Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

It's been 12 years since the departure of the Sonics and Softy and Dick lament the end of the era, Howard Schultz and the reaction of the team leaving for Oklahoma City. Kevin Martinez, the Director of Marketing for the Seattle Mariners, joins Softy and Dick to discuss the plans the team is sorting through for having crowd noise in the ball park, involving fans in the broadcasts and trying to make the upcoming games as normal as possible.

Softy and Dick reflect on the anniversary of the Sonics departure 12 years ago to Oklahoma City. The conversation continues over the prospect of Antonio Brown joining the Seahawks. And textamonials.

Former KJR host and Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril joins Softy and Dick to discuss what it would be like to be facing playing football amid a pandemic. Also, he discusses working with Bruce Irvin, J.T. Tuimoloau and other pass rushers on their techniques. Former KUBE host Eddie Francis joins from Los Angeles to discuss the continued social activism we've seen in the sports world, Colin Kaepernick's messaging and outlook for returning to the NFL and the continued Black Lives Matter movement.

Has your optimism for a football season happening in the fall faded with the numbers for the virus across the country climbing significantly again? Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs joins Softy and Dick to discuss the restart of the baseball season with camp starting on Friday, his reaction to the Ken Griffey Jr. documentary, the restrictions the broadcasts will face and more. Thoughts on Antonio Brown possibly signing with Seahawks.

Today's sports classics assignment is the 2019 MLS Cup final between the Sounders and Toronto FC with the MLS set to return next week. Petros Papadakis joins Softy to chat about the decision of if college football should be played this fall, Under Armour ending its relationship with UCLA and railing against fireworks in Los Angeles. And textamonials.

Morgan Scalley is keeping his job at Utah but losing half his salary and the head coach-in-waiting title after a racist text from seven years ago. Sounders broadcaster Matt Johnson joins Softy and Dick to discuss the team's return to play in the MLS tournament in Orlando. Also, what challenges he anticipates calling the games remotely from a studio and what to expect from the team on the field. Dick’s pick six of golf picks for the Rocket Mortgage this week.

Ben Fischer of The Sports Business Journal joins Softy and Dick to discuss the chances of the NFL season being played as scheduled, the challenges the league will have to face in getting that task accomplished and some of the financial implications ahead. How will baseball players handle their return to play in July and the choice of whether to play or not.

A collection of Mike Tyson's knockouts for today's sports classics assignment. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick to discuss the financial implications of Under Armour backing out of its equipment sponsorship deal with UCLA, and potentially other schools. Also, the dangers athletes could be facing in their return to campus this fall. And textamonials.

The latest on Jadeveon Clowney's free agency. Bucky Brooks of the NFL Network joins Softy and Dick to discuss if Antonio Brown would be a good fit for the Seahawks, Cam Newton's deal with the New England Patriots and more thoughts on the NFL. Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick to discuss the team's signing of Shandon Hopeau to their roster and how the team is preparing as they leave shortly for the MLS tournament in Orlando.

Hugh Millen is in for Dick Fain today and he talks with Softy about the prospect of the Seahawks pursuing Antonio Brown to add to their receiver group. Also, an examination of Jamal Adams' circumstances in New York with the Jets and if he should be a target for Seattle as well.

Softy and Hugh Millen discuss how significantly the Seahawks are being hindered by the size of Russell Wilson's contract. Also, a discussion on how college sports, specifically in relation to football, are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its trickle down effects.

Chris Price of the Boston Globe joins Softy and Hugh Millen to discuss the Patriots' signing of former Panthers QB Cam Newton and the battle with Jarrett Stidham. Also, how the Patriots are moving forward following Tom Brady's departure to Tampa Bay. Brandon Huffman of 24/7 Sports joins to talk about the commitment of Renton defensive tackle Siaosi Finau to the Huskies as well as the outlook for recruiting for college football amid COVID-19.

Softy and Dick are live from Lakeland Village Golf Course and discuss the decision by two Oregon Pac-12 schools to drop the "Civil War" moniker from their sports rivalry matchups. Stewart Mandel of The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss the state of college football as virus cases spike again. Also, thoughts on Kevin Thomson’s transfer time UW and the Huskies scheduled game against Michigan.

Softy and Dick discuss some of the possible pitfalls ahead for the various sports enterprises as they try to return to play in the coming weeks and month. An edition of Fun With Audio as well as textamonials.

Matt Mikolas of KJR and John Canzano of The Oregonian joins Softy and Dick to give his thoughts on the dropping of the "Civil War" moniker for athletic competitions between Oregon and Oregon State. Also, a look at the NBA restarting and the outlook for the Trail Blazers. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News joins Softy and Dick to discuss the current status of safety Jamal Adams with the Jets, his desire for a trade, teams he'd be interested in and if there is any chance of a trade actually happening.