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Clark: Nazem Kadri has handled racism and Islamophobia with grace — but he shouldn’t have to
Kadri, who collided with Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington in Game 3, has faced racist and Islamophobic backlash. When will it stop? → Read More
How should the Kraken view their thrilling first game in franchise history?
Seattle rallied back but fell just short in the first game in franchise history, losing 4-3 to the Golden Knights. → Read More
‘It’s going to blow people away’: Developers raise expectations for, keep lid on new Seattle arena – The Athletic
Whatever it's called once naming rights are sold, the new Seattle Center Arena will be unrecognizable underneath its familiar, iconic roof. → Read More
No. The season hasn't started. But you can buy UW-Auburn tickets on Tuesday.
Tickets for the Washington Huskies' football team's season opener Sept. 1 against Auburn will go on sale Tuesday, May 8. UW is coming off a 10-3 season where it reached the Fiesta Bowl for the first time in school history. → Read More
You don't know Huskies offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan's life story. But you should
Bush Hamdan is more than just the Washington Huskies' offensive coordinator. Hamdan is 32 years old and already has college and NFL experience. He's also had the sort of life experiences that have shaped the son of Palestinian and Pakistani immigrants into becoming the only Middle Eastern coordinator in the nation. → Read More
Robert Baker, brother of former UW star Budda Baker, dies at the age of 29
Robert Baker, the brother of former Washington Huskies and current Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, died Sunday morning after he was fatally shot in Seattle. → Read More
You know Damon Huard. But did you know he's also also something of a local wine magnate?
Former Washington Huskies quarterback Damon Huard had a long NFL career. And during that time he became friends with Dan Marino. They forged a friendship over wine and many years later, Huard is an award-winning winemaker. → Read More
Washington football has the most commits in a Pac-12 recruiting class for 2019. Here's how that class can get even bigger.
Washington's 2019 recruiting class already has six commitments and it's only mid-April. The Huskies have the largest class in the Pac-12 to this point. Here's a look at how UW got an early jump on the competition and a look at five prospects who could be the next to join. → Read More
UW grabs commitment from three-star DT Sama Paama
Washington extended its 2019 recruiting class to six players Sunday when four-star prospect Sama Paama committed to the Huskies. Paama is the second player from Hawai'i to commit or sign with UW in the last two recruiting cycles. Is it possible UW could be building a pipeline out west? → Read More
Browning, Fuller look strong as UW holds first practice in pads
Quarterback Jake Browning and receiver Aaron Fuller were among the offensive players who fared well against the Huskies' defense during spring camp Monday. → Read More
Guard Carlos Johnson is leaving UW. Are more transfers possible?
The Huskies lose a reserve player in Carlos Johnson. He could be the first of at least two transfers from the team. → Read More
Four-star 2018 C Bryan Penn-Johnson commits to Washington
Bryan Penn-Johnson is a four-star center who commited Monday evening to the Washington Huskies. He gives UW more depth and an extremely athletic option in the front court. → Read More
2019 JUCO OT Corey Luciano commits to Washington
The Washington Huskies added to their 2019 football recruiting class Monday when 2019 junior college offensive lineman Corey Luciano committed to the team. Luciano, who is listed at 6 feet, 4 inches and weighs 286 pounds, was an all-conference selection last season Diablo Valley College (Calif.) in San Ramon. → Read More
Despite being a No. 5 seed, UW still gets to host No. 4 Boise St. in the NIT
Mike Hopkins and the Washington Huskies after a 20-12 season are heading to the NIT. It's the first time the Huskies have gone to a postseason tournament in more than two years. UW learned Sunday that it will play on the road. → Read More
What’s the next step for UW? The NIT and a chance for the Huskies to “get better”
The Washington Huskies men's basketball team is out of the NCAA Tournament discussion after losing in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament. So what's next for the Huskies? They'll play in the NIT but until theri first game, they'll use that time between contests to rest and improve. → Read More
Washington’s Mike Hopkins wins the Pac-12 Coach of The Year award
Washington Huskies first-year coach Mike Hopkins was named the Pac-12 Conference’s Coach of the Year on Monday. Prior to Hopkins’ arrival, the Huskies finished 9-22 and only had two Pac-12 wins last season. The former Syracuse assistant guided the Huskies to a 20-11 overall record and a 10-8 mark in conference play. → Read More
UW came up short against Oregon. Will it cost the Huskies in the long run?
The Washington Huskies’ chances of reaching the NCAA Tournament took a blow Saturday in a loss to rival Oregon. UW ends the regular season with a 20-11 overall record and wins over some impressive teams. → Read More
This is how UW won its 20th game. It could also help Huskies reach the NCAA Tournament, too
The Washington Huskies basketball team went from winning nine games last season to getting its first 20-win season in more than five years. UW’s route to 20 wins came in a 79-77 win over Oregon State on Thursday. Mike Hopkins used methods against OSU that helped UW grab its 20th victory of the year. Those tactics could also play in role in the Huskies returning to the NCAA Tournament. → Read More
Nate Robinson tells Sports Illustrated a booster offered him $100k a year to return to UW football team
Former Washington Huskies great Nate Robinson told Sports Illustrated on a podcast that a UW booster offered him $100,000 a year to return to the football team. Robinson’s relevations come in the wake of the FBI investigation into college basketball and impermissible benefits. → Read More
His name is Joe DeMers. But you can call him Mr. Perfect ... Game
You know Washington Huskies junior pitcher Joe DeMers threw the first perfect game in school history on Saturday. But there’s far more to DeMers than just one historic outing. He’s a life-long baseball phenom who also understands there’s more in the world than just baseball. A sociology major, DeMers is minoring in African-American studies. → Read More