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The #Seahawks haven’t won a playoff game since 2019, most recently bowing out in wild card defeats at the hands of division rivals.

As the top seed with the 49ers coming to town, can they finally conquer those NFC West demons in January?
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Seahawks Poised to Flip Script on Recent NFC West Playoff Woes — Emerald City Spectrum
The Seahawks haven’t won a playoff game since 2019, most recently bowing out in wild card defeats at the hands of division rivals. As the top seed with the 49ers coming to town, can they finally conquer those NFC West demons in January?
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January 14, 2026 at 7:19 AM
"We're close to something that a lot people don't get a chance to do."

With one of the youngest rosters in the NFL, the messaging has been clear for Ernest Jones and other #Seahawks veterans this week heading into the Divisional Round: https://ow.ly/AN4w50XWvWx via Corbin K. Smith
‘Job is Not Done’: Seahawks’ Vets Preaching Same Approach for Youthful Squad Entering Playoffs — Emerald City Spectrum
One of the youngest teams in the NFL, the Seahawks’ youth could be viewed as a potential concern going into a win or go home Divisional Round rematch against the 49ers. But a strong core of veterans doesn’t envision that being a problem at an energized Lumen Field.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Fresh off a win over Ohio State, Washington welcomes Michigan to a sold-out Hec Edmundson Pavilion on Wednesday.

What kind of challenge can the #Huskies expect from the No. 4 Wolverines, and who might be returning to the court for UW?
https://ow.ly/1TuH50XWvRE via Aaron Coe
Desmond Claude’s Status Clowdy, Others Near Return as Michigan Schools Visit Huskies — Emerald City Spectrum
Fresh off a win over Ohio State, the Washington men’s basketball team welcomes Michigan to a sold-out Hec Edmundson Pavilion on Wednesday. What kind of challenge can the Huskies expect from the No. 4 Wolverines, and who might be returning to the court for UW?
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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The #Sounders returned to training on Monday as the team prepares for preseason trips to Portugal and Spain.

Among the biggest storylines for Rave Green's return, the competition is on at a key spot:
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Sounders Return to Training as Preseason Europe Trip Looms — Emerald City Spectrum
The Seattle Sounders returned to training on Monday as the team prepares for preseason trips to Portugal and Spain.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Several second half runs positioned the #Cougars to pull off an upset in Moraga against one of the WCC’s premier programs, but time ran out before a comeback could fully materialize.

Is a close call against Saint Mary’s a positive sign moving forward?
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Washington State Drops Close Game to Saint Mary’s, Slips to 3-2 in WCC Play — Emerald City Spectrum
Several second half runs positioned the Cougars to pull off an upset in Moraga against one of the WCC’s premier programs, but time ran out before a comeback could fully materialize. Is a close call against Saint Mary’s a positive sign moving forward?
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January 12, 2026 at 5:49 AM
The #Torrent suffered a bad loss in Minnesota on Sunday, as two Frost each scored a pair of goals and two more chipped in for a 6-2 rout.

What kept Seattle from turning the game around?
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Zumwinkle, Knoll Each Score Two Against Torrent, Minnesota Once Again Freezes Seattle — Emerald City Spectrum
The Torrent suffered a bad loss in Minnesota on Sunday, as two Frost each scored a pair of goals and two more chipped in for a 6-2 rout. What kept Seattle from turning the game around, either early or late?
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January 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The #Sounders will start the training for the 2026 campaign on Monday, looking to follow a spectacular 2025 season with more success.

What should fans be watching as the team starts prepping for a new campaign?
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Storylines to Watch as Sounders Return to Training Monday — Emerald City Spectrum
The Seattle Sounders will start the training for the 2026 campaign on Monday, looking to follow a spectacular 2025 season with more success. What should fans be watching as the team starts prepping for a new campaign?
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January 12, 2026 at 12:22 AM
In non-conference play, the #Redhawks excelled at finishing games, turning in one of the best starts in the history of the program.

But an unideal theme has emerged since WCC play started with a major problem derailing that promising start.
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Offensive Struggles Derailing Redhawks’ Strong Start Early in WCC Play — Emerald City Spectrum
In non-conference play, the Redhawks excelled at finishing games, turning in one of the best starts in the history of the program. But an unideal theme has emerged since WCC play started with a major problem derailing that promising start.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:58 PM
#Storm star Dominique Malonga and the Breeze defeated Ezi Magbegor and the Hive on Friday, while being led by former franchise head coach Noelle Quinn.

Recapping a Seattle-heavy Unrivaled matchup:
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Dominique Malonga Wins Unrivaled Battle of Storm Stars vs. Ezi Magbegor — Emerald City Spectrum
Seattle Storm star Dominique Malonga and the Breeze defeated Ezi Magbegor and the Hive on Friday, while being led by former franchise head coach Noelle Quinn.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Rattled by Portland’s defensive press early, #Gonzaga women’s basketball made plenty of mistakes, finding themselves down at halftime.

How did the Bulldogs break through and ride a 34-point third quarter to a comfortable home victory?
https://ow.ly/2B3H50XV6uj
Gonzaga WBB Overcomes Portland's Pressure and Earns 69-55 Win — Emerald City Spectrum
Rattled by Portland’s defensive press early, Gonzaga women’s basketball made plenty of mistakes, finding themselves down at halftime. So how did the Bulldogs break through and ride a 34-point third quarter into a comfortable home victory?
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January 11, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Four days after the #Redhawks fell apart in the second half at Saint Mary’s, Chris Victor’s team battled many of the same issues in a third straight loss.

What doomed Seattle U in another tough defeat to Oregon State?
https://ow.ly/V1Ux50XUf9I via @HaydenWysup
Redhawks Second Half Miscues Persist in 68-55 Loss to Beavers  — Emerald City Spectrum
Four days after the Redhawks fell apart in the second half at Saint Mary’s, Chris Victor’s team battled many of the same issues in a third straight loss. What doomed Seattle U in another tough defeat to Oregon State?
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January 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
#Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced that he’s returning to Washington just two days after preparing to break his contract and enter the portal.

Will the team and fans welcome him back, and can he and coach Jedd Fisch repair the damage?
https://ow.ly/rekK50XUae0 via Aaron Coe
Can Demond Williams Jr. Repair Damage Done by Brief UW Departure? — Emerald City Spectrum
Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced that he’s returning to UW just two days after preparing to break his contract and enter the portal. Will the team and fans welcome him back to Montlake, and can he and coach Jedd Fisch repair the damage?
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January 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
The #Seahawks will enjoy a bye week before battling the lowest remaining seed, which could potentially be one of their NFC West rivals for a grudge match at Lumen Field.

Which teams could travel to Lumen Field after Wild Card weekend?
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Breaking Down Seahawks’ Possible Matchups Ahead of Wild Card Weekend Chaos — Emerald City Spectrum
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January 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Much like their opponents who rolled through Climate Pledge Arena in the first half of December, the Kraken executed a third-period comeback against the Wild on Thursday, looking to steal another win.

But overtime didn’t work out in their favor:
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Seattle Kraken Squander OT Opportunity After Comeback Against Minnesota Wild — Emerald City Spectrum
Much like their opponents who rolled through Climate Pledge Arena in the first half of December, the Kraken executed a third-period comeback against the Wild on Thursday, looking to steal another win. But overtime didn’t work out in their favor.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:41 AM
“You just saw how dominant he is…the best big in the country.”

It might come as a surprise that Graham Ike had never scored 30 points in a #Gonzaga uniform entering Thursday night’s game, but he gave Santa Clara everything he had in the Bulldogs’ 10th straight win.
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Graham Ike Scores 34 as Gonzaga Gets Back at Santa Clara, Wins 10th Straight Game — Emerald City Spectrum
It might come as a surprise that Graham Ike had never scored 30 points in a Gonzaga uniform entering Thursday night’s game, but he gave Santa Clara everything he had in the Bulldogs’ 10th straight win.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Playing the role of underdog in Boston, the #Torrent fought back from an early deficit with several chances to knot the score in the final minutes, only for those efforts to come up short.

What went wrong in Seattle’s latest road defeat?
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Slow Start Dooms Torrent in 2-1 Loss to First-Place Fleet — Emerald City Spectrum
Playing the role of underdog in Boston, the Torrent fought back from an early deficit with several chances to knot the score in the final minutes, only for those efforts to come up short. What went wrong in Seattle’s latest road defeat?
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January 8, 2026 at 6:55 AM
In their first game back together in the Unrivaled basketball league, the #Storm’s youngest star and its most recently fired head coach earned a big win.

Details:
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Reunion Between Storm’s Dominique Malonga, Former Coach Noelle Quinn Yields Early Returns — Emerald City Spectrum
In their first game back together in the Unrivaled basketball league, the Seattle Storm’s youngest star and its most recently fired head coach earned a big win.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Luke Raley was a new hope in right field for the 2024 #Mariners, but injury-spurred slumps struck back hard in 2025.

How might Raley’s 2026 season turn out as the M’s aim to be fully armed and operational?
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Will Mariners See Return of Big Thunder? Four 2026 Luke Raley Scenarios — Emerald City Spectrum
Luke Raley was a new hope in right field for the 2024 Mariners, but injury-spurred slumps struck back hard in 2025. How might Raley’s 2026 season turn out as the M’s aim to be fully armed and operational?
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January 8, 2026 at 5:36 AM
WATCH: Only four days ago, Demond Williams signed a new contract to stay under center for the #Huskies in 2026. Now, he’s entered the transfer portal, creating a new level of chaos in the wild west that is college football.

What’s next for the program and the QB?
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WATCH: Demond Williams Spurns Huskies, Enters Transfer Portal Despite Signing Contract — Emerald City Spectrum
Only four days ago, Demond Williams signed a new contract to stay under center for the Huskies in 2026. Now, he’s entered the transfer portal, creating a new level of chaos in the wild west that is college football. What’s next for the program and the QB?
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January 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
With Eeli Tolvanen out, coach Lane Lambert broke up the highly productive fourth line for the #Kraken on Tuesday night.

It was a risky move, but one that paid off and then some as red-hot Seattle earned a 7-4 home win over Boston:
https://ow.ly/mFgO50XSNf4 via @Joe_Poho
Seattle Kraken's Second-Period Burst Leads to 7-4 Win Against Boston Bruins — Emerald City Spectrum
With Eeli Tolvanen out, coach Lane Lambert broke up the highly productive fourth line for the Kraken on Tuesday night. It was a risky move, but one that paid off and then some as red-hot Seattle earned a 7-4 home win over Boston.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Zach Charbonnet doesn’t rank among league leaders in rushing yards and won’t be in the mix for All-Pro or Pro Bowl consideration.

But "Charbs" has had a historic season, playing an underrated role in the #Seahawks rise to the No. 1 seed:
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Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet Delivered Historic Efficiency in 2025 — Emerald City Spectrum
Zach Charbonnet doesn’t rank among league leaders in rushing yards and won’t be in the mix for All-Pro or Pro Bowl consideration. But he’s had a historic season as the backfield partner for Ken Walker III, playing an underrated role in the Seahawks rise to the No. 1 seed.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:09 AM
With plenty of player movement expected in the transfer portal, #Cougars coach Kirby Moore will look to keep as many key contributors in Pullman as possible while adding quality talent from other programs.

Transfer portal tracker:
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Transfer Portal Tracker: Breaking Down Cougars’ Returning Players, Newcomers — Emerald City Spectrum
With plenty of player movement expected with the transfer portal officially open, new Cougars coach Kirby Moore will look to keep as many key contributors in Pullman as possible while adding quality talent from other programs. Who will return and which newcomers jumped onboard?
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January 6, 2026 at 6:05 AM
For 20 minutes, the #Redhawks once again looked primed to stun one of the WCC’s elite programs in Moraga.

But poor shooting and rebounding woes doomed Chris Victor’s team in the second half, leading to another deflating missed opportunity.
https://ow.ly/ZwQo50XRNse
Redhawks Unravel in the Second Half Against Gaels — Emerald City Spectrum
For 20 minutes, the Redhawks once again looked primed to stun one of the WCC’s elite programs in Moraga. But poor shooting and rebounding woes doomed Chris Victor’s team in the second half, leading to another deflating missed opportunity.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Despite a second-half surge, the #Huskies men’s basketball team fell behind in the first half and were unable to make up the difference in a 90-80 loss to the Hoosiers.

What cost UW the most in a tough defeat at Assembly Hall?
https://ow.ly/jOxN50XRNoe
Huskies Men’s Basketball Can’t Keep Up With Red-Hot Hoosiers As Challenges Await — Emerald City Spectrum
Despite a second-half surge, the Washington Huskies men’s basketball team fell behind in the first half and were unable to make up the difference in a 90-80 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:55 AM