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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014

Chiefs sign Kailer Yamamoto

The Spokane Chiefs announced Wednesday the signing of Kailer Yamamoto, whose older brother, Keanu, just completed his rookie season with the Western Hockey League team. Kailer, who will turn 16 years old in September, was selected by Spokane in the fifth round of the 2013…

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How Idaho fared in the APR

The Idaho men's basketball program scored a perfect 1,000 in the latest year of the NCAA's Academic Progress Rates that were unveiled today -- one of two single-year perfect scores for UI athletic programs. The women's golf team had the other 1,000 for 2012-2013. That's…

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WSU releases Tramaine Isabell 

I have been granted my release from Washington State University. Best of luck to coach kent & the team! — Tramaine Isabell (@oTrillMaine) May 14, 2014 Tramaine Isabell has been granted a release from his National Letter of Intent and will not enroll at Washington…

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Updated: How WSU fared in the APR report 

Today, the NCAA released its Academic Progress Rates, a metric for calculating a team's academic performance. Teams are recognized for high APR achievement but also punished for low scores, including potential ineligibility from postseason play. The APR rates used to determine academic consequences are based…

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Just who is to blame? 

A GRIP ON SPORTS For some reason, we always have to assign blame. Who is at fault? Why did that happen? But when looking for a scapegoat, most times the simplest answer is the correct one. Read on.

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