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Top takeaways from the Seattle Kraken road loss to the Dallas Stars on October 13th, 2024
In the second game of a back-to-back, our Seattle Kraken fell in shutout fashion at the hands of the Dallas Stars. A rough first period saw the Stars score twice, but goaltender Philipp Grubauer was solid in ensuring that Dallas did not add on further from that point. Silvia-Leija Rosas provides her top takeaways from this road loss.
Big matchup in big D: previewing Kraken vs Stars, October 13th, 2024
In the second game of a back-to-back, our Seattle Kraken head to the Lone Star state for a road battle against the Dallas Stars. Without Vince Dunn and on already tired legs, against a Stars team also playing a back-to-back, tonight's matchup should be a fascinating one.
How the impending WNBA expansion draft affects the Seattle Storm
Recently, the WNBA released the information regarding the upcoming expansion draft as the Golden State Valkyries enter the league. CSS writer Christan Braswell details what this draft means for our Seattle Storm
Storm will be without Loyd and Magbegor due to injury against Sparks on September 15th
The Seattle Storm will be without two members of their core four for the teams final head-to-head matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks, as the team announced that guard Jewell Loyd and forward Ezi Magbegor are going to miss the game with a knee injury and concussion, respectively.
Gabby Williams makes the Storm legit title contenders
In a move that's been anticipated since she helped France win the Silver medal in the 2024 Olympics, the Seattle Storm have officially signed forward Gabby Williams in a deal made a few days after they released point guard Kiana Williams.
State of the Mariners – All-Star Break Edition
At the 2024 All-Star break, Circling Seattle Sports writer Brittany Wisner takes a look at the state of the Seattle Mariners so far this season: where the teams hitting and pitching sits, what the trends are, and what you can expect coming up.
The Storm need Jewell Loyd to deliver against Fever
With some struggles from the field to begin the 2024 season, there’s some worry about Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd and her scoring, as she hasn’t been able to be efficient in the teams first 16 games of the season. Against an Indiana Fever team that struggles to protect the paint against guards, the opportunity for Loyd to have a big impact lies ahead.
Aces hold off Storm’s late surge in 94-83 win
Our Seattle Storm fell on the road to the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of Seattle's win earlier in the season, as the Storm played from behind for the second consecutive game and couldn't get all the way back against a fully healthy Aces squad. Circling Seattle Sports Storm beat writer Christan Braswell has his immediate reactions for you here.
Seattle’s chance of making the ultimate statement against Lynx
After beating the Mercury and the back-to-back defending champion Aces, the Seattle Storm are in control of their own destiny.
Growth, but not the result they want: Storm drop first game of road trip to Lynx in double overtime
The Seattle Storm weren’t able to exact revenge in their rematch against the Minnesota Lynx from the season opener back on Tuesday, as the Lynx pulled away in the second overtime period to deal the Storm the loss despite some strong play late and adjustments made throughout the game.
Seattle’s home cooking: Mariners take 5th consecutive series win at home with victory over Royals
In this Seattle Mariners “Series in Review,” Circling Seattle Sports writer Jayd Serdy looks at the teams series win over the Kansas City Royals to close out a six-game homestand.
Trying to Find His Footing: Taking a Look at Mitch Garver’s Early-Season Struggles
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mitch Garver is still searching for his footing at the plate. What's behind his slow start to 2024? Brittany Wisner takes a closer look.
State of the Mariners – April 26th, 2024
In a new series Circling Seattle Sports will be doing, writer Brittany Wisner takes a look at the state of the Seattle Mariners currently: where the teams hitting and pitching sits, what the trends are, and what you can expect coming up.
Storm legend Sue Bird joins the team’s ownership group
Continuing to add to her historic resume, retired Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird is joining the teams ownership group, Force10 Hoops, the franchise announced on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024.
Gilder: “Jewell did have to take a leap of faith in committing to stay.”
Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd gave the franchise her trust and they didn’t dare to squander it.
On-field issues snowball as Sounders see two red cards in 2-0 loss to Whitecaps
The Seattle Sounders FC continue an abysmal start to the 2024 season, as any sort of momentum from their big victory against Montreal two weeks ago seems like a distant memory, with frustrations bubbling over in a home loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Are Old Habits Creeping Back Up For Ty France?
Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France had a big offseason that saw him work on his swing at driveline and lose some weight, and the results early on have shown good things this 2024 season. But, with the good spots he's shown, is moving him up in the lineup already a bad idea? CSS' Brittany Wisner dives in to take a look.
Cold bats against Cleveland: Mariners offense shrivels up as Guardians even series
The Seattle Mariners were unable to take an early series win over the Cleveland Guardians, as starting pitcher Shane Bieber held the Mariners scoreless through six innings and the two runs that Seattle generated after he had left the ballgame weren't enough to overcome the deficit created by the Guardians.