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Will Seahawks opt for offense or defense?

When Tim Ruskell took over as team president of the Seattle Seahawks in 2005, the predicament matched up…

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NFL Mock Draft

The Herald’s pro football writer, Scott M. Johnson, picks the first round of the NFL draft, which begins…

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Giants may trade Shockey

NEW YORK — There is “a good chance” that tight end Jeremy Shockey will be part of a…

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Report: Cowboys trade LB Ayodele, TE Fasano to Dolphins

MIAMI — The Dallas Cowboys traded linebacker Akin Ayodele and tight end Anthony Fasano to the Miami Dolphins…

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NFL draft: Long on linemen, not time

The NFL unveils its new and, league officials hope, improved draft Saturday in New York, hoping to speed…

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Two UCLA quarterbacks carted off during practice

LOS ANGELES — UCLA quarterbacks Pat Cowan and Ben Olson are hurt again after struggling through injuries last…

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Judge denies bail for suspect in Sean Taylor killing

MIAMI — A Miami judge denied bail Friday for one of the suspects in the slaying of Washington…

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More stringent state academic standards coming for prep athletes?

When a running back gets the football eight times and loses three fumbles, it’s a disaster.

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UW’s Garcia chooses rehab for foot injury instead of surgery

SEATTLE — Juan Garcia has made two comebacks from major injuries in his Washington football career.

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With 25th pick, Seahawks can afford to gamble a bit in NFL draft

If the Seattle Seahawks opt to keep the No. 25 pick in the first round of this weekend’s…

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Turmoil reigns over NFL draft

NEW YORK — Earlier this week, when the Miami Dolphins made Michigan tackle Jake Long the No. 1…

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NFL NOTES: Broncos acquire DT Robertson from Jets

BRONCOS: Denver acquired defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson from the New York Jets on Thursday for a conditional pick…

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTES: Lineman tranfers from Michigan to Ohio State

OHIO STATE: The Ohio State-Michigan football rivalry is about to get even more interesting, now that former Wolverines…

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NFL NOTES: Chiefs trade Allen to Vikings

VIKINGS: All-Pro defensive end Jared Allen was traded from Kansas City to Minnesota in a blockbuster deal, making…

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NFL DRAFT: For Everett’s Paul Lawrence, being a sports agent is all about forging bonds with those he represents

On a shortened first day of the NFL draft that will include one fewer round and just 63…

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NFL DRAFT: Seahawks have some roster holes to fill

While the Seattle Seahawks were relatively quiet in free agency last month, they did make a pretty noticeable…

Local News

Stanwood High mourns senior’s death

STANWOOD — There was a moment of silence at Stanwood High School on Wednesday morning as students remembered…

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Titans agree to trade ‘Pacman’ to Cowboys

IRVING, Texas — The Tennessee Titans finally washed their hands of suspended cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones on Wednesday,…

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Alexander’s toughness questioned

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander has been unemployed for barely one day, and already the critics…

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NFL’s Chiefs deal Jared Allen to Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS — All-Pro defensive end Jared Allen was traded from Kansas City to Minnesota in a blockbuster deal…