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"I think Ken's showing that he deserves some more opportunities."
Based on his stellar play as of late, the #Seahawks should feed their most explosive back more often, but Corbin K. Smith argues in a way that may differ from conventional perspective: https://ow.ly/wWg350XutWC
Based on his stellar play as of late, the #Seahawks should feed their most explosive back more often, but Corbin K. Smith argues in a way that may differ from conventional perspective: https://ow.ly/wWg350XutWC
Answer to Seahawks Giving Ken Walker ‘More Opportunities’ Lies Beyond Run Game — Emerald City Spectrum
The Seahawks likely won’t shift towards Ken Walker III resuming “bell cow” status out of the backfield. However, there’s a clear and obvious way for the team to get him more touches that will have a domino effect on rest of the offense moving forward.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM
"I think Ken's showing that he deserves some more opportunities."
Based on his stellar play as of late, the #Seahawks should feed their most explosive back more often, but Corbin K. Smith argues in a way that may differ from conventional perspective: https://ow.ly/wWg350XutWC
Based on his stellar play as of late, the #Seahawks should feed their most explosive back more often, but Corbin K. Smith argues in a way that may differ from conventional perspective: https://ow.ly/wWg350XutWC
While the #Huskies found a way to get it done on Tuesday minus multiple starters against Southern in a thrilling overtime comeback, Danny Sprinkle has work to do figuring out his rotation moving forward.
How may things shake out heading towards Big Ten play?
https://ow.ly/Jsvb50Xutwk via Aaron Coe
How may things shake out heading towards Big Ten play?
https://ow.ly/Jsvb50Xutwk via Aaron Coe
WATCH: Rotation Questions Linger For Danny Sprinkle, Huskies After OT Win vs. Southern — Emerald City Spectrum
While the Huskies found a way to get it done on Tuesday night minus multiple starters against Southern in a thrilling overtime comeback, Danny Sprinkle has work to do figuring out his rotation moving forward. How may things shake out heading towards Big Ten play?
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November 20, 2025 at 2:54 AM
While the #Huskies found a way to get it done on Tuesday minus multiple starters against Southern in a thrilling overtime comeback, Danny Sprinkle has work to do figuring out his rotation moving forward.
How may things shake out heading towards Big Ten play?
https://ow.ly/Jsvb50Xutwk via Aaron Coe
How may things shake out heading towards Big Ten play?
https://ow.ly/Jsvb50Xutwk via Aaron Coe
Undoubtedly the #Storm’s MVP of the season, Nneka Ogwumike showed no signs of slowing down in her 14th WNBA campaign as she led Seattle to the playoffs for the second straight year.
How did Ogwumike grade out on offense, defense and overall value? https://ow.ly/QOba50Xurr8
How did Ogwumike grade out on offense, defense and overall value? https://ow.ly/QOba50Xurr8
Seattle Storm 2025 Season Grades: Nneka Ogwumike — Emerald City Spectrum
Undoubtedly the Storm’s MVP of the 2025 season, Nneka Ogwumike showed no signs of slowing down in her 14th WNBA season as she led Seattle to the playoffs for the second straight year.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Undoubtedly the #Storm’s MVP of the season, Nneka Ogwumike showed no signs of slowing down in her 14th WNBA campaign as she led Seattle to the playoffs for the second straight year.
How did Ogwumike grade out on offense, defense and overall value? https://ow.ly/QOba50Xurr8
How did Ogwumike grade out on offense, defense and overall value? https://ow.ly/QOba50Xurr8
WATCH: The new season just kicked off, but five games in, #Gonzaga looks the part of a formidable NCAA tournament threat.
Where have the Bulldogs shown the most improvement and what must they prove next to emerge as a true contender?
https://ow.ly/ogy050Xurn3
Where have the Bulldogs shown the most improvement and what must they prove next to emerge as a true contender?
https://ow.ly/ogy050Xurn3
WATCH: Breaking Down Gonzaga Bulldogs’ Red Hot Start to 2025-26 Season — Emerald City Spectrum
The 2025-26 season just kicked off, but only five games in, Gonzaga looks the part of a formidable NCAA tournament threat. Where have the Bulldogs shown the most improvement amid a 5-0 start and what must they prove next to emerge as a true contender?
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November 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
WATCH: The new season just kicked off, but five games in, #Gonzaga looks the part of a formidable NCAA tournament threat.
Where have the Bulldogs shown the most improvement and what must they prove next to emerge as a true contender?
https://ow.ly/ogy050Xurn3
Where have the Bulldogs shown the most improvement and what must they prove next to emerge as a true contender?
https://ow.ly/ogy050Xurn3
The Washington men’s basketball team avoided a major upset at home with a double-overtime win against Southern University.
How close did the #Huskies come to getting beaten on Tuesday, and how did UW escape with a win?
https://ow.ly/1AV050XubUz via Aaron Coe
How close did the #Huskies come to getting beaten on Tuesday, and how did UW escape with a win?
https://ow.ly/1AV050XubUz via Aaron Coe
Huskies Men’s Basketball Team Avoids Upset with OT Win Over Southern — Emerald City Spectrum
The Washington men’s basketball team avoided a major upset at home with a double-overtime win against South University. How close did the Huskies come to getting beaten on Tuesday, and how did UW escape with a win?
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November 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Washington men’s basketball team avoided a major upset at home with a double-overtime win against Southern University.
How close did the #Huskies come to getting beaten on Tuesday, and how did UW escape with a win?
https://ow.ly/1AV050XubUz via Aaron Coe
How close did the #Huskies come to getting beaten on Tuesday, and how did UW escape with a win?
https://ow.ly/1AV050XubUz via Aaron Coe
In a move that shouldn’t come as a surprise, the expansion Seattle #Torrent have named one of the most decorated players in women’s hockey history as their inaugural captain.
https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/seattle-torrent-hilary-knight-captain-inaugural-season
https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/seattle-torrent-hilary-knight-captain-inaugural-season
Seattle Torrent Name Captain Heading Into Inaugural Season — Emerald City Spectrum
In a move that shouldn’t come as a surprise, the expansion Seattle Torrent have named one of the most decorated players in women’s hockey history as their inaugural captain.
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
In a move that shouldn’t come as a surprise, the expansion Seattle #Torrent have named one of the most decorated players in women’s hockey history as their inaugural captain.
https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/seattle-torrent-hilary-knight-captain-inaugural-season
https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/seattle-torrent-hilary-knight-captain-inaugural-season
#Mariners brass sat down for questions on Tuesday morning about the team's new five-year deal to keep Josh Naylor in Seattle.
The conference was a display of confidence for a starving city and team.
https://ow.ly/QYib50XtRZ6
The conference was a display of confidence for a starving city and team.
https://ow.ly/QYib50XtRZ6
Josh Naylor, Jerry Dipoto, and Justin Hollander sat down for questions on Tuesday morning about the Mariners’ five-year deal to keep Naylor in Seattle. The conference was a display of confidence for a starving city and team. — Emerald City Spectrum
Josh Naylor, Jerry Dipoto, and Justin Hollander sat down for questions on Tuesday morning about the Mariners’ five-year deal to keep Naylor in Seattle. The conference was a display of confidence for a starving city and team.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
#Mariners brass sat down for questions on Tuesday morning about the team's new five-year deal to keep Josh Naylor in Seattle.
The conference was a display of confidence for a starving city and team.
https://ow.ly/QYib50XtRZ6
The conference was a display of confidence for a starving city and team.
https://ow.ly/QYib50XtRZ6
Signing a four-time Pro Bowler in free agency normally wouldn’t hover under the radar. Yet, somehow, the Seahawks adding a "Tank" didn’t draw much national attention in March.
But the move now looks like one of the league’s best bargains:
https://ow.ly/TiNV50XtLKz
But the move now looks like one of the league’s best bargains:
https://ow.ly/TiNV50XtLKz
Demarcus Lawrence Signing Proving to Be Shrewd Move for Seahawks — Emerald City Spectrum
Signing a four-time Pro Bowler in free agency normally wouldn’t hover under the radar. Somehow, the Seahawks adding Demarcus Lawrence didn’t draw much national attention in March, but the move now looks like one of the league’s best bargains.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Signing a four-time Pro Bowler in free agency normally wouldn’t hover under the radar. Yet, somehow, the Seahawks adding a "Tank" didn’t draw much national attention in March.
But the move now looks like one of the league’s best bargains:
https://ow.ly/TiNV50XtLKz
But the move now looks like one of the league’s best bargains:
https://ow.ly/TiNV50XtLKz
In its last game before the Players Era Festival next week, #Gonzaga experimented with two new starters, going on to have its largest margin of victory against a Division I opponent in program history.
What did the new lineup spark in the Zags' win over Southern Utah?
https://ow.ly/4RoZ50Xti48
What did the new lineup spark in the Zags' win over Southern Utah?
https://ow.ly/4RoZ50Xti48
Gonzaga Shuffles Starters in Historic 122-50 Rout of Southern Utah — Emerald City Spectrum
In its last game before the Players Era Festival next week, Gonzaga experimented with two new starters, going on to have its largest margin of victory against a Division I opponent in program history. What did the new lineup spark in the Zags' win over Southern Utah?
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November 18, 2025 at 6:45 AM
In its last game before the Players Era Festival next week, #Gonzaga experimented with two new starters, going on to have its largest margin of victory against a Division I opponent in program history.
What did the new lineup spark in the Zags' win over Southern Utah?
https://ow.ly/4RoZ50Xti48
What did the new lineup spark in the Zags' win over Southern Utah?
https://ow.ly/4RoZ50Xti48
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Mike Macdonald expressed optimism regarding Grey Zabel's status on Monday morning, but scans still had to be done.
Fortunately, his positive initial prognosis held firm as the #Seahawks dodged a major bullet.
Details:
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/initial...
Fortunately, his positive initial prognosis held firm as the #Seahawks dodged a major bullet.
Details:
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/initial...
Seahawks Dodge Bullet as Grey Zabel Avoids ‘Significant’ Knee Injury — Emerald City Spectrum
It remains how many games, if any, Grey Zabel will need to miss after being helped off the field late in the Seahawks’ 21-19 loss to the Rams on Sunday. But initial testing suggests the team and playe...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Mike Macdonald expressed optimism regarding Grey Zabel's status on Monday morning, but scans still had to be done.
Fortunately, his positive initial prognosis held firm as the #Seahawks dodged a major bullet.
Details:
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/initial...
Fortunately, his positive initial prognosis held firm as the #Seahawks dodged a major bullet.
Details:
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/initial...
Led by a healthier offensive line, the Washington State #Cougars moved within one win of bowl eligibility with a surprisingly comfortable win over a quality Louisiana Tech squad.
What stood out from Wazzu’s fifth victory?
https://ow.ly/MtN450XthtP
What stood out from Wazzu’s fifth victory?
https://ow.ly/MtN450XthtP
Monday Musings: Washington State Beats Louisiana Tech in Convincing 28-3 Home Victory — Emerald City Spectrum
Led by a healthier offensive line, the Washington State Cougars moved within one win of bowl eligibility with a surprisingly comfortable win over a quality Louisiana Tech squad. What stood out from Wazzu’s fifth victory?
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November 18, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Led by a healthier offensive line, the Washington State #Cougars moved within one win of bowl eligibility with a surprisingly comfortable win over a quality Louisiana Tech squad.
What stood out from Wazzu’s fifth victory?
https://ow.ly/MtN450XthtP
What stood out from Wazzu’s fifth victory?
https://ow.ly/MtN450XthtP
Per Mike Macdonald, #Seahawks rookie Grey Zabel avoided "significant injury" to left knee and will be day-to-day. via Corbin K. Smith
November 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Per Mike Macdonald, #Seahawks rookie Grey Zabel avoided "significant injury" to left knee and will be day-to-day. via Corbin K. Smith
Although the #Mariners made a far bigger splash re-signing one of their top sluggers, Jerry Dipoto and company also made a move regarding a lefty reliever out of the Dodgers system on Sunday.
Details:
https://ow.ly/XGmA50Xt9IT
Details:
https://ow.ly/XGmA50Xt9IT
Mariners, Dodgers Exchange Minor League Relievers; Robinson Ortiz to M’s for Tyler Gough — Emerald City Spectrum
Although the big news on Sunday for the Mariners was the Josh Naylor contract, Jerry Dipoto and co. made a smaller move regarding a minor league reliever out of the Dodgers system.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Although the #Mariners made a far bigger splash re-signing one of their top sluggers, Jerry Dipoto and company also made a move regarding a lefty reliever out of the Dodgers system on Sunday.
Details:
https://ow.ly/XGmA50Xt9IT
Details:
https://ow.ly/XGmA50Xt9IT
Much to the delight of #Mariners fans, the front office didn't mess around re-signing their most important pending free agent, continuing to send a loud championship-seeking message.
https://ow.ly/jIsE50Xt9r3
https://ow.ly/jIsE50Xt9r3
Mariners Re-Sign Josh Naylor to Five-Year Deal; Mark Biggest Offseason Item Off Checklist — Emerald City Spectrum
The big news on Sunday evening is a good one for the Mariners, as the team has brought Josh Naylor back for five more years, accomplishing one of the team’s biggest priorities early on in the offseason.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Much to the delight of #Mariners fans, the front office didn't mess around re-signing their most important pending free agent, continuing to send a loud championship-seeking message.
https://ow.ly/jIsE50Xt9r3
https://ow.ly/jIsE50Xt9r3
"We’ve got his back, and if you’ve got anything to say, quite frankly, f--- you.”
After Sam Darnold's worst performance by far with the #Seahawks, Ernest Jones had some strong words to reaffirm the team's support of the embattled quarterback.
https://ow.ly/6oE350Xt965 via Corbin K. Smith
After Sam Darnold's worst performance by far with the #Seahawks, Ernest Jones had some strong words to reaffirm the team's support of the embattled quarterback.
https://ow.ly/6oE350Xt965 via Corbin K. Smith
‘We’ve Got His Back’: Seahawks Support Sam Darnold After Rough Outing in 21-19 Loss to Rams — Emerald City Spectrum
Now tied for the league lead in turnovers after throwing a quartet of picks in a two-point loss to the Rams, Sam Darnold may find himself under fire for the first time with the Seahawks. But that heat certainly isn’t coming from the locker room.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
"We’ve got his back, and if you’ve got anything to say, quite frankly, f--- you.”
After Sam Darnold's worst performance by far with the #Seahawks, Ernest Jones had some strong words to reaffirm the team's support of the embattled quarterback.
https://ow.ly/6oE350Xt965 via Corbin K. Smith
After Sam Darnold's worst performance by far with the #Seahawks, Ernest Jones had some strong words to reaffirm the team's support of the embattled quarterback.
https://ow.ly/6oE350Xt965 via Corbin K. Smith
Gonzaga women’s basketball has some apparent issues to sort out after a loss to Stanford, as the Zags dropped their second straight home game.
What did coach Lisa Fortier have to say about the current state of her team?
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/we-didn...
What did coach Lisa Fortier have to say about the current state of her team?
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/we-didn...
'We Didn’t Play Four Quarters of Basketball': Gonzaga WBB Posts Sloppy 65-52 Loss to Stanford — Emerald City Spectrum
Gonzaga women’s basketball has some apparent issues to sort out after its loss to Stanford, as the Zags dropped their second straight home game. What did head coach Lisa Fortier have to say about the...
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Gonzaga women’s basketball has some apparent issues to sort out after a loss to Stanford, as the Zags dropped their second straight home game.
What did coach Lisa Fortier have to say about the current state of her team?
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/we-didn...
What did coach Lisa Fortier have to say about the current state of her team?
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/we-didn...
WATCH: In a battle of 7-2 teams with sole possession of first place in the NFC West on the line, the #Seahawks hope to keep their good vibes away from home rolling against a hot Rams squad.
How can they leave L.A. with a fifth straight win?
https://ow.ly/WzM350XsoaX
How can they leave L.A. with a fifth straight win?
https://ow.ly/WzM350XsoaX
Keys to Victory: How Seahawks Can Beat Rams in Critical Week 11 Showdown in L.A. — Emerald City Spectrum
In a battle pitting two 7-2 squads against each other with sole possession of first place in the NFC West on the line, the Seahawks hope to keep their good vibes away from home rolling against a hot Rams squad. How can they leave L.A. with a fifth straight win?
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November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
WATCH: In a battle of 7-2 teams with sole possession of first place in the NFC West on the line, the #Seahawks hope to keep their good vibes away from home rolling against a hot Rams squad.
How can they leave L.A. with a fifth straight win?
https://ow.ly/WzM350XsoaX
How can they leave L.A. with a fifth straight win?
https://ow.ly/WzM350XsoaX
The #Seahawks and Rams are both 7-2 with top-five scoring offenses AND defenses heading into their first matchup of the season on Sunday.
How do the two teams stack up position-by position?
Offense: https://ow.ly/lFuv50XsgI0
Defense: https://ow.ly/mbqs50XsgHX via Corbin K. Smith
How do the two teams stack up position-by position?
Offense: https://ow.ly/lFuv50XsgI0
Defense: https://ow.ly/mbqs50XsgHX via Corbin K. Smith
Comparing Rivals: How Do Seahawks, Rams’ Defenses Stack Up Against Each Other? — Emerald City Spectrum
Racing out to 7-2 starts, the Seahawks and Rams have been stingy allowing points to opponents with ferocious defensive lines, underrated linebackers, and versatile secondaries. Where does each team hold an edge going into Sunday’s first matchup at SoFi Stadium?
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November 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The #Seahawks and Rams are both 7-2 with top-five scoring offenses AND defenses heading into their first matchup of the season on Sunday.
How do the two teams stack up position-by position?
Offense: https://ow.ly/lFuv50XsgI0
Defense: https://ow.ly/mbqs50XsgHX via Corbin K. Smith
How do the two teams stack up position-by position?
Offense: https://ow.ly/lFuv50XsgI0
Defense: https://ow.ly/mbqs50XsgHX via Corbin K. Smith
The #Kraken were hit with a one-two punch at the end of the first period against the Sharks at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, losing their goaltender after giving up a goal.
But a veteran standby handled San Jose's onslaught on the net, securing a big win:
https://ow.ly/nrEL50XsgHM
But a veteran standby handled San Jose's onslaught on the net, securing a big win:
https://ow.ly/nrEL50XsgHM
Philipp Grubauer Saves Seattle Kraken in Relief, Backstops 4-1 Win Against San Jose Sharks — Emerald City Spectrum
The Kraken were hit with a one-two punch at the end of the first period against the San Jose Sharks at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, losing their goaltender immediately after giving up a goal. But a veteran standby saved the day, securing a big win over the Sharks.
ow.ly
November 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The #Kraken were hit with a one-two punch at the end of the first period against the Sharks at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, losing their goaltender after giving up a goal.
But a veteran standby handled San Jose's onslaught on the net, securing a big win:
https://ow.ly/nrEL50XsgHM
But a veteran standby handled San Jose's onslaught on the net, securing a big win:
https://ow.ly/nrEL50XsgHM
Down several key players, including Denzel Boston, the #Huskies rebounded from a brutal loss at Wisconsin by pouring it on against Purdue Saturday in a 49-13 win at Husky Stadium.
What went so right for UW in a resounding bounce back win?
https://ow.ly/wR5t50XsgFt via Aaron Coe
What went so right for UW in a resounding bounce back win?
https://ow.ly/wR5t50XsgFt via Aaron Coe
No Hangover for Huskies in 49-13 Pummeling of Purdue — Emerald City Spectrum
The Huskies rebounded from a brutal loss at Wisconsin by pouring it on against Purdue Saturday in a 49-13 win at Husky Stadium. What went so right for UW against the Boilermakers?
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November 16, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Down several key players, including Denzel Boston, the #Huskies rebounded from a brutal loss at Wisconsin by pouring it on against Purdue Saturday in a 49-13 win at Husky Stadium.
What went so right for UW in a resounding bounce back win?
https://ow.ly/wR5t50XsgFt via Aaron Coe
What went so right for UW in a resounding bounce back win?
https://ow.ly/wR5t50XsgFt via Aaron Coe
Ace Glass and the #Cougars hung tough in the hardwood version of the Apple Cup on Friday night, cutting the Huskies lead to single digits late.
But the same issues that have dogged David Riley’s team all year long so far cropped up again, leading to a 12-point defeat:
https://ow.ly/Zw9Q50Xsgg9
But the same issues that have dogged David Riley’s team all year long so far cropped up again, leading to a 12-point defeat:
https://ow.ly/Zw9Q50Xsgg9
Takeaways: Washington State Loses To Rival Washington 81-69 — Emerald City Spectrum
The Cougars hung tough in the hardwood version of the Apple Cup on Friday night, cutting the Huskies lead to single digits late. But the same issues that have dogged David Riley’s team all year long so far cropped up again, leading to a 12-point defeat.
ow.ly
November 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Ace Glass and the #Cougars hung tough in the hardwood version of the Apple Cup on Friday night, cutting the Huskies lead to single digits late.
But the same issues that have dogged David Riley’s team all year long so far cropped up again, leading to a 12-point defeat:
https://ow.ly/Zw9Q50Xsgg9
But the same issues that have dogged David Riley’s team all year long so far cropped up again, leading to a 12-point defeat:
https://ow.ly/Zw9Q50Xsgg9
Still needing two wins to become bowl eligible, the #Cougars will aim to get right against the Bulldogs on their home turf.
Will Wazzu get the job done to return to the .500 mark?
Will Wazzu get the job done to return to the .500 mark?
November 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Still needing two wins to become bowl eligible, the #Cougars will aim to get right against the Bulldogs on their home turf.
Will Wazzu get the job done to return to the .500 mark?
Will Wazzu get the job done to return to the .500 mark?