May 16, 2012 on Page B1 Practice didn’t make them perfect, but the Central Valley boys soccer team was close enough when it mattered most Tuesday night. After playing visiting Emerald Ridge to a 3-3 tie …
May 16, 2012 on Page B1 Mead senior Stephen Thoen had to work for 18 holes to earn the District 8 4A boys golf championship. Lewis and Clark senior Megan Haase had to work even longer …
May 16, 2012 on Page B1 BOSTON – Desperate times call for desperate measurements, as the Mariners keep charting numbers they hope will lead to something different at the plate. Not anything that counts runs or …
May 16, 2012 on Page B1 Greg Schultz’s blessing is also his curse. As the Mt. Spokane boys golf coach spoke to his six golfers on Tuesday evening following the final round of the District 8 …
May 16, 2012 on Page B1 NBA: The doctor who operated on Derrick Rose’s knee insists the Bulls star can dominate again. It will take time, though. Rose faces a recovery of eight months to a …
May 16, 2012 on Page B2 Mead product Nate Blackham’s two-run single in the eighth inning proved the difference as Washington State beat USC 3-1 in Pac-12 baseball action Tuesday in Pullman. Jason Monda also had …
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May 16, 2012 on Page B2 Signed New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday he signed the $9.5 million tender offer that came along with being designated the team’s franchise player. Welker made the announcement …
May 16, 2012 on Page B2 The coach who led the Dallas Mavericks to their only NBA championship is staying put. Rick Carlisle (pictured right) signed a new contract with the Mavericks, a year after winning …
May 16, 2012 on Page B2 NBA: No Big Three meant one big problem for Miami, and one big win for Indiana. David West scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, George Hill added 15 and …
May 16, 2012 on Page B2 Kobe Bryant has no problem admitting how the Los Angeles Lakers’ shortcomings have popped up repeatedly this season. After the Lakers’ practice Tuesday, Bryant talked about their second blowout loss …
May 16, 2012 on Page B2 David Yoppini Struck out 10 and hit two-run double in Northwest Christian’s 2-0 2B baseball playoff win.
May 16, 2012 on Page B3 Tim Wakefield got to throw one more knuckleball at Fenway Park. The Red Sox honored Wakefield on Tuesday afternoon with a ceremony before Boston’s game against Seattle. He wiped away …
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May 16, 2012 on Page B4 Northwest Christian, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and Reardan earned state baseball berths after District 7 2B play Tuesday at Medical Lake. NWC’s Crusaders beat the LRS Broncos 2-0 to earn the No. 1 …
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May 16, 2012 on Page B5 Kellogg junior Kaceelyn Pouttu won her third consecutive state title, winning by 26 strokes at the Idaho 3A tournament at Preston Golf Course on Tuesday. Pouttu shot a 72 on …
May 16, 2012 on Page B5 Just as the lyrics her cellphone ringback reveal, wildflower Alana Norman just needs a little sun, a little rain, and an open field to play. That and a ratty old …
May 15, 2012 Greg Schultz’s blessing is also his curse.
May 15, 2012 Practice didn’t make them perfect, but the Central Valley boys soccer team was close enough when it mattered most Tuesday night.
May 15, 2012 Mead senior Stephen Thoen had to work for 18 holes to earn the District 8 4A boys golf championship. Lewis and Clark senior Megan Haase had to work even longer …
May 15, 2012 Just as the lyrics her cellphone ringback reveal, wildflower Alana Norman just needs a little sun, a little rain and an open field to play.
May 15, 2012 BOSTON — The Seattle Mariners’ visit to Boston was just two games. It probably felt much longer. 3
May 15, 2012 on Page B1 Most of the dye-jobs are gone now, but the attitude that brought them is still rooted in the psyche of the Central Valley boys soccer team. “It all starts with …
May 15, 2012 on Page B1 While mathemat- icians might be tempted to disagree, Akifumi Kato continues to demonstrate that the shortest distance between two points is not always a straight line. Those who remember horse … 2
May 15, 2012 on Page B1 A year ago, Albert Pujols was a post-modern Stan Musial. Today, he is a living, breathing “John Carter.” (“John Carter” cost $250 million or so to make and was a …
May 15, 2012 on Page B1 WNBA: The WNBA preseason schedule concludes today when Courtney Vandersloot and the Chicago Sky play at defending WNBA champion Minnesota. The regular season starts on Friday. The former Gonzaga star …
May 15, 2012 on Page B2 Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin says he will play in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals even though Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said the decision will …
May 15, 2012 on Page B2 NBA Playoffs: Russell Westbrook had 27 points and nine assists, Kevin Durant added 25 points and the Thunder blasted the weary Los Angeles Lakers 119-90 on Monday night in the …
May 15, 2012 on Page B2 LOS ANGELES – Police detectives were working Monday to determine a motive and find the killer of a University of Idaho football player who was shot to death at a …
May 15, 2012 on Page B2 Signed At the downtown Minneapolis site of the team’s current home, the Metrodome, Gov. Mark Dayton signed off on a hard-fought agreement to build the Minnesota Vikings a $975 million …
May 15, 2012 on Page B2 Matt Leinart has gone from being Carson Palmer’s protege at Southern California to his teacher with the Oakland Raiders a decade later. Leinart (pictured) signed with Oakland this month to …
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May 15, 2012 on Page B4 Taylor Ard had a pair of doubles and four RBIs for Washington State, but they went for naught when defense let down the Cougars (24-24) in a 13-8 nonconference baseball …
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May 14, 2012 Those who remember horse racing in Spokane, remember Playfair Race Course. And those who remember Playfair, probably recall Akifumi Kato, the jockey who, strictly speaking, became the most successful rider … 2
May 14, 2012 Jon Lester scattered eight hits without a walk in his second complete game of the season to lead the Red Sox to their fourth straight win, 6-1 over Seattle on … 1
May 14, 2012 A year ago, Albert Pujols was a post-modern Stan Musial. Today, he is a living, breathing “John Carter.” (“John Carter” cost $250 million or so to make and was a … 1
May 14, 2012 on Page B1 NEW YORK – Even Kevin Millwood was caught up in Andy Pettitte’s return to the big leagues. Still, he was happy to play the spoiler.
May 14, 2012 on Page B1 MOSCOW, Idaho – The last time he spoke to Robb Akey, Idaho wide receiver Ken McRoyal shared his excitement about landing a scholarship for the fall. He had earned it …
May 14, 2012 on Page B1 The only complaint about Matt Kuchar was not winning enough. He picked up a big one Sunday at The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Kuchar avoided the big …
May 14, 2012 on Page B1 Baseball: The San Francisco Giants have activated left-handed reliever Jeremy Affeldt and recalled infielder Charlie Culberson from Triple-A Fresno. Affeldt has been on the 15-day disabled list with a right …
May 14, 2012 on Page B2 A person familiar with the voting says Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving has been chosen the NBA’s Rookie of the Year. Irving’s selection isn’t a surprise since he led all first-year …
May 14, 2012 on Page B2 MANCHESTER, England – In the closing moments of the Premier League’s most dramatic season, Manchester City had just enough time for one final, breathtaking twist. With the club’s title hopes …
May 14, 2012 on Page B2 NBA: Kenyon Martin scored seven of his 11 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with an 82-72 win Sunday over …
May 14, 2012 on Page B2 Metta World Peace made his return from a seven-game suspension in front of a home crowd eager for him to help the Los Angeles Lakers survive a first-round playoff scare …
May 14, 2012 on Page B2 IOWA CITY, Iowa – Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson returned to the University of Iowa on Saturday to receive his bachelor’s degree in physical education, 50 years after …
May 14, 2012 on Page B3 EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oil Kings left no doubt in Game 7 of the Western Hockey League’s final. The Oil Kings built an early lead on Sunday and never …
May 14, 2012 on Page B3 RENTON, Wash. – Seattle coach Pete Carroll has wanted the Seahawks to get faster on defense, especially at linebacker. With the addition of Bobby Wagner in the second round of …