Sports With Art Thiel

The Seattle Mariners begin their first playoff series in 21 years Friday afternoon. They play the Blue Jays in a best-of-three American League Wild Card series - with all games taking place in Toronto.

The Seattle Seahawks added nine players in the NFL draft that wrapped up over the weekend. But none was a quarterback to replace Russell Wilson, who was traded to the Denver Broncos in the offseason.

After barely missing the playoffs last year, the Seattle Mariners' season of high expectations begins Friday in Minnesota. Seattle Mariners rookie phenom Julio Rodriguez is on the Opening Day roster.

The Seattle Seahawks' blockbuster trade of quarterback Russell Wilson this week was enough to bring back former KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel.

For more than 15 years on KNKX, Art Thiel has been musing about sports in weekly conversations with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick. That is changing after this week. Art sat down with Kirsten to talk about his big announcement.

The Super Bowl takes place on Sunday. The NFC-champion Los Angeles Rams play the AFC-champion Cincinnati Bengals. There are some storylines — and players — for local fans to follow.

The Seattle Storm this week locked up their top three players for the 2022 season. It's a season that has them returning to their revamped home: Climate Pledge Arena.

Washington's Gonzaga Bulldogs are again atop the men's college basketball world. They're No. 1 in the coaches' poll and No. 2 in The Associated Press poll. But the program has also received some unwanted attention recently.

Following a disappointing 2021 season, the Seattle Seahawks will have an offseason full of change.

After their first losing season in the time of head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson, the Seattle Seahawks are spectators this weekend, as the NFL playoffs begin.

Seattle Mariners fans are still adjusting to the news that the longest-tenured player on the team — third baseman Kyle Seager — has retired from baseball. Seager made the announcement via Twitter shortly after Christmas.

For their final conversation of the year, KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick recount the region's top five sports stories of 2021.

The Seattle Seahawks host the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field Sunday afternoon. Their loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday night left the Seahawks with a 5-9 record and virtually eliminated from the playoffs.

After three years in Tacoma, Seattle's team in the National Women's Soccer League, OL Reign, will once again be in Seattle, starting in 2022. We learn more about what's behind the big news in this week's conversation between KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

The Seattle Seahawks play the Texans in Houston on Sunday morning. The Hawks followed a dramatic win this week over the San Francisco 49ers with a dismaying loss: a shoulder injury that ended the season of safety Jamal Adams.

After a surprisingly good season, the Seattle Mariners have made two important acquisitions that have created a buzz about 2022.

The Washington Huskies are seeking their eighth consecutive win over the Washington State Cougars in the 113th Apple Cup. The annual football rivalry game was canceled last year due to the pandemic but resumes Friday night at Husky Stadium.

Both of the professional soccer teams in the region made it to the playoffs this season. The OL Reign was ousted in the semifinals on Sunday, Nov. 14. And the Seattle Sounders are preparing for their first playoff game of 2021 on Tuesday night at home against Real Salt Lake.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is back from injury just in time to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field, where the Seahawks haven't won this century.

The University of Washington football team hosts fourth-ranked Oregon on Saturday afternoon. Many believe it's the Huskies' most important game of the season.

Seattle Mariners legend and Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has rejoined the team — as a part owner. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talks about Griffey's new role with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Mariners' top prospect Jarred Kelenic is once again playing in Triple-A Tacoma. He was sent down this week after going hitless in his last 39 plate appearances for a batting average of .096. Here is some perspective from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel in his conversation this week with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

The Seattle Mariners have led Major League Baseball in the number of players injured this season. Injuries are up all across baseball this year. We learn more from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

The Seattle Sounders host Austin FC Sunday night at Lumen Field. With a 5-0-2 record, the Sounders are enjoying their best start ever. They're also at the top of Major League Soccer's overall standings. More from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

The Seattle Mariners find themselves with a losing record heading into a West Coast road trip and find themselves to continue to struggle mightily at the on the offensive side of things. I spoke to KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel about why they are having such a hard time at bat.

The Seattle Storm begin their 2021 season Saturday afternoon at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. They're playing the Las Vegas Aces - the team they beat in the finals last year to win their fourth WNBA championship. We learn more about the Storm's season from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

The Seattle Mariners are on the road for their next five games. They're in second place in the American League West, despite being on the losing end of a no-hitter on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. The M's bats are a problem right now. More from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

The NFL draft is underway. The Seattle Seahawks have three picks this year - the fewest in franchise history. We did hear from Seahawks general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll this week. But the main topic wasn't the draft: It was quarterback Russell Wilson. More from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

The Seattle Sounders are on the road for their second Major League Soccer match this season. They play Los Angeles FC Saturday afternoon. The Sounders won their first match last week at Lumen Field. We learn more from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick. The Sounders have two MLS Cup titles. They made it to the championship match last year - for the fourth time in five seasons - but lost to the Columbus Crew 3-0. Last week's 4-0 win over Minnesota was a great start to the 2021 season. The highlight of the match was the amazing goal by Sounders midfielder João Paulo that Art discussed with Kirsten. Watch it here . Never miss an episode again. Subscribe to Sports With Art Thiel with iTunes or Google Play now. You can find Art Thiel's work at Sportspress Northwest .

The Seattle Seahawks continue to make moves ahead of the NFL draft later this month. The latest acquisition happened this week with the signing of defensive end Aldon Smith. We learn more from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

The Gonzaga men's basketball team came close this week to being the first undefeated national champions since 1976. But they lost to Baylor in the title game. We have a look at the history of this successful program and what's in store for its future from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

The Seattle Mariners' 2021 season is officially underway. They're hosting the San Francisco Giants for three games at T-Mobile Park. Fans are back but in a limited capacity under Phase 3 of the state's COVID reopening plan. We learn more about the season from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.