooke, and Holmes are entering their second sea

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4 days ago2 min read


The Storm Arrives
IMG Seattle Storm By Bo Crouch Axess Sports The Storm open the 2026 season Friday night against the Valkyries at Climate Pledge Arena, beginning a new chapter built around youth, athleticism and long-term development. Seattle’s offseason focused heavily on reshaping the roster. The Storm added international center Awa Fam and acquired rookie guard Flau'jae Johnson in a draft-night move that immediately drew attention around the league. The franchise is continuing

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4 days ago2 min read


A Storm is Forming
By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports The Seattle Storm didn’t just tweak the roster this offseason—they reshaped their identity. Following years of trying to balance veteran leadership with a post-championship reset, Seattle entered 2026 at a crossroads. The result? One of the most dramatic roster overhauls in the WNBA, headlined by major departures, strategic additions, and a looming franchise-defining draft pick. Major Departures Signal the End of a Core Seattle’s offseason began wi

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Kraken Serving Hot Kokko
By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports SEATTLE — For a young goaltender, there are debuts—and then there are arrivals. On Saturday night, Nikke Kokko delivered the latter. Thrust into the spotlight for his first NHL start, Kokko turned aside 26 of 27 shots, backstopping the Seattle Kraken to a commanding 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames at Climate Pledge Arena. But beyond the stat line, it was the manner in which he handled the moment—calm, composed, and confident—that left the stron

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Apr 123 min read
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