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Seattle Seahawks center Connor Williams trains on a tackle sled at a practice. Williams signed a one-year, $4 million contract with $2.98 million guaranteed with Seattle on Aug. 23.

Connor Williams unhappy with his performance

The Seahawks’ center is the anchor to Seattle’s problematic O-line.

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Seattle Seahawks center Connor Williams trains on a tackle sled at a practice. Williams signed a one-year, $4 million contract with $2.98 million guaranteed with Seattle on Aug. 23.

Gonzaga, WSU learn TV assignments for upcoming hoops season

Bulldogs will be on national television 17 times during the regular season.

Tips Week in Review: Everett goes 3-1 in four-game road trip

The Silvertips scored 17 goals, conceded nine across four games.

Analysis: WSU shows its offense has some real work to do

Cougars beat Fresno State on Saturday, but defense bailed them out.

WSU offensive line is leading the charge to avoid a fall-off

Cougars face road test at Fresno State on Saturday.

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) stop a shot against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL game at the FLA Live Arena on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Sunrise, Fl. (David Santiago / Tribune News Service)

Here is what Kraken will face in the Pacific Division this season

Seattle went 2-4 in preseason play.

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) stop a shot against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL game at the FLA Live Arena on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Sunrise, Fl. (David Santiago / Tribune News Service)
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs the ball against the New York Giants at Lumen Field on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Is Geno Smith changing run calls to passes? When will Seahawks run Kenneth Walker more?

Walker rushed only five times in the loss to the New York Giants.

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs the ball against the New York Giants at Lumen Field on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Tips Week in Review: 2 overtime wins to begin 7-game road trip

Everett topped Prince Albert and Saskatoon this past weekend.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald greets receiver DK Metcalf (14) during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lumen Field on Sept. 22. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Surprise: Seahawks practice report not the real story of who will play vs NY Giants

Seattle is coming off a loss against Detroit last Monday that ended its winning streak.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald greets receiver DK Metcalf (14) during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lumen Field on Sept. 22. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Boise State defensive tackle Braxton Fely sacks Washington State quarterback John Mateer at Albertsons Stadium on Sept. 28, 2024. (Darin Oswald / Tribune News Service)

WSU ready to decide on starting offensive line

The Cougars will put the focus on Christian Hilborn and Rod Tialavea.

Boise State defensive tackle Braxton Fely sacks Washington State quarterback John Mateer at Albertsons Stadium on Sept. 28, 2024. (Darin Oswald / Tribune News Service)
Everett AquaSox infielder Michael Arroyo, the Seattle Mariners’ 12th-ranked prospect, catches a baseball prior to Everett’s game against the Eugene Emeralds on August 3, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud, Everett AquaSox)
Everett AquaSox infielder Michael Arroyo, the Seattle Mariners’ 12th-ranked prospect, catches a baseball prior to Everett’s game against the Eugene Emeralds on August 3, 2024, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud, Everett AquaSox)
Western Washington University’s Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Western Washington University Athletics)
Western Washington University’s Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of Western Washington University Athletics)

Analysis: Cougs’ problems run deeper than RB Ashton Jeanty

WSU lacking tackling, toughness this season.

Inside WSU coach Jake Dickert’s playing days

Adversity prepared him for the challenge of being the Cougs’ head man.

Storm swept away by Aces in opening round of WNBA playoffs

Storm fall to 0-8 all-time in elimination games on the road

Oswego Lake Country Club assistant golf professional Brady Sharp won the 2024 PNW PGA Championship by three strokes on Sept. 19, 2024. Sharp finished with a 14-under-202 and banked a $10,000 purse. (Photo courtesy of Molly Cooper, Pacific NW Section PGA senior director, tournament and member services)

Brady Sharp wins 2024 PNW PGA Professional Championship

The Oswego Lake Country Club pro won the event played at Everett Golf & Country Club.

Oswego Lake Country Club assistant golf professional Brady Sharp won the 2024 PNW PGA Championship by three strokes on Sept. 19, 2024. Sharp finished with a 14-under-202 and banked a $10,000 purse. (Photo courtesy of Molly Cooper, Pacific NW Section PGA senior director, tournament and member services)

First look: WSU visits Boise State in first clash since 2017

Cougars will vie for an upset after narrowly escaping loss to San Jose State

Pac-12 expansion: Wrapping up a wild day of realignment

Utah State set to join, but other school choose to stay with AAC.

(From left to right) Kurt Wold, John Spasari, Steve Dalum and Dave Gilbertson. Dalum scored two holes-in-one on the Par 3 Course at Battle Creek Golf Course in a five-day span. (Photo courtesy of Dave Gilbertson)

Marysville golfer sinks 2 holes-in-one in 5 days

Steve Dalam accomplished the feat at Battle Creek’s par-3 course.

(From left to right) Kurt Wold, John Spasari, Steve Dalum and Dave Gilbertson. Dalum scored two holes-in-one on the Par 3 Course at Battle Creek Golf Course in a five-day span. (Photo courtesy of Dave Gilbertson)

WSU offensive lineman Fa’alili Fa’amoe to make season debut Friday

A starter at right tackle last season, Fa’amoe will rotate in after return from a knee injury.