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May 19, 2013
Commentaries
Commentaries
Growing Up With Griffey Retirement is something that takes place in professional sports, as it does in any other profession. But it isn't every day that a retirement is so monumental that it brings fans, fellow players, and even play-by-play announcers to tears. The retirement of Ken Griffey, Jr. also moved KPLU's Kevin Kniestedt, who shares these memories of the future Hall-of-Famer.
Art Thiel on Seahawks 2009 Draft The Seahawks have the No. 4 pick in this weekend's draft. Will they go for a quick fix or someone who can help them down the line? It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and sports commentator Art Thiel.
Great Time to Buy! Interest rates are low and prices are competitive. And as Real Estate appraiser Richard Hagar tells KPLU's John Maynard, that makes buying a home right now better than ever.
Art Thiel on Longer NFL Season Football fans may soon get more bang for their buck. The NFL is considering folding two of its current exhibition games into its regular season. Sports commentator Art Thiel tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick why this would benefit season ticket holders, in particular.
Art Thiel on the Loss of the Seattle P-I Like many of their readers, former Seattle Post-Intelligencer employees are trying to get used to life without the newspaper. The P-I published its final print edition Tuesday. It's the largest American daily to go exclusively online - with a skeleton staff. Sports columnist Art Thiel is contributing to the new SeattlePI.com. He talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about what's been an extremely emotional week and what's in store for the future.
Art Thiel on Seattle Sounders FC The Seattle Sounders FC debut next Thursday. Their home opener at Qwest Field is sold out. There's a lot of buzz about this new Seattle team, and not just among avid soccer fans. It's the topic of this week's conversation between KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick and Seattle P-I sports columnist Art Thiel.