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FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2007


Confident Chiefs travel to Everett

CHIEFSThe playoffs open tonight (7:30; 790-AM) in Everett, and the Chiefs say they have no fear of the Silvertips.OK. Yes, Spokane was 4-4 against the winners of the U.S. Division, with Everett's goal difference in those eight games (plus four) all coming in the final…

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Cougars try to build depth in the spring

COUGARSThe first day of spring football had some changes, highlighted in Glenn Kasses' story. But the most important aspect of spring – building depth – is the same as it is every year. Only the positions in the most need have been altered. Last year,…

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THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2007


Spring kicks off with football in the Palouse

COUGAR FOOTBALL UPDATED 4:20 P.M.OK, I know it's hard to believe but WSU spring football starts today.And coach Bill Doba is adding responsibilities.As Glenn Kasses' story relates, Doba is taking over the defensive coordinator's role now that Robb Akey is in Moscow. And Doba will…

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Spokane ready for all the Tips have

CHIEFS, WHLThe playoff series with Everett begins on the West Side Friday, and Jeff Bunch previews Spokane's readiness in today's S-R.Owner Bobby Brett and general manager Tim Speltz think this year's team is building a foundation for future success. The numbers may back them up.…

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2007

Everett gets Mueller back for playoffs

CHIEFS, WHLJeff Bunch is promising Chiefs' coverage on his blog today, so don't forget to check there.But before you do, here's a story about playoff opponent Everett from the Herald.If you're a Chiefs' fan, the piece (along with this Times' story) doesn't hold good news.…

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TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2007

Freshman Lambert stars in Cougar win

COUGAR, BULLDOG BASEBALLMidweek college baseball games – the non-conference variety – are usually high scoring affairs. The top arms are saved for the weekend games, and sometimes the Tuesday or Wednesday game turns into a glorified pitching audition.If that was the case Tuesday afternoon at…

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This is the place for M's coverage

MARINERSWith basketball season over – pretty much, thanks to my bracket being wiped out by Wisconsin's second-round loss – SportsLink needs to glom on to something new.Something exciting.How about them M's?There are new (the two Joses, Guillen and Vidro, that Ramirez guy and Jeff "I…

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MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2007


SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2007


Eastern in the market for an AD

EAGLESThe firing of short-time athletic director Darren Hamilton was met with muted comment Friday, as Dave Trimmer's story shows.Hamilton's tenure at EWU lasted less than a year.The Eagles will begin searching for a replacement immediately.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2007


Pitching dominates open day of GSL

PREPSRecently we received a question concerning which schools would be favored in the Greater Spokane League this season.The response we posted revolved around the teams with the best pitching, teams like Mt. Spokane, Ferris, U-Hi and CV. All four of those teams started Thursday with…

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007

GU can't shoot; can't win

SACRAMENTOThe good news in Gonzaga hit three of its last four shots. The terrible news is that only brought the Zags to 34 percent from the floor. And only closed the final score to 70-57, Indiana.You can read the whole sordid story here.We'll be back…

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WSU wins and moves on

COUGARSIt's been a while, but Washington State earned its first NCAA win in more than 20 years Thursday with a 70-54 victory over Oral Roberts in Sacramento. For the game story, click here.We will be back soon.

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It's time for kids to reap rewards

PREPSThe winter of content is over in the Inland Northwest, with the Lake City girls, the Lewis and Clark girls and the Ferris boys all winning basketball titles in their respective state's largest classifications.So is it little wonder then those teams have all-league members?That's what…

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2007

Skillingstad in midseason form

PREPSSpring sports began in the Greater Spokane League with softball and Samantha Skillingstad began where she left off last year, with a two-hit, nine strike out performance.There was also baseball in the Idaho roundup.For more check out Mike Vlahovich's blog and Greg Lee's blog.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007

New baseball field at GU a true diamond

GONZAGA BASEBALLIn the middle of a crazy basketball week, I took time Monday to tour Gonzaga's new baseball field.Calling it a field does the Washington Trust Field at the Patterson Baseball Complex a disservice.If you remember the old postal annex that was on the corner…

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Looking for WSU or GU news?

COUGARS, BULLDOGSIf you are looking for news, comments and links for the NCAA-bound Cougars and Zags, you need to click over to our NCAA 2007 blog.All my NCAA-themed posts will be there as long as the WSU and/or Gonzaga men remain in the tournament.Of course,…

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MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2007

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