This is the January 20, 2013 news archive. View today's Seattle Sports news and rumors.

Seattle Sports News and Rumors

Mort: Wilson didn’t know agent asked Seahawks for a raise

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen stirred up a bit of a storm earlier in the day, reporting that the Seahawks received a call last week from a representative of quarterback Russell Wilson “insisting” that Wilson’s contract be adjusted. Agent Bus Cook, who re…

Greg Johns, MLB.com

Justin Smoak knows this will be a big Spring Training for him. He knows the Mariners acquired Kendrys Morales, Mike Morse and Raul Ibanez to compete at first base and designated hitter.

Jim Trotter, CNNSI.com

ATLANTA -- For years he had dreamed of the moment, and when it arrived early Sunday evening Frank Gore was nearly speechless. He stammered for a moment, with no consistent train of thought. Then he smiled wide.

Doug Farrar, yahoo.com

For the second straight week, the Atlanta Falcons have blown a considerable playoff lead. Now, we'll see if they can do what they did against the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. After going up 20-0 at the half, the Falcons allowed Seattle to storm back in…

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

The Seattle Seahawks have given new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn a three-year contract worth $5.7 million, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Maybe Bus Cook really does read PFT, after all. Cook called Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, “irate” regarding the report that a representative of Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has asked for a new deal even though the current labor deal prevents a r…

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham is active for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. Abraham, 34, missed most of last Sunday's 30-28 divisional playoff win over the Seattle Seahawks after aggravating a left ankle he o…