Alex Bolton

A Husky from Spokane.

[Alex Bolton @UWBolt]

Many Huskies are getting antsy for transition to adidas on July 1st. Here's a look back to @UW_Football's Nike uniforms. In 1996, Huskies began wearing Nike jerseys. The pants did not change & were still Russell. Was the last year w/o gold outlining. 1st year w/o sleeve stripes.

[Vancouver Canucks History @canuckshistoryx]

This day in Vancouver #Canucks history, June 4, 2011:

Alex Burrows scores 0:11 into overtime of Game 2 to give the Canucks a 2-0 lead over the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final.

🎥: CanucksHD / YouTube

[Kevin Gallagher @KevG163]

June 4, 1974

SEATTLE GRANTED NFL FRANCHISE

Commissioner Pete Rozelle announces that the city of #Seattle would join the NFL in 1976 (along with a Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida franchise) and would play in a King County-owned domed stadium being built on the south edge of Pioneer Square (the Kingdome).

On June 17, 1975, the name "#Seahawks" was selected for the Seattle NFL franchise — the result of a fan vote with over 20,000 submissions.

The other four finalists under consideration for the team's name?

Mariners, Evergreens, Olympics, and Sockeyes

[Kevin Gallagher @KevG163]

Prior to tonight, the most recent time that the Knicks led in an NBA Finals was after they had taken a 3-2 lead over Houston in the 1994 Finals.

The same night as the O.J. Simpson chase

One of the most surreal, dramatic scenes in live broadcast television history

June 17, 1994

[Washington Football @UW_Football]

Muggin’ with Mills @_JohnMills_ Ep. 1/8.

Everybody knows the filet. Tonight he went for the top sirloin.

Thanks to @ElGauchoSteak for the impeccable service and exceptional quality. New episode every week. 🙌🥩

[Barry @BarryOnHere]

The last time the Knicks had a lead in the NBA Finals was June 17th, 1994.

Yes, the same day as this:

[Washington Football @UW_Football]

Bow Down to Washington. 🐺🙌

[University of Washington @UW]

THREE-PEAT NATIONAL CHAMPS 🏆🏆🏆

On Sunday, men’s rowing won the National Championship for the third year in a row and for the 22nd time in school history

[Seattle Thunderbirds @SeattleTbirds]

From Birds to the big stage 🏆
Wishing Shea Theodore and Keegan Kolesar the best of luck in the Stanley Cup Final!

[Nick Lord @nickatnocap]

There is a lot to be uncertain about in college football right now, and most of it sits outside any one athletic director's control.

What stands out about USC's Jennifer Cohen is where she chooses to spend her energy. She acknowledged the national questions are real and that the model needs a more durable long-term answer, but she was clear that her focus is on how USC competes in whatever environment it is handed, alongside the work happening across the industry to solve the bigger questions together.

The results of that focus are hard to argue with...Over a three-year span department revenue is up almost 60%, sponsorship values have doubled, and the Trojan Athletic Fund is up 707% since she started. USC's brand deals are valued at roughly 2.5x the national average, which she credited to intentional strategy, stakeholder alignment, and treating NIL as a priority early. This summer USC opens a $200M football facility, a real statement of commitment in this moment.

Her framing of the job was matching roster spend to revenue and running it like a business, which is the work every department is taking on right now. The programs treating commercial operation as core to the mission are building durable advantages, and Cohen has USC well out in front.

Great article from @RyanKartje : https://t.co/cEzRsCDd2b

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

Almost everyone who follows the NBA knows its iconic league logo – Dribbling Man.

But 40 years ago, the league flipped the script and debuted a new logo for their championship series.

@davidaldridgedc spoke with Phil Brandon, the designer of the NBA’s “Script F” Finals logo: https://t.co/Pkqe9OZISX

[Dave “Softy” Mahler @Softykjr]

30 years ago today: https://t.co/ukPlclApdW

[FB_Helmet_Guy @FB_Helmet_Guy]

How many players can you name from the Sonics 1995-96 roster?

[Washington Softball @UWSoftball]

On this day in 2009, we won our first ever natty 🏆

[Vancouver Canucks @Canucks]

WELCOME COACH MANNY!

General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have hired Manny Malhotra as the 23rd Head Coach in franchise history.

DETAILS | https://t.co/JJyyPHeb09

[Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli]

Sources say #Canucks have a deal in place to make Manny Malhotra the 23rd head coach in franchise history.

Zero surprise, the Canucks’ Calder Cup winner isn’t going anywhere. He’s won with Johnson and was a teammate of the Sedins.

Announcement and timing TBD.

[Chris Vannini @ChrisVannini]

News: The College Football Playoff announces 2026 kickoff times.

Of note: TNT has first-round, quarterfinals and a semifinal this year.

Reminder: The national title game is Jan. 25 because Jan. 1 falls late in the week, which pushes the semis back two weeks.

[RooftopSports @RoofTopMariner]

On this day 47 years ago, the Seattle SuperSonics won their first NBA Championship, defeating the Washington Bullets 97-93 to clinch a 4-1 series victory!

After dropping Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Sonics roared back to win four straight games, including a thrilling overtime victory in Game 4.

In Game 5, Washington's Elvin Hayes got off to a strong start, scoring 20 points in the first half. However, the Sonics' defense held him to just 9 points in the second half, helping Seattle secure the championship. The Sonics were led by Dennis Johnson and Gus Williams, who carried much of the scoring load, while Downtown Freddie Brown provided 14 points off the bench.

Ultimately, Dennis Johnson was named NBA Finals MVP.

Some things to note:

• This remains the only NBA championship in Seattle SuperSonics franchise history.

• The Sonics did not return to the NBA Finals until 1996.

• Until 2023, this was the most recent NBA championship won by a Western Conference team not based in Texas or California.

• The city of Seattle did not win another championship in one of North America's four major professional sports leagues until the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014.

🏆💚💛 #Sonics #SeattleSuperSonics #OnThisDay #BringBackOurSonics

[Emily Kaplan @emilymkaplan]

I sat down with Melinda French Gates and Samantha Holloway to discuss their shared vision for the Kraken — getting better results on the ice while still making a community impact. “We’re really aligned.”

Plus, an update on NBA to Seattle.

Story: https://t.co/ccDuu6AH8N

[Emily Kaplan @emilymkaplan]

News: Melinda French Gates is joining the Seattle Kraken as a minority investor.

The move pairs one of the world's most influential philanthropists & business leaders with Samantha Holloway one of the few women to serve as an NHL principal owner. 🔗https://t.co/ccDuu6AH8N

[Alex Bolton @UWBolt]

The very first Doak Walker award winner 💯 deserves to be elected to the @NFFNetwork College Football Hall of Fame! There, he would join his teammates, Steve Emtman and @LKennedy72 , along with his head coach, Don James. He is also the third highest Husky Heisman finisher.

[Washington Football @UW_Football]

Congratulations to Greg Lewis, one of the 80 players under consideration for the class of 2027 @NFFNetwork College Football Hall of Fame.

Of the 5.86 Million individuals who have played college football only 1,129 are in the HOF!

Greg was a 1990 First Team All-American and Doak Walker award winner… Named Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year in 1990, leading Huskies to 1990 conference title… Finished seventh in 1990 Heisman voting and recorded 15, 100-yard games.