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Kraken the Ice: Can Berkly Catton Elevate Game Entering Second NHL Season?
The Seattle Kraken face a pivotal offseason as top prospect Alexis Bernier signed his entry-level deal and rookie standout Berkly Catton looks to elevate his game. Can the franchise finally unlock the full potential of its young stars and transform player development woes into progress? Emerald City Spectrum writer
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The Montlake Report: Big Weekend on Tap as Huskies Welcome 2027 Recruits for Visits
Washington Huskies football gears up for a pivotal recruiting stretch as elite recruits arrive for key campus visits. Can four-star quarterback Blake Roscopf and edge prospect Chaz Gray be the cornerstones of a top-15 class? Emerald City Spectrum host Aaron Coe spotlights high-profile visitors, including wide receiver
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WATCH: Recapping Sounders Solid Start, And Late Troubles, Ahead of the World Cup
Emerald City Spectrum reporter Qasim Ali breaks down a 7-3-3 start to the Seattle Sounders’ 2026 campaign. The team started 6-1-1 before falling into a slump and entering the June FIFA World Cup break at sixth in the Western Conference. The Sounders will be back in
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Gonzaga Joins Staggering Field in Expanding 2026 Players Era Tournament
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Kraken the Ice: How Can Seattle Execute ‘Prolific” Offseason?
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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WATCH: Reign Break Scoreless Streak, Beat Expansion Boston 2-1
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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Gonzaga Boosts Frontcourt With Izan Almansa as Eligibility Concerns Remain
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
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Huskies Outclass Rivals, Sign Prized DT Tevita Nonu to 2027 Class
Keeping one of state’s prized 2027 recruits in town, the Washington Huskies made waves by landing O'Dea four-star defensive tackle Tevita Nonu, who selected UW over the likes of Big Ten rivals Oregon and UCLA among other Power 4 programs. Emerald City Spectrum reporter Aaron Coe
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Kraken the Ice: Examining Potential Seattle Targets With No. 7 Pick in 2026 NHL Draft
Failing to make the playoffs for the fourth time in five years, the Seattle Kraken once again find themselves doing some soul searching as the franchise tries to find a way to consistently contend this offseason. Emerald City Spectrum writer Nick Lee examines head coach Lane Lambert's role
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Should Seahawks Break Bank, Sign Devon Witherspoon to Record-Setting Extension?
The Seahawks face one more major pivotal offseason decision before training camp arrives in late July: Can they secure Devon Witherspoon’s future after making Jaxon Smith-Njigba the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history earlier in the spring? With Witherspoon’s elite coverage, hard-hitting run defense, and
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Could Cal Raleigh’s Injured List Trip Be a Good Thing for Mariners Over Long Haul?
Batting barely over .160 and recently going 0-for-24 after missing a trio of games with an oblique injury, Cal Raleigh's struggles at the plate have played a big role in the Seattle Mariners' sluggish start to the 2026 season, and now the team will be