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Neco Brett’s first goal of the season pushes the Spokane Velocity over Richmond in a League One match on Saturday

UPDATED: Sat., June 21, 2025

Neco Brett lifted the Spokane Velocity over the Richmond Kickers 1-0 on Saturday with his first goal of the season in a League One match at City Stadium in Richmond, Virginia.

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Luis Suisbel homers twice to lead Everett past Spokane in extra innings 3-2

UPDATED: Sat., June 21, 2025

Spokane will be happy when Everett infielder Luis Suisbel leaves town when their Northwest League series concludes.

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Jared Thomas’ walk-off home run sends Spokane to win against Everett 5-3

UPDATED: Fri., June 20, 2025

From staff reports

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‘Overwhelming … but it’s so good’: Sharp rise in youth track and field interest locally adds stress on those trying to stage meets

Fri., June 20, 2025

Local organizers of youth track and field are feeling the consequences, created by an upturn of participation and addition of new clubs in the sport, particularly at the USA Track and Field (USATF) level. The Podium indoor facility has contributed greatly to that since it opened its doors in December of 2021 in downtown Spokane.

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Spokane Indians look to make fresh start after slumping to end first half

Fri., June 20, 2025

If the Spokane Indians are to defend their 2024 Northwest League championship this season, they will have to come through the back door.

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Spokane Indians lose ninth straight 8-3; Everett pounds 4 home runs, clinches first half title

UPDATED: Thu., June 19, 2025

There are always some torn loyalties when the Everett AquaSox trek to Eastern Washington to take on the Spokane Indians at Avista Stadium.

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Spokane Indians slump continues in 9-3 loss to Everett

UPDATED: Wed., June 18, 2025

They say hitting is contagious, but so are slumps.

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Locally: Spokane Jr. Chiefs Hockey Club announces new Executive Director

UPDATED: Thu., June 19, 2025

Morrison's coaching career began with the Atlanta Knights Hockey Club (2008–2015), where he served as Director of Hockey Operations, Hockey Director and Junior Hockey Coach.

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Spokane MMA fighter Melissa Amaya to headline Thursday’s Combate Female event in front of husband, family

UPDATED: Wed., June 18, 2025

Unbeaten MMA strawweight Melissa Amaya said she’s grateful she remains the Combate Female’s main event on Thursday night in Miami.

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Spokane Indians lose seventh in a row; Mariners prospect Cole Emerson shines in 5-1 Everett win

UPDATED: Tue., June 17, 2025

The Spokane Indians were eliminated from the first-half title chase last week during a six-game losing streak on the road against first-place Vancouver.

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‘Sadly, there are probably more to come’: Former WSU track and field coaches, athletes react to program cuts

UPDATED: Tue., June 17, 2025

Nobody wore a black armband to work, but the tone was funereal in the text exchanges and calls among Washington State track and field alums Tuesday.

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Spokane Indians lose sixth straight, first-place Vancouver wins franchise-record 10th in a row 3-2

UPDATED: Sun., June 15, 2025

VANCOUVER, B.C. – It was a long week for the Spokane Indians. And it ended as it started – with a loss.

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First-place Spokane Velocity beat Forward Madison 2-1

UPDATED: Sat., June 14, 2025

The Spokane Velocity had not won since May 18.

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Spokane’s Michael Chiesa beats Court McGee via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night

UPDATED: Sat., June 14, 2025

Michael Chiesa went the distance and while grappling specialist wasn’t able to land a takedown, he still won via unanimous decision.

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Spokane Indians eliminated from first-half title chase, Vancouver wins ninth straight 6-1

UPDATED: Sat., June 14, 2025

VANCOUVER, B.C. – If the Spokane Indians are to defend their Northwest League title this season, they’ll have to come through the back door.

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Life at the links: Remembering Bob Ross, longtime Wandermere co-owner/pro and junior golf supporter

UPDATED: Sat., June 14, 2025

For decades, Bob Ross was the first to arrive at the course, greeting golfers in the pro shop with one-liners. His support for junior golf was evident as Wandermere, home course for Mead and Mt. Spokane high school golf teams, never charged players for practice rounds.

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Spokane Indians Friday struggles continue in 15-0 loss in Vancouver

UPDATED: Fri., June 13, 2025

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Spokane Indians have struggled mightily in Friday games. They entered play in Vancouver on Friday 1-9 kicking off the weekend this season.

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Spokane Chiefs captain Berkly Catton wins CHL Sportsman of the Year honor

UPDATED: Fri., June 13, 2025

TORONTO – Spokane Chiefs captain and Seattle Kraken prospect Berkly Catton was named the Canadian Hockey League Sportsman of the Year during the 2025 CHL Awards ceremony on Friday.

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Aidan Longwell has big night at the plate, but Spokane Indians fall in Vancouver 10-6

UPDATED: Thu., June 12, 2025

VANCOUVER, B.C. – It started off well enough. But the visiting Spokane Indians watched a multi-run lead evaporate, then turn into a deficit too big to dig out of.

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Former Spokane Shock owner, Seahawks player Sam Adams punished by WIAA for recruiting violations

UPDATED: Thu., June 12, 2025

SEATTLE – The Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association laid out major penalties and fines against Roosevelt High School, head coach and former Seattle Seahawks player Sam Adams and the Seattle Public Schools athletic office this week, as a result of the WIAA’s investigation into allegations that the Roosevelt football program recruited players in recent seasons.

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