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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1373"] Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei catches the ball during Game 2 of an MLS Cup Playoffs first-round series against Minnesota United on Nov. 3, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. (Mike Fiechtner/ Sounders FC Communications) [https:
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Closing in on the start of the 2026 college football season, the Washington Huskies hope to take the next step forward as a College Football Playoff contender in year three under coach Jedd Fisch. Emerald City Spectrum reporter Aaron Coe breaks down what he heard from coaches and players at
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2499"] Seattle Storm forward Dominique Malonga looks up after a timeout during their 92-86 loss to the New York Liberty on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Barclays Center. Credit: Courtesy of Seattle Storm [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption]
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RENTON, Wash. - Stop if you’ve heard this before: Jaxon Smith-Njigba is pretty damn good. Stars don’t flash every single day in training camp, especially an established one coming off of winning Offensive Player of the Year honors like Smith-Njigba is for the Seattle Seahawks, with more
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3881"] Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Taylor Ward (3) hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] The Mariners’ 2026
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4473"] Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald speaks to the media after the first training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] The much-anticipated first episode of the
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2000"] Firebirds forward Jake O’Brien (44) warms up before puck drop against the Colorado Eagles for game two of the Pacific Division Finals at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, May 15, 2026. [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.
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Back in pads for the third time so far in training camp, the Seattle Seahawks once again saw a step forward from second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe, while the defense held serve after a couple of standout practices for the offense. Reporter Corbin Smith teams up with Dan Viens of
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1464"] Washington Huskies cornerback Dylan Robinson expects to have a strong second year after playing well as a freshman in 2025. Credit: Washington Athletics [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] SEATTLE, Wash. — There was no soft landing for Huskies cornerback
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3108"] Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) celebrates in the third quarter against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] The Seattle Storm’s (6-26)
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RENTON, Wash. - Smoke descending upon the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Monday afternoon came from the unfortunate Spokane fires raging on the other side of the state, with expectations air quality will continue to worsen over the next few days. But putting the true serious nature of the flames in
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5392"] Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo (58) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] The 2026 trade deadline has come