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Analysis: Looking at Washington's conference realignment options

Washington athletic director Jen Cohen speaks during a news conference in 2019. (Elaine Thompson / AP)
Washington athletic director Jen Cohen speaks during a news conference in 2019. (Elaine Thompson / AP)

Will Washington follow UCLA and USC to the Big Ten? What about the Big 12 or Pac-12? As UW’s athletic future stalls at a conference crossroads, let’s examine each conceivable landing spot.

Seattle Seahawks owner Jody Allen stands on a balcony at CenturyLink Field after she raised the 12th man flag before the team’s NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) SE118
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Chair Jody Allen addresses rumors over sale of Seahawks or Trail Blazers

The Seahawks released a statement Tuesday from team chair Jody Allen affirming that neither the Seahawks nor the Portland Trail Blazers are for sale. Updated

The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the 32nd AHL team debuting in Fall 2022 and the affiliate of the NHL Seattle Kraken, announced the hiring of Jessica Campbell as the first assistant coach in team history.
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Kraken’s AHL team hires Jessica Campbell as first female assistant coach in league history

Jessica Campbell, who has experience as a skating and skills instructor, is set to join Seattle's development camp at Kraken Community Iceplex July 11-14. Updated

Husky Stadium – University of Washington Huskies vs. Montana Gizzlies – Pac-12 football 090421 The Washington Huskies run out onto the field before the start of a game against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Seattle, Wash. 218127
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UW faces stark decision in USC-UCLA fallout — leave Pac-12 or be content in declining conference

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe waves to fans following the team’s international friendly soccer match against Colombia on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) UTRB123 UTRB123
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Coach Jake Dickert, right, and Athletic Director Pat Chun, left, join Governor Jay Inslee in the Apple Cup trophy presentation. . The Washington State Cougars played the Washington Huskies in Pac-12 football Friday, Nov 26, 2021, in the annual Apple Cup game from Husky Stadium, in Seattle, WA. 218875
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Washington State athletics bracing for ripple effect caused by UCLA, USC joining Big Ten

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K.J. Wright on NFL future: ‘If it’s not in Seattle, then I’ll be all good’

Las Vegas blocks out Tina Charles in the lane in the first half. The Las Vegas Aces played the Seattle Storm in WNBA Basketball Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Climate Pledge Arena, in Seattle, WA. 220832
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Several members of the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels scuffle after Mariners’ Jesse Winker was hit by a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ANS106
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Seattle Seahawks owner Jody Allen stands on a balcony at CenturyLink Field after she raised the 12th man flag before the team’s NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) SE118

Chair Jody Allen addresses rumors over sale of Seahawks or Trail Blazers

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FILE- In this Oct. 10, 2015, file photo, a PAC-12 logo is displayed on the field before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Oregon in Eugene, Ore. The Pac-12 university presidents and chancellors will meet Friday, Sept. 17, 2020, and be presented options for staging a fall football season, but Commissioner Larry Scott says a vote by the the CEO Group is not expected. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)

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FILE- In this Oct. 10, 2015, file photo, a PAC-12 logo is displayed on the field before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Oregon in Eugene, Ore. The Pac-12 university presidents and chancellors will meet Friday, Sept. 17, 2020, and be presented options for staging a fall football season, but Commissioner Larry Scott says a vote by the the CEO Group is not expected. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)

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In an attempt to kill the fastbreak by Seattle’s Gabby Williams, Indiana’s Lexie Hull puts a hard foul on Williams under the rim, sending both players to the floor, and resulting in a technical foul call against Hull in the third quarter. The Indiana Fever played the Seattle Storm in WNBA Basketball Friday, July 1, 2022 at Climate Pledge Arena, in Seattle, WA. 220879
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AP source: Goran Dragic, Bulls agree on 1-year deal

The Chicago Bulls and guard Goran Dragic have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.