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Russell Okung fits the narrative. And he’s doing his part to shatter it — on and beyond the field. PHOTOS: NFL players doing good deeds | When politics and sport collide The Seahawks offensive tackle — a former marketing major from Oklahoma State with hands in Seattle’s nonprofit sector and eSports industry — recently wrote an op-ed for GeekWire aimed at dispelling the myth of “making it” in America. And it serves as a necessary reminder for those who would use the Okungs, or Ben Carsons, of the world to explain their lack of empathy for people who struggle to break cultural barriers and succeed....

An MRI exam Monday revealed the Seahawks quarterback sustained a sprained MCL in his left knee during Sunday’s win over the 49ers, coach Pete Carroll confirmed on KIRO-AM. Nonetheless, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports the team is optimistic that Wilson will be ready to play Sunday on the road against the Jets. MORE: Playoffs already a pipe dream for 0-3 teams “He’s in good spirits, just like you would think,” Carroll said....

“It was a little different than the games we’ve been playing in,” Carroll said. “It was nice to see us get out ahead and hang onto it and work with the lead and play in that fashion.” Seattle’s blowout win over San Francisco on Sunday only strengthened what is becoming another late playoff push by the Seahawks, and after a day in which they got results that helped in trying to get back to the playoffs after missing last season....

In some cases, there is legitimate cause for panic. In others, there is some reason to celebrate. The rest lie somewhere in between. Here’s supporting or debunking the most popular overreaction for each team. MORE NFL: Week 1 results, highlights Green Bay Packers 17, Seattle Seahawks 9 Seahawks: “Their running game still stinks, therefore their offense stinks.” It was pretty much all on Russell Wilson to try to save the day, and it was a touchdown-less effort....

Seattle already has succeeded San Francisco as NFC West champion, and is hoping to also succeed its division rival as No. 1. To do so, the Seahawks need to take care of their business and get the right help elsewhere. Here’s breaking down their three seeding scenarios for the tournament toward Super Bowl 55: MORE: NFL playoff clinching scenarios for every team in Week 17 1. How the Seahawks would earn the No....

Seattle will receive a first-round draft pick in 2019 and a second-round pick in 2020, and the teams also will swap third-round picks this year. In order to facilitate the deal, the franchise-tagged Clark has agreed to a new five-year, $105.5million contract with $63.5m guaranteed, according to ESPN. The move comes a little over a month after the Chiefs traded defensive end Dee Ford to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2020 second-round pick....

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the NFL franchise have fielded offers for 29-year-old star Sherman, who has two years remaining on his contract. Fear not, Seahawks fans. The four-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion is happy in Seattle. “I wouldn’t want to leave this city and my guys, but I understand it’s a business and organizational philosophies change,” Sherman told 710 ESPN in a statement on Thursday....

Carroll’s Seahawks maintain the top spot in this week’s Sporting News power rankings, while for the first time, Kelly’s Eagles have cracked the top 10 in the polls. 1. Seattle Seahawks (11-1) Last week: 1 Why they’re here: The Seahawks pecked all over the Saints in a dominant 34-7 win to take control of the No. 1 seed in the NFC, getting closer to maintaining their daunting home-field advantage throughout the playoffs....

Lynch tweeted only a picture of football cleats hanging from a wire, along with a “deuces” emoji during Super Bowl 50. The post, along with the reaction of teammates, owner Paul Allen and reports that Lynch told friends he was going to call it quits, seems to confirm Lynch’s decision to retire. MORE: SN early Power Rankings for 2016 | Super Bowl Dream Teams The Seahawks official Twitter page responded to Lynch’s picture with the hashtag #ThankYouBeastMode....

Porto had to fight to make it the group stage after being drawn against Serie A giants Roma in the qualification round, sealing their place in the competition proper thanks to a stunning 4-1 win over the Italians at the Dragao. After making it, they lost just one of their six group-stage matches to finish second behind Leicester City in Group G. A second famous Champions League night at the Dragao arrived on Matchday 6, when Porto knew victory would guarantee them a place in the round of 16....

During today’s edition of The Sean Hannity Show on Premiere Radio Networks, the host railed against the media for calling the election for Biden and allegedly failing to ask the former vice president tough questions during his campaign. “You’ve pretty much been watching a love fest here between the mob and the media,” he said. “When are they going to ask him a tough question? I’ve never seen a guy run for president never have to answer serious questions....

The children, who are all under the age of 12, went missing on Wednesday night from the area of East Welch Avenue and South High Street on the South Side. Franklin County Children Services, which has custody of the children, said in a press statement: “A sibling group of four appears to have been abducted from their foster home. They were last known to be at the home of the foster parents on the east side of Columbus, Ohio....

A key part of managing these chronic conditions is nutrition. However, patients often don’t get the support they need to make beneficial changes to their diets. To address the gap, a new online platform called Season Health is working with registered dietitian-nutritionists to create personalized meal plans for people managing diabetes and kidney disease. And they hope to one day be covered by insurance plans. What Is Season Health? Season Health offers support that is based on a person’s medical history and food preferences....

City were one of the busiest clubs during the summer of 2013. Not only did they end up signing 5 different players, they also appointed a new manager in Manuel Pellegrini. Before appointing Pellegrini, the club had managed to sign midfielder Fernandino from Shakhtar Donetsk for £30M. And once Pellegrini was appointed, he wasted no time getting down to work and immediately signed Spanish winger Jesus Navas from Sevilla for a reported £14....

People with schizophrenia can experience a number of symptoms and not everyone will experience all of them. Symptoms usually start to develop during young adulthood, between late adolescence and early 30s. Schizophrenia tends to emerge slightly earlier in men than in women but both develop schizophrenia at approximately equal rates. Genetics Genes are considered to be a strong risk factor for schizophrenia. Having certain genetic variations—or alterations in your genes—predisposes you to develop the disease....

After helping Claudio Ranieri’s men win the topflight last season, the 24-year-old has struggled for playing time at King Power Stadium this campaign, having made only four league appearances thus far. Prior to his latest move, the utility man was linked to West Brom as well as Aston Villa. “I am delighted we have been able to secure Jeffrey’s services,” Palace manager Sam Allardyce, said as reported by the club’s official website....

Demarai Gray’s winner proved the difference but Schmeichel’s clean sheet, after being in tears during the pre-match minute’s silence, highlighted Leicester’s collective resilience. “It felt like a cup final,” the Dane said. “I haven’t really known a feeling like it on the pitch. I am really glad to have won…I think everyone is more relieved than anything.” “(The day was) emotional, yes, but that is not necessarily a bad thing....

Police determined that the shooting reports were false, but the parents’ reaction is proof of rising fears and panic nearly four months after the school shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 students and two teachers. In the months since the Uvalde shooting, the public learned that responding police officers waited more than an hour before entering a classroom to apprehend the shooter, who was barricaded in the room full of students during that time....

Schumacher "is not in a coma anymore," his manager, Sabine Kehm, said in a brief statement announcing that the German driver had left the Grenoble University Hospital, where he had been treated since his accident Dec. 29. Kehm gave no further details of his condition or medical outlook, saying only that he would "continue his long phase of rehabilitation." Schumacher left the Grenoble hospital Monday morning, said hospital spokeswoman Brigitte Polikar, who declined to give any details on his condition....

Sciatic nerve pain, which is often referred to as sciatica, is very common and has many causes. A herniated disc that pinches a nerve root is the most common of several causes of sciatica. Since the sciatic nerve mediates sensation and movement, an injury or compression of the nerve can cause you to have pain, decreased sensation, and/or weakness. Anatomy The sciatic nerve is a peripheral nerve. Its nerve roots emerge from the lower spine and combine to form the sciatic nerve....