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Danny Calkins

Danny Calkins is a Seattle-native and graduate of Washington State University. He is an avid Seahawks and Mariners fan. He previously wrote for Seattle magazine and covered local sports for The Daily Herald in Everett, Wash. 

Seahawks rookie already displaying star potential

Seahawks rookie WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is already turning head during OTA practices.

Three potential free-agent targets for Seahawks

Examining a few potential free agent targets for the Seattle Seahawks.

Pondering crazy—and realistic—trade options for Mariners

The MLB trade deadline tantalizes fans every year. Here are options for the Mariners, ranging from highly improbable to fairly plausible.  

A closer look at Mariners' Julio Rodriguez's offensive struggles

There is a lyric in Paul Simon's "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" that reads, "I don't know where I'm going. I'm on my way. I'm taking my time." The song not only contains Julio Rodriguez's name, but it also sums up the star outfielder's head-scratching start at the plate this season.

Assessing the bleak start for the 'D-plus' Mariners

"The gut feeling I get watching the Mariners — and I've watched them a lot — is that this isn't a playoff team," the veteran ESPN baseball analyst wrote.

Five top options for Seahawks with fifth pick in the NFL Draft

Mock drafts from ESPN, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, NFL.com and others indicate a clear choice for the Seahawks with the fifth overall pick. Here are the most likely choices in descending order.

Mariners go retro with latest celebratory prop

The Seattle Mariners unveiled a new addition during Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers.