Washington State Cougars Sign Former Top-100 Recruit RJ Jones — Emerald City Spectrum Looking for high-upside talent to add to their completely overhauled roster for next season, the Cougars will take a chance on a former top-100 recruit with hopes the third time will be the charm following disappointing stints at Kansas State and TCU.

Looking for high-upside talent to add to their completely overhauled roster for next season, the #Cougars will take a chance on a former top-100 recruit with hopes the third time will be the charm following disappointing stints at Kansas State and TCU.

Details: https://ow.ly/GBXo50YMni2

NEW The Montlake Report with Aaron Coe!

-Freshmen shining in first spring camps for Jedd Fisch and company
-Position battles taking shape on the gridiron
-Chaos reigns supreme in transfer portal for #Huskies basketball

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https://youtu.be/4CLqvF0wF14

Seattle Mariners Slug Sunday Bombs, Win Rangers Series at Home — Emerald City Spectrum The Mariners didn't start the weekend set against Texas on the right foot, but they followed up a win on Saturday with a vintage homer-and-hurler victory on Sunday to stabilize their situation a bit going into the week.

The #Mariners didn't start the weekend against Texas on the right foot, but followed up with a second straight victory to stabilize their situation a bit going into a new week.

How did the bats and an ace get it done in the series finale?
https://ow.ly/xokb50YMn0w via Cal Bluechel

Freshmen Ready to Seize Starting Roles for Huskies for 2026 Football Season — Emerald City Spectrum Once almost unheard of in major college football, the 2026 Washington Huskies will have a freshman starting on the offensive and defensive lines in 2026. What has prepared Kodi Greene and Derek Colman-Brusa to step into key roles for the UW football team this season?

Once almost unheard of in major college football, the #Huskies will have a freshman starting on the offensive and defensive lines in 2026.

What has prepared Kodi Greene and Derek Colman-Brusa to step into key roles for UW football fresh out of high school?
https://ow.ly/eul350YMkUg via Aaron Coe

Five Frontcourt Players Gonzaga Bulldogs Could Target in Transfer Portal — Emerald City Spectrum In need of another starting big man after Graham Ike's departure, Gonzaga is searching for a new running mate with Braden Huff. Who are some potential names in the transfer portal that could fill that role for the Zags next season?

With Graham Ike off to the NBA, #Gonzaga has big shoes to fill in the paint. Who could fill the void coming from the transfer portal?

Five frontcourt players in the portal who the Zags should target:
https://ow.ly/2rSI50YMkj9

Seattle Sounders Bury St. Louis Behind Season-High Four Goals in Resounding Win — Emerald City Spectrum Cristian Roldan delivered a brace to lead the Sounders' most potent offensive onslaught as they sent St. Louis home on the wrong side of a blowout. How did Roldan and company put away their MLS foes in convincing fashion on the Lumen Field grass?

Cristian Roldan delivered a brace to lead the #Sounders' most potent offensive onslaught as they sent St. Louis home on the wrong side of a blowout.

How did Roldan and company put away their MLS foes in convincing fashion on the Lumen Field grass? https://ow.ly/voTk50YMi3T

Kraken the Ice: Seattle Ends Ugly Finish With a THUD, What Now? After being eliminated from the playoffs with a week to play, the Kraken closed out their season without much of a whimper with losses to the Golden Knights ...

The #Kraken ended a disappointing finish to the 2025-26 season with a THUD... What now?

Nick Lee reads Seattle's obituary from Lane Lambert's first season, plus an early discussion on where the franchise turns next, on a new Kraken the Ice:
https://youtu.be/GVWRFwo5n1E

Washington State Cougars Sign Division II Star From Transfer Portal — Emerald City Spectrum Looking to replace departed All-WCC freshman standout Ace Glass, the Cougars dove into the Division II ranks to add a playmaking, shot-producing point guard. How may Lazerek Houston helping Washington State heading into the new-look Pac-12?

Looking to replace departed All-WCC freshman standout Ace Glass, the #Cougars dove into the Division II ranks to add a playmaking, shot-producing point guard.

Details:
https://ow.ly/8mCR50YLyCE

Too-Early Storm Starting Lineup Projection For 2026 Season — Emerald City Spectrum The Storm's starting lineup will look vastly different this season after free agency and the WNBA Draft. However, after a previously grim outlook, the top-5 players may be more competitive than originally expected.

The #Storm's starting lineup will look vastly different this season after free agency and the WNBA Draft.

However, after a previously grim outlook, the team may be more competitive than originally expected.

Too-early starting lineup projection:
https://ow.ly/TYNf50YLyuI

Seattle Mariners Free-Fall Continues with 5-0 Home Loss to Texas — Emerald City Spectrum The Mariners' tribulations seem to only be getting worse as time passes, with yet another lifeless showing - their fourth shutout loss of the season - dropping their record to 8-13. How did it all go wrong once more?

The #Mariners' tribulations seem to only be getting worse as time passes, with yet another lifeless showing - their fourth shutout loss of the season.

How did it all go wrong once more?
https://ow.ly/VLKH50YLsff via Cal Bluechel

Seattle Kraken Lament Collapse, Missed Opportunities at Exit Interviews — Emerald City Spectrum One month ago, the Kraken sat in a playoff spot and looked poised to return to the postseason for the second time in franchise history. But after losing their season finale to wrap up an ugly collapse, coaches and players now have a long offseason to soul search for answers.

One month ago, the #Kraken looked poised to return to the postseason for the second time in franchise history.

But after losing their season finale to wrap up an ugly collapse, coaches and players now have a long offseason to search for answers: https://ow.ly/hCbE50YLrIJ

Post-Mortem: Three Reasons Why Seattle Kraken Failed Once Again in 2025-26 — Emerald City Spectrum In Lane Lambert’s first year as head coach, the Kraken showed promise before the Olympics, only to unravel down the stretch. So, what happened? Why did Seattle fail to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third straight season?

In Lane Lambert’s first year as head coach, the #Kraken showed promise before the Olympics, only to unravel down the stretch.

Three reasons why Seattle failed to make the Stanley Cup playoffs for a third straight season: https://ow.ly/vTMQ50YLqin

Five Frontcourt Players Gonzaga Bulldogs Could Target in Transfer Portal — Emerald City Spectrum In need of another starting big man after Graham Ike's departure, Gonzaga is searching for a new running mate with Braden Huff. Who are some potential names in the transfer portal that could fill that role for the Zags next season?

In need of another starting big man after Graham Ike's departure, #Gonzaga is searching for a new running mate with Braden Huff.

Who are some potential names in the transfer portal that could fill that role for the Zags next season? https://ow.ly/m98A50YLkhL

Huskies ‘Freak’ Freshman Left Tackle Kodi Greene Appears Ready to Block — Emerald City Spectrum Impressing his fellow offensive linemen early in Washington Huskies spring ball, true freshman left tackle Kodi Greene appears entrenched in the trenches at UW. What has enabled Greene to prove ready for a key position in the Huskies' starting lineup?

Until the real hitting starts in the fall, it's too early to proclaim an incoming freshman as a starter.

But at the same time, early impressions of the #Huskies five-star left tackle suggest he's ready to be just that:
https://ow.ly/yI7C50YLhlm via Aaron Coe

Coming up just short of advancing in CONCACEF, Cristian Roldan identified one major area of critique for the #Sounders moving forward:

https://youtube.com/shorts/RzJDXWLfHrE?feature=share

Sounders Go Out of Concacaf Quarterfinals After Second-Leg Comeback Bid — Emerald City Spectrum While they fought valiantly in their first game at Lumen Field in nearly two months to earn a victory in the second leg of the Concacef quarterfinals, the Sounders couldn't do quite enough to advance further into the tournament. What led to the hard-fought win that still came up short in a two-leg m

While they fought valiantly to earn a victory in the second leg of the Concacef quarterfinals at Lumen Field, the #Sounders couldn't do quite enough to advance.

What led to the hard-fought win that still came up short in a two-leg match? https://ow.ly/Fq6L50YKhbu

Huskies Add Gonzaga’s Steele Venters to Men’s Basketball Team as Departures Mount — Emerald City Spectrum As transfer portal losses mount for the Washington Huskies men's basketball team, UW has added Gonzaga's Steele Venters and Davidson's Parker Friedrichsen to the roster. Who's gone, and who is UW going after during Danny Sprinkle's latest roster rebuild?

Steele Venters will be taking his talents across the state from Spokane to Seattle, joining the #Huskies as their first major transfer portal addition.

Details on UW's additions and departures thus far:
https://ow.ly/MJT350YKg5m

Analysis: Five Day 3 Diamonds Seahawks Should Target in 2026 NFL Draft — Emerald City Spectrum Once Day 3 of the NFL Draft arrives, it’s less about finding the perfect plug-and-play guy and more about taking chances on players that may be raw or unrefined but possess an elite skill or trait that teams can work with. Who fits the bill as an intriguing late round target for the Seahawks?

Once Day 3 of the NFL Draft arrives, it’s less about finding the perfect plug-and-play guy and more about taking chances on players who possess an elite skill or trait teams can work with.

Who fits the bill as an intriguing late round target for the #Seahawks? https://ow.ly/AUbt50YKg0m

Storm Sign 5 Players to Training Camp Contracts — Emerald City Spectrum The Seattle Storm signed five players to training camp contracts, bringing their total roster up to 19 players before practices kick off on April 19.

Closing in on the start of training camp, the #Storm signed five free agents to their roster as they gear up for the 2026 season with a new-look team.

Details:
www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/home/storm-sign-5-player...

Washington Huskies Take Over Seahawks Practice Facility — Emerald City Spectrum Borrowing a venue from the Super Bowl champions, the Washington Huskies football team moved practice to the VMAC on Tuesday. Who stood out, who got hurt, and how's the safety room shaping up for UW after seven days of spring football?

The #Huskies got to take Jedd Fisch's "Be a Pro" mantra to another level on Tuesday, practicing at the home of the Super Bowl champs.

Who stood out and who got banged up at the VMAC in the latest spring ball session?
https://ow.ly/8xPP50YK9AF via Aaron Coe

Mariners Fall Back to Fallen Bats, Go Limp in 4-1 San Diego Loss — Emerald City Spectrum Not even an echo of the Mariners' 29-run Seattle sweep could be seen in San Diego, as the bats served up a whole handful of nothing and the M's lost their sixth straight road game. What led to the lessons falling away so quickly?

Not even an echo of the #Mariners' 29-run sweep over the 'Stros could be heard in San Diego, as the bats served up a handful of nothing to open the Vedder Cup.

What led to a sixth straight road defeat?
https://ow.ly/9oYV50YJiZK via Cal Bluechel

Seattle Storm's Bold Moves Net a Strong WNBA Draft Showing — Emerald City Spectrum Days after losing multiple veteran stars in free agency, with an unexpected twist in the first two picks ahead of them, the Storm restocked the cabinet with intriguing talents such as Awa Fam and Flau’jae Johnson. How much brighter does the future look after Monday night?

After losing three veteran stars in free agency, the #Storm clearly took a step back in the short term.

But in Monday's WNBA draft, thanks to a few bold moves, Seattle's pathway into the future suddenly looks much brighter:
https://ow.ly/bNFa50YJiVT

Smooth Lefty Fraser Roxburgh Commits to Washington State Cougars — Emerald City Spectrum Finally adding an intriguing piece from the transfer portal, the Washington State Cougars brought in a smooth 6-7 lefty in Fraser Roxburgh from Manhattan. How may the native Australian make a positive impact in Pullman?

Finally adding an intriguing piece from the transfer portal, the #Cougars brought in a smooth 6-7 lefty in Fraser Roxburgh from Manhattan.

How may the native Australian make a positive impact in Pullman? https://ow.ly/Sfjk50YJiQU

Big Board: Ranking Top Cornerback Targets for Seattle Seahawks in 2026 NFL Draft — Emerald City Spectrum With Riq Woolen now in Philadelphia, the Seahawks have sights set on improving their cornerback group in the 2026 NFL Draft. Who stands out as the best of the best on reporter Corbin Smith's final big board?

WATCH: With Riq Woolen now in Philadelphia, the #Seahawks have sights set on improving their cornerback group in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Who stands out as the best of the best on my final 100-prospect big board?
https://ow.ly/ngsL50YJi1N

Busting out the brooms at T-Mobile Park, the #Mariners enjoyed a fantastic bounce-back series after an ugly start to the 2026 season.

Who finds themselves on a heater coming out of the sweep? And who is still trying to get untracked early in the new season? https://ow.ly/QRnV50YJ3Vh

Paying little mind to Portland's elite pitching, #Gonzaga's lineup erupted in a three-game sweep over the Pilots, extending their winning streak to seven.

How did the Zags' bats remain hot against one of the country's best staffs? https://ow.ly/aZHu50YJ32S

Brayden Maldonado Joins Other Redhawks in Transfer Portal, Seattle U Lands Division II Star — Emerald City Spectrum Brayden Maldonado entered the transfer portal Saturday with hopes of earning an extra year of eligibility from the NCAA to play elsewhere. But the Redhawks already have zeroed in on a potential replacement heralding from the Division II level.

Brayden Maldonado entered the transfer portal Saturday with hopes of earning an extra year of eligibility from the NCAA to play elsewhere.

But the #Redhawks already have zeroed in on a potential replacement heralding from the Division II level: https://ow.ly/N3Xn50YJ156

"It's gonna be fun!"

The #Storm's No. 3 overall pick looks forward to joining forces with Dominique Malonga and Ezi Magbegor in the Pacific Northwest: https://ow.ly/24fR50YIFUh

Seattle Storm ACCELERATE Rebuild Landing Taina Mair, Flau'jae Johnson in 2026 WNBA Draft Turning an already strong draft into an even better one in an instant, the Storm shocked the basketball world on Monday night by not only adding Taina Mair w...

A wild draft for the #Storm ended with a flurry of activity, including a trade that sent shockwaves throughout the WNBA on Monday night.

Breaking down a thrilling conclusion for Seattle adding two more talented youngsters:
https://youtu.be/yfD_Sjsebdc

Seattle Kraken Stumble to Finish in Home Finale Against Los Angeles Kings — Emerald City Spectrum After falling behind three goals out of the gate against the Kings on a series of turnovers and unlucky bounces, the Kraken brought the game back within one goal twice during the third period, but ultimately fell short once again to close out their home schedule. What went wrong in the finale at Cli

After falling behind three goals out of the gate against the Kings, the #Kraken brought the game back within one goal twice, but ultimately fell short once again to close out their home schedule.

What went wrong in the finale at Climate Pledge? https://ow.ly/pgyC50YIE3p