Seattle hosts the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time Saturday afternoon at KeyArena. One of the big draws for local fans will be to honor Storm veteran Sue Bird. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked with 88'5’s Kirsten Kendrick about Bird – and her team – being in the national spotlight this week.

The Mariners start the second half of the season Friday night against the White Sox in Chicago. Their general manager admits the team underperformed in the first half. But the Mariners remain on the fringes of the Wild Card race. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked with 88.5’s Kirsten Kendrick about the team’s biggest challenges.

It may be the offseason for the Seattle Seahawks, but quarterback Russell Wilson is keeping busy. He has a new venture. And it’s the topic of this week’s conversation between KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and 88.5’s Kirsten Kendrick.

The Seattle Mariners are a little over a week away from wrapping up the first half of the season, and the M’s have taken their fans on a roller coaster ride so far. Countless injuries and stretches of winning streaks followed by losing streaks have toyed with the emotions of their loyal supporters.

The Seattle Sounders are at the midpoint of their season. Despite winning the MLS Cup championship last year, the team is struggling on offense and has more losses than wins. Can they still make the playoffs? KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked about that with 88.5’s Kirsten Kendrick.

Clear The Air Thiel said it was about time the media and fans heard from Sherman. He held a press conference Wednesday after Seahawks minicamp. "I think the Seahawks wanted Richard to address the local media. He said he wanted to clear the air. "Because by the end of last season he wasn't speaking to anyone, which is very uncharacteristic. He was voted the previous year as the media good guy because he's very comfortable in front of crowds; he enjoys the banter. "But, man, last year, he got

People who live near Seattle Center and sports fans throughout the region may be wondering what happens next, now that Mayor Ed Murray has selected a proposal for the renovation of KeyArena. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel told 88.5's Kirsten Kendrick the arena saga is far from over.

It’s a big week for women’s sports at the University of Washington. One team is playing for a second national title and another is celebrating its fourth one. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talked with 88.5’s Kirsten Kendrick.

The investigation continues into the death of Seahawks legend and Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy. His sudden passing this week has his former teammates, fans and KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel talking about the legacy of the man who was larger than life. Art spoke with 88.5’s Kirsten Kendrick.

There’s been a lot of talk this week about the possibility that former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick may likely end up as the backup quarterback for the Seahawks. Kaepernick got a lot of attention last year for kneeling during the national anthem at football games, and was an arch rival to the Seahawks during his time in San Francisco. KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel says that for starters, nothing has actually happened yet. The Seahawks have admitted that they have expressed interest in