In this week's edition of "Inside the Arena", new WSU Football Coach Jimmy Rogers joins Niko and Chris in-studio to talk about his decision to take the Cougar job, and expectations in Year One. Rogers discusses his time at South Dakota State University, and how it will translate in Pullman at a time when other schools may be offering more money to recruits. Plus, he gives Niko and Chris hints about his game plan for the 2025 season and whether he has found a favorite restaurant yet in the Palouse.

All that, plus Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad off the field, off the court, and off in the ice in "Four Corners" and the latest on possible NBA Expansion in the "Supersonic Minute".

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In this edition of "Inside The Arena," Niko and Chris focus on Husky athletics.

Niko talked at length with UW Head Football Coach Jedd Fisch about adjusting the program during the NIL era and how he's trying to evolve amidst the changes in the NCAA.

As always, Chris and Niko talk about what's good and bad in the world of sports business, and philanthropy in "Four Corners" and the latest on the return of the NBA to Seattle in the "Supersonic Minute."

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In this edition of "Inside The Arena," Niko and Chris look ahead to the biggest local sports event of the season: The Sports Star of the Year.

Niko talks to Beth Knox, president of the Seattle Sports Commission, about the planning for this year's event that will include former Seahawk great Marshawn Lynch, Kenny Mayne, and stars from professional and collegiate sports in a new venue!

As always, Chris and Niko talk about what's good and bad in the world of sports business, and philanthropy in "Four Corners" and the latest on the return of the NBA to Seattle in the "Supersonic Minute".

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In the latest edition of the "Inside the Arena," Niko Tamurian talks 1-on-1 with WSU Athletic Director Anne McCoy about a tumultuous few weeks for the Cougar Athletic Department. She talks about the stealth process of finding a new football coach and the financial picture for Cougar Athletics.

Plus, Chris shares why he's concerned about a major streaming deal and more in "Four Corners," and shares a weekly update on the return of the NBA in the "Supersonic Minute."

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena", Niko and Chris talk at length about the rapidly changing world of college sports and specifically how it impacts Washington State University.

The pair talk with Cougar Collective co-founder Tim Brandle about the recent series of events, including the departure of WSU Head Coach Jake Dickert, Quarterback John Mateer, and what alumni did to try and keep Mateer in Pullman.

As always, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad off-the-field, off-the-ice and off-the-court in "Four Corners" and the latest on the NBA and Seattle in the "Supersonic Minute".

Plus, they reflect on 2024 and what may be coming in 2025.

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In this holiday special of "Inside the Arena", Niko and Chris bring in one of "Eric's Heroes" Jamie Munson for an extended conversation.

Munson was profiled by KOMO News' legendary anchor back in 2021 about how he weathered the pandemic, Downtown Seattle's challenges, and has built the business to be the unofficial Sonics Team Store in a city without the Sonics.

Niko and Chris talk with Jamie about how he's done it, why, and positioning his business for the return of the NBA.

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Happy Holidays from "Inside the Arena!"

In this episode, KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian talks at length with former Seattle Sonic star and top draft pick Olden Polynice about his journey to the NBA, time in Seattle, and what he's hearing about an NBA team returning to the city.

Plus, per usual, Chris and Niko talks about what's good and bad off the court, off the ice, and off the field in "Four Corners" and update the NBA story in the "SuperSonic Minute".

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena," Seattle Kraken CEO talks about the legacy of owner David Bonderman, who passed away this week at the age of 82.

Plus, Keith and Donny Stevenson of the Muckleshoot Tribe talk about the partnership with the Kraken franchise and how they worked with the Kraken for a special uniform for "Indigenous People's Night" at Climate Pledge Arena.

As always, Chris and Niko talk about what's good and bad in the world of sports business in "Four Corners" and update the situation with the potential return of the Sonics in the Supersonic Minute.

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!," Niko and Chris talk about the local basketball team called the "Seattle SuperHawks" which are trying to keep basketball interest alive in the city by bringing in former Supersonics and hungry ballplayers in a professional environment.

Niko sits down with the SuperHawks owners to talk about their strategy and why they think the business model works.

Plus, Chris and Niko talk at length about the cost of WSU's recent football losses and why it presents challenges off-the-field.

As always, the pair discuss what's good and bad in the world of sports business in "Four Corners" and update the potential return of the NBA in the "Supersonic Minute."

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In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian and KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels talk about the business side of rugby and feature a long conversation with Seattle Seawolves COO Drew Dambreville.

Drew talks about why he joined the organization and the long-term goal of moving to Seattle’s Memorial Stadium, plus how the Major League Rugby club can capitalize on the World Cup of Rugby in 2031.

Chris and Niko also do a deep dive on the Mariners TV future and explore the actual viewing numbers related to the Seattle Kraken Hockey Network.

As always, Chris and Niko also talk about what's good and bad in the local sports business world in "Four Corners” and have an update in the “Supersonic Minute”.

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