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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009


Eastern opens spring practice with optimism

Eastern Washington University opened spring football drills on Tuesday under sunny skies in Cheney. WIth their postseason fate still uncertain for next fall, the Eagles seem determined to not only improve on last year's 6-5 record, but to prove to the NCAA they are worthy…

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WSU introduces Bone 33 

COUGARS • UPDATED: 7:15 P.M. Just wanted to give you a spot to comment if you had a chance to watch the introductory press conference with Ken Bone. We'll be back later with our story about it, but until then this post is yours. •…

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Finances concern at WIAA meeting 

A quick pass through the WIAA Executive Board meeting in March indicates a district-wide concern about the economics of high school sports. State tourney revenue didn't meet projections due to a decline in 2A and 3A class basketball attendance. However, the wrestling/gymnastics tournament showed an…

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Today WSU throws Bone a party 

COUGARS In another week the hoopla will have all died down. Sixty-degree days will be the norm. Spring football will be hitting the dog days. Normality will return to the campus. But today Washington State will throw a welcome-to-Pullman party for Ken Bone, the Cougars'…

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