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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

MONDAY, FEB. 26, 2007


He's the guy shooting the ball

TIED AT 32Does everyone know now what Ross DeRogatis looks like? He's the guy with the really short hair who was introduced with his family before the game.You know the guy I'm talking about, right, the one the announcer at the Jenny Craig Pavilion described…

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Senior Nights are as scary as Halloween

BULLDOGS, 17-11It's Senior Night at the Jenny Craig Pavilion and no matter how good or bad a team is, on Senior Nights, teams are tough. After playing years and years with your senior teammates, no junior or sophomore or even a freshman wants to let…

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How different will tonight be?

BULLDOGS, PREGAMEIf you watched the first meeting this year between Gonzaga and the University of San Diego, you saw the Zags win, if not easily, at least not with a lot of strain.The Zags jumped out early, led by eight at halftime and breezed to…

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Is the "Good German" about Dirk Nowitzki?

COLUMNSNeed a laugh? I sure do. It seems like everything I've posted this morning has been a downer.So click on this link to John Blanchette's column. After you read his nominations, let me know which of the movies John mentioned you would award the Oscar.…

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Whitworth headed on the road again

PIRATESWhy are the Whitworth Pirates hated by the NCAA?No, why are West Coast teams hated by the NCAA Division III?The answers to both of those questions come down to one word: money.The NCAA hates spending it, but when the Pirates – or any West Coast…

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