Seahawks

Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill arrested on assault charges

The Associated Press — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:45:03 +0000

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill has been arrested after police say he assaulted his girlfriend and kept her in his home against her will.

According to a release from the Issaquah Police Department on Wednesday morning, Hill was arrested on investigation of unlawful imprisonment-domestic violence and third-degree assault-domestic violence.

Issaquah police said Hill would be booked into the King County Jail.

After all the drama, Chip Kelly is leaving Oregon

The Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:02:24 +0000

Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley will not be leaving for Philadelphia after all, and Oregon faces a future without Chip Kelly after all.

After dramatically opting to stay with the No. 2 Ducks a little more than a week ago, the enigmatic Kelly changed his mind and decided to take an NFL job as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Kelly informed Oregon of his plans on Wednesday morning, shortly before the Eagles made it official.

Seahawks' Gus Bradley has second interview with Eagles

The Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:08:32 +0000

They're all aboard the Gus Bus in Philly.

Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley arrived in Philadelphia on Tuesday for his second interview with the Eagles, suggesting the nearly three-week search to replace Andy Reid could be nearing an end.

Wilson leads Seahawks past Redskins in playoffs; Falcons next

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:06:00 +0000

Rookie quarterback Russell Wilson led the Seahawks past the Redskins 24-14 in the NFC wild card playoff game Sunday in Washington, D.C.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel was there.

Seattle tweets about MNF Seahawks vs. Packers

KPLU News Staff — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:31:35 +0000

The twitterverse exploded last night with different reactions to the controversial call on Monday Night Football. The final play of the game, the controversial touchdown by Golden Tate, gave the Seahawks a 14-12 victory over the Packers.

Here is a mixed collection of tweets from people around the Seattle area regarding last night's win.

Bring back the real NFL refs! Debacle in Seahawks-Packers game adds to outrage

Mark Memmott — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:10:18 +0000

Football fans are furious. Bettors are out an estimated $150 million. Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin — the Republican who's famous for battling with organized labor — is on the side of the referees union.

If fusion solid, doctors say Peyton Manning safe to play

The Associated Press — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:53:32 +0000

Fans hear the words "neck fusion" and wonder why Peyton Manning is even considering playing again, fearful he'll risk a career-ending injury — or worse — the next time he takes a hit.

But safety isn't Manning's issue, several spine specialists said. Arm strength is.

I Wonder Why ... Seahawks fans are loudest in league

Paula Wissel — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:30:00 +0000

This is the first story in a new KPLU series called "I Wonder Why ... ?" Each Friday, we'll explore what makes our corner of the world special – unique attributes that amaze, irritate and sometimes just puzzle us.

In this first story, we tackle Seattle's reputation for having the loudest fans in the NFL. This isn’t a particularly noisy place ... after all, you can get a ticket for honking your horn here.

So, we wondered why we're so loud in the stadium and just how loud are we?

Check out the rest of the story at I Wonder Why ... ?

Qwest Field to become CenturyLink Field

The Associated Press — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:55:18 +0000

Qwest is becoming CenturyLink, and that means Seattle stadium where the Seahawks and Sounders play will become CenturyLink Field.

Seahawks start offseason with big changes and challenges

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:48:39 +0000

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There's no rest for the weary at Seattle Seahawks headquarters. Less than a week after the end of the season, head coach Pete Carroll fired offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates and hired Darrell Bevell from the Minnesota Vikings to replace him.

Carroll also has hired the newly-fired head coach of the Oakland Raiders, Tom Cable, to be his assistant head coach and the man in charge of the Hawks' offensive line. How does all of this impact the effort to re-sign quarterback Matt Hasselbeck?

Seahawks' season ends in loss to Bears

KPLU News Staff — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:43:10 +0000

Snow flurries and a fired up Bears team proved too much for Seattle, as Chicago controlled the game through most of three quarters, and held on for a 35-24 NFC semifinal playoff win at Soldier Field.

The NFC North champs scored on their first possession, led by the steady arm of quarterback Jay Cutler, making his professional post-season debut. The Bears offensive line protected Cutler all afternoon, leading to a 28-0 margin in the 3rd quarter.

Real-life Seahawks have landed at Woodland Park Zoo

Gary Crawford — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:16:28 +0000

Have you ever seen an actual Seahawk? No, we're not talking about Matt Hasselbeck or Marshawn Lynch here, but the natural, feathered namesake of Seattle's NFL team.

The bird's proper name is the Steller's sea eagle and two of them now are now in residence at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo.

Monday morning's headlines

KPLU News Staff — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:05:48 +0000

Making headlines today:

Legislature convenes today
State worker job losses add up
Seahawks get Chicago next

Mayor McGinn bets on Seahawks victory

Dave Meyer — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:30:13 +0000

When the Seahawks take on the Saints in Saturday's NFL playoff game, more than pride is at stake: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn stands to gain some gumbo...or lose some salmon! McGinn and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu have a friendly wager on the outcome.