Turiaf reportedly dealt to Knicks
Former Gonzaga University basketball star Ronny Turiaf is reportedly one of three players Golden State has traded to the New York Knicks for David Lee.
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010
Shock make moves
The Spokane Shock announced today that DL Ben McCombs and WR/KR Quorey Payne have been placed on injured reserve. The team also activated DB Rod Mosley from the IR and was placed on reassignment.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010
Shock win, still drop in poll
It keeps getting harder to take the AFL coaches poll seriously. Spokane (10-2), winners of eight straight games and the top-ranked team the last two weeks, dropped to No. 2 after defeating No. 4 Arizona on Friday. (The Rattlers were No. 4, you may remember,…
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TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010
Defense rises up for Shock
Spokane's defense, after a shaky start, has been stellar the last six games. Read more below.
McCullough put on recallable reassignment
Former Shock linebacker Kevin McCullough has been placed on recallable reassignment by Oklahoma City. McCullough was traded to OKC during the Shock's bye week in early June. Antwan Marsh, who replaced McCullough, has three interceptions and three rushing touchdowns in four games.No word on whether…
SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2010
Daniels happy to be on Zag staff
Happy 4th to everybody! Here's a John Blanchette column on Donny Daniels, the newest member of GU's coaching staff.
SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2010
More Shock-Rattlers reading
These weren't immediately available on our Website, but better late than never here is the S-R's expanded game story, John Blanchette's column, Chris Anderson photos, and a short write-up in the Arizona Republic.--A quick scan of the Shock media guide shows that Spokane's 37 points…
Shock hold off Rattlers, 37-36
Spokane continues to pile up injuries and victories. Those two don't sound like they should go together, but the Shock have shown an uncanny ability to replace injured players while continuing their winning ways. The Shock turned back West Division rival Arizona 37-36 on Friday…
FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2010
Mulder out, Brookins in
A quick update from the Arena, about an hour from the Shock-Rattlers showdown.Shock DB William Mulder won't play tonight. He has been sick for the last two days. Mervin Brookins, who started the season with Oklahoma City and logged a few seasons in the af2,…
THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2010
Shock, Rattlers ready for rematch
Spokane and Arizona are set for Saturday night's battle at the Arena. Here's a link to the preview.UPDATE: Here's the preview from the Arizona Republic.
Vijil placed on I-R
Shock receiver Raul Vijil has been placed on injured-reserve after suffering a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Spokane's win over Milwaukee last week. Spokane has signed receiver Greg Orton, who was with the team in training camp. Vijil will be sidelined for at…
NFL Network picks up Shock-Sharks game
Spokane hasn't been on the NFL Network's AFL game of the week broadcast yet, but that's about to change. The Shock's last three games now will be televised on NFL Network. The AFL announced Thursday that the season-ending Spokane-Jacksonville clash on July 30 has replaced…
Rivalry gets boost
The not-so-surprising hire of Don Nachbaur adds spice to the Western Hockey League rivalry between the Spokane Chiefs and his former employer, the Tri-City Americans, as John Blanchette's column points out.
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