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Thiel: Seahawks will get money's worth with Jamal Adams, now highest-paid safety in NFL history Aug 20, 2021

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The Seattle Seahawks play their second exhibition game of the season Saturday night. They host the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field. Strong safety Jamal Adams will be on the field, now that he's signed a new contract with the team. More from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

Thiel: As Seahawks begin preseason, action on Jamal Adams contract should happen 'soon' Aug 13, 2021

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The Seattle Seahawks play the first of three NFL preseason games on Saturday night. They will be in Las Vegas to take on the Raiders. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked to Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick about what fans can expect.

Thiel: Mariners 'incrementally better' after trade deadline, but that's not good enough Aug 06, 2021

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The Seattle Mariners are playing the Yankees in New York this weekend. The Mariners acquired a few new players ahead of the trade deadline, and the team is still in wild-card playoff contention. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked about it all with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

After going 12-4 in 2020, a lot of expectations as Seattle Seahawks begin training camp Jul 30, 2021

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The Seattle Seahawks started training camp this week without much drama but with a lot of expectations for a team that won 12 games last season. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

Seattle Kraken taking shape: Expansion draft yields 30 players for new NHL team Jul 23, 2021

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Expect more personnel moves from the Seattle Kraken soon, as the team continues to build its roster. The Kraken added 30 players this week in the National Hockey League's expansion draft. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel was at the draft party at Gas Works Park and talked with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

Relief pitchers among the reasons for Mariners better-than-expected start in 2021. Will it last? Jul 16, 2021

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The Seattle Mariners begin the second half of their season with a weekend series against the Angels in Anaheim, Calif. So far, the Mariners have done better than expected – but will it continue? KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

Listen: Sounders are off to a record-breaking start despite missing key players Jul 09, 2021

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The Sounders are 8-0-5, and after their 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo Wednesday night, they set the record for longest unbeaten streak to begin a season in MLS history. Given their long injury list, KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel says the feat is incredible.

Thiel: New NIL rules for student athletes signal end to amateurism in college sports Jul 02, 2021

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It's a new day for college sports. This week, student athletes were granted the right to earn money from their names, images and likenesses. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel tells KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick this spells the end of amateurism in college sports.

Thiel: Second time may be the charm for Seattle Kraken's first-ever head coach Jun 25, 2021

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Fans of Seattle's new professional hockey team, the Kraken, are getting to know their first head coach. Dave Hakstol was announced as the leader of the expansion franchise this week. It's only his second head coaching job in the National Hockey League. We learn more about him – and what's next for the team – in this week's conversation between KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

Thiel: It may take a while for Seahawks fans to get over Russell Wilson trade tension Jun 18, 2021

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Seattle Seahawks players have left team headquarters in Renton. They spent the past two weeks on the practice field. And, off the field, quarterback Russell Wilson tried to put an offseason controversy behind him. More from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

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