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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25, 2006

Where would you like to spend the holidays?

COLLEGE FOOTBALLThe Cougars are just one win away from becoming eligible for a bowl game. And being that the Pac-10 is locked into more bowls than your Tupperware salesperson, one more win will almost assuredly ensure them a trip somewhere.And where would you like that…

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Sun Devils are back - finally

HUSKIESThe Arizona State Sun Devils will be playing at Husky Stadium on Saturday (4 p.m.; FSN) for the first time since, well in this millennium.The Devils last played in Seattle in 1999 under then-coach Bruce Snyder. But, thanks to the Pac-10's strange scheduling (see: Oregon…

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Larsen film a fan's delight

BASEBALLIf you are a baseball fan, you have to check this link from USA Today.It's Duke Snider batting against Don Larsen in the 1956 World Series, from the only known film of the TV broadcast (see this story about the collector).The film is worth spending…

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WSU defensive change adds up to success

COUGARS UPDATED: 2:45 P.M.The Cougar D is, to paraphrase our best wordsmith, John Blanchette, receiving nothing but A's this season thanks to being more flexible at math.The defense is playing a 3-4 front more than ever in the Bill Doba defensive-era, and it's paying off…

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Morrison's role might be evolving

MORRISON WATCHThe Charlotte Bobcats finally got an exhibition win and Adam Morrison may have a new role.The Bobcats defeated the Pacers 101-89 Tuesday night in Columbia, S.C.Morrison came off the bench to hit 5 of 14 shots from the field and all six free throws…

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