TIM BOOTH

AP Sports Writer
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Seahawks face short week trying to rebound from first loss hosting rested Giants
By the time the Seattle Seahawks landed back in the Pacific Northwest and arrived at the team facility following their Monday night loss, it was already 4:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. With another game in less than six days.
 
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) breaks away from the Washington State defense in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Ashton Jeanty sets his sights on Mountain West as No. 21 Boise State opens conference vs. Utah State
Ashton Jeanty ran wild against teams from the Sun Belt, Big Ten and Pac-12 through the nonconference portion of Boise State’s schedule. Now it’s time to take aim at the Mountain West.
 
Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, left, hugs Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
National title game rematch is now a conference game as No. 10 Michigan visits Washington
Less than nine months ago, Washington and Michigan met with a national championship on the line in a traditional matchup between the Pac-12 and Big Ten that evoked the history of those two conferences.
 
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald walks the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss
That soft landing Mike Macdonald’s crew received to start his first season in charge of the Seattle Seahawks failed its first test. Perhaps most bothersome for Macdonald was watching his defense get shredded.
 
FILE - Gonzaga head coach Mark Few signals from the sideline during the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, March 29, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Gonzaga set to join rebuilt Pac-12, while UTEP goes to Mountain West
Basketball powerhouse Gonzaga will become the latest member of the rebuilt Pac-12 Conference. The school announced the move on Tuesday.
 
Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh hits a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Logan Gilbert nearly perfect as Mariners top A’s 6-4 in final game in Oakland jerseys
Logan Gilbert took a perfect game into the sixth inning to cap the best season of his career and Cal Raleigh hit a record-setting two-run homer in the Seattle Mariners 6-4 win over the Athletics in their final game representing Oakland.
 
Oakland Athletics third base coach Eric Martins (3) poses with fans before a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The final day for the Oakland Athletics arrives ahead of next season’s move away from the Bay
The name Oakland being attached to the Athletics ended Sunday after the final out of their season finale against the Seattle Mariners.
 
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) takes a hit from Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)
Future conference rivals clash as No. 25 Boise State hosts Washington State
Give it a couple of years and a clash between Boise State and Washington State will be a conference matchup with both as members of the Pac-12.
 
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf makes a catch before running the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Sitting at 3-0 and atop the NFC West, the Seahawks know the tests are about to get tougher
Seattle’s 24-3 thumping of Miami was a dominant effort that kept rookie coach Mike Macdonald perfect in the beginning of his Seahawks tenure. He’s the fifth coach under the age of 40 in the past quarter-century to start his career 3-0.
 
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seahawks roll to 24-3 win over Dolphins as Miami deals with another QB injury
Geno Smith threw for 289 yards and a 71-yard touchdown to DK Metcalf, Zach Charbonnet rushed for two TDs, and the Seattle Seahawks beat Miami 24-3 where the attention turned to another injury suffered by a Dolphins quarterback.
 
Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Decker DeGraaf, front right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington makes emphatic Big Ten debut thumping Northwestern 24-5
Will Rogers threw a pair of first-half touchdowns to Denzel Boston, Jonah Coleman added a second-half touchdown run, and Washington made its Big Ten Conference debut with a 24-5 win over Northwestern.
 
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge celebrates clinching a playoff spot after a 2-1 win in 10 innings over the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Logan Gilbert reaches 200 Ks, Mariners stay on edge of playoff race with 3-2 win over Yankees
Logan Gilbert allowed two runs pitching into the sixth inning and reached the 200-strikeout mark for the season, J.P. Crawford had a key two-out RBI single as part of Seattle’s three-run first inning, and the Mariners beat the New York Yankees 3-2.
 
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates after running back Zach Charbonnet rushed for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins turn focus to Skylar Thompson at QB with Tua out, heading West to face the 2-0 Seahawks
With Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve following his third diagnosed concussion in the past two years, the focus for Miami has turned to Skylar Thompson at quarterback heading into Sunday’s game in Seattle against the 2-0 Seahawks.
 
New York Yankees' Juan Soto, right, celebrates with third base coach Luis Rojas after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2
Aaron Judge drove in four runs in his first two at-bats, Juan Soto hit his 40th homer of the season and 200th of his career, and the New York Yankees moved to the cusp of clinching a playoff berth with an 11-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.
 
New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells tags out Seattle Mariners' Victor Robles attempting to steal home plate during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Mariners’ Victor Robles makes questionable dash trying to steal home against the Yankees
Seattle’s Victor Robles was thrown out trying to steal home with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the first inning against the New York Yankees.
 
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith winds up to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks
At some point, the Seattle Seahawks will need to address the future of quarterback Geno Smith, who is under contract through next season.
 
Washington State quarterback John Mateer reacts after running for a touchdown as wide receiver Kris Hutson (1) runs to greet him during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington State reclaims Apple Cup with late stand to top Washington 24-19
John Mateer ran for two touchdowns and threw for one more, Washington State made a goal line stand with 1:07 remaining, and the Cougars reclaimed the Apple Cup with a 24-19 win over Washington.
 
Texas Rangers' Corey Seager rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rangers All-Star Corey Seager to have sports hernia surgery, ending season
Corey Seager will undergo surgery to repair a sports hernia, ending the All-Star shortstop’s third season with Texas.
 
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo reacts after missing a strike call on San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
Bryan Woo carries a perfect game into the 7th inning as the Mariners top the Padres 5-2
Bryan Woo took a perfect game into the seventh inning, Luke Raley had a two-run single and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 5-2. J.P.
 
FILE - Washington quarterback Jacob Eason high fives fans as he leaves the field with the Apple Cup after an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Nov. 29, 2019 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Century-old rivalry games in Week 3? Welcome to the new reality of college football
The rubble that remains from the collapse of the Pac-12 Conference a year ago created the situation that will play out Saturday with the oddest of rivalry weekends.
 
San Diego Padres' Manny Machado jogs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
Machado becomes Padres career home run leader, Tatis goes deep as San Diego tops Seattle 7-3
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer to become San Diego’s career home runs leader, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a three-run drive and the Padres slugged past the Seattle Mariners 7-3.
 
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) is tackled by Denver Broncos players during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Mike Macdonald relishes first win with the Seahawks but real tests still await
For what a first-time head coach wants to get out of an opening game, Mike Macdonald couldn’t have asked for much more. The Seattle Seahawks looked in many ways how Macdonald wanted. They were aggressive and played with an edge on defense.
 
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Kenneth Walker III sparks Seahawks rally as Seattle tops Denver 26-20 in Mike Macdonald’s debut
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 84 of his 103 yards and a touchdown in the second half and the Seattle Seahawks overcame a mistake-filled first half to beat the Denver Broncos 26-20 in the debut of new coach Mike Macdonald.
 
Washington State quarterback John Mateer (10) reaches for a touchdown while pressured by Texas Tech defensive back A.J. McCarty (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
QB John Mateer runs wild as Washington State overwhelms Texas Tech in 37-16 rout
Quarterback John Mateer rushed for 197 yards and one touchdown, Wayshawn Parker burst 43 yards for a TD as part of a 14-point blitz in 16 seconds in the second quarter, and Washington State raced past Texas Tech 37-16.
 
FILE - Washington State head coach Mike Leach stands on the sideline on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
The legacy of Mike Leach is in the spotlight as Washington State and Texas Tech meet
The legacy and history of Mike Leach’s influence on college football will be in the spotlight when two of his former teams meet on Saturday night when Washington State plays host to Texas Tech.
 
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix passes during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bo Nix faces steep challenge in 1st NFL start as Broncos open season vs. Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks
Rookie Bo Nix did everything asked to earn the starting quarterback job for the Denver Broncos. His reward is getting to play the first game of his career in one of the league’s more difficult environments when the Broncos open the season in Seattle against the Seahawks.
 
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald looks on during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Mike Macdonald is drawing praise as Seattle’s new coach but the test starts this week vs. Denver
Mike Macdonald is a football nerd, in the most complimentary way. The new coach of the Seattle Seahawks has drawn rave reviews from the players he now coaches after being hired as the youngest coach in the NFL at age 37.
 
FILE - Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett looks on after an NFL pre-season football game against the Cleveland Browns, Aug. 24, 2024 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten, File)
Seattle’s Tyler Lockett ready for start of 10th season despite being limited in training camp
Seattle wide receiver Tyler Lockett will hit his benchmark 10th season with the Seahawks on Sunday when the season begins by hosting Denver.
 
Revamped Washington begins life in the Big Ten with 35-3 win over Weber State
Jonah Coleman rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns, Will Rogers threw for 250 yards and one TD, and Washington cruised past Weber State 35-3 in Jedd Fisch’s debut as the Huskies’ new coach.
 
FILE - Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Hiring coach, adding players left Seahawks GM John Schneider feeling like the offseason blitzed by
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider says the offseason blitzed by in part because of everything involved in hiring Mike Macdonald as the new coach.
 
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