James and Wade #meetjoey

James and Wade, NBA, Miami Heat

LeBron James, as with most successful athletes, teams, or programs, could be considered a polarizing figure – people love him or love to hate him. But that view is pretty narrow in that it’s basically a response to what he does on the court, where his transcendent game has a way of making believers out [...]

Seahawks award QB Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, NFL

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is the 2012 Steve Largent Award recipient. Given to the player who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and integrity of the Seahawks and voted on by the players, the award is named after the Seattle Seahawks Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent, the first winner of the honor in [...]

Kennedy’s jersey to be retired Sunday

Cortez Kennedy, NFL, Seattle Seahawks, Pro Football Hall of Fame

A ceremony will be held Sunday to retire Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy’s jersey when the Seahawks host the New England Patriots.  Complete details are below. (Via the Seattle Seahawks) – Renton, WA (October 11, 2012) – The Seahawks announced today the jersey retirement ceremony for Hall of Fame member Cortez Kennedy will be held during [...]

Could the NBA return to Seattle?

Seattle SuperSonics

In 2008, the Seattle SuperSonics left the upper-northwest and headed a long way south to Oklahoma City.  Except for a few gratuitous mentions of Seattle during this past season’s NBA Finals, the memory of those SuperSonics is only by Seattle residents. Seattle is one of the best sports towns in America.  Unfortunately, with the exception [...]

Edgerrin James Foundation & Charities

Edgerrin James Foundation & Charities

Player: Edgerrin James Sport: Football, NFL, Retired Team: Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks Website: Edgerrin James Foundation & Charities Mission/Info: The Edgerrin James Foundation Inc., founded in 2000, is a 501c3 non-profit organization created to improve the decision-making process of youth and young adults, enhancing the quality of their lives and empowering them to make positive contributions to [...]

The Deion Branch Charitable Foundation

Deion Branch Charitable Foundation

Player:  Deion Branch Sport:  Football, NFL Team:  New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks Website:  The Deion Branch Charitable Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website):  The Deion Branch Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer support to children’s mental, physical and emotional well-being by assisting programs and initiatives aimed at improving their quality of [...]

Seattle Seahawks DE Red Bryant named Ed Block Courage Award winner

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Via the Seattle Seahawks: RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant was named the recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award. The award is presented to one player who exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage and is recognized as a source of inspiration in the locker room. The award is [...]

Seahawks and A Better Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks announced Thursday their roll in a new community campaign known as “A Better Seattle”.  Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll is teaming with the Chief Executive of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer, to help raise awareness and funds to prevent gang violence in the Seattle area.  A big portion of the focus will be supporting a [...]

Wolverine and Steelers Star Helps The Kids

You always hear about the athletes who hold off-season camps for kids in all of the major sports. So it was not unusual to read about Pittsburgh Steelers star LaMarr Woodley going back to his hometown of Saginaw, Michigan and holding a football camp for kids aged 7-15. What was unusual, to this reader anyway, [...]