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UW OC John Donovan insists the Husky offense will get better

Washingotn offensive coordinator John Donovan sends quarterback Dylan Morris in with a play during the first quarter against Michigan, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)
Washingotn offensive coordinator John Donovan sends quarterback Dylan Morris in with a play during the first quarter against Michigan, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

UW offensive coordinator John Donovan has tried to tune out the critics calling for his job. "If we can keep improving," he said Tuesday, "then we still have a chance to write our own story.”

Seattle Kraken players and coaches during training camp at Kraken Community Iceplex on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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New NHL fans, here’s what you need to know about the red and blue lines while watching a game

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‘It was a roller coaster of emotions’: Sounders keeper Stefan Frei talks about return from injury, rehab process

Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei missed three months after a knee sprain developed blood clots. Now, five matches into his return, the veteran talks about the trying rehab process and where he's at now. Updated

Washington’s Sean McGrew runs the ball in for a touchdown against California Golden Bears in the fourth quarter at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.
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Analysis: Assessing a new wildcat, a fading offense and a head-scratching timeout in Washington’s overtime victory over Cal

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WSU Cougars stall in second half, allowing another lead to slip away in loss to Utah VIEW

Jimmy Lake runs off the field with an overtime victory over Cal. . The University of California Golden Bears played the Washington Huskies in Pac-12 Football Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Husky Stadium, in Seattle, WA. 218270
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With deadline approaching, WSU president indicates coach Nick Rolovich is not vaccinated

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Washingotn offensive coordinator John Donovan sends quarterback Dylan Morris in with the play in the 1st quarter. . The Washington Huskies played the Michigan Wolverines in NCAA Football Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, MI. 218138

Embattled UW coordinator John Donovan has heard the criticism. He insists his offense has time for a turnaround.

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‘It was a roller coaster of emotions’: Sounders keeper Stefan Frei talks about return from injury, rehab process

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Whirlwind year of success ends with pain and disappointment for Storm’s Breanna Stewart

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If you had $15 to create your own Sonics dream team, who would you choose?

Kraken

Seattle Kraken players and coaches during training camp at Kraken Community Iceplex on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

New NHL fans, here’s what you need to know about the red and blue lines while watching a game

Cougars

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