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Bears Blitz Dust Devils, 9-1

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The Yakima Bears (23-12, 41-32) blew what was a tied game wide open with five runs in the fifth to defeat the Tri-City Dust Devils (12-23, 29-44) 9-1 and clinch the second-half Northwest League East title in front of 3,131 fans at County Stadium Thursday night. More>>

Idaho Opens with Rare Shutout

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The Idaho Vandals may have started slow but they finished strong in winning their home opener 45-0 over North Dakota before a rowdy crowd of 11, 466 as they notched their first shutout since 1997. More>>

Raiders Sink Seahawks in Preseason Finale

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Bruce Gradkowski threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter and the Oakland Raiders mostly used backups to end the preseason with a 27-24 victory over the Seattle
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Taiwan Jones Runs Wild in EWU's Season Opening Loss

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Despite a big day from Eastern's biggest playmaker, Nevada rolled up 553 yards of offense and went on to hand Eastern Washington University a season-opening 49-24 loss Thursday (Sept. 2) at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada.  Taiwan Jones accounted for a career-high 322 all-purpose yards (rushing, receiving and returns), including an 82-yard touchdown reception from quarterbackBo Levi Mitchell. More>>

Mt. Spokane Outlasts Central Valley in GSL Opener

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The Greater Spokane League season is off and running, literally, with a 33-27 thriller Thursday night at Joe Albi Stadium.  Mt. Spokane overcame an early 13-7 lead and 105 rushing yards from Central Valley runningback Ryan Nungester. More>>

Returning to Tradition

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Some schools aim to be on top.  Some try to stay there.  Others try to live up to the tradition of being the king of the hill. More>>

University of Idaho

GAMETIME! Idaho Kicks Off Season Against North Dakota Video included

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MOSCOW, Wash. - Much like the Eastern Eagles who face Nevada, the Idaho Vandals spent the week prepping for the trendy pistol offense - the offense the Wolfpack made famous in Reno, and the offense that North Dakota plans on bringing with them to Thursday's season opener at the Kibbie Dome. More>>

Ams undergo fitness evaluation Video included

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The 2010 WHL Western Conference champs are back in town, and getting put to the test right away.  On Sunday night, both returning players and newcomers underwent a fitness evaluation... More>>

Americans Sign Trio of Prospects

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Tri-City Americans' Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that the team has signed 16-year-olds Justin Hamonic, Dylan Fluter and Gage Rapitta to standard WHL Players Contracts. More>>

Seven Americans Head to NHL Camps

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Tri-City Americans' Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that seven Americans skaters will be heading off to NHL Training Camps this September. More>>

Eastern Washington Football

Eagles Launch Season on the Road Against Nevada Video included

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The college football season starts Thursday night, with Eastern Washington kicking things off on the road against Nevada. The Eagles face a stiff challenge against the Wolfpack's pistol offense. The high-powered system, put in place in 2004, features the quarterback in a shotgun formation with a running back directly behind him. More>>

Dust Devils Rough Up Bears 7-3 Video included

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The Yakima Bears (22-12, 40-32) fell behind early and never led as the Tri-City Dust Devils (12-22, 29-43) snapped a five-game losing streak with a 7-3 win in front of 1,588 fans at County Stadium Wednesday night. More>>

Compete, Compete, Compete

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Turning everything into a competition has worked for Selah.  The Vikings have made state the last two seasons, their first state appearances since 1990. More>>

No Excuses, Just Play Fast

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Every high school coach would ideally like to have a core of returning starters to lead the team.  At Pendleton, that's not the case. More>>

Spokane Indians

Indians Grab Attendance, Field of the Year Awards

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SPOKANE, Wash. - And the best field in the Northwest League is… Avista Stadium! Again. The league awarded the NWL Field of the Year award to the Spokane Indians for the sixth straight year on Wednesday. The Field of the Year award is given to the team that has the best playing surface and "maintains a great field throughout the season". More>>

University of Idaho Football

Vandals to Play Cougars, But Only in Provo

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The University of Idaho will be one of several teams from the Western Athletic Conference that will help BYU fill their football schedules as they move into independence. But don't expect to see the Cougars in the Kibbie Dome anytime soon. The WAC announced an agreement with BYU at a news conference in Provo on Wednesday. More>>

Seattle Seahawks

Hill Takes Pay Cut to Play for Seahawks

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RENTON, Wash. - Linebacker Leroy Hill is taking a major pay cut to play for the Seattle Seahawks in 2010. Hill will have a base salary of $2.125 million for this season, according to the NFL Players Association website. More>>

Idaho Vandals - Football

Spear Believes WAC Will Survive

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MOSCOW, Idaho - Now that BYU is going independent in football and going to the West Coast Conference instead of the WAC in other sports, the six remaining teams in the Western Athletic Conference have some decisions to make: work to repair a fractured league or find another home? More>>

Gonzaga Basketball

Coach Few: BYU a Welcome Addition to WCC Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Add Gonzaga coach Mark Few to collection of those who say adding BYU to the West Coast Conference is a welcome change. The West Coast Conference said on Tuesday that Brigham Young University would join the fold in time for the 2011-12 season in most sports, including men's and women's basketball. More>>

Spokane Indians

Indians' Hoying, Hulett Headline NWL All-Star Team

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Big honors came Tuesday for the Spokane Indians' Jared Hoying and manager Tim Hulett. The Northwest League named Hoying, a left fielder, its Most Valuable Player, while naming Hulett Manager of the Year. More>>

Spokane Indians

Stanford Helps Indians to 5-3 Win in Boise

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Tim Stanford earned his fifth win of the season, pitching the Spokane Indians to a 5-0 win over the Boise Hawks in Boise Tuesday night. Stanford went five innings with a shutout, helping the Indians to a 5-3 win. He eventually gave up seven singles and struck out four for the win. More>>

Hermiston Looking for Continued Success Video included

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Hermiston follows its leader, head coach Mark Hodges.  In his first two years as head coach, he has led the Bulldogs into uncharted waters by winning a playoff game in back-to-back seasons for the first time in the program's history. More>>

Bears Double Up Dust Devils, 4-2 Video included

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For the second straight night the Yakima Bears (22-11, 40-31) capitalized on a huge error in the sixth, scoring three times to defeat the Tri-City Dust Devils (11-22, 28-43) 4-2 in front of 1,327 fans at County Stadium Tuesday night. More>>

Air Guard Championship Presented by Degree Men Set For San Diego

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (August 31, 2010) – H1 Unlimited Hydroplanes will return to San Diego's Bayfair on Mission Bay September 17 – 19 for the Air Guard Championship presented by Degree Men. In announcing More>>

Three Bears Named to NWL All-Star Team

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Yakima Bears' first baseman Yazy Arbelo, shortstop Zach Walters, and pitcher Eury De La Rosa were named to the 2010 Northwest League All-Star team as announced by the league office Tuesday. More>>

Gonzaga Basketball

BYU to Join Gonzaga in WCC Video included

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Brigham Young University has decided it will go independent in football and join its other sports with Gonzaga and the rest of the West Coast Conference beginning in the 2011-2012 season. Gonzaga said it would hold a news conference at 4:45 p.m. to address the addition to the conference. BYU said it wouldn't hold a news conference until Wednesday at 11 a.m. (PT) More>>

Princess Theatre Shows BSU Football Games, Offers Game Tickets

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The Princess Theatre and Valley Theater Company are bringing area residents the opportunity to see Boise State Broncos' football games on a movie-size screen and are raffling tickets to all of the Broncos' home games this fall. More>>

Fever to Get New Opponents Out West?

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The Tri-Cities Fever will soon know who they will be playing for the 2011 season. More>>

Hughesman Wins 2010 Off-Season Fitness Award

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Tri-City Americans' Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that 19-year-old forward Adam Hughesman has earned the team's 2010 off-season fitness award More>>

Bettis Named to Northwest League All-Star Team

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Former Tri-City Dust Devil Chad Bettis has been named to the Northwest League's 2010 All-Star team as the league's top right-handed starting pitcher. More>>

Spokane Shock

Shock's Geathers Going to BC Lions

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The Spokane Shock announced today that DL Jeremy Geathers has signed with the BC Lions of the CFL. In only nine regular season games, Geathers collected four sacks and 14.5 total tackles. During the postseason, Geathers led the league in sacks (2.0) and was named the Defensive Player of the Game in Spokane's 69-57 win over Tampa Bay in the ArenaBowl. More>>

High School Football

Valley Christian Drops Football Program

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SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - The Valley Christian Panthers will not be playing football in 2010.  The news was confirmed by SWX on Tuesday.  Last season Drew Swank died from a football injury while playing for the Panthers. More>>

Gonzaga Soccer

Gonzaga Soccer Ranked No. 10

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SPOKANE, Wash. - For the second straight week Gonzaga University's women's soccer team is ranked in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) West Regional rankings. The Bulldogs (2-1-1) are tied with UC Irvine (1-1-1) for 10th in this week's balloting after being alone in 10th in the first regional poll of the season last week. More>>

Spokane Indians

Texas Rangers Extend Affiliation With Spokane Indians

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The Spokane Indians will remain a farm team for the Texas Rangers.  The Indians were one of three clubs to have their affiliations extended with the team. The Rangers have extended the affiliation with the Spokane Indians for two years through the 2012 season. More>>

Eastern Washington Football

Eagles Focus on Wolfpack

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CHENEY, Wash. - Eastern Washington kicks off its football season Thursday with a road trip to Nevada against the Wolfpack of the WAC. The Eagles wrapped up their fall camp with a final scrimmage last week, with the starters riding the bench for a change. It wasn't until after the scrimmage that the team moved over to the new red turf at Woodward Field, soon to be Roos Field. More>>

All in the Genes: The Jake Robertson Story Video included

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Family pressure to succeed in sports can weigh on an athlete.  Walla Walla starting quarterback and long snapper Jake Robertson knows this all to well. More>>

Wild Cabrera Leads to Bears 2-0 Win Over Dust Devils Video included

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The Yakima Bears (21-11, 39-31) mustered just one hit but took advantage of an error in the sixth to complete their first road series sweep of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Tri-City Dust Devils (11-21, 28-42) in front of 1,616 fans at Gesa Stadium Monday night. More>>

Boise's 9th Inning Fireworks Send Spokane to Loss Video included

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The Indians gave up seven runs in the ninth inning to Boise, as the Hawks spoiled the home season finale for Spokane with an 8-5 victory. The Indians finish the regular season with a home record of 27-10. More>>

College Football

WAC Demands $5 Million from Fresno St., Nevada; Launches TV Network

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DENVER - The Western Athletic Conference is demanding a $5 million exit fee by Oct. 25 from Fresno State and Nevada, which are bolting to the Mountain West Conference. WAC commissioner Karl Benson said the league would sue the universities if they don't pay up. He also said the league won't let the schools leave until after the 2011-12 season. More>>

Spokane Chiefs

Chiefs’ returners score all goals in scrimmage

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Fittingly it was the veterans' day at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Sunday afternoon when the first weekend of the Spokane Chiefs' training camp ended with the Western Hockey League team's annual Red-White scrimmage. All six goals were scored by returning players, including a pair by White defenseman Brenden Kichton, the second coming with 1:17 in regulation. More>>

Gonzaga Basketball

Three Zags Play at FIBA World Championships

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Three Zags playing for their respective home teams saw mixed results at the FIBA World Championships in Turkey over the weekend. Gonzaga sophomore Elias Harris, playing for Germany, played 19 minutes in his team's win over Serbia. Junior Robert Sacre, playing for Canada, played 8 minutes in a loss to Lithuania. More>>

Eastern Washington Soccer

Eastern Washington Overwhelmed in Loss to Titans

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The Eastern Washington University women's soccer team suffered its first loss of the 2010 season on Sunday, as Cal State Fullerton topped EWU 4-0 at Titan Stadium in Fullerton, Calif. Eastern falls to 0-1-1 on the season, while Cal State Fullerton improves its record to 1-1-0. More>>

Spokane Shock

AFL Moves to 18-Game Regular Season Schedule

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For those who can't enough of the Spokane Shock, there's good news.  The AFL said Monday it would expand its regular season to 18 games, instead of the 16 played this last season. With a new round of expansion, the league will consist of 19 teams. Each will play 18 regular season games, with the option of two preseason games – one home and one away. More>>

Spokane Indians

Indians' Final Home Game Broadcast LIVE on SWX-TV Monday Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Indians, one game out of the top spot in the Northwest League's Eastern Division, play their final home game of the season Monday night at Avista Stadium. The game, at 6:30, will be broadcast live on SWX-TV. Monday's game against Boise is game three of the series. Spokane won Sunday's game 5-4 in a back-and-forth game More>>

Bears take series opener Video included

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The Yakima Bears all but wrapped up the Northwest League Eastern Division second half title Saturday night at Gesa Stadium by defeating the Tri-City Dust Devils 4-2. More>>

Cold night ends in disappointing loss

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On a chilly Sunday night that seemed to signal a changing of the seasons in Pasco, WA, there was a familiar sight at Gesa Stadium as the Tri-City Dust Devils (11-20) battled hard but came up just short in a one run game, 4-3. More>>

Tri-Cities Prep ready for the switch Video included

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The 2009 1B state champs will not have a chance to repeat or defend their crown.  Instead, Tri-cities Prep makes the jump to 2B. More>>

Success starts at the top: West Valley Rams Video included

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When you are trying to get back to the top of the mountain, it is nice to have someone with you who knows the path and that has been there before.   The West Valley Rams are glad their guide has seen the top. More>>

Turnovers, Big Plays cost #5 Central Washington in 35-10 loss

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The Central Washington University Wildcats scored the game's first three points and finished with 370 yards of total offense, but three turnovers and several big plays cost the fifth-ranked Wildcats in their 35-10 home loss More>>

Spokane Edges Yakima, 3-2

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The Spokane Indians (16-13, 38-29) held the first-place Yakima Bears (18-11, 36-31) hitless over the final five innings as they took the rubber match 3-2 in front of an overflow crowd of 3,139 fans on Mel Stottlemyre Bobblehead Night at County Stadium More>>

Boise Gets By Tri-City, 3-2

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The Tri-City Dust Devils dropped the final game and rubber match of a three game series against the Boise Hawks Friday night by a score of 3-2. More>>

All-American Running back Taiwan Jones Agrees with the EWU Slogan, ‘Red is the New Green’

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Taiwan Jones likes the color, but at this point in the season -- less than a week away from the first game of the year --- he's color blind. More>>

Neck Injury Ends Career for WSU's Daniels

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Washington State safety LeAndre Daniels' playing career is over because of broken neck.  The school said Friday that follow-up tests on the sophomore from San Leandro, Calif., revealed a C1 neck fracture. Daniels was injured during a preseason practice this month. More>>

Dust Devils Extend Player Development Contract with Rockies

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The Tri-City Dust Devils and Colorado Rockies are pleased to announce that their affiliation has been extended through the 2012 season More>>

Eastern Washington Volleyball

Eastern Earns First Win of 2010

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SEATTLE, Wash. - Behind the strong hitting of Chenoa Coviare and consistent serving from Allison Reinstein, the Eastern Washington University Eagles topped Mercer 3-0 (26-24, 28-26, 25-13) in their first match of the 2010 campaign. The Mercer Bears could not find an answer for Coviare, as the senior from Medford, Ore., tallied 15 kills and only four errors in her 25 attempts. More>>

Falcons' Success Relies on Wings of Two Players

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Hanford is entering the 2010 season with confidence after making it to the state tournament last season for the first time in 16 years. More>>

Gonzaga Basketball

Bowman, Frieson Sign Pro Contracts Overseas

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Two of the best Gonzaga women's basketball players in the team's history have signed contracts to play professionally overseas, the school said Friday. Heather Bowman, who ended her career as the Bulldogs' and West Coast Conference all-time scoring leader, will play for Riva Basketball Club from Switzerland. More>>

Seattle Seahawks

Hasselbeck, Starters to Play 3 Quarters Saturday

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RENTON, Wash. - Coach Pete Carroll says he's preparing to have quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and fellow Seahawks starters play three quarters in Saturday's exhibition against Minnesota's formidable pass rush -- despite injuries that have ransacked the left side of Seattle's offensive line. More>>

High School Football

Lakeland, Lake City Kick Off High School Football on SWX Video included

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RATHDRUM, Idaho - For the second time in two years Lake City will kick off the high school football season SWX. This year, though, they'll have to hit the road against the other "Lake" school: Lakeland in Rathdrum. Don't be fooled by the Lakeland Hawks' 2-8 record last year. Seven of those losses came against playoff teams. More>>

Washington State Football

Passing Game Excels in Cougars' Final Scrimmage

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PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State's final scrimmage featured a flurry of passing as the Cougars prepared to open the season Sept. 4 at Oklahoma State, which features a pass-first offense. Starting quarterback Jeff Tuel completed 8 of 15 passes for 87 yards in Thursday's short scrimmage, while backup Marshall Lobbestael connected on 10 of 15 passes for 95 yards. More>>

Spokane Chiefs

Chiefs Start Fall Camp with Newcomers, Veterans

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SPOKANE, Wash. - More than 70 players hit the ice Thursday for the Spokane Chiefs' first day of fall camp at Spokane Arena. Among the hopefuls on the ice Thursday were 17 returners from last year's squad. The most notable new face was on the bench. More>>

Spokane Trounces Yakima, 13-3 Video included

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The Spokane Indians (15-13, 37-29) ran away with six runs in the seventh to hand the Yakima Bears (18-10, 36-30) their largest defeat of the season by a score of 13-3 in front of 1,746 fans at County Stadium Thursday night. More>>

Dust Devils Double Up Boise, 6-3 Video included

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Every facet of the game was working for the Tri-City Dust Devils on Thursday night as they beat the Boise Hawks 6-3. More>>

A Shift In Class and Size

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There's a big change in the Big 9 this year.  The league that was once dominated by 4A schools is now filled with 3A teams. More>>

Spokane Shock

Whittaker Leaves Spokane for UFL's Florida Tuskers

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Spokane Shock receiver Huey Whittaker is moving on to play with the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League, or the UFL. The news was confirmed Thursday by the league, which published a list of transactions for the day. Whittaker was the Shock's leading receiver, and one of the top receivers in the AFL during the regular season. More>>

Spokane Shock

Coach Keefe: 'We have the best fans in the Arena Football League' Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - The Arena Bowl victory celebration continued Wednesday night, as players, coaches and fans gathered outside the Spokane Arena for a rally. Head coach Rob Keefe and quarterback Kyle Rowley were among those on the team who accepted the Spokane County Commissioner Office's proclamation making September "Spokane Shock Month". More>>

Seattle Mariners

Hernandez Pitches Seattle to 4-2 Win, 1,000 KOs

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BOSTON - Felix Hernandez became the third youngest pitcher since 1952 to reach 1,000 strikeouts, pitching 7-and-a-third strong innings to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox and a split of their day-night doubleheader on Wednesday. More>>

Eastern Washington Football

Eastern Defense Scores on One of Three Interceptions

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The defense ruled the day on pretty much a starter-less day as Eastern Washington University had a short 37-play session in the school's second and final football scrimmage of preseason camp Wednesday (Aug. 25) at the EWU Sports and Recreation Center playing fields in Cheney, Wash. More>>

Washington State Men’s Basketball Schedule Announced

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A possible matchup with national runner-up Butler at the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu and home games against Gonzaga and Kansas State highlight the 2010-11 Washington State University men's basketball schedule as announced by head coach Ken Bone, Wednesday. More>>

Boise Slips By Tri-City, 7-6 Video included

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For the second night in a row a late-inning run by the opposition beat the Tri-City Dust Devils and further dampened the team's slim playoff hopes. More>>

Bears Take Down Indians, 6-4 Video included

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The Yakima Bears (18-9, 36-29) struck for four runs in the first and hung on to beat the Spokane Indians (14-13, 36-29) 6-4 in front of 1,542 fans at County Stadium Wednesday night.

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Indians Drop Road Opener in Yakima

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Jared Hoying's three-hit night wasn't enough in Spokane's 6-4 loss Wednesday night in Yakima.  The first-place Bears scored four runs in the first inning, pounding Indian pitchers for ten hits on the night. More>>

Eastern Washington Sports

Eastern Washington, Portland Hatch Dam Plan

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The Eastern Washington University Eagles and the Portland State University Vikings will begin a five-sport rivalry cup called The Dam Cup in 2010-11. The Dam Cup will celebrate the friendly rivalry between the states of Oregon and Washington within the Big Sky Conference. The so-named rivalry refers to the four dams linking Oregon and Washington that one passes on the 339-mile drive from the Portland State campus to the Eastern Washington campus. More>>

Seniors Look to Restore Tradition

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Senior leadership and experience - it's what Richland football lacked in 2009. More>>

Golf

Woods: Divorce a Sad Time in Life Video included

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PARAMUS, N.J. - Two days after his divorce, Tiger Woods says he feels more sadness than relief. Woods and his wife officially divorced Monday, nine months after he was exposed for having numerous extramarital affairs. Woods returned to golf Wednesday at The Barclays. More>>

Seattle Mariners

Beckett Breaks Mariners in Early Game

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BOSTON - Josh Beckett rebounded from a rough stretch and the Boston Red Sox broke a scoreless tie with four runs in the sixth inning to beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday. Beckett (4-3) allowed one hit in six innings - an infield single off his glove by Ichiro Suzuki. More>>

High School Football

UPDATE: Oregon Football Players Released from Hospital

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McMINNVILLE, Ore. - The final two McMinnville High School football players hospitalized with mysterious arm ailments have been released from the hospital. Two dozen football players were sent to the Willamette Valley Medical Center last week following a workout that left the athletes with a rare ailment known as compartment syndrome. More>>

Seattle Seahawks

Okung Out: Seattle Hopes Not to Use Backup Plan

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RENTON, Wash. - Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says sixth-overall draft pick Russell Okung has a high right ankle sprain, putting the key position of left tackle in flux for Seattle heading into the regular season. Carroll said after Tuesday's practice that he hopes the replacement for retired All-Pro Walter Jones can play in Sept. 12's opener against San Francisco. More>>

High School Football

SWX to Air Football Kickoff Special

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It's won't be long now.  Football season is almost here, starting Friday night with a game between Lakeland and Lake City. But before the game kicks off, tune in to the preseason briefing - a one hour special on SWX-TV previewing prep and college teams from Eastern Washington and North Idaho. More>>

Hydro's to Return to San Diego, Pending Sponsorship Deal

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Unlimited hydroplane racing will return to San Diego's Mission Bay this September if a pending sponsorship with the National Guard is secured in the next few days. More>>

AquaSox Squeak By Dust Devils 3-2 in 13 Innings

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Chandler Laurent hit his team-leading 11th home run in the 8th but this one went 13 innings and the AquaSox Hawkins Gebbers hit the walkoff game-winning home run. Everett edged Tri-City, 3-2. More>>

Torrez smacks big homer, Bears win 8-3 Video included

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Brad Wilson buzzed through the opposition and Raoul Torrez clubbed a three-run homer as the Yakima Bears (17-9, 35-29) defeated the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (8-18, 25-39) 8-3 in front of 1,383 fans at County Stadium Tuesday night. More>>

Indians Come Up Just Short Against Ems Video included

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Good pitching from Eugene starting pitcher Dexter Carter gave Indians hitters headaches all night as Spokane fell 3-2 however, the Indians won the series against the Emeralds three games to two.

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Eisenhower's Season Rests On Arm of Sophomore

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This year, if the Cadets plan to make another perfect regular season run, they must rely on the development of a highly touted sophomore quarterback in Kolney Cassel. More>>

Spokane Shock

White Joins UFL's Hartford Colonials Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Shock receiver Markee White is moving on. White signed a contract with the Hartford Colonials of the UFL, the team announced Tuesday. White was named Offensive Player of the Game in last week's Arena Bowl, catching nine passes for 99 yards and four touchdowns. His second touchdown was named SportsCenter's top play of the night. More>>

Eastern Washington

Eastern Decides Against Scrimmage on Red Turf Video included

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CHENEY, Wash. - Don't worry, it'll be finished. But Eastern Washington said Tuesday its scrimmage on the new red field in Cheney would have to wait. Instead of playing Wednesday at what will be named Roos Field, the team will hold its scrimmage at the practice fields as originally scheduled. More>>

Central Washington Football

Cate Expected to Start for Central Washington

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ELLENSBURG, Wash. - The Central Wildcats had a chance over the weekend to take their offense for a test drive. What they determined is that Oklahoma State transfer Alex Cate will be the starting quarterback. Cate and Ryan Robertson, from Sammamish, Wash. split snaps during the scrimmage, but the team's depth chart now puts Cate on the top line. More>>

Gonzaga Basketball

Gonzaga's Aggressive Schedule Includes Stanford, North Carolina

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SPOKANE, Wash. - The women at Gonzaga have their work cut out for them this upcoming basketball season. Kelly Graves, in his 11th year as head coach at Gonzaga, laid out his schedule for the upcoming season, one featuring games against the likes of Stanford, North Carolina, Mississippi and Notre Dame. More>>

Spokane Shock

Shock Credit Higher Power for AFL Title Win Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - No doubt the Spokane Shock are still on cloud nine after beating Tampa Bay last Friday in Arena Bowl XXIII. Not only did the win give the team its first-ever AFL title, it also revealed its faith in a higher power. Following the game, nearly every player interviewed spoke at some point about the team's belief in God - from the ball boy to owner. More>>

High School Sports

Shadle to Retire Rypien's No. 14 Jersey

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SPOKANE, Wash. - What better way to celebrate the remodeling of your high school than to bring in a blast from the past and retire a celebrity's jersey? Students, teachers and parents - and probably a few dignitaries - will gather at Spokane's Shadle Park High School Friday to retire Mark Rypien's jersey. Rypien, a former Super Bowl MVP with the Washington Redskins, attended Shadle in the 1970s and early 80s. More>>

Idaho Vandals Football

Akey Sees Opportunity to Stick It to WAC 'Son-of-a-guns' Video included

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MOSCOW, Idaho - Fall camp is about over. The last scrimmage took place over the weekend.  And the Idaho Vandals are now focusing on their first real opponent: North Dakota on Sept. 2. But that's not all they're thinking about. Changes are on the horizon in the Western Athletic Conference. More>>

Chiawana Football: Happy to Have Their Seniors

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In Chiawana's first year in existance, the football team had no seniors. As you would expect, they struggled mightily at times. More>>

Dust Devils Sweep Doubleheader from Everett

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The Tri-City Dust Devils won two games in one night after winning 4-1 in game two of a doubleheader Monday night at Everett Memorial Stadium. They earned a 9-5 win in the 1st game of the doubleheader. More>>

Volcanoes blow by Bears, 4-1

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The Yakima Bears (16-9, 34-29) were unable to score with the bases loaded and one out after a controversial double play in the seventh and had had their eight-game home win streak snapped by the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (8-17, 25-38) as they fell 4-1 in front of 1,489 fans at County Stadium Monday night. More>>

Indians Win Wild One Against Ems

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The Indians game plan this season has always been to get through the starting pitcher and then score runs against the bullpens. Monday night was no different as Spokane scores eight runs in the sixth inning, and five in the eighth inning to beat the Emeralds 13-2. More>>

Idaho Vandals Basketball

Vandals to Host First Regular Season Hoops Tourney in Decades

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MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho men's basketball team released its 2010-11 schedule on Monday with a slate that includes 12 home games and the first regular-season tournament in Moscow in 21 years. The Vandals play three of their first five games on the road and all against Northwest rivals. More>>

Eastern Washington Football

Eastern Washington Ranked No. 14 in Coaches Poll

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Eastern Washington finds itself ranked No. 14 in the Football Championship Subdivision preseason coaches poll released Monday. The Eagles return a strong offense led by junior quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, who transferred to EWU from Southern Methodist during the offseason. More>>

Seattle Seahawks

'Hawks Release Oregon State Receiver, Make Room for Jones

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RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks have released former Oregon State wide receiver Mike Hass to make roster room for newly acquired free agent wide receiver Brandon Jones. The team had agreed to terms with Jones on Sunday. The 27-year-old played in eight games for San Francisco after the 49ers gave him a $16.6 million free-agent contract last year. More>>

Golf

Tiger Woods, wife Elin Officially Divorced Video included

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Tiger Woods and his wife are officially divorced. The lawyers for Woods and Elin Nordegren say in a statement that the divorce became official Monday in Bay County Circuit Court. The divorce comes nine months after Woods crashed his SUV outside their home near Orlando, setting off explosive revelations that the world's No. 1 golfer had been cheating on his wife More>>

Spokane Chiefs

Chiefs to Make WHL History With First-Ever Outdoor Game Video included

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Grab your coats, hockey fans. The Spokane Chiefs are jumping on the outdoor bandwagon, hosting a game this winter under the lights at Avista Stadium against the Kootenay Ice. The Chiefs formally announced their plan Wednesday at a news conference at the stadium – from second base. More>>

Spokane Shock

Rossi to Call Coin Flip at Arena Bowl XXIII

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Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Dino Rossi will be the honorary team captain for the Spokane Shock Friday night in Arena Bowl XXIII. He'll also call the coin toss to open the game, something that's apparently pleased some fans and irked others. More>>

Spokane Shock

Don't Question Spokane's Motivation vs. Jacksonville Video included

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The Spokane Shock, still at No. 1 in the coaches poll, will work to justify that ranking Friday night on the road in another game shown nationwide on NFL Network. Even though the Shock have home field advantage locked up throughout the postseason, they say they have plenty to prove. More>>

MLB

Golden Boy Strasburg Heads to 15-Day DL

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WASHINGTON - Rookie right-hander Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Washington Nationals because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder. Thursday's move is retroactive to July 22, a day after he made his last appearance. More>>

Fever's Season Ends in Billings

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The Tri-Cities Fever came within a few inches of shocking the Indoor Football League world and the Billings Outlaws. More>>

 

Mon., Aug. 30

5:30 p.m. Bull Riding TV

6:30 p.m. Boise Hawks vs. Spokane Indians
(NWL Baseball)  LIVE 

9:30 p.m. High School Football
(Lake Travis vs. Westlake)

Tues., Aug. 31

6:00 p.m. Ladies European Tour

7:00 p.m. Extreme Motorsports Motocross
(Local Motocross from 8/21)

9:00 p.m. Boise Hawks vs. Spokane Indians
(NWL Baseball - replay from 8/30)

Wed., Sept. 1

6:00 p.m. Monster Motocross Nationals
7:00 p.m. Seasons on the Fly
8:00 p.m. FIM Motocross

Thurs., Sept. 2

6:00 p.m. FIM Freestyle
6:30 p.m. Steel Dreams
7:30 p.m. Seasons on the Fly
8:00 p.m. Professional English Soccer

Fri., Sept. 3

5:00 p.m. Ultimate Combat Experience

7:00 p.m. Moses Lake vs. Coeur d'Alene
(High School Football)  LIVE 

Sat., Sept. 4

9:00 a.m. LA-Lafayette vs. Georgia
(SEC Football)  LIVE 

6:30 p.m. World Match Racing Tour
9:00 p.m. Heartland Poker

Sun., Sept. 5

9:00 a.m. Moses Lake vs. Coeur d'Alene
(High School Football - replay from 9/3)

6:00 p.m. Rugby Super League

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