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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

THURSDAY, DEC. 2, 2010


Gray, Durfey out of the money

Ryan Gray of Cheney finished out of the money in the first round of the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on Thursday night. However, Gray still has the lead in the World standings, which is based on money won…

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Redmond to manage Single-A club

Mike Redmond, the former Gonzaga Prep and Gonzaga University star, will make his managing debut with the Lansing (Mich.) Lugnuts of the Midwest League, a Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. The 39-year-old played last season with the Cleveland Indians, appearing in 22 games.…

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The snow bowl of WSU practices 

COUGARS • UPDATED: 10:15 P.M. Spent the last hour and a half standing quietly in a light snow shower watching the Washington State Cougars going through their penultimate workout before Saturday's Apple Cup. Some thoughts on the link, so read on.

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No praying in the end zone? 

A Tumwater player scored a touchdown in the semifinal win over East Valley on Monday, then dropped to one knee and pointed to the sky. He was praying. Seconds later, a referee threw a flag for unsportsmanlike behavior.Check out this video posted by the Seattle…

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Shock games will be on KREM, KSKN

The Spokane Shock have a new home on the TV dial.Every Shock home game (except vs. Philadelphia on June 10, which will be on NFL Network) and selected road games for the 2011 season will be televised on KREM or its sister station KSKN. More…

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Not much longer until Apple Cup 11 

COUGARS This morning we'll begin with the weather report, though Ollie Williams has left the area for warmer climes. Don't blame him. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the area and it's in effect until tonight at 10. The problem…

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