Inside the Arena: A Seattle Sports Podcast

In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian and KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels get into the business side of the World Cup, Pac-12 Expansion, and TV ratings.

Chris talked a length with Seattle World Cup Organizing Committee Chair Peter Tomozawa about plans for a 'World's Fair' of sorts, and Seattle's former World's Fair site. Plus, Chris talked 1-on-1 with Seattle's Mayor Bruce Harrell on whether city infrastructure can support the event and if Sound Transit will actually finish a key section of the route in time to hold hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Plus, Niko and Chris talk about the Mariners future, Kraken ratings, and the big news with Gonzaga moving to the Pac-12.

As usual, Niko and Chris also discuss what's good and bad in the local sports business world in "Four Corners".

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian and KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels get into the business side of NBA Expansion.

Niko and Chris share a portion of a conversation with Ed Tapscott, who was the first hire of the NBA's expansion Charlotte Bobcats. Tapscott talked about the process during a lengthy interview done in partnership with the Iconic Sonics Podcast. He talks candidly about what went right and what went wrong when starting up a brand new NBA franchise, and if there are lessons learned for Seattle.

Plus, Chris shares more about the secret stash of Sonics memorabilia that stayed in Seattle and is ready to be unboxed should the NBA return. You will hear from the Executive Director of the Museum of History and Industry about the deal with Clay Bennett to preserve the old banners and retired jerseys.

As usual, Niko and Chris discuss what's good and bad in the local sports business world in "Four Corners".

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk at length about Pac-12 expansion and realignment news.

Chris shares a long-form discussion he had with WSU President Kirk Schulz about the invitations to Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Colorado State Universities. Schulz gets in-depth about why it makes financial sense for now and in the future.

Plus, Chris shares an update on NBA expansion and a recent hire for the effort in Seattle.

As usual, Niko and Chris discuss what's good and bad in the local sports business world in "Four Corners" and the recent Apple Cup.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk about Chris' trip to New York City and the annual preseason Board of Governor's meeting involving league owners. You will hear Chris' interaction with Adam Silver about the expansion process, and about the buzz inside.

Chris and Niko talk about what it means for Seattle and whether this means there is any sort of potential hiccup in the return of the Sonics.

Plus, Chris talks with UW great, and former NFL quarterback Damon Huard who now works for the University of Washington and has a perspective on this year's unusual Apple Cup. Huard also talks about his rivalry off the field and in the vineyards with WSU great Drew Bledsoe.

As usual, Niko and Chris discuss what's good and bad in the local sports business world in "Four Corners".

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk at length about the legacy of the Watts family in Seattle.

Niko talks in depth with former UW basketball star Donald Watts about his health scare, which came after his legendary father and former Sonic Slick Watts suffered a stroke. Donald also talks about his son Isaiah's career at WSU and the importance of the Sonics Legends Fund.

Plus, you'll hear Chris and Niko talk about the future of WSU's TV deal and what could happen in 2025 with the Big 12 and ACC.

As usual, Niko and Chris discuss what's good and bad in the local sports business world in "Four Corners" and discuss the latest on NBA expansion in the "Supersonic Minute."

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In this heavenly edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk about hot dogs. Niko does an in-depth interview with the mastermind behind the "Hot Dogs from Heaven" promotion at T-Mobile Park and all the planning that goes into dropping dogs from the sky.

Niko and Chris also discuss the recent Mariners changes, and what it means both on and off the field.

Plus, you'll hear from WNBA legend, and Olympian, Sue Bird on the unique honor she received in Seattle. As usual, Niko and Chris discuss what's good and bad in the local sports business world in "Four Corners" and discuss the latest on NBA expansion in the "Supersonic Minute."

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talk at length about Seattle's World Cup plans in 2026, and Chris talks with Seattle Organizing Committee President Peter Tomozawa

As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the best and worst in the NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLB, MLS and talk at length about the Mariners struggles on the field and off of it.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian have a "very special episode" which differs than most of the others.

The episode focuses on the history of the Mariners T-Mobile Park and the crazy story behind it. Chris shares his interview with former King County Executive Gary Locke, who helped craft the deal to save the franchise and build the ballpark. Plus, he talks with Mariners Vice President and General Counsel Fred Rivera about what the franchise has done to keep up the ballpark after all of these years.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian have a "very special episode" which differs than the others.

Chris sits down with University of Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun to discuss the move from WSU, and the Husky move to the B1G conference. Chun talks about the costs and revenues associated with the move, plus the construction on campus and how student-athletes will travel across the country.

Plus Niko visits the local sports collectible shop to find out what's still valuable and what is selling related to the NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA, MLB, MLS and other leagues.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian spend the show talking about the nearly 20-year-long Seattle Supersonics story, and why it matters to people who don't care about basketball. Plus Niko questions why the Sonics return feels different now.

As usual, Niko and Chris also go around the "Four Corners" talking about the best and worst in the NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLB, MLS and more.

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