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‘Took a Village’: Gonzaga Bulldogs Beat Santa Clara Broncos 94-86 to Reclaim First Place in WCC — Emerald City Spectrum With four different players finishing in double figures, Gonzaga was able to counter every punch Santa Clara threw and escape the Leavey Center with a win and control of first place in the conference. What Bulldogs delivered on the road in a big victory?

With four different players finishing in double figures, #Gonzaga was able to counter every punch Santa Clara threw and escape the Leavey Center with a win and control of first place in the WCC.

What Bulldogs delivered on the road in a big victory? https://ow.ly/ovtJ50Yg3qJ

The Montlake Report: Breaking Down Washington Huskies' 2026 Combine Invites, NFL Potential — Emerald City Spectrum On the heels of a strong second season under coach Jedd Fisch, the Huskies will be well-represented at the annual NFL combine. Which players have the most to gain in Indianapolis?

The #Huskies will be well-represented at the annual NFL combine. Which players have the most to gain in Indianapolis?

Aaron Coe discusses on a new The Montlake Report podcast: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/montlake-report-breaking-down-washington-huskies-2026-nfl-combine-invites

Top 12 Moments From Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl-Winning 2025 Season — Emerald City Spectrum For just the second time in franchise history, the Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions. What were the 12 moments that led up to that historic win?

For just the second time in franchise history, the #Seahawks are Super Bowl champions.

Which 12 moments stood out most from a magical season for Seattle?
https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/top-12-moments-seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-devon-witherspoon-sam-darnold

Kraken the Ice: Who Should Seattle Target at Looming NHL Trade Deadline? — Emerald City Spectrum Currently holding one of the wild card spots in the Western Conference, the Kraken could be one move away from being a viable contender. Which players could be the best trade targets as the deadline approaches?

Currently holding one of the wild card spots in the Western Conference, the #Kraken could be one move away from being a viable contender.

Which players could be the best trade targets as the deadline approaches? https://ow.ly/srFb50YfF5g

Analysis: Breaking Down Washington State Cougars' 2026 Football Schedule — Emerald City Spectrum Playing their first season in the rebuilt Pac-12 with familiar and new rivals, Kirby Moore will be looking to quickly make his mark with the Cougars. Which games stand out as the biggest challenges on the schedule in 2026?

Playing their first season in the rebuilt Pac-12 with familiar and new rivals, Kirby Moore will be looking to quickly make his mark with the #Cougars.

Which games stand out as the biggest challenges on the schedule in 2026?
https://ow.ly/vqO650YfF3y

The Montlake Report: R.I.P. to Huskies' NCAA Hopes With Ugly Home Loss to Penn State — Emerald City Spectrum With the Huskies continuing to slide down the Big Ten standings with another bad loss and an NCAA tournament berth all but out of the equation, how much blame should fall on coach Danny Sprinkle and how much belongs to the players themselves?

Suffering another horrid loss at home, who's to blame for the #Huskies falling fell short of preseason expectations? Is it mostly on Danny Sprinkle or his players?

Aaron Coe tackles the subject at hand on a new The Montlake Report... Watch the full episode here! ->
https://ow.ly/htSB50YeTBR

YouTube video by Emerald City Spectrum The Montlake Report: R.I.P. to Washington Huskies' NCAA Hopes With UGLY Home Loss to Penn State

The Montlake Report with @aaron-coe.bsky.social returns...

-#Huskies slim NCAA hopes go up in flames in loss to Penn State
-How much blame does Danny Sprinkle deserve?
-What's with the questionable player rotations and minutes?

Watch here! -> youtu.be/G0pPkGgt1Ig

Redhawks’ Explosive Second Half Offense Outpaced by Broncos in 84-72 Defeat — Emerald City Spectrum Rebounding from a rough offensive performance against Portland, the Redhawks found their groove offensively on Wednesday night as they sought a major road upset. What went wrong down the stretch to prevent a win in Santa Clara?

Rebounding from a rough offensive performance against Portland, the #Redhawks found their groove offensively on Wednesday night as they sought a major road WCC upset.

What went wrong down the stretch to prevent a win in Santa Clara?
https://ow.ly/Snsi50YeBT4

Huskies Humiliated at Hec Ed by Penn State — Emerald City Spectrum The University of Washington men's basketball team suffered a humiliating home loss to a struggling Penn State team. What led to the Huskies reaching a new low in Wednesday's game, and what lies ahead for Danny Sprinkle and his team?

Barring a Big Ten tournament miracle, UW carved its tournament grave stone with an ugly home loss to Penn State.

How did the #Huskies reach a new low on Wednesday, and what lies ahead for Danny Sprinkle's team?
https://ow.ly/8CIo50Yezso via Aaron Coe

Storm Announce Pair of 2026 Preseason Games — Emerald City Spectrum The Seattle Storm will have two preseason games prior to the 2026 season, with one coming against the expansion franchise Portland Fire.

The fate of the 2026 WNBA season still hangs in the balance.

But if there's a season that starts on time, the #Storm will have two preseason games, with one coming against a new expansion rival:
https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/storm-announce-pair-of-2026-preseason-games

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Three More Mariners Non-Roster Pitching Prospects to Watch in Spring Training — Emerald City Spectrum With pitchers and catchers finally reporting to Peoria - and a long journey to October hopefully on the move for the Mariners - it's worth going over some more non-roster invite (NRI) pitchers that will be working out with the team this Spring.

Non-WBC pitchers and catchers reported to Peoria on Wednesday, marking the beginning of Spring Training.

Several #Mariners prospects will look to showcase of their skills this spring:
https://ow.ly/fmpZ50Ye9aG

No. 12 Gonzaga Thrashes Washington State 83-53, Sets Up Crucial Santa Clara Matchup — Emerald City Spectrum Needing a strong showing before heading to Santa Clara on Saturday, No. 12 Gonzaga destroyed Washington State at home 83-53, getting sizable contributions from multiple players in the win. How did the Bulldogs grab their most complete win in several weeks?

Needing a strong showing before heading to Santa Clara on Saturday, No. 12 #Gonzaga destroyed Washington State at home 83-53, getting sizable contributions from multiple players in the win.

How did the Bulldogs grab their most complete win in several weeks?
https://ow.ly/aEAo50YcFvQ

AJ Barner Takes Star Turn as Perfect ‘Seahawks’ Tight End — Emerald City Spectrum AJ Barner likely will never touch the gaudy stats of stars such as Travis Kelce or Trey McBride. But as he demonstrated once again in Super Bowl LX, he's the perfect tight end for the Seahawks.

AJ Barner likely will never touch the gaudy stats of stars such as Travis Kelce or Trey McBride.

But as he demonstrated once again in Super Bowl LX, he's the perfect tight end for the #Seahawks: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/aj-barner-takes-star-turn-perfect-seattle-seahawks-tight-end

Seattle Reign Set to Bond in Coachella in Latest Step Towards 2026 Season — Emerald City Spectrum The Seattle Reign arrived in California for the Coachella Valley Invitational on Sunday ahead of multiple scrimmages as they gradually prepare for a new season.

In Coachella, the #Reign will be focused on improving their chance generation, as Seattle finished among the league's least productive offenses in 2025.

Details on the next step towards the 2026 season for Laura Harvey's squad:
https://ow.ly/9gJc50YcEpW

Washington State Seeking Season-Changing Upset at Gonzaga — Emerald City Spectrum Gonzaga has one of the best records in college basketball, but the Bulldogs have been quite unpredictable on the court as of late. What must the Cougars do to pull the upset at "The Kennel?"

Gonzaga has one of the best records in college basketball, but the Bulldogs have been quite unpredictable on the court as of late.

What must the Cougars do to pull the upset at "The Kennel" on Tuesday night? https://ow.ly/jIwh50YcuS2

‘Surreal Moment’: Ken Walker III Caps Off Historic Run for Seahawks With Super Bowl MVP — Emerald City Spectrum Playing the best football of his career during a historic playoff explosion, Ken Walker III earned the title of MVP leading the Seahawks to a Super Bowl LX victory, creating great excitement in the present and big questions in the near future.

Playing the best football of his career during a historic playoff explosion, Ken Walker III earned the title of MVP leading the #Seahawks to a Super Bowl LX victory.

Inside a dizzying performance at Levis Stadium and what could come next for K9: https://ow.ly/ACPF50Yc2Y5

Washington State Loses to Santa Clara, Dips Back Below .500 Mark in WCC — Emerald City Spectrum Suffering another tough loss, this time at the hands of the Santa Clara Broncos, the Cougars were snake bit by the same issue that has dogged them all season long. Playing complementary basketball continues to evade them, leading to another disheartening WCC defeat.

Falling short against Santa Clara, the #Cougars were plagued by the same issue that has hampered them all season, failing to play complementary basketball.

How did Wazzu fall despite scoring 92 points on Saturday?
https://ow.ly/sVrP50Yc0yr

Sam Darnold Completes Redemption Arc as Seahawks Secure Super Bowl Title — Emerald City Spectrum Staying the course through a challenging start to his NFL career, Sam Darnold got the last laugh on Sunday night with a big smile on his face as he and his Seahawks teammates hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. How did the veteran gunslinger change his narrative once and for all?

Staying the course through a challenging start to his NFL career, Sam Darnold got the last laugh on Sunday as he and his #Seahawks teammates hoisted the Lombardi Trophy.

How did the veteran gunslinger change his narrative once and for all? https://ow.ly/S22G50Yc0re via Aaron Coe

Sam Darnold, Seahawks Aiming to Stay Step Ahead of Patriots’ Evolving Defense in Super Bowl LX — Emerald City Spectrum After obtaining his PhD from a division rival, the Seahawks provided a strong support structure for Sam Darnold, elevating the quarterback to new heights. To truly come full circle in his evolution, a complex, unpredictable Patriots’ defense stands in his way.

Playing the quarterback position in the NFL has long been viewed as the most difficult job in professional sports.

Gearing up for the Patriots in #SuperBowlLX, how have Sam Darnold and the #Seahawks countered increasingly complex defenses post-snap?
https://ow.ly/Mof150YbfPa

12 Reasons Seahawks Will Win Super Bowl LX — Emerald City Spectrum In a battle between two of the best teams in the NFL all season in Super Bowl LX, why should Seahawks fans be confident about the team's chances of defeating the Patriots and hoisting the Lombardi Trophy?

Some might say this is like Christmas Eve. It’s better. Why? Christmas is reliable. It comes every year, rain, snow, or shine.

Your favorite team in the Super Bowl? Absolutely not.

12 reasons why the #Seahawks will defeat the Patriots:
https://ow.ly/K67m50YbfvJ

Redhawks Drop 54-53 Contest in Sloppy Slugfest vs. Pilots — Emerald City Spectrum Continuing to unravel as the mistakes piled up, the Redhawks saw another winnable WCC game slip from their grasp in Portland, plunging further in the standings. What went wrong in the closing moments to seal another excruciating loss?

Continuing to unravel as the mistakes piled up, the #Redhawks saw another winnable WCC game slip from their grasp in Portland, plunging further in the standings.

What went wrong in the closing moments to seal another excruciating loss?
https://ow.ly/3bfB50Yb6W4

Tying up loose ends on my final Super Bowl LX #Seahawks preview piece with seven burning questions...

Here's a teaser! Make sure to subscribe to @emeraldspectrum.bsky.social for the whole article! www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/enterthespectrum

The Montlake Report: Did Huskies Do Enough Adding Talent in Transfer Portal? — Emerald City Spectrum Closing in on finalizing their roster for the upcoming spring camp, the Washington Huskies added plenty of talent in the transfer portal. Where did they improve the most and what positions may have needed more help?

Did the #Huskies do enough to supplement their roster adding talent from the transfer portal this winter?

Aaron Coe dives in to Jedd Fisch's latest portal haul on a new episode of "The Montlake Report":
https://ow.ly/SgZt50Yb6y2

Graham Ike Ties Career High in Corvallis, Gonzaga Rebounds With 81-61 Win Over Oregon State — Emerald City Spectrum Bouncing back from an embarrassing loss to Portland, Gonzaga beat Oregon State by 20 on Saturday, with Graham Ike's 35 points leading the way. How did the Bulldogs respond on the road?

Bouncing back from an embarrassing loss to Portland, #Gonzaga beat Oregon State by 20 on Saturday, with Graham Ike's 35 points leading the way.

How did the Bulldogs respond on the road?
https://ow.ly/gbsY50Yb6o8

‘The Time is Now’: How Nick Emmanwori’s Versatility, Rapid Growth Powered Seahawks’ Super Bowl Run — Emerald City Spectrum Coming out of South Carolina, Nick Emmanwori had all of the physical gifts to be a star in the NFL, but unlocking his potential required the right team and right coach. The Seahawks checked off both b...

"I knew I could play multiple positions and do different things. I just needed a coaching staff that had a great plan for me, wasn’t scared to work outside the box."

How did the #Seahawks groom the ultimate chess piece to power a Super Bowl run? www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/how-nic...

Sam Darnold, Seahawks Aiming to Stay Step Ahead of Patriots’ Evolving Defense in Super Bowl LX — Emerald City Spectrum After obtaining his PhD from a division rival, the Seahawks provided a strong support structure for Sam Darnold, elevating the quarterback to new heights. To truly come full circle in his evolution, a...

With NFL defenses becoming increasingly complex, the job description has become even harder for QBs.

Prepping for the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, Sam Darnold and several #Seahawks assistants break down the keys to attacking modern defenses post-snap: www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/sam-dar...

Gonzaga WBB Dismantles Oregon State at Home in Statement 67-37 Win — Emerald City Spectrum Far from its best game on the offensive end, Gonzaga women’s basketball still put together a 30-point blowout win over Oregon State, the preseason favorite to win the conference. How did the Bulldogs blowout the Beavers on their home floor?

Far from its best game on the offensive end, #Gonzaga women’s basketball still put together a 30-point win over Oregon State, the preseason favorite to win the conference.

How did the Bulldogs blowout the Beavers on their home floor?
https://ow.ly/i51R50Yaspu

Second Half Struggles Doom Washington State Cougars in Loss to Oregon State — Emerald City Spectrum Letting a double-digit lead slip away in a disastrous final 20 minutes in Corvallis, the Cougars missed out on an excellent opportunity to make up ground in the WCC standings.

Letting a double-digit lead slip away in a disastrous final 20 minutes in Corvallis, the #Cougars missed out on an excellent opportunity to make up ground in the WCC standings.

What went wrong against the Beavers?
https://ow.ly/a6jb50YasmW

History Stands on Seahawks’ Side Entering Super Bowl LX — Emerald City Spectrum Led by their “Darkside” defense, the Seahawks hope to leave Santa Clara with another Lombardi Trophy. What does previous Super Bowl history tell us about their chances of making it happen?

Led by their “Darkside” defense, the #Seahawks hope to leave Santa Clara with another Lombardi Trophy.

What does previous Super Bowl history tell us about their chances of making it happen?
https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/a-big-part-of-history-seattle-seahawks-side-super-bowl-lx