Macklemore does not want his music pumping up the Thunder
Ed Note: This article first appeared at Bloguin's national NBA blog Crossover Chronicles.
One of the biggest stars in music today is aggravated with a certain NBA playoff team choosing to play his music to pump up their home fans. Seattle based rapper Macklemore was informed by a Twitter follower that the Oklahoma City Thunder was playing his latest hit, "Can'...
Macklemore does not want his music pumping up the Thunder
One of the biggest stars in music today is aggravated with a certain NBA playoff team choosing to play his music to pump up their home fans. Seattle based rapper Macklemore was informed by a Twitter follower that the Oklahoma City Thunder was playing his latest hit, "Can't Hold Us", to excite the home fans in the arena. Macklemore's response was less than enthusiastic...
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Rapper: OKC can't use my music
Seattle-based rapper Macklemore has an issue with the Oklahoma City Thunder using one of his hits to pump up their crowd. He even retweeted support from a Seattle sports great to back him up.
Dave Niehaus and broadcasters who are faces of franchises
Dave Niehaus would have turned 77 today. The longtime Seattle Mariners broadcaster was the face of the organization since the club’s inception in 1977. His catch phrase “My, Oh, My” is certainly what Niehaus will be remembered for. He was the team’s broadcaster for the first 34 years of the club’s existence until his sudden death on November 3rd, 2010. There may never be...
Dave Niehaus: A Legacy That Won’t Be Forgotten
It’s that time of year again. The days are growing longer and all around the country, frigid temperatures are starting to rise. With that comes the start of spring training, one of the ultimate symbols of new beginnings of this nation. It is impossible not to feel optimistic during spring training; this time of year is what maintains the vitality of players and fans alike. Every...
Seattle hires Aaron Goldsmith as radio announcer
The Seattle Mariners have hired Aaron Goldsmith to team with veteran broadcaster Rick Rizzs on radio broadcasts beginning with the 2013 season.
The Mariners made the announcement on Thursday. Goldsmith becomes a permanent fixture after the Mariners went two seasons with a rotation of announcers working alongside Rizzs following the death of Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Niehaus...
Biggest ‘What-If’ questions in Seattle Mariners history
What if?
For the sake of sanity, this list will confine itself to recent memory.
Sure, it would have been remarkable for Seattle to have Randy Johnson, Alex Rodriguez, and Ken Griffey Jr. for the entirety of their careers, but that accomplishment would have been rare for the best organizations in baseball.
Below are some of the great “What ifs” for the Seattle Mariners.
What...
“My, Oh My!” Mic Check with Mariners voice Dave Niehaus
“My, Oh My”
Professional sports in the Northwest has a long illustrious history, and part of that history includes the story telling that the announcing crew brings to life.
For fans that are unable to attend the game in person, these gentlemen (and ladies) make you feel as if you were sitting front row.
When I sit back and think about Seattle sports announcers there are two...
Michael Saunders Grand Salami vs. Blue Jays (Audio)
Michael Saunders' grand slam in the 10th propels Mariners to the 9-5 win over Blue Jays.
"Get out the rye bread and mustard, Grandma, it is grand salami time!"
Dave Niehaus that ones for you buddy! - Rick Rizzs
More audio at MyNorthwest.com
Broadcaster Rankings (TV): #20 – #11
Introduction and #31
#30 – #21
Beginning in late November, we’ve spent much of the offseason asking readers to rate the television broadcast teams (on a scale of 1-5 for charisma, analysis, and then overall) for all 30 major-league clubs — with the intention, ultimately, of determining which broadcasts might best reflect the sorts of inquiry and analysis performed here at the...
Randy Johnson, Dan Wilson headed to Mariners Hall of Fame
Star pitcher Randy Johnson and catcher Dan Wilson will be inducted to the Mariners Hall of Fame on July 28, the team announced Tuesday. Both players were members of the 1995 team that took Seattle to its first-ever postseason. They’ll join Alvin Davis, Edgar Martinez, Jay Buhner and Dave Niehaus in the Mariners Hall of [...]
Mariners to keep same broadcast format in 2012
Many of you have asked me what the Mariners are going to do with their broadcast team in 2012 -- the second season since Dave Niehaus's death.
My Oh My! Niehaus immortalized
Was in the checkout line the other day when I heard the cashier gushing effusely over this year’s Major League Baseball Worlds Series being the best ever Baseball he’d ever witness… To which I wanted to say “Put a Sock-in-it Bubbah! Although I must admit I don’t follow Baseball and only idly listened to this year’s Game-7 as background dinner noise. As I guess I’d haveda...
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