Analysis: Breaking Down Seahawks Playoff Scenarios Heading Into Week 18
Sitting on the top perch with one week to play, the Seahawks hope to earn themselves a coveted bye by enacting revenge on the 49ers on Saturday night’s season finale. But a loss would create a couple possibilities for traveling in the wild card round.
Closing Thoughts: Seahawks Ride Second Half Surge to 27-10 Win Over Panthers
Turnovers and subpar pass protection grounded Seattle’s offense for more than two quarters in Charlotte. But as they’ve done all season, the Seahawks leaned on their swarming defense to turn the tide in the second half to pick up their 13th win.
Gonzaga Pounds Pepperdine 96-56 to Open WCC Play
50 straight victories over another program is a different level of dominance, and Gonzaga secured the historic feat over Pepperdine in style, capturing a 40-point rout on the road in its first WCC game of the season. What stood out in the Bulldogs’ record-breaking win?
Redhawks Stumble in WCC Opener, Fall 67-59 to Dons
A late rally positioned the Redhawks for a comeback in their WCC opener. But poor shooting and foul trouble proved to be too much to overcome as their conference schedule opened in disappointment at home.
Mariners Quiet After Refsnyder Deal - But Moves Around League Offer Slightly Clearer Signal of 2026 MLB Environment
Things have been remarkably quiet in Mariners world since Rob Refsnyder signed with the team, but there is still plenty to be gleaned from some action - or in some cases, lack thereof - around MLB during Christmas week.
Kraken Extend Win Streak to Four After Christmas Break, Snag 4-1 Win vs. Flyers
In the midst of a three-game winning streak, the arrival of Holiday Break appeared to come at the worst time for the Kraken. But the long break didn’t cool off Lane Lambert’s squad, which kept rolling in a big win over the Flyers at Climate Pledge Arena.
Sirens Blare in Second, Third Periods; Torrent Subdued by New York in Dallas Neutral-Site Game
Although there was a fair amount of life both early and late for the Torrent in their rematch against the New York Sirens, it was still not enough to prevent a Casey O’Brien hat trick and a Seattle loss.
WATCH: How Do Washington Huskies Stack Up With Big Ten Entering Conference Play?
Soon to wrap up their non-conference schedule, the Washington Huskies have a few splashy wins and a few upset losses on their resume so far. Emerald City Spectrum reporter Aaron Coe takes a look ahead to the rugged Big Ten schedule and what may be in store for Danny Sprinkle's team as they seek a much improved finish from being at the bottom of the conference a year ago and a potential NCAA tournament bid.
How Does Storm’s Franchise Value Stack Up to Other WNBA Teams?
The Seattle Storm are one of the top-5 most valuable women’s sports franchises in the world heading into critical CBA negotiations during the 2026 offseason.
Third Down Mastery Helps Seahawks Tame Panthers, Puts Team on Brink of NFC’s Top Seed
Far from clicking on all cylinders, at least on offense, the Seahawks found yet another way to earn an NFL win on Sunday by dominating on money downs, maintaining their spot as the NFC’s top seed with a week to play.
Rapid Reaction: Run Game, Stifling Defense Leads Seahawks to 27-10 Win in Carolina
Playing physical, downhill football and leaning on a rising star tight end, the Seahawks turned the page on a sloppy first half to pull away from the Panthers in the second half, once again dominating on defense to get to win No. 13 and stay atop the NFC standings.
Halftime Observations: Ken Walker III, Seahawks Knotted Up With Panthers 3-3 in Defensive Slog
Despite averaging nearly 5.5 yards per carry in the run game, the Seahawks couldn’t get out of their own way offensively in the first half, as a turnover led to the Panthers tying the score late in the second quarter in gloomy Charlotte.
Week 17 Inactives: Seahawks Deactivate Brandon Pili Again in Carolina
For the second straight game, the Seahawks will go on the lighter side on the defensive line, rolling with six receivers instead of nose tackle Brandon Pili.
Key Matchups to Watch as Seahawks Tangle With Panthers in Battle of First Place Squads
Seeking division championships with two weeks remaining on the schedule, the Seahawks and Panthers’ hopes on Sunday could rest on which offensive line can fend off ferocious defensive fronts the best. Which matchups will dictate who earns a massive Week 17 win?
Storm’s Mackenzie Holmes Dominating WNBL During Offseason
After a slow rookie season with the Seattle Storm, Mackenzie Holmes is putting together an MVP-caliber season with the Geelong Venom in the WNBL.
Analysis: Grading Each Gonzaga Player Prior to WCC Play
With a strong 12-1 start to the season, Gonzaga has executed as well as it could have expected after a lot of turnover in the rotation this offseason. How did each player on the roster perform during the non-conference slate?
No Letdown Allowed: Panthers Stand Between Seahawks and Date With Destiny
It would be easy for Seahawks players to have their sights drift towards a massive season finale against their most bitter rivals. But with the No. 1 seed hanging in the balance in the NFL’s best division, they can’t overlook Bryce Young and company.
It’s Finally Time to Say Jedd Fisch Will Coach the Huskies in 2026
It looks like Washington Huskies football coach Jedd Fisch will be at UW for the upcoming season. What should fans expect from the Huskies in 2026 and Fisch’s long-term future?
‘They’ve Got Good Thing Going’: Seahawks Gearing Up For Much Improved Panthers’ Offense
The Panthers have been far from an offensive juggernaut this season, at least on paper. But the Seahawks will have their hands full against a rapidly improving young quarterback in a road tilt choked full of playoff implications.
Facing Former Team, Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Credits Panthers’ Tenure for Pro Bowl Success
Bouncing around in his first seven NFL seasons, Sam Darnold’s resurgence over the past two years largely stemmed from battling adversity earlier in his career, including in a pit stop in Charlotte that was a far bigger catalyst in his re-emergence.
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