David Murphy had three hits and scored twice to snap out of a long slump, and the Texas Rangers beat the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics 9-4 on Wednesday night.>>
David Murphy had three hits and scored twice to snap out of a long slump, and the Texas Rangers beat the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics 9-4 on Wednesday night.>>
Hanley Ramirez capped a six-hit day with a pair of RBI singles, Yasiel Puig homered to complete a dazzling debut in New York and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Yankees 6-0 Wednesday for a split of their day-night...>>
Yasiel Puig kicked back in his chair, his well-worn uniform streaked in red clay, and calmly answered questions in Spanish. Then, suddenly, he threw his hands in the air and shouted, "Pow!">>
Matt Boyd pitched a four-hitter and struck out 11 and Oregon State made a fourth-inning sacrifice fly stand for a 1-0 victory over Indiana in the College World Series on Wednesday night.>>
Matt Boyd pitched a four-hitter and struck out 11 and Oregon State made a fourth-inning sacrifice fly stand for a 1-0 victory over Indiana in the College World Series on Wednesday night.>>
Hiroki Kuroda shut down his former team into the seventh inning, Ichiro Suzuki homered and drove in three runs, and the New York Yankees spoiled Don Mattingly's return to the Bronx with a 6-4 victory over the...>>
Yankees fans showed Don Mattingly the love from the moment he took the lineup card to home plate Wednesday. Hiroki Kuroda, though, wasn't feeling nostalgic when facing his old team.>>
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has taken on-field batting practice for the first time since being cleared to increase his rehabilitation program for a broken left ankle.>>
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has taken on-field batting practice for the first time since being cleared to increase his rehabilitation program for a broken left ankle.>>
By RICK FREEMAN AP Sports Writer Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head.>>
By RICK FREEMAN AP Sports Writer Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head.>>
Brandon Moss and John Jaso homered off Yu Darvish and the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics beat Texas 6-2 on Tuesday night.>>
Facing Yu Darvish has been no problem for the Oakland Athletics. They have beaten the Texas Rangers' Japanese ace four times, more than any other team.>>
Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night.>>
Never has a team swinging metal bats produced so few runs through two College World Series games yet found itself in such an enviable position.>>
Home runs are few and far between at the College World Series these days, which made Brian Holberton's first-inning shot all the more important for North Carolina.>>
Home runs are few and far between at the College World Series these days, which made Brian Holberton's first-inning shot all the more important for North Carolina.>>
Here is a cool little fact brought to my attention by Michelle Dapper: the manager of the World Champion San Francisco Giants used to manage the Spokane Indians.
Bruce Bochy managed the Indians for a season in 1989. Spokane had a 41-34 record that year. Eventual major leaguers on the team included Bryce Florie, Kevin Higgins, Pablo Martinez, Darrell Sherman and Dave Staton.
Bochy's first shot at managing a big league team came in 1995 with the San Diego Padres. He was named the Giants manager in 2007.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:29:53 GMT
The Shock have specially choreographed dances to celebrate touchdowns. From receivers to lineman, there are specific roles. Here's a preview of the story that will be on SWX on Thursday.>>
The Shock have specially choreographed dances to celebrate touchdowns. From receivers to lineman, there are specific roles. Here's a preview of the story that will be on SWX on Thursday.>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:21:57 GMT
James Snook-Spokane Indians
The Indians wrapped up their first road trip of the season with an 8-3 loss to Vancouver and now head home to start an eight-game homestand. Here are photos from their first homestand.>>
The Indians wrapped up their first road trip of the season with an 8-3 loss to Vancouver and now head home to start an eight-game homestand. Here are photos from their first homestand.>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:05:15 GMT
Courtesy James Snook-Spokane Indians
First-round pick Alex Gonzalez did not allow an earned run, but was tagged with the loss in the Spokane Indians 8-3 defeat to the Vancouver Canadians on Wednesday.>>
First-round pick Alex Gonzalez did not allow an earned run, but was tagged with the loss in the Spokane Indians 8-3 defeat to the Vancouver Canadians on Wednesday.>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:04:49 GMT
Moscow, Idaho native and former University of Washington golfer Chris Williams has signed with Nike and will make his professional debut this week at the Travelers Championship.>>
Moscow, Idaho native and former University of Washington golfer Chris Williams has signed with Nike and will make his professional debut this week at the Travelers Championship.>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:34:10 GMT
Former Washington Husky and Seattle Seahawk Warren Moon spent some time with NBC Sports recently. He talks about his NFL career, his days in Canada, and who reminds him of himself in today's game.>>
Former Washington Husky and Seattle Seahawk Warren Moon spent some time with NBC Sports recently. He talks about his NFL career, his days in Canada, and who reminds him of himself in today's game.>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:24 AM EDT2013-06-19 06:24:50 GMT
Kendrys Morales hit a line-drive single off of shortstop Erick Aybar's glove in the 10th inning to bring home the go-ahead run and the Mariners topped the Angels 3-2 in Anaheim on Tuesday.>>
Kendrys Morales hit a line-drive single off of shortstop Erick Aybar's glove in the 10th inning to bring home the go-ahead run and the Mariners topped the Angels 3-2 in Anaheim on Tuesday.>>
Friday, February 22 2013 1:16 PM EST2013-02-22 18:16:48 GMT
I will begin with Gonzaga. After all, they ARE one of the best college basketball teams in the country. Or at least that's what ESPN's Joe Lunardi says.>>
I will begin with Gonzaga. After all, they ARE one of the best college basketball teams in the country. Or at least that's what ESPN's Joe Lunardi says.>>
Monday, February 18 2013 5:01 PM EST2013-02-18 22:01:04 GMT
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How would it be? The Golfer in Chief – er, President Obama – spent the weekend on the course in paradise with the likes of Butch Harmon and Tiger Woods.>>
I begin this Monday with an ode to spring. In Hawaii. How would it be? The Golfer in Chief – er, President Obama – spent the weekend on the course in paradise with the likes of Butch Harmon and Tiger Woods.>>
Friday, February 15 2013 12:24 PM EST2013-02-15 17:24:25 GMT
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As I drove into work this morning my mind flipped back and forth between two main themes: what I should include in today's Morning Drive post and how bright the sunshine is.>>
As I drove into work this morning my mind flipped back and forth between two main themes: what I should include in today's Morning Drive post and how bright the sunshine is.>>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 1:01 PM EST2013-02-12 18:01:24 GMT
SWX
As I transition my position at SWX away from the day-to-day publishing duties to a more administrative role, I am going to attempt to do something I have always wanted to do for the SWX website.>>
As I transition my position at SWX away from the day-to-day publishing duties to a more administrative role, I am going to attempt to do something I have always wanted to do for the SWX website.>>
Friday, January 25 2013 1:45 PM EST2013-01-25 18:45:54 GMT
Apparently not everyone got the message that it was Gonzaga's 125th birthday yesterday.>>
Apparently not everyone got the message that it was Gonzaga's 125th birthday yesterday. And it looks like even fewer people knew there were going to be fireworks after the game against BYU. Real fireworks in January.>>
Thursday, January 24 2013 6:37 PM EST2013-01-24 23:37:02 GMT
I must admit: the New Orleans Pelicans are growing on me. Not the team itself, really, and not even the birds themselves.>>
I must admit: the New Orleans Pelicans are growing on me. Not the team itself, really, and not even the birds themselves. But I must admit the whole idea of changing the team's mascot from the Hornets to the Pelicans might not be all bad.>>
Thursday, January 24 2013 2:36 PM EST2013-01-24 19:36:42 GMT
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The head football coach at DeSoto High told the Dallas Morning News that Washington State is no longer welcome after the WSU coach rescinded a scholarship offer to a prospective safety.>>
Apparently Mike Leach isn't making many friends in one part of Texas. The head football coach at DeSoto High told the Dallas Morning News that Washington State is no longer welcome after the WSU coach rescinded a scholarship offer to a prospective safety.>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:21:57 GMT
James Snook-Spokane Indians
The Indians wrapped up their first road trip of the season with an 8-3 loss to Vancouver and now head home to start an eight-game homestand. Here are photos from their first homestand.>>
The Indians wrapped up their first road trip of the season with an 8-3 loss to Vancouver and now head home to start an eight-game homestand. Here are photos from their first homestand.>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:46:03 GMT
Legh won the 2004 Ironman Coeur d'Alene and returns this year to compete in Sunday's race for the first time since that victory. The Australian gave a talk to Team Blaze at Fleet Feet on Tuesday.>>
Chris Legh won the 2004 Ironman Coeur d'Alene and returns this year to compete in Idaho for the first time since then. The Australian gave a talk to Team Blaze at Fleet Feet on Tuesday.>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:54:50 GMT
We brought you the story of Amanda Lowrey in May, an Idaho mom that was a finalist for a reality TV show, "Extreme Huntress." After an online voting period, Lowrey is a finalist.>>
We brought you the story of Amanda Lowrey in May, an Idaho mom that was a finalist for a reality TV show, "Extreme Huntress." After an online voting period, Lowrey is a finalist.>>
Monday, June 17 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:00:19 GMT
Silver Mountain Resort has opened the high-speed gondola, which means the downhill bike season has begun. John Collett was at the mountain and SWX will have a video coming later this week.>>
Silver Mountain Resort has opened the high-speed gondola, which means the downhill bike season has begun. John Collett was at the mountain and SWX will have a video coming later this week.>>
Thursday, June 13 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-14 01:21:10 GMT
The Titans are a local U-11 lacrosse team and have gone 19-0 this season. This weekend, they will travel to Bothell, Wash. to play in The Battle of Bothell.>>
The Titans are a local U-11 lacrosse team and have gone 19-0 this season. This weekend, they will travel to Bothell, Wash. to play in The Battle of Bothell.>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:21:57 GMT
James Snook-Spokane Indians
The Indians wrapped up their first road trip of the season with an 8-3 loss to Vancouver and now head home to start an eight-game homestand. Here are photos from their first homestand.>>
The Indians wrapped up their first road trip of the season with an 8-3 loss to Vancouver and now head home to start an eight-game homestand. Here are photos from their first homestand.>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:05:15 GMT
Courtesy James Snook-Spokane Indians
First-round pick Alex Gonzalez did not allow an earned run, but was tagged with the loss in the Spokane Indians 8-3 defeat to the Vancouver Canadians on Wednesday.>>
First-round pick Alex Gonzalez did not allow an earned run, but was tagged with the loss in the Spokane Indians 8-3 defeat to the Vancouver Canadians on Wednesday.>>
Sunday, June 16 2013 2:13 AM EDT2013-06-16 06:13:28 GMT
The Indians fall to the Everett AquaSox for the second consecutive night by a score of 6-4.>>
sellout, standing-room-only crowd of 6,991 fans poured into Avista Stadium for the Spokane Indians second game of the season, as the boys of summer fell to the Everett AquaSox for the second consecutive night by a score of 6-4.>>
Saturday, June 15 2013 2:05 AM EDT2013-06-15 06:05:26 GMT
The Indians were unable to recover from a sloppy start to the season opener and the Everett AquaSox came away with a 6-4 win at Avista Stadium on Friday evening. >>
The Indians were unable to recover from a sloppy start to the season opener and the Everett AquaSox came away with a 6-4 win at Avista Stadium on Friday evening. >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:23 AM EDT2013-06-15 04:23:38 GMT
Welcome to the game thread for the short season Class A season opener at Avista Stadium. The Indians open with a three-game homestand against the Everett AquaSox (the Mariners affiliate).>>
Welcome to the game thread for the short season Class A season opener at Avista Stadium. The Indians open with a three-game homestand against the Everett AquaSox (the Mariners affiliate).>>
Friday, June 14 2013 2:24 AM EDT2013-06-14 06:24:27 GMT
The Indians held tryouts for Otto the mascot and stadium host. The winners will be unveiled on Friday during the home opener. For now, though, look at the people who applied for the job.>>
The Indians held tryouts for Otto the mascot and stadium host. The winners will be unveiled on Friday during the home opener. For now, though, look at the people who applied for the job.>>