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  • It’s AF1 for Shock

    September 29, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Spokane is one of 16 teams – more are likely to be added in the next two weeks – joining Arena Football 1, a new league that announced its formation … 1

  • Shock, Tri-Cities in new arena football league

    September 28, 2009 in Sports Officials from what will be known as Arena Football 1 said Monday they will have 16 teams ready to play in 2010, including the Spokane Shock and three in former … 2

  • John Blanchette: Just win baby? Not anymore

    September 25, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Is there anything more deserving of our disdain than a head coach with his resumé perpetually holstered quick-draw style? You know – the kind of guy who whispers sweet nothings … 2

  • Keefe takes over in shocker

    September 24, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 A month ago, the Spokane Shock won their second ArenaCup championship. A week ago, the Shock essentially confirmed they’ll be joining a new, tougher arena football league. And Wednesday the …

  • Shock fire Shackleford, hire Keefe

    September 23, 2009 in Sports, City Adam Shackleford is out as head coach of the Spokane Shock and he will be replaced by former Shock standout Rob Keefe, The Spokesman-Review has learned. 14

  • A new arena for Shock

    September 17, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Nothing is finalized, but there are growing indications that the Spokane Shock soon will be part of the top tier of a revamped arena football league. “I’m as excited as …

  • Shock on course for new league

    September 16, 2009 in News, Sports Nothing is finalized, but there are growing indications that the Spokane Shock soon will be part of the top tier of a revamped arena football league.

  • McCombs prepares for cage

    September 11, 2009 in Sports on Page B3 Tattoos inked across his arms and standing an imposing 6-foot-4, Ben McCombs looks the part of a tough guy. He intends to prove looks aren’t deceiving Saturday night.

  • Shock hosting championship rally tonight

    August 25, 2009 in Sports The Spokane Shock announced they will host a championship rally tonight at 5:30 at the Shock Center, 3212 N. Eden Road. 2

  • Jackpot!

    August 23, 2009 in Sports on Page C1 LAS VEGAS – If it isn’t already on the 2009 Spokane Shock highlight tape, it will be soon. Sergio Gilliam, known more for interceptions than big hits, leveled Wilkes-Barre/Scranton receiver … 1

  • They were good bets to see Vegas

    August 21, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Neither Spokane nor Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is surprised that they’ll be seeing each other in the ArenaCup. Spokane edged the Pioneers 56-52 on July 11 in a game that was billed as …

  • Vena shrugs off catcalls with superior play

    August 20, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Ryan Vena doesn’t necessarily look the part of the prototypical professional quarterback. He knows he’s added a few pounds since beginning his pro career in 2002. And if he …

  • Shock defense prides itself on late-game stands

    August 19, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 When Tennessee Valley backup quarterback Tony Colston scrambled through Spokane’s defense on a successful two-point conversion that clinched the Vipers’ 56-55 overtime win in the 2008 ArenaCup, he handed the …

  • ArenaCup no Vegas vacation

    August 18, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 It was one of the topics on Spokane Shock head coach Adam Shackleford’s agenda during a team meeting Monday. Spokane faces Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for the ArenaCup on Saturday in Las Vegas, …

  • Defense’s late stop sends Shock back to ArenaCup

    August 16, 2009 in Sports on Page C1 It took the better part of four quarters for Spokane’s much-heralded defense to find an answer for Tulsa’s high-rev offense at the Arena on Saturday night. But with less than …

  • John Blanchette: Shock opponents need Vegas venue

    August 16, 2009 in Sports on Page C1 Maybe it’s best to take this last game on the road, after all. Played in Spokane, it just might be the Anti-ClimaxCup.

  • Shock climb back, head to ArenaCup

    August 15, 2009 in News, Sports That’s more like it.

  • Talons bring explosiveness

    August 15, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Marketing isn’t Adam Shackleford’s department, but the Spokane Shock coach dabbled a bit this week. He didn’t try to call tonight’s arenafootball2 National Conference championship game against Tulsa the game …

  • John Blanchette: His family circle

    August 14, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Family matters to Frank Morton Jr., who has a big one that seems to grow by the year. “I think of family as people that have genuine love for you,” …

  • Continuity lifts Tulsa, Spokane

    August 12, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 If the game itself has not slowed down, something has in arenafootball2: the roster churn. Oh, players still come and go. Starters depart in midseason, new depth is acquired when …

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