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Minnesota survives late Seattle rally in 105-102 thriller at Climate Pledge Arena By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports SEATTLE — There are losses that leave a team searching for answers. Then there are losses that reveal something about who that team is becoming. The Storm fell 105-102 to the Minnesota on Monday night at Climate Pledge Arena, but the final score failed to capture the fight, energy, and resilience displayed over the final 10 minutes. or capture the energy from the 12,5

By Bo Crouch | Axess Sports The Seattle Kraken continued reshaping their roster Thursday, making a significant investment in their future by acquiring forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers. Seattle sent a 2026 first-round pick acquired from Tampa Bay along with a conditional 2027 second-round selection to Florida in exchange for the 23-year-old winger. The conditional pick could become the higher of Winnipeg's or Columbus' second-round selections in 2027 depend

IMG Stephen Brashear By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports The NFL is built on opportunity. Sometimes that opportunity arrives immediately. Sometimes it takes years. And sometimes a player finds himself trapped in the uncomfortable space between potential and circumstance. That may be exactly where Jalen Milroe finds himself in Seattle. When the Seahawks selected the former Alabama quarterback in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the move wasn't about finding an immediate starter.

By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports The Seattle Kraken continued reshaping their hockey operations department Thursday, adding one of the NHL's most experienced executives to the organization. General Manager Jason Botterill announced that former Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin has joined the club as Vice President and Assistant General Manager. Seattle also added Pascal Vincent as an assistant coach after his successful run behind the bench of the AHL's Laval Rocket.

IMG. Seattle Storm By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports SEATTLE — There are losses that leave a team frustrated. Then there are losses that leave a team believing. The Seattle Storm walked off the floor at Climate Pledge Arena Thursday night with their franchise-record 11th straight defeat, falling 112-110 to the Dallas Wings in overtime. But despite the result, there was no mistaking the fight Seattle showed against one of the WNBA's hottest teams. For more than two hours, the Storm

IMG Channel 9 News Tennessee By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports Darron Lee once seemed destined for a long NFL career. The former first-round pick went from starring at Ohio State to hearing his name called by the New York Jets with the 20th overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played alongside some of the league's top talent, spent time with a Super Bowl-winning team, and reached a level of football that few athletes ever achieve. Now, at 31 years old, Lee faces allegations

IMG Seattle Storm By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports SEATTLE — Sometimes basketball games are won with great shooting nights. Sometimes they're won with star performances and sometimes they're won simply because one team is willing to keep fighting when nothing is going right. That was the story Friday night. The Golden State Valkyries shot just 36 percent from the floor and an even uglier 21 percent from three-point range. Seattle, meanwhile, knocked down ten threes and got a brill

By Bo Crouch | Axess Sports The days of waiting for tomorrow's newspaper to learn what happened in a game are long gone. The sports media landscape has spent the last two decades adapting to social media, streaming platforms, and 24-hour news cycles. Now, another technological shift is rapidly changing how sports are covered, consumed, and even understood: artificial intelligence. From automated game recaps to advanced player analysis, AI is becoming one of the most influenti

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 no

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

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

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

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

By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports Seattle - The Kraken entered the day with a slim chance of getting into the post season. Although unlikely there was a still a chance that was laid out with not only winning out but needing everyone in front of them to lose out. By the time the puck dropped those chances were washed away. With four games to go including tonight against the Flames, Seattle has to dig deep not only to put on a good show for the home crowd but also to make sure you ke

Seawolves Press Release APR 3, 2026 SEATTLE, WA — The Seattle Seawolves today announced the appointment of JoAnne Anderson as President, ushering in a new era of growth as the club prepares for its 2026 Major League Rugby season opener tonight. With this appointment, Anderson becomes one of only two women currently leading teams in Major League Rugby, marking a significant milestone for the league and the sport. Anderson brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing, b

By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports SEATTLE — The Portland Fire took a calculated swing on upside Friday, selecting the contract of guard Nika Mühl from the Seattle Storm during the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft. Mühl, originally drafted No. 14 overall by Seattle in the 2024 WNBA Draft, saw limited action in her rookie season, appearing in 16 games and averaging 2.8 minutes. Her development was then stalled by a significant knee injury — a torn ACL and meniscus suffered overseas while pl

By Bo Crouch 4-2-26 SEATTLE — The margin for error is gone for the Seattle Kraken. With the regular season winding down, the Kraken return to Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night needing more than just a strong effort — they need points. Especially on the heels of a tough road trip. Standing in their way are the Utah Mammoth, a team currently holding a Western Conference wild-card position and one that has already had Seattle’s number this season. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m

IMG CBS SPORTS By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks didn’t wait for the market to catch up—they set it. In a franchise-defining move, Seattle signed star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, sources confirmed Monday. The deal averages just over $42 million per season and includes $120 million in guaranteed money. The extension keeps Smith-Njigb

IMG KING5.COM By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports The Seattle Kraken and Florida Panthers meet Tuesday night in Sunrise in a game that carries quiet but significant weight for both teams’ postseason chances. Neither club currently holds a playoff spot, and with the regular season winding down, the margin for error has essentially disappeared. Playoff picture pressure Seattle (31-29-9) enters the matchup on a three-game losing streak, slipping in the Western Conference wild-card race

IMG New Amsterdam Vodka By Bo Crouch NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The margins are shrinking, the stakes are rising, and Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena delivered a preview of what playoff hockey looks like in March. The Nashville Predators defeated the Seattle Kraken 3–1 in a game defined by patience, structure, and execution—three qualities that separated a desperate contender from a team still searching for consistency down the stretch. A Game Played on Playoff Terms From the op