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The Seattle Kraken eye a “prolific offseason" with a new regime in charge after missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons, but will bold words translate to pivotal on-ice upgrades? On a new Kraken the Ice podcast, Emerald City Spectrum writer Nick Lee breaks down
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With the 2026 season still months away, recruiting for the class of 2027 is already beginning to take shape in Pullman. New Washington State Cougars head coach Kirby Moore has wasted little time putting together the foundation of his first full recruiting class, landing five commitments early in the cycle.
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4500"] Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby (68) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Friday’s game, a 5-0
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Close to two months after the team opted to pick up his fifth-year option, the Seattle Seahawks have yet to ink star cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a lucrative multi-year extension, creating questions about when the two sides will strike a deal as the 2026 season rapidly approaches. From
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Emerald City Spectrum reporter Qasim Ali breaks down a 2-1 win for the Seattle Reign over the Boston Legacy (2-6-3) on Friday night. Seattle improved to 4-4-2 and broke a five-game scoreless streak thanks to goals from Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien, conceding a
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] The Mariners have seen games take wild courses
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1985"] Gonzaga Bulldogs shortstop Ricky Sánchez shouts after a two-run single against San Francisco during the WCC Tournament. Credit: Gonzaga Athletics [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Despite cruising through the regular season conference slate by winning 22 of
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2499"] Seattle Storm guard Zia Cooke celebrates a 3-pointer during the Storm’s 77-59 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Friday, May 22, at Climate Pledge Arena. Credit: Courtesy of Seattle Storm [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption]
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Las Vegas Aces forward Joyner Holmes (8) shoots the ball over Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] The Seattle Storm
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5213"] Seattle Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Edging the Houston Texans for the NFL’s defensive scoring title, the
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3556"] Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani (36) rushes for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) defends during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Lighting
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs made a major frontcourt splash with the reported commitment of 6-10 Spanish forward Izan Almansa, setting up one of the most intriguing big man rotations in college hoops. Emerald City Spectrum reporter Howard Woodard spotlights Almansa’s journey from Real Madrid and G League Ignite to