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There is no doubt that the high water mark of Seattle’s professional sports history is the 1979 NBA Championship won by our dear, departed Seattle SuperSonics. It was 30 years ago today that DJ, Gus, JJ, Jack, Downtown Freddy Brown, and crew dispatched the Washington Bullets in the fifth and deciding game.

National dining correspondent Kyle Anderson has the scoop on a great place to stuff yourself this afternoon

Via True Hoop, the News Tribune's Frank Hughes reports today that the Sonics' organization is "enveloped by a cloud of paranoia, mistrust, distrust and, now, anger."

Bill Scott died Sunday. As Bill the Beerman, he was Seattle's most recognizable sports figure in the early-80s. Him or Jack Sikma.

The Sonics gave up on Rick Brunson, their all-time worst free-agent signing. This offseason, they gave Brunson--who had a foot injury--a guaranteed $1 million contract. Brunson's foot injury never healed. He played four games. You do the math.

The Seahawks finally made the cover of Sports Illustrated. Shaun Alexander, on the verge of breaking the all-time rushing touchdown record, is deemed worthy of the honor. The Dec. 19th edition's cover also has a small pic of Gonzaga star and Spokane native Adam Morrison. Northwest, represent!