May 2, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 The Los Angeles Clippers have a simple plan for following up their historic comeback against Memphis: Be ready at tipoff and avoid falling behind by 27 again. The Grizzlies want …

May 2, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 No matter what the standings say, the Seattle Sounders still see Los Angeles as the side to which they compare themselves. History indicates that’ll naturally be the case until Seattle …

May 2, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Signed Former Washington State defensive tackle Brandon Rankin signed a free-agent NFL contract with the Detroit Lions. Rankin appeared in all 12 games each of the past two seasons, earning …

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May 2, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 It wasn’t the first thing Jon Schuh thought about after his University Titans clinched the 3A berth from the Greater Spokane League directly into the regional tournament by holding off …

May 2, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 Michael Renner threw a no-hitter Tuesday night at Avista Stadium and the Ferris Saxons beat the Central Valley Bears 3-0 in the opener of a three-game District 8 4A playoff …

May 2, 2012 in Sports on Page B6 Ever-changing landscape of the Western Athletic Conference. Projected departures are in parentheses. Football 2012

May 2, 2012 in Food on Page C1 Spokane chef Sylvia Wilson has been recognized for her blog, Feasting at Home. Wilson, owner of Feast Catering Co. and former owner of Mizuna, writes about vulnerability of artichokes, shares … 1

May 2, 2012 in Features on Page C2 DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have enjoyed being a part of my daughters’ weddings, walking them down the aisle and ceremonially “giving them away” to their husbands. The next wedding involves …

May 2, 2012 in Features on Page C2 Dear Carolyn: Please help me out – I am about to lose the love of my life because I feel unready/unwilling to have children with her. I do want children …

May 2, 2012 in Features on Page C2 For 05-02-2012

May 2, 2012 in Features on Page C3 Cooking Classes at The Kitchen Engine - Upcoming classes include: Today, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Fiesta Time! 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Rock and Roll, 2 p.m.; Monday, Grilling the Perfect Steak …

May 2, 2012 in Food on Page C5 Mom deserves a freshly baked breakfast in bed on her special day. But indulging her desire for a lazy morning doesn’t mean you can’t also respect her efforts to eat … 1

May 2, 2012 in Food on Page C5 Lentils can be hidden or they can star in recipes at the National Lentil Festival each year. Here’s a recipe from last year’s competition that you might even be able …

May 2, 2012 in Obituaries on Page O1 Died Apr. 27, 2012

May 2, 2012 in Obituaries on Page O1 Born Jul. 7, 1920