Prior to launching the Emerald City Spectrum, Smith worked for Sports Illustrated as lead reporter of the Seahawks On SI team site for seven seasons and continues to host the daily Seahawks Triple Option podcast.
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5329"] Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrates after running for a touchdown in the first half against the Los Angeles Rams in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1770"] Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Jaiden Haile dribbles in the paint against San Francisco in a 74-66 win at the Sobrato Center. Credit: Gonzaga Athletics [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – In a game where neither team
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RENTON, Wash. - Winning in the NFL isn’t easy. And though the Seattle Seahawks have found the win column more than any other team during the 2025 season with the third-youngest roster in the league on the way to a Super Bowl LX berth, there’s no shortage of
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6000"] Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright (51) celebrates a goal wiht Seattle Kraken goalie Joey Daccord (35) during the third period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6615"] Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (19) celebrates with center Matty Beniers (10) after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2449"] Seattle Kraken center Berkly Catton (27) looks on outside the locker room before the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] SEATTLE, Wash.
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SEATTLE, Wash. - Regardless of how many snaps a rookie plays during his first NFL regular season, when the lights come on in the playoffs, the stage can be far too bright for wide-eyed first-year players in a win or go home scenario. Long before joining the Seattle Seahawks
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SEATTLE, Wash. - Becoming the first quarterback to lead two different teams to 14 regular season wins in successive seasons, Sam Darnold’s career renaissance reached another level in his first season with the Seattle Seahawks. But despite continuing to be a key part of Seattle’s success rolling to an
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6385"] Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] SEATTLE, Wash.
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6483"] Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) reaches for a touchdown against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young (0) in the first half in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn