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Brent Stecker
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Watch: Renton native Zach LaVine outduels Aaron Gordon in instant classic NBA dunk contest
Brent Stecker | February 14, 2016 1:07 pmClick here to see video of Timberwolves guard and former Bothell High School star Zach LaVine successfully defend his NBA dunk contest crown Saturday in an incredible battle against Magic forward Aaron Gordon.
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Source: Tarvaris Jackson doesn’t plan to re-sign with Seahawks before free agency
Brent Stecker | February 12, 2016 3:19 pmThe presence of Tarvaris Jackson at backup quarterback has been a reassuring one for the Seahawks the past two seasons, but that may not be the case in 2016.
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Huard: Can Seahawks’ Bobby Wagner get to the same level as Panthers’ Luke Kuechly?
Brent Stecker | February 12, 2016 12:20 pmLuke Kuechly’s combination of aggression and football IQ puts the Carolina All-Pro atop the list of NFL linebackers. Is there something the Seahawks’ own star LB, Bobby Wagner, can learn from him?
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Seahawks’ Marshawn Lynch tweets apparent retirement announcement
Brent Stecker | February 7, 2016 10:39 pmSeahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is apparently set to call it a career after he sent out a tweet during Sunday night’s Super Bowl.
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Huskies’ 18 recruits are the ‘ideal number’ for coach Chris Petersen
Brent Stecker | February 5, 2016 2:52 pmWashington’s recruiting class was on the small size with 18 signees, but head coach Chris Petersen explained to “Brock and Salk” that the number was exactly where he wants it on a yearly basis.
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Mariners’ pen has no guarantees, even with closer Steve Cishek and a returning Charlie Furbush
Brent Stecker | February 5, 2016 1:10 pmThe Mariners’ bullpen is the position group with the most turnover from last year, resulting in a group that has just two roles seemingly in place heading into spring training. And even those players are question marks.
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Leonys Martin could ‘make a difference’ for Mariners, according to Mike Blowers
Brent Stecker | February 4, 2016 2:35 pmLeonys Martin struggled last season with the Texas Rangers, but the Mariners’ new center fielder is the player that ROOT Sports’ Mike Blowers finds the most intriguing on Seattle’s roster.
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Huskies notebook: Chris Petersen succeeds in keeping signing day free of drama
Brent Stecker | February 3, 2016 4:10 pmWhen it comes to recruiting, Washington football coach Chris Petersen puts a lot of importance on operating in a manner that keeps national signing day as free of drama as possible. In that case, mission accomplished.
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Kyle Seager on Mariners’ new focus of getting on base: ‘I’m gonna have to get better at it’
Brent Stecker | January 31, 2016 2:29 pmKyle Seager has been remarkably consistent in his four-plus seasons with the Mariners, but a new offensive strategy for the team may mean some changes for the one-time All-Star.
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Mariners’ James Paxton sheds pounds but will have to battle for a rotation spot
Brent Stecker | January 30, 2016 5:33 pmComing off an injury-plagued season for the second year in a row and with no clear spot in the Mariners’ starting rotation for him, James Paxton may be the player with the most to prove on Seattle’s roster heading into spring training.