sports

Why Are The Mariners Getting Into The Television Business?

The Conversation With Ross Reynolds — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:17:05 +0000

The Seattle Mariners are likely to see an increase in future revenue now that they’ve purchased a controlling interest in ROOT Sports Northwest — the cable network that broadcasts their games. Up until now, the Mariners have been required to share their TV revenue with other major league baseball teams. By controlling their TV rights the Mariners will be able to keep much of that revenue for themselves.

So how will this impact their success on the field? How has this worked out for other teams? Ross Reynolds talks with sports editor for The Nation, Dave Zirin.

An Uncertain Future For Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course

Jeannie Yandel — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:39:27 +0000

If you’ve never been to the Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course before, it’s kind of tough to find. The course itself is way at the back of the parking lot of Edmonds Community College. The only clues you’re in the right place are the high ball nets surrounding the course. And, of course, golfers like Espie Grundy and Jackie Garmeyer, who are wheeling their clubs towards the green for their weekly tee time. “We try to play even if it’s raining,” Espie says.

Seattle Area Marathoners Recount Explosions In Boston

John Ryan and Lisa Brooks — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:06:54 +0000

Runners from the Seattle area spoke to KUOW about the explosions at Monday’s Boston Marathon. Please write weekday@kuow.org or call 206.685.2526 with your stories.

Four Rowers Survive Boat Capsize In The Atlantic

The Conversation with Ross Reynolds — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:59:33 +0000

Four men were attempting to set a world record by rowing across the Atlantic Ocean this weekend. Their plans were thwarted when their boat capsized. Seventy-two days of journey culminated in hours and hours of trying to right their capsized boat.

Bill Mullins On The Seattle Pilots And Stadium Politics

Weekday with Steve Scher — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:54:43 +0000

In 1969, Major League Baseball arrived in the Pacific Northwest, when the Seattle Pilots played one ill-fated season before taking off to become the Milwaukee Brewers. Seattle wouldn’t get another professional team until 1977, when the Mariners were born. What happened? The answer has a lot to do with money and politics. Bill Mullins tells the story in “Becoming Big League: Seattle, the Pilots and Stadium Politics." Plus, the Mariners beat Oakland 2-0 last night to win their seventh straight opening day game. Sportspress Northwest's Art Thiel joins us with an outlook on their chances this season.

Is It Madness To Root For Gonzaga This March?

Producer — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:50:30 +0000

Ross Reynolds talks with The Nation's sports editor, Dave Zirin, about how Gonzaga University's basketball team has worked their way into the frenzy that is March Madness.

Have Politics Ruined Professional Sports?

Producer — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:00:18 +0000

What do politics have to do with professional sports? More now than ever according to Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation. Ross Reynolds talks to Zirin about the impact of politics in professional sports and what he learned while researching his new book "Game Over."

New Group Bids To Keep Kings In Sacramento

Sara Lerner — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:01:39 +0000

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson still says his city is keeping their NBA basketball team, the Kings. That's despite a deal already in the works to sell the team to a Seattle group.

Johnson announced that new investors are stepping in with a last-ditch effort to keep the team on Thursday night.

Mark Mastrov is a Sacramento local and the founder of 24 Hour Fitness, and will make a bid for the team. Pittsburg Penguins owner Ron Burkle will solve the city's other problem and lead a group to build a new downtown arena.

Green Lake Pitch ‘N Putt Golf Course: The 30-Year-Old Family Business That Almost Died

Joshua McNichols — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:07:56 +0000

Friday, March 1, is opening day at the Green Lake Pitch ‘n Putt Golf Course. The course has nine holes. The clubhouse isn’t much bigger than a roadside fruit stand. Admission is less than $10. For the thirtieth year in a row, the Taitch family will be running the place. But last year, the family almost called it quits.

Home Repair Help With Roger Faris

Producer — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000

How’s your home improvement to-do list looking? Maybe you have some projects you've been meaning to get to? Weekday home repair expert Roger Faris joins us to take your questions. Call us at 206.543.5869 or send an email to weekday@kuow.org.