GONZAGAThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are coming off a 29-4 season. They reached the Sweet 16, finally losing to NCAA-finalist UCLA, which rallied from nine down in the final 3 minutes, 26 seconds to win, 73-71. They return seven players who contributed significant minutes to their success,…
SEAHAWKSWill Matt Hasselbeck survive the season?There seems to be some question about that right now, with the guy asking the biggest ones being Hawks' coach Mike Holmgren.According to Holmgren, quoted in Danny O'Neil's Times story, "the quarterback is getting hit too much."It's pretty obvious the…
COLLEGE BASKETBALL UPDATED 3:10 P.M.I'll be at Gonzaga tonight for the Bulldogs' first basketball practice, and will report here after the media availability session.The Zags will feature a new look this season, with starters Adam Morrison, J.P. Batista and Erroll Knight having moved on (here…
CHIEFSThe Chiefs host Everett tonight in the Arena and there's little doubt the Silvertips will be looking for revenge after last Friday's Spokane win in Everett.The Chiefs have two goalies, and Jeff Bunch writes in this morning's S-R that, despite the play of backup Dustin…
PREPSThe Greater Spokane League football race took a large step toward clearing itself up Thursday night with Ferris' 35-14 victory over U-Hi. (at right is Ferris' McKenzie Murphy; photo by Jed Conklin, Spokesman-Review)The Saxons (5-1) win basically assures they will be in a state 4A…
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