The Tri-City Americans debut their new third jersey on Saturday when the Spokane Chiefs visit to open the Western Hockey League season. In other news, recently graduated Chiefs' D-man Jared Spurgeon signed a three-year contract with Minnesota. He should end up in Houston of the…
Kyle Rowley made it official Thursday. More below on his decision to return to the Shock and how he hopes to supplement his income.UPDATE: Here's a Shock release that details the return of Rowley and another on the addition of DB Terrance Sanders.
Kyle Rowley has decided to return to the Spokane Shock for the 2011 season. He's in the process of signing his contract at present. Rowley helped Spokane to arena football titles in 2006 and 2010.More within the hour.
COUGARSWith Washington State's basketball practice starting in less than a month, we decided to try something new this season, with today's installment the first step on that path. We're planning on putting together a weekly Q&A with a member of the basketball team prior to…
The U.S. Division was the toughest in the Western Hockey League last season and there is no reason to think it won't be difficult again this season.Tri-City won its third straight title in a tie-breaker with Everett with Spokane in the chase until the final…
We ran a story on the Spokane Chiefs' new look for the Western Hockey League season today (computer issues made it impossible to link yesterday). We're currently working on a preview of the U.S. Division as well as on-line capsules for each team.
PREPSClick the tab below to see today's menu for the Prep Page.Pictured above is Gonzaga Prep senior Bishop Sankey, who we featured in a story this week.
COUGARS The hitting at practice is over for another week as Washington State will spend the next couple days fine-tuning the game plan for Southern California on Saturday. It's a game that should be quite a bit different than the one between the schools here…
In tomorrow's paper, we take a look at the resurgence of the Vandals' defense. You can read the story here. Idaho, 2-1, and Colorado State, 0-3, square off Saturday at 1 p.m. PST. We'll have more about the matchup as the week progresses.
COUGARS As the time winds down to Saturday's home game with USC, the Washington State Cougars put together a spirited practice Wednesday, staying on the practice field about 20 minutes shorter than the previous day. For what they accomplished, read on.
Erik Meyer, who backed up Shock starting quarterback Kyle Rowley last season, has signed with the Utah Blaze. The former Eastern Washington Eagle will be reunited with ex-Shock offensive coordinator Matt Sauk, who accepted a similar position with the Blaze. Meyer will compete with former…
Continuing the team-by-team look at the Western Hockey League, which begins play on Friday, we check out the Central Division, courtesy of the beat reporters (except Edmonton). The Central Division visits the U.S. Division this year, meaning Spokane Chiefs fans can see what remains of…
COUGARS Every Wednesday morning is like this. A day with so many stories to read, the eyes start hurting before 8 a.m. Today is no different. More crowded, actually, with the news yesterday afternoon Colorado was able to play a $6.863 million get out of…
Spokane Chiefs captain Jared Cowen wasn't mentioned individually but everyone got a pat on the back after Ottawa opened the NHL exhibition season with a 5-0 thrashing of Toronto. There is this Ottawa Citizen blog comment - and by the way, Cowen is wearing No.…
UPDATED: WednesdayGot an e-mail from a follower over the weekend who wondered why there doesn't seem to be as much conversation this fall on the prep posts. I suggested the interest is there - if not increasing by what I can determine - but fewer…
Ex-Zag Adam Morrison has accepted a training camp invitation with the Washington Wizards.Morrison has seen minimal playing time with two-time NBA champion Los Angeles the last two seasons. More here and here.
The Idaho football team appears healthier than it was last week at this time, but there are still a few injuries to mention -- including a couple that popped up today during practice. Click below for details.
COUGARS What a shock. From the visitors on the sidelines to the action on the field, Tuesday's practice was filled with news. And notes. So read on for both.
COUGARS Each Tuesday afternoon, Paul Wulff holds a press conference in which he looks forward to the next opponent, in this case USC. The Trojans will be in Martin Stadium on Saturday (noon; FS Northwest) for the first time since the 69-0 shellacking in 2008.…
The Spokane Chiefs make the long trek through the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League early this season - starting the last weekend of November. It could be a difficult journey with stops in Brandon and Moose Jaw - which is in the final…
It appears Jared Cowen will start the season - well, at least the Western Hockey League season - in the National Hockey League.The Spokane Chiefs captain, Ottawa's No. 1 draft pick in 2009, has moved up the ladder in the Senator's training camp because of…
Eastern Washington University running back Taiwan Jones and strong safety Matt Johnson were honored as players of the week by the Big Sky Conference following Saturday's 36-27 upset of Montana.You can read the story that appeared in Tuesday morning's S-R here, and you can access…
COUGARS Do you have a day of the week at work that is always longer and more demanding than the rest? A day you start dreading at 3 the day before? A day that seems to drag on and on? A day that, when it's…
On the first weekend of October last year, Idaho rallied past Colorado State in a 31-29 thriller. Since then, the Rams have yet to bag a victory -- they've lost 12 straight overall. The Vandals, of course, have taken a much different course. The two…
COUGARS The short Monday practice is over and Washington State is off the Rogers practice field. We have a few notes for you, so read on.
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