October 7, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page A9 Concerning our latest local alleged Ponzi schemers and investors: Call me cold-hearted, if you like, but I have no sympathy for anyone (especially “religious” anyones) who would greedily pad their … 1

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 PULLMAN – It’s hard to shine in the shadows. But even the glow emitting from fifth-year senior Marshall Lobbestael’s outstanding play during Washington State’s first four games hasn’t dulled the …

  October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 The NCAA made an unprecedented decision by granting Kansas State transfer Taelor Karr eligibility to play with the Gonzaga women’s basketball team this season. Normally a player has to sit …

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Arena football: Spokane will open the 2012 Arena Football League season at home against Iowa on Monday, March 12. The AFL released the schedule Thursday and it revealed a change …

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Peyton Manning is getting closer to being his old self, but he said it’s too early to know whether he has any shot a playing again this season. He was …

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Jordan Shaw and Samantha Tinsley combined for 23 kills Thursday night as Saint Mary’s (7-10, 1-4) escaped the West Coast Conference volleyball cellar with a sweep of Gonzaga at Moraga, …

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 U.S. Open Cup euphoria spilled into Wednesday for Sounders FC. For starters, a 3,000-square-foot team scarf was flown over Seattle and Bellevue for two hours in celebration of a third …

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Hired Former All-Star third baseman Robin Ventura is replacing the fiery Ozzie Guillen as manager of the Chicago White Sox. Ventura agreed to a multiyear deal on Thursday. A longtime …

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October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 James Reimer Made 32 saves for his fourth NHL shutout as Toronto opened with a 2-0 win over Montreal.

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Baseball MLB playoffs

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 Are you ready for some football? Hank Williams Jr. isn’t anymore. The country singer and ESPN each took credit for the decision Thursday morning to ax his classic intro to …

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 RENTON, Wash. – In a move of necessity, the Seattle Seahawks might have discovered what their lagging offense needed. Down by 20 points in the third quarter last week against …

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 PHILADELPHIA – Roy Halladay and Chris Carpenter grew up together with the Toronto Blue Jays, and the BFFs have spent plenty of time competing on golf courses and fishing boats. …

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October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B5 The Cheney girls soccer team began the season 0-4, including a 7-1 loss to West Valley to open the Great Northern League season. The Blackhawks have been nothing but golden …

October 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B6 Racing in the region heads into its final weekend with action at Spokane County Raceway’s drag strip and road course. The Rockstar Energy Drinks weekly drag racing series wraps up …

October 7, 2011 in Outdoors on Page B6 Fly fishing Fly fishing for steelhead on the Methow is excellent. Try drifting a Glo Bug under a strike indicator or swing big wooly buggers and leeches. 1