It is the inaugural edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels and KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian take you inside key sports and business issues in the greater Seattle area, ranging from the impact of TV/Digital rights, lease agreements, off-field debates, NIL, realignment, the World Cup, and the return of the Sonics. 

In this episode, Niko and Chris talk about the timing of a Sonics return to Seattle, with former Sonic The 'X-Man' Xavier McDaniel and explain why the Seattle Kraken made a move to linear television and on the bench. The two also discuss the planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what Seattle leaders are discussing when it comes to traffic and security.

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