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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 2006

M's meet with Zito

MARINERSWe haven't gotten to your M's opinions yet - we will - but this piece of news concering Barry Zito is interesting.I like the the line where the Mariners admit they are longshots for the left-hander. Longshots have paid off before, and for the M's…

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High school seniors commit to Huskies, Eagles

COLLEGE FOOTBALLThe Washington Huskies received a commitment from one of California's highest-rated defensive tackles, 6-foot-6, 272-pound Nick Wood. He's rated as the 36th-best defensive tackle in the nation by rivals.com.••••••••••The Eastern Eagles also received a couple of commitments Tuesday, though both have the same name.…

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Cougars put 10-1 record on line in Seattle

COUGARS, ZAGS, COLLEGE BASKETBALLWashington State will take a 10-1 record into Thursday's "home" game against San Diego State (7:30 p.m.; 920-AM) at Seattle's Key Arena, the Cougars' last non-conference game before Pac-10 play kicks off.The Aztecs are a tough out. Though unranked, they have played…

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Akey will be officially introduced today

VANDALS UPDATED: 11:20 A.M.There he was, eight miles down the road. After a wide-ranging search, which included, but was not limited to, talking with John L. Smith, Mike Kramer and Tim Walsh, the Vandals picked their guy.From Washington State, just across the border.Robb Akey will…

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