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Why intra-MLS trade prices have gotten so high; FC Cincy interest in Gruezo; Cowell contract details: Notebook

The decline of TAM and influx of GAM has had a material impact on the price tag of recent transactions between MLS clubs

What the Seahawks’ coaching changes mean for Russell Wilson and the offense

Michael-Shawn Dugar

Pete Carroll said a fresh start with a retooled staff "feels exciting," but the Seahawks have work ahead to keep pace in a tough NFC West.

NFL Power Rankings: Rams end season as unanimous No. 1. Other teams weren’t so easy to slot

Our voters had to consider unexpected playoff results and Tom Brady's retirement for the final rankings of the 2021 NFL season.

Kirk Cousins in Denver? Matt Ryan in Cleveland? What about Rodgers and Russ? 10 (mostly) bold NFL offseason predictions

Prepare yourself for a wild NFL offseason, when fantasy could easily become reality.

2022 NFL Super Bowl era franchise rankings: Rams shoot up another tier with title

Recruiting revisited: It’s been a tough four years for Washington’s 2018 class

Christian Caple

How many of college football’s top 100 recruits pan out four years later? Assessing the Class of 2018

Updated Top 100 NFL Draft board for 2022: No. 1 Aidan Hutchinson first of five edge rushers in Dane Brugler’s top 15

WNBA free-agency power rankings: Chicago Sky secure core stars, Phoenix Mercury rule with savvy moves

Chantel Jennings

Could you save half the shots in an NHL game? An Eric Lindros what if and more: DGB mailbag

Five Mariners questions for spring: Starting pitching depth, the bullpen, prospects and more

Go inside the Kraken’s approach to scouting and meet the man in charge of it all

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Men’s college basketball rankings: Should Providence be in the top 10? Should Memphis be ranked?

Seth Davis ranks the top 25 teams in the country, with Gonzaga confirming its spot on top of the rankings.

‘They don’t have anyone who’s elite:’ Anonymous coaches take us inside the Big Ten, SEC, Pac-12, WCC, American

Seth Davis goes behind enemy lines for more scouting reports on NCAA Tournament contenders.

Fresh starts in Montreal and Edmonton, a bad week for the Bruins, and the Ducks face some tough decisions

Sometimes midseason coaching changes work out, sometimes they don’t. We saw two this week, and both had been feeling inevitable for weeks.

Recruiting revisited: Ranking college football’s Class of 2018, four years later

Georgia delivers, Cincinnati lays its foundation, and Buffalo rises more than 100 spots in Year 5 of our annual evaluations.

All-time greatest Super Bowl halftime show rankings: Michael Jackson, Prince, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg lead the way

Rhiannon Walker

Since the '90s, Super Bowl halftime shows have become full-on pop-culture-phenomenon moments. Here's a list of the best shows so far.

What to expect from Clint Hurtt, Sean Desai and Karl Scott as Seahawks shake up defensive coaching staff

Michael-Shawn Dugar

Former Seattle defensive end Cliff Avril says Hurtt, the new defensive coordinator, won't be a "yes man" in Pete Carroll's system.

College basketball picks: Seton Hall-Villanova, Ohio State-Michigan, USC-UCLA and other top games ATS

Seth Davis makes his picks against the spread for Saturday's top games, including Saint Mary's-Gonzaga and Texas-Baylor.

Mark Giordano on his future with Seattle: ‘I enjoy the team. But I also understand … there is a business side.’

Does Giordano want to be traded? Does he want to stay? The Athletic goes one-on-one with the Kraken captain.

Washington recruiting: 10 prospects to watch in the Class of 2023

Christian Caple

The 2023 cycle will tell us a lot about the degree to which the messaging and philosophy of the new staff are resonating with recruits.

Bracket Watch: Let’s play The Blind Résumé Challenge!

Who joins Gonzaga and Auburn on the No. 1 seed line? Take out challenge and make your picks.

Sarris: Four pitchers showed intriguing, fundamental differences late last season. Can they carry over?

Sifting through the data to determine which late-season trends are real when it comes to MadBum's curve, Triston McKenzie's velo and more.

Mariners’ top 20 prospects for 2022: Keith Law ranks Seattle’s farm system

Keith Law ranks the Mariners top 20 prospects, projecting who will have the biggest impact in 2022, who is on the rise and who is falling.

NHL players dish on their favorite subtle skills around the league: ‘I don’t know how he does that’

We asked more than 20 NHL stars for the unique skill they most admire in other players.

What should the Seahawks do at left and right tackle? Duane Brown’s market and other considerations

Michael-Shawn Dugar

A lack of draft capital and few elite offensive tackles hitting free agency might make it tough for the Seahawks to upgrade in 2022.

The immediate outlook for the 4 Mariners prospects on Keith Law’s top-100 list

It's no secret the Mariners have one of the top farm systems in baseball, even with the graduation of last year's top prospects.

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