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The Gold Mamba, Seattle Reign, and Purple Reign take over the 89th annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards
The 89th annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards saw another spectacular event put on, as Jewell Loyd, Michael Penix Jr, and the University of Washington Football team taking home the fan voted awards. Read more about this years award winners.
Entering a new era: Seattle Sounders FC begin time at Longacres with first training
Our Seattle Sounders FC opened up their new facility, Sounders FC Center at Longacres! The first team held their first training session at their new digs, a facility that houses the first team, Tacoma Defiance, Sounders academy, + business and operations staff.
Seattle Storm trade away Kia Nurse, 4th overall pick to Los Angeles Sparks for 2026 1st round pick
The morning of January 31st, 2024 saw the Seattle Storm trade away veteran Kia Nurse and the 4th overall pick in this years WNBA draft for a 2026 1st rounder from the Los Angeles Sparks. Why would Seattle do this?
Besa Gordon Set To Host The Red Carpet At 2024 Seattle Sports Star Awards
Back2Besa host and nationally syndicated radio host Besa Gordon is set to once again host on the red carpet of the Seattle Sports Star Awards. The annual event brings together the best of the Seattle Sports Scene, and Gordon is quickly becoming a large part of that.
Kraken get back on track with 6-2 victory over the Blackhawks, as team looks to start getting healthier
The Seattle Kraken snapped their four-game losing streak, as Vince Dunn returned to the lineup and the team put up six goals on the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. Goaltender Joey Daccord, making his 17th start in the past 19 games, remained rock solid while Tomas Tatar led the way with two goals in the victory.
Seattle Kraken morning skate notes: January 24th, 2024
The January 24th, 2024 Morning Skate for the Seattle Kraken, ahead of their battle against the Chicago Blackhawks later in the day, featured a few returns for the team in terms of players that had been dealing with injury, and potential progress updates.
Stumbling Kraken can’t capitalize on opportunities against Maple Leafs as losing streak pushes to four
An injured and reeling Seattle Kraken suffered their fourth straight loss, ultimately failing to take advantage of the opportunities that a Toronto Maple Leafs team playing in the second game of a back-to-back gave them. Jordan Eberle scored the lone goal, Joey Daccord was strong in net, but Seattle's play wasn't sharp enough to edge one of the NHL's best teams.
Seattle Reign FC to split preseason between California and Costa Rica
Ahead of the 2024 NWSL regular season, Seattle Reign FC have announced that they'll be heading to warmer parts of the planet for at least the majority of their preseason.
Nominee list announced for 89th Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards
The Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards are back! The 89th annual ceremony is coming up soon, and this years nominees for the main three categories have been released! Learn about the nominees and how you can vote!
Seahawks Legend K.J. Wright to Host as Megan Rapinoe Receives Humanitarian Award for 89th Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards Show
Today, the Seattle Sports Commission announced Seahawks Legend K.J. Wright as host of the 89th annual awards show, and global superstar Megan Rapinoe as the recipient of the Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award presented by Microsoft.
Collaboration within Converge: CSS stops by “Back2Besa” and “The Day with Trae” to discuss Seattle’s sports as 2024 begins
As 2024 begins, a busy year lies ahead for Seattle's eight professional sports teams. Keeping track of those teams and more is Charles Hamaker, host of Circling Seattle Sports, who recently has stopped by Back2Besa and The Day with Trae to talk about the Winter Classic and the CSS team.
The Mayor overcomes the Senators: Kraken keep win streak rolling with strong showing over Ottawa
The Seattle Kraken were able to keep the positive momentum moving forward following their big win in the 2024 Winter Classic with a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, as Seattle scored the first three goals of the night while Joey Daccord was rock solid in net once again, pushing the point streak to ten games and the winning streak to six games.
Pitching a shutout, with run support: Joey Daccord perfect in net as Kraken blank Golden Knights in 2024 Winter Classic
In the 2024 Winter Classic, the hosting Seattle Kraken defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights in a 3-0 shutout, as Eeli Tolvanen, Will Borgen, and Yanni Gourde all scored in a day that celebrated the city of Seattle as a true hockey town.
Besa Gordon Stops by T-Mobile Park For the Winter Classic Preview + Winter Classic Events To Know About
Monday, the Seattle Kraken host the Vegas Golden Knights for the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park, but I wanted to take a moment and make sure you know about all the things happening not only on the ice, but also off the ice. Check out what’s happening starting tomorrow below via www.nhl.com
Calming the Flames in Calgary: Kraken pick up big win against Pacific Division rival to extend point streak to seven games
Behind the storybook start of goaltender Chris Driedger, the Seattle Kraken collected only their second ever victory against the Calgary Flames as Kailer Yamamoto got the scoring started and Alex Wennberg got the clutch game winning goal in the third period to extend the teams point streak to seven games.
Seattle Kraken even the season series with Los Angeles Kings behind Joey Daccord’s 42 save night
Behind a strong night in net by Joey Daccord and goals from Brandon Tanev and Jordan Eberle, the Seattle Kraken evened up the season series against the Los Angeles Kings with a tight 2-1 victory on the road.
Winter Classic rink build timeline: follow along as the NHL builds a hockey rink at T-Mobile Park
A hockey rink is being built at T-Mobile Park for the 2024 Winter Classic! Here’s a timeline of the rink itself being built as well as the surrounding structures inside of T-Mobile Park ahead of the New Years day game.
Kraken continue to march forward with newfound offensive momentum, beat Chicago with emphatic 7-1 scoreline
The Seattle Kraken collected their second consecutive victory, and second on a six-game homestand, as they delivered a blowout victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Seattle's 4th line brought the fight once again, and the Kraken handled business against a bruised Chicago team.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Seattle Kraken win over the Florida Panthers
Take in some of the main takeaways from the Seattle Kraken win over the Florida Panthers that helped Seattle snap their 8-game losing streak!
Snapping their skid: Kraken shutout Panthers behind strong performances from Daccord, Yamamoto, Bellemare
The Seattle Kraken, playing the 4th game of a 6 game homestand, finally snapped their 8-game losing streak. Seattle was able to limit Florida's dangerous chances, got big production from their fourth line, and saw goaltender Joey Daccord record his first NHL shutout in the victory.