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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Embed from Getty Images Losing their past two games in blowout fashion, the Washington State Cougars enters Week 5 looking to steady their footing as they head to Fort Collins for a Saturday evening matchup against Colorado State at Canvas Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM PT on
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Embed from Getty Images GLENDALE, Ariz. - Seeing a 14-point lead evaporate in the fourth quarter thanks to two touchdown passes by Kyler Murray, everything seemed to be working against the Seattle Seahawks with momentum jumping across the field to the Arizona Cardinals’ sideline. In a matter of minutes, Murray’
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Embed from Getty Images The Seattle Kraken reconvened at Kraken Community Iceplex on Thursday following two road preseason games against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday and the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Here are the biggest updates: Injuries The Kraken saw two lineup regulars get injured in back-to-back nights,
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - After watching a 14-point lead evaporate in the second half, Sam Darnold calmly completed a 22-yard strike to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jason Myers split the uprights as time expired to secure a thrilling 23-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Finishing with 242 passing yards
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Amid a half of football that wasn’t always pretty for either team, the Seattle Seahawks finished off two lengthy touchdown drives with Sam Darnold connecting with AJ Barner for six and Zach Charbonnet punching it in to give the visitors a 14-3 lead over the Arizona Cardinals on
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1210"] Samantha Snorsky pushes the ball downfield against Simon Fraser at Luger Feld on Aug. 24, 2025. Credit: Gonzaga Athletics/Instagram [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] There is no better way to kick off conference play than two rivals
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Back in action in quick order after a decisive win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 3, Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will attempt to push their winning streak to three games when they take their show on the road for a prime time battle with Kyler Murray
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Set to fly down to Glendale for a crucial NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football, the Seattle Seahawks will be much closer to full strength in the secondary to square off against Kyler Murray and his arsenal of receivers. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who sat out
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RENTON, Wash. - When it comes to the business of turning castoffs from other teams into unexpected key contributors, the Seattle Seahawks find themselves on quite the run over the past two seasons. Coinciding with the arrival of coach Mike Macdonald to form a new partnership alongside long-time general manager
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2821"] Seattle Kraken center John Hayden skates during a regular season game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Credit: Jennthulhu Photos [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Entering his 10th season of professional hockey, John Hayden knows who he is. The
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Embed from Getty Images Gonzaga baseball isn’t exactly well-represented in MLB. Known for its basketball prowess, the university only boasts five active players at baseball’s highest level, with many of them being in the crease between the majors and Triple-A, without a firm footing on big-
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Imposing their will from the opening kickoff in all three phases, the Seattle Seahawks didn’t give the New Orleans Saints a chance to hang around in Week 3, building a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a commanding 44-13 blowout win at Lumen