Good morning, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today - Thursday, August 31 - about your Seattle Seahawks:
The Champ Is Here
Earl Thomas topped Nick Vannett in the championship round of the Seahawks' 'Ellis Island Invitational,' an annual basketball shootout competition put on throughout training camp by Seattle head coach Pete Carroll.
What started with a round of 90 players had worked its way down to the final two on Wednesday at Virginia Mason Athletic Center, where the veteran free safety dispatched the second-year tight end with a shot at the buzzer.
Each player received 30 seconds to make as many free throw shots as they could on a basketball hoop set up inside the Seahawks' team meeting room. In the final round, Thomas knocked out Vannett in a best of three series, first hitting seven shots to Vannett's six before claiming the title by making four buckets to Vannett's three.
Thomas' tournament-winning performance is available for your viewing pleasure in the video embedded above. And for a look at last year's competition that included an appearance from a local NBA star, click here.
Pro Shop Item Of The Week
This week's featured item at the Pro Shop are limited edition, Seahawks-themed Nike Free Trainer V7's, which you can grab in-store and online.
Tweet Of The Day
Today's "Tweet of the Day" comes from us - @Seahawks, as we ready for the final game of the 2017 preseason. Kickoff against the Raiders in Oakland is set for 7 p.m. PT on Q13 FOX.
More From Around The Web
Here at Seahawks.com, digital media reporter John Boyle shares five things to watch in tonight's preseason finale against the Raiders.
Here's a look at the latest injury updates from coach Carroll.
Scott Engel at RotoExperts.com highlights the best value picks for fantasy football players as they prepare to draft this weekend.
Seahawks Legend Paul Moyer joined animal advocates Wednesday to assist with the shelter of animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey.
Bob Condotta at the Seattle Times identifies several Seahawks to keep an eye on in the exhibition finale.
Gregg Bell at the Tacoma News Tribune assesses where Seattle's offensive line stands heading into tonight's game.
SeattlePI.com's Michael-Shawn Dugar shares a Q&A with rookie running back Chris Carson.
John Clayton at 710Sports.com previews the Seahawks' position battles with the most intrigue heading into tonight's game against the Raiders.
Greg Bishop at SI.com writes about how kicker Blair Walsh's field goal miss in a playoff game against the Seahawks may have helped save a young girl's life.
ESPN.com offers game-by-game predictions for the Seahawks in the regular season.
In a special to ESPN.com, former Tacoma News Tribune Seahawks writer Dave Boling details the unique qualities Seattle sees in its African-born draft picks.
And every analyst polled in this article at NFL.com picks the Seahawks to win the NFC West.
Photos of the Seahawks playing the Raiders throughout their 40 year history.Â
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Dave Brown (22) runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, on November 6, 1977. The Raiders defeated the Seattle 44-7. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Oakland Raiders Hall of Fame tight end Dave Casper (87) tries to break away from Seattle Seahawks safety Autry Beamon (27) during an NFL game in Oakland, Nov. 26, 1978. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders 17-16. . (AP Photo/Arthur Anderson)
Seattle Seahawks Steve Largent (80) runs a pass pattern during game against the Los Angeles Raiders at the Los Angeles Coliseum, Dec. 5, 1982. Raiders won, 28-22. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Seattle Seahawks safety Kenny Easley (45) is tackled by Los Angeles Raiders Calvin Muhammad (82) during an NFL game Oct. 30, 1983, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Los Angeles Raiders Marcus Allen (32) takes the ball 12 yards before being stopped by Seattle Seahawks Greg Gaines (56) during action in their AFC Playoff at the Coliseum, Sunday, Jan. 8, 1984, Los Angeles, Calif. (AP Photo)
Los Angeles Raiders Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long (75) tries to beat a double team block during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks October 7, 1984. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 28-14. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Los Angeles Raiders' Marcus Allen runs for 13 yards as Dave Brown of the Seattle Seahawks moves in for the tackle during their game in Seattle, Nov. 13, 1984. (AP Photo/Dave Ekren)
Seattle's Jacob Green gets to Los Angeles Raiders' Jim Plunkett for a sack in the first quarter of their NFL playoff game in Seattle, Dec. 22, 1984. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Marcus Allen action (32) of the Los Angeles Raiders makes the first down on this second quarter play against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 15, 1985, Los Angeles, Calif. Defending Allen are Seattles John Harris (44) and Paul Moyer (21). (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) suffers a ten-yard sack at the hands of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Fredd Young (50), at Seattle, Dec. 8, 1986. Plunkett was injured later in the second quarter and had to leave the game. (AP Photo)
Mike Haynes (22) of the Los Angeles Raiders dives to grab a fumble by Curt Warner, left, of the Seattle Seahawks, during the fourth quarter of their Monday night game in Seattle, Wash., Nov. 29, 1988. The fumble, caused by Ron Fellows of the Raiders, halted a Seattle scoring drive on the Raiders' four-yard line. Seattle beat the Raiders 35-27. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Greg Townsend (93) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks Oct. 1, 1989, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Los Angeles Raiders running back Steve Smith(35) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks Oct.14, 1990, in Los Angeles. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 24–17. (NFL Photos via AP)
Los Angeles Raiders running back Nick Bell (38) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks Dec. 12, 1993, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Raghib Ismail (86) of the Los Angeles Raiders uses a stiff arm to the chin of Tony Brown (29) of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 18, 1994. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Oakland Raiders running back Napoleon Kaufman (26) is tackled during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 8, 1995 in Oakland. The Raiders won the game, 34 to 14. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, December 22, 1996. Seahawks beat Raiders 28-21. Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Chester McGlockton (91) jumps up t block view for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Gino Torretta (13). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, December 14, 1997. Seahawks beat Raiders 22-21. Oakland Raiders defensive back Lorenzo Lynch (43) attempts to stop Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Warren (42). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks running back Ahman Green (30) returns a kickoff during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on November 15, 1998, at the Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 20-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, December 5, 1999. Raiders beat Seahawks 30-21. Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jay Bellamy (20) and defensive back Shawn Springs (24) work on pulling down Oakland Raiders running back Tyrone Wheatley (47). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks running back Ricky Watters (32) heads downfield during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000 in Oakland. The Raiders won the game, 31 to 3. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Oakland Raiders linebacker Eric Barton (50) rushes Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) on Sunday, September 30, 2001, in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 38-14. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Oakland Raiders tackle Barry Sims (65) blocks for running back Tyrone Wheatley (47) on Sunday, September 8, 2002, in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 31-17. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks' Maurice Morris is hit by Oakland Raiders' Stuart Schweigert during the first quarter of a football game in Seattlle Monday, Nov. 6, 2006. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) against Seattle Seahawks in fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. The Oakland Raiders defgeated the Seattle Seahawks 33-3. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Seattle Seahawks Marshawn Lynch (24) scores a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
