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After a rough first day, Lightfoot lit it up for UI

February 9, 2010 on Page B1 MOSCOW, Idaho – The morning after his first University of Idaho basketball practice, Orlando Lightfoot entered his coach’s office and said he’d had enough. It was all too much – … 1
National spotlight on Eastern amid prospects of red field

February 9, 2010 on Page B1 The initial hype has subsided, but Eastern Washington University’s decision to replace the natural grass in Woodward Field with a red synthetic playing surface continues to stir interest and conversations … 6
‘There’s nothing like it’

February 9, 2010 on Page B1 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Wearing Mardi Gras beads and clearly exhausted from a late night of post-Super Bowl celebrations, Sean Payton leaned on a podium, clutching the Vince Lombardi Trophy …
First in WCC on line when Zags host Gaels

February 9, 2010 on Page B1 Since Gonzaga defeated Saint Mary’s in Moraga, Calif., nearly a month ago, the Bulldogs have endured their share of mostly ups and a few downs. The Gaels, meanwhile, have been …
Sports in brief: GU men, women move up in polls

February 9, 2010 on Page B1 College basketball: The Gonzaga University men’s and women’s teams are on the rise in the major polls. The Bulldogs men (19-4), winners of 11 of their last 12 games, including …
Stallworth released

February 9, 2010 on Page B2 Donte’ Stallworth will get the chance to resurrect his NFL career, but it won’t happen in Cleveland. The Browns released the troubled veteran wide receiver Monday, wasting little time after …
Newsmakers

February 9, 2010 on Page B2 Agreed Second baseman Skip Schumaker and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a $4.7 million, two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing. Schumaker will earn $2 million this season and …
Today’s Best

February 9, 2010 on Page B2 Angie Bjorklund Had 10 points to help the No. 5 Tennessee Lady Vols rally past host Vanderbilt 69-60.
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February 9, 2010 on Page B2 Basketball NBA
In brief: Wildcats handle Mountaineers

February 9, 2010 on Page B2 Men’s basketball: Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and No. 4 Villanova held off No. 5 West Virginia 82-75 in Morgantown, W.Va. The …
Kettle Falls earns NEA No. 3

February 9, 2010 on Page B3 Taylor Lewis had 17 points and Miranda Frederick 12 to lead Newport to a 58-27 win over visiting Kettle Falls on Monday night to secure the No. 3 seeding for …
Lee fixes foot

February 9, 2010 on Page B3 With pitchers and catchers opening camp in nine days, the Seattle Mariners revealed that newly acquired left-handed pitcher Cliff Lee underwent foot surgery last week. However, general manager Jack Zduriencik …
Russian drug cheats concern IOC head

February 9, 2010 on Page B3 VANCOUVER, British Columbia – International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge urged Russia on Monday to get tougher on drug cheats, voicing his concern at the high number of doping cases …
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Cougars’ Cook collects award

February 9, 2010 on Page B5 At 5-foot-8, April Cook isn’t generally the most noticeable player on the court. That wasn’t the case Saturday in Tempe, Ariz., however, where Washington State’s sophomore point guard turned in …
‘Aints’ no more, Saints bag Super Bowl for resolute city

February 8, 2010 on Page B1 MIAMI, Fla. – The ultimate underdogs, they ain’t. Not anymore. The Saints are Super Bowl champions now. Who Dat? Try Drew Brees, Sean Payton and a team that has reversed …
Sports in brief: Patrick reportedly to race

February 8, 2010 on Page B1 Danica Patrick is expected to announce today if she will enter the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway, but ESPN reports that she has already decided to race.
Victory completes parallel journeys for Brees, Big Easy

February 8, 2010 on Page B1 MIAMI – Drew Brees grew up in Texas and started playing for pay in faraway San Diego. But he made New Orleans his home and its cause uniquely his own. …
Pirates, Tigers split twin bill

February 8, 2010 on Page B2 J.R. Jarrell hit a three-run home run in the final inning and Kyle Krustangel added an insurance homer to lift visiting Whitworth University to a 7-5 victory over Occidental in …
In brief: Orlando rides big quarter to beat Boston

February 8, 2010 on Page B2 NBA: The Orlando Magic needed less than 48 hours to go from a terrible third quarter to a terrific one. Vince Carter and Dwight Howard each scored nine points in …
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Newsmakers

February 8, 2010 on Page B2 Released Former NFL star Warren Sapp was released from jail in Miami Beach, Fla., on Sunday on $1,500 bond, a day after being arrested for allegedly choking a woman in …
Today’s Best

February 8, 2010 on Page B2 Chris Bosh Hit 14 of 18 from the field and scored 36 points with 11 rebounds in Raptors’ 115-104 win over Kings.
Caps beat Pens, weather system for 14th straight

February 8, 2010 on Page B3 WASHINGTON – Three goals from Alex Ovechkin. Two feet of snow on the ground. One big comeback against a detested rival, with punches and name-calling added for good measure. The …
Eagles drop seventh straight

February 8, 2010 on Page B3 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Justin Eller scored 17 points and Duro Bjegovic came off the bench to add 13 points and eight rebounds as Sacramento State beat Eastern Washington 74-67 on …
Commentary: Parents need to grow up

February 8, 2010 on Page B3 DETROIT – There’s nothing within the contradictions and hypocrisies of NCAA law prohibiting a 13-year-old from orally committing to a college football program before he has picked a high school. …
Stricker comes through

February 8, 2010 on Page B3 LOS ANGELES – In a tournament everyone expected him to win, Steve Stricker was trying not to lose. Instead of firing at flags and trying to make birdies, which allowed …
Labor issues could overshadow All-Star week

February 8, 2010 on Page B3 NEW YORK – The NFL’s party week was briefly interrupted by a sobering message about the league’s labor situation. Now it could be the NBA’s turn.
Sparks don’t fly at Daytona

February 8, 2010 on Page B4 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – There was a tangible sense of electricity surrounding the first event of Speedweeks, a race everyone expected to be so rough-and-tumble that NASCAR’s relaxed rules toward …