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Chandler Stephenson Embraces Leadership Role in Year Two With Seattle Kraken — Emerald City Spectrum Chandler Stephenson remembers what it feels like to be the young guy, fighting to make an NHL roster out of training camp. Now the veteran Seattle Kraken forward is owning a leadership role for the yo...

Chandler Stephenson remembers what it feels like to be the young guy, fighting to make an NHL roster out of training camp.

Now? The veteran #Kraken forward is owning a leadership role for the young forwards in 2025-26.
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Report Card: Top Performers in Seahawks’ 38-35 Loss to Buccaneers — Emerald City Spectrum Offensively, the Seahawks put up plenty of fireworks on Sunday, but it wasn’t enough to hold on for a Week 5 win as the Buccaneers escaped with a 38-35 victory. Which players stood out for Seattle in ...

Offensively, the #Seahawks put up plenty of fireworks on Sunday, but it wasn’t enough to hold on for a Week 5 win as the Buccaneers escaped with a 38-35 victory.

Which players stood out on All-22 for Seattle in defeat? My weekly report card:
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‘Face of the Franchise’: Dominique Malonga Showed She Has What it Takes for Storm — Emerald City Spectrum Emerging as one of the team’s best players in the latter half of the season, No. 2 overall pick Dominique Malonga’s rookie season was just a sign of things to come.

Emerging as one of the #Storm's best players in the latter half of the season, No. 2 overall pick Dominique Malonga’s rookie season was just a sign of things to come.
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AJ Barner Emerging as Rising Star in Seahawks’ Offense — Emerald City Spectrum Jaxon Smith-Njigba has paced the Seahawks passing game through five weeks. But it’s been another young teammate who has become Sam Darnold’s favorite weapon in the red zone and taken a star turn in hi...

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has paced the #Seahawks passing game through five weeks.

But it’s been another young teammate who has become Sam Darnold’s favorite weapon in the red zone and taken a star turn in his sophomore season.
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Carved Up By Buccaneers, Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Takes Responsibility For Defensive Letdown — Emerald City Spectrum Typically, scoring 35 points in an NFL game leads to victory. But the Seahawks endured an uncharacteristic off day at the wrong time with busted coverages, missed tackles, and an anemic pass rush that...

Missed tackles, blown coverages, and no pass rush to speak of.

It was a recipe for disaster as the #Seahawks let the Buccaneers pass all over them in a 38-35 loss.

Seeking answers for the meltdown, Mike Macdonald shouldered the blame:
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Breaking Down Washington State's 2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster — Emerald City Spectrum Looking to improve on an 8-10 WCC record from a year ago, who will the Cougars be counting on to contribute in 2025-26?

Looking to improve on an 8-10 WCC record from a year ago, who will the #Cougars be counting on to contribute in 2025-26?

Roster rundown:
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Seahawks Injury Updates: Devon Witherspoon Undergoing Imaging, Status Unclear — Emerald City Spectrum Licking their wounds after a 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers, the Seahawks could have a few key defensive players returning this week, but Devon Witherspoon’s status remains one of potential concern.

Licking their wounds after a 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers, the #Seahawks could have a few key defensive players returning this week, but Devon Witherspoon’s status remains one of potential concern.

Details:
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Excitement Exudes as 2025 Kraziness in the Kennel Kicks off Gonzaga’s Basketball Season — Emerald City Spectrum Gonzaga men’s basketball hosted its annual Kraziness in the Kennel event on Saturday, teasing its 2025-26 team to the world. What were the takeaways from the event?

🔴Steele Venters shows off his shotmaking
🔵First Tyon Grant-Foster sighting with the Zags
🔴Freshmen and known commodities get into the swing of things

Takeaways from #Gonzaga's Kraziness in the Kennel: www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/gonzaga...

Five Key Moments from Mariners’ Demoralizing Game 1 Defeat to Detroit — Emerald City Spectrum The M’s dropped a very winnable ALDS Game 1 on Saturday night, giving the team an uphill climb as they face the best pitcher in the AL in a must-win Game 2. What were the five key moments that produce...

The #Mariners dropped a very winnable ALDS Game 1 on Saturday night, giving the team an uphill climb as they face the best pitcher in the AL in a must-win Game 2.

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Rapid Reaction: Mariners Fall 3-2 in 11 Innings to Tigers in Game 1 of ALDS — Emerald City Spectrum The Mariners and Tigers opened their ALDS matchup with a battle of the bullpen, but Detroit was the last one standing, completing a dominant effort from its relievers to steal Game 1 of the series.

The #Mariners and Tigers opened their ALDS matchup with a battle of bullpens, but Detroit proved to be one inning better in a dominant effort from its relievers to steal Game 1 in Seattle.

Takeaways from T-Mobile:
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Takeaways: Huskies Come Back from Dead, Beat Maryland 24-20 — Emerald City Spectrum The Huskies escaped with a 24-20 win at Maryland thanks to 24 unanswered points late in the Big Ten matchup. How did the Huskies come back from the dead to win for a conference road game for the first...

The #Huskies escaped with a 24-20 win at Maryland thanks to 24 unanswered points late in the Big Ten matchup.

How did UW come back from the dead to win for a conference road game for the first time under coach Jedd Fisch?
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Seattle Kraken Defenseman's Status Uncertain for Opening Night — Emerald City Spectrum Brandon Montour has missed training camp with an ankle injury, and coach Lane Lambert said he has “no idea” if the 31-year-old defenseman will be available by Thursday’s season-opener.

One of the #Kraken’s top defensemen has missed training camp with an ankle injury, and coach Lane Lambert said he has “no idea” if Brandon Montour will be available by Thursday’s season-opener.

Details:
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Absent Ace? How Bryan Woo’s Availability Affects M’s ALDS Starting Rotation Scenarios — Emerald City Spectrum Bryan Woo’s injury status is the biggest “known unknown” going into the Mariners’ ALDS against the Tigers. How might the rotation look in the series for each of Woo’s availability possibilities?

The #Mariners have announced their Game 1 and Game 2 starters, but they now will be without Bryan Woo for the Divisional Series against the Tigers.

Without him, how may Seattle handle the rotation if the series goes a full five games?
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WATCH: Stiff Test Awaits Seahawks' Battered Secondary vs. Buccaneers’ Wideouts — Emerald City Spectrum Minus Devon Witherspoon, the Seahawks could face a major challenge against a talented Bucs receiving corps. How do Riq Woolen, Josh Jobe, and company stack up against Emeka Egbuka and Tampa's wideouts...

WATCH: Both the #Seahawks and Buccaneers will enter Sunday with banged-up secondaries.

Without Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love, how does Seattle stack up against Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, and a talented Tampa receiving corps?
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October Excellence Once More? Randy Arozarena’s Playoff History — Emerald City Spectrum Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena has perhaps the greatest personal accomplishments in October, and the Emerald City is wondering whether he will repeat those accomplishments in 2025.

#Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena has perhaps the greatest personal accomplishments in October on the current roster.

The Emerald City is wondering whether he will repeat those accomplishments in 2025:
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Washington LB Jacob Manu Faces Tough Decision For Outdated Redshirt Rule — Emerald City Spectrum Washington Huskies linebacker Jacob Manu will have a tough choice this season as he decides whether to play out his senior season or redshirt and play college football in 2026. Is it time for the NCAA...

Washington Huskies linebacker Jacob Manu will have a tough choice this season as he decides whether to play out his senior season or redshirt and play college football in 2026.

Is it time for the NCAA redshirt rule to change? www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/washing...

“Still Growing, Still Learning”: Mariners’ Josh Naylor Discusses Upcoming ALDS Against Tigers — Emerald City Spectrum An enigma, a mystery wrapped in a riddle. That is how opposing pitchers see Josh Naylor, the league’s unlikely base-stealer, once he reaches first. But how does Naylor approach the Mariners’ upcoming ...

An enigma, a mystery wrapped in a riddle. That is how opposing pitchers see Josh Naylor, the league’s unlikely base-stealer, once he reaches first.

But how does Naylor approach the #Mariners’ upcoming playoff series against Detroit?
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WATCH: Observations From Kraken Training Camp, Preseason — Emerald City Spectrum Ushering in a new era of Kraken hockey under coach Lane Lambert, intensity has been taken up a few notches on the ice. What has stood out so far with the regular season set to begin on October 9?

🔵How are vibes under Lane Lambert so far?
🔴Is Berkly Catton ready for prime time?
🔵What are realistic expectations for #Kraken in October?

Observations from Seattle's training camp, preseason:
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WATCH: Assessing Washington State’s 2025 Season Through Five Games — Emerald City Spectrum Between an early change at quarterback, a mostly non-existent run game, and a surprisingly solid defense, the Cougars have been on a wild ride going 3-2 in the first five games of the Jimmy Rogers era...

🔴How has Zevi Eckhaus brought offensive stability?
⚪️Is a struggling run game on the verge of breaking out?
🔴Will a bowl game be in the cards for Jimmy Rogers' squad?

Assessing the state of the #Cougars after five games:
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Big Ten Picks: Young Huskies Head to Maryland For Key Conference Matchup — Emerald City Spectrum The Washington Huskies head to Maryland for a key conference matchup with several true freshmen playing key roles on Saturday. Can UW win on the East Coast? Who else will pick up victories in the Big ...

The #Huskies head to Maryland for a key conference matchup with several true freshmen playing key roles on Saturday.

Can UW win on the East Coast? Who else will pick up victories in the Big Ten this week?
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Previewing Another Important Installment of Sounders vs. Timbers — Emerald City Spectrum The Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers will renew their rivalry in the Emerald City on Saturday night as Portland trails Seattle by just two points in the Western Conference late in the MLS season.

The #Sounders and Timbers will renew their rivalry in the Emerald City on Saturday night as Portland trails Seattle by just two points in the Western Conference late in the MLS season.

Qasim Ali dives into a critical game for both rivals:
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Absent Ace? How Bryan Woo’s Availability Affects M’s ALDS Starting Rotation Scenarios — Emerald City Spectrum Bryan Woo’s injury status is the biggest “known unknown” going into the Mariners’ ALDS against the Tigers. How might the rotation look in the series for each of Woo’s availability possibilities?

Bryan Woo’s injury status is the biggest “known unknown” going into the #Mariners’ ALDS against the Tigers.

How might the rotation look in the series for each of Woo’s availability possibilities?
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WATCH: Assessing Washington State’s 2025 Season Through Five Games — Emerald City Spectrum Between an early change at quarterback, a mostly non-existent run game, and a surprisingly solid defense, the Cougars have been on a wild ride going 3-2 in the first five games of the Jimmy Rogers era...

WATCH: How has going back to Zevi Eckhaus brought stability to the #Cougars offense? And what are the odds Wazzu gets to a bowl after five games?

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WATCH: Observations From Kraken Training Camp, Preseason — Emerald City Spectrum Ushering in a new era of Kraken hockey under coach Lane Lambert, intensity has been taken up a few notches on the ice. What has stood out so far with the regular season set to begin on October 9?

WATCH: Ushering in a new era of #Kraken hockey under coach Lane Lambert, intensity has been taken up a few notches on the ice.

What has stood out so far with the regular season set to begin on October 9?
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Takeaways: Seattle Kraken Wrap Up Preseason With Win vs. Edmonton Oilers — Emerald City Spectrum The Seattle Kraken wrapped up their preseason slate with a 4-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday. What stood out from the final exhibition tune-up?

The #Kraken wrapped up their preseason slate with a 4-2 win against the Oilers at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday.

What stood out from the final exhibition tune-up?

Takeaways:
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Two Notes from M’s First Midweek Scrimmage — Emerald City Spectrum There may not have been any real consequence to the Seattle Mariners’ Wednesday scrimmage at T-Mobile Park, but the five innings of action still gave some insights into what’s going on in the Mariners...

While the #Mariners await to see who they will play in the Divisional Series, they face a different task than their upcoming opponent: stay sharp.

Callaghan Bluechel with notes from Seattle's first midweek scrimmage at T-Mobile:
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WATCH: Playoff-Bound Sounders Ready For Critical Rivalry Match vs. Portland — Emerald City Spectrum With a playoff spot punched, the Sounders have plenty to play for with Portland FC set to come to town only trailing their rival by two points in the standings.

WATCH: With a playoff spot punched, the #Sounders have plenty to play for with Portland FC set to come to town only trailing their rival by two points in the standings.
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Seahawks LB Ernest Jones Looking Even Better Than Last Year — Emerald City Spectrum Proving his impactful play as a deadline addition for the Seahawks last season was just scratching the surface of his potential, Ernest Jones now looks the part of one of the NFL’s biggest bargains in...

Proving his impactful play as a deadline addition for the #Seahawks last season was just scratching the surface of his potential, Ernest Jones looks the part of one of the NFL’s biggest bargains in the first year of a three-year contract.
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Cal, Woo, Julio: Three Striking Stat Lines from Mariners’ 2025 Regular Season — Emerald City Spectrum With the regular season done and dusted and the playoffs coming up quick, there are three stat lines that stand out among the Mariners’ 162-game marathon. What were these three Mariners doing that was...

With the regular season done and dusted and the playoffs coming up quick, there are three stat lines that stand out among the Mariners’ 162-game marathon.

What were these three Mariners doing that was so noteworthy? www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/cal-woo...