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Leadership lessons from Pete Carroll: Develop a personal philosophy, and preach it to your team

by John Cook on July 22, 2017July 22, 2017 at 9:02 amComment

Pete Carroll just can’t help himself: He can’t stop coaching, no matter the environment. That was the case even when the legendary head coach of the Seattle Seahawks appeared in… Read More

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Full video: NFL COO on tracking fan eye movement, Amazon streaming deal, TV ratings, and more

by Taylor Soper on July 5, 2017July 5, 2017 at 3:33 pmComment

Technology is shaking up the NFL, from how fans watch games to keeping players safe on the field. Attendees at our second annual GeekWire Sports Tech Summit got the inside scoop… Read More

Marshawn Lynch buys full-page newspaper ad thanking Seahawks owner Paul Allen and fans

by Taylor Soper on April 29, 2017April 29, 2017 at 12:34 pm 2 Comments

“Beast Mode” is showing love to Seattle and Microsoft’s co-founder as he prepares for NFL life in a new city. Marshawn Lynch bought a full-page ad in tomorrow’s Sunday Seattle… Read More

Photos: Seahawks host first-ever Madden 17 Championship Tournament in Seattle

by Taylor Soper on March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 at 1:53 pmComment

Virtual football collided with real football at a first-of-its-kind event on Thursday evening in Seattle. The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) transformed into a video game party of sorts as the… Read More

Former NFL star QB Warren Moon predicts Seahawks playoff game and talks tech at CES

by Taylor Soper on January 7, 2017January 7, 2017 at 11:16 am 2 Comments

LAS VEGAS — There are tons of big-name sports stars at CES this week checking out the giant technology expo for the first time as more and more players take interest… Read More

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Samsung files for ‘Beast Mode’ trademark — but is Marshawn Lynch in on this action, boss?

by John Cook on December 24, 2016May 31, 2017 at 11:30 am 6 Comments

There’s only one “Beast Mode” in Seattle. But Marshawn Lynch, the well-known former running back for the Seattle Seahawks, might have a little competition around the “Beast Mode” brand. Filings… Read More

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen uses Lenovo ThinkPad laptop at Seahawks game during Sunday Night Football

by Taylor Soper on December 4, 2016December 5, 2016 at 10:20 am 7 Comments

Paul Allen uses a Lenovo ThinkPad — while watching Seahawks games, at least. During the second quarter of the nationally-televised Carolina vs. Seattle game on Sunday Night Football, NBC aired a live… Read More

Ex-NFL star Marshawn Lynch teams up with Amazon to drive the Treasure Truck, autograph ‘Beast Mode’ Echo devices

by Taylor Soper on December 3, 2016December 4, 2016 at 8:53 amComment

The Treasure Truck is going Beast Mode. Amazon’s deals-on-wheels truck has a cool offering for customers today with an extra special guest: former Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch. Lynch, who spent six… Read More

Seahawks star Richard Sherman on Donald Trump, Microsoft Surface, power of grit, favorite apps

by Taylor Soper on October 16, 2016October 16, 2016 at 1:55 pm 4 Comments

Richard Sherman doesn’t think much of Donald Trump’s comments about concussions in the NFL. GeekWire caught up with the Seahawks star after his appearance at an American Express local merchant… Read More

After nearly dying on the field, retired NFL player Ricardo Lockette explains the power of grit

by Taylor Soper on October 7, 2016October 7, 2016 at 1:35 pm1 Comment

For Ricardo Lockette, overcoming adversity started long before the former NFL wide receiver and special teams stud nearly died on the field last year in Dallas. It starts in Albany,… Read More

The power of grit: Former Seattle Seahawk Ricardo Lockette to share inspiring story at 2016 GeekWire Summit

by John Cook on September 21, 2016April 10, 2017 at 9:51 am1 Comment

Ricardo Lockette’s story is one of survival, perseverance and grit. And now the former wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks — whose football career was tragically ended after a devastating… Read More

Seahawks Richard Sherman & Bobby Wagner talk video games, geekiness and trash at PAX

by Kevin Lisota on September 5, 2016September 8, 2016 at 10:47 am1 Comment

Seahawks defenders Richard Sherman and Bobby Wagner were on hand at PAX West this weekend. In between their time spent crushing helmets with tanks, GeekWire caught up with the athletes to talk… Read More

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Seahawks partner with Volt Athletics to donate ‘intelligent workout app’ for high school football teams

by Taylor Soper on August 26, 2016June 3, 2017 at 8:12 amComment

Three high school football programs in Washington will receive a tech-enabled fitness training platform for free thanks to the Seattle Seahawks and a local tech startup. The Seahawks today announced a… Read More

How Snapchat helped this NFL player get a job with the Seahawks

by Taylor Soper on August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 at 10:48 amComment

Embed from Getty Images With a little help from social media, Tony McDaniel is a Seahawk again. The defensive tackle, who played for Seattle in 2013 and 2014, signed with… Read More

Microsoft debuts new NFL team-branded Surface Pro 4 Type Covers for $160

by Taylor Soper on August 15, 2016August 15, 2016 at 10:40 amComment

If you own a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet and like showing off your NFL team allegiance, Microsoft today unveiled a new product that may be of interest. The Redmond tech… Read More

Seahawks players visit venture capital firm to learn about entrepreneurship and investing

by Taylor Soper on May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 at 3:16 pmComment

Some Seahawks players are spending their offseason learning the ins and outs of today’s business and investing world. Seattle-based firm Madrona Venture Group hosted a group of local NFL players… Read More

Seahawks star Richard Sherman poses as Lyft driver, surprises passengers in Seattle

by Taylor Soper on April 27, 2016April 26, 2016 at 11:30 pm 3 Comments

What happens when Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman disguises himself as a Lyft driver and picks up unsuspecting passengers? Lyft wanted to find out, so the ride-hailing giant teamed up… Read More

Startup lessons from the football field: Russell Okung explains how the Seahawks created a winning culture

by Taylor Soper on February 15, 2016February 16, 2016 at 7:30 pm 2 Comments

Just a few weeks after the 2010 NFL Draft, Russell Okung sat in the Seattle Seahawks practice facility with his new teammates. Head coach Pete Carroll, who was hired a few… Read More

This Seahawks star was obsessed with Pokemon as a kid and still plays today

by Taylor Soper on February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 at 10:28 am1 Comment

We have more confirmation that Richard Sherman is a bonafide geek. The Seahawks star cornerback is apparently a diehard Pokemon fan, according to a story in Mashable today. Growing up in… Read More

Seahawks lineman Russell Okung exposes at-risk teens to technology with new non-profit GREATER

by Taylor Soper on January 29, 2016February 2, 2016 at 9:47 amComment

On the football field, Russell Okung is an enabler. The Seahawks offensive lineman is responsible for making sure his quarterback has enough time to find an open receiver; he must… Read More

Russell Wilson touts Bing after being accused of using Google to express love for Ciara

by Taylor Soper on January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 at 3:45 pm1 Comment

As a business, Twitter is struggling. But dang, the social media platform sure is providing some serious entertainment this week. After Wednesday gave us Wiz Khalifa and Kanye duking it out, and… Read More

Seahawks want to offer mobile loyalty program next season with discounts for game-day fans

by Taylor Soper on January 13, 2016January 14, 2016 at 8:11 am1 Comment

More and more people are using their smartphones at Seahawks games and the team wants to capitalize on this growing trend. Chip Suttles, the Seahawks VP of Technology, spoke at… Read More

Watch Seahawks and Vikings fans’ passionate reactions to that missed field goal

by Monica Nickelsburg on January 12, 2016January 12, 2016 at 10:28 amComment

Seahawks and Vikings fans everywhere were stunned when Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh missed a field goal in the last minutes of the game, cinching Seattle’s 10-9 victory. The miss was so incredibly lucky… Read More

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson reportedly buys $6.7M mansion from ex-Microsoft manager

by Taylor Soper on September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 at 5:14 pm1 Comment

Russell Wilson has a sweet new Seattle pad. TMZ first reported Wednesday that the Seahawks quarterback bought a $6.7 million waterfront mansion on Lake Washington in Bellevue. Property records show… Read More

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Leadership lessons from Pete Carroll: Develop a personal philosophy, and preach it to your team

Full video: NFL COO on tracking fan eye movement, Amazon streaming deal, TV ratings, and more

Marshawn Lynch buys full-page newspaper ad thanking Seahawks owner Paul Allen and fans

Photos: Seahawks host first-ever Madden 17 Championship Tournament in Seattle

Former NFL star QB Warren Moon predicts Seahawks playoff game and talks tech at CES

Samsung files for ‘Beast Mode’ trademark — but is Marshawn Lynch in on this action, boss?

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen uses Lenovo ThinkPad laptop at Seahawks game during Sunday Night Football

Ex-NFL star Marshawn Lynch teams up with Amazon to drive the Treasure Truck, autograph ‘Beast Mode’ Echo devices

Seahawks star Richard Sherman on Donald Trump, Microsoft Surface, power of grit, favorite apps

After nearly dying on the field, retired NFL player Ricardo Lockette explains the power of grit

The power of grit: Former Seattle Seahawk Ricardo Lockette to share inspiring story at 2016 GeekWire Summit

Seahawks Richard Sherman & Bobby Wagner talk video games, geekiness and trash at PAX

Seahawks partner with Volt Athletics to donate ‘intelligent workout app’ for high school football teams

How Snapchat helped this NFL player get a job with the Seahawks

Microsoft debuts new NFL team-branded Surface Pro 4 Type Covers for $160

Seahawks players visit venture capital firm to learn about entrepreneurship and investing

Seahawks star Richard Sherman poses as Lyft driver, surprises passengers in Seattle

Startup lessons from the football field: Russell Okung explains how the Seahawks created a winning culture

This Seahawks star was obsessed with Pokemon as a kid and still plays today

Seahawks lineman Russell Okung exposes at-risk teens to technology with new non-profit GREATER

Russell Wilson touts Bing after being accused of using Google to express love for Ciara

Seahawks want to offer mobile loyalty program next season with discounts for game-day fans

Watch Seahawks and Vikings fans’ passionate reactions to that missed field goal

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson reportedly buys $6.7M mansion from ex-Microsoft manager

GeekWire Sports Podcast: Tips for streaming NFL games, our favorite fantasy football apps, and more

Amazon teams up with Seahawks star Richard Sherman for Prime Now delivery

Seahawks at PAX: Tech Q&A with football stars Earl Thomas, Bobby Wagner

Sorry, Russell Wilson: FDA cautions consumers about claims that special water can prevent concussions

Microsoft’s new NFL app for Xbox One debuts today with ‘Next Gen Stats’

Seahawks star Russell Wilson says this sports drink helps prevent concussions

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