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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

MONDAY, OCT. 3, 2011


Akey has no doubts about decision

Idaho football coach Robb Akey isn't budging. He said today it wasn't a difficult decision to go for two at the end of the first overtime in a 21-20 loss at Virginia on Saturday. The Vandals didn't convert, but Akey said "there's no question in…

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Williams back in Shock uniform

Defensive back Travis Williams, a member of the Shock's 2010 AFL championship team, has signed with Spokane. Williams had six interceptions and 21 passes broken up with the Shock. He has been with CFL B.C. the last two seasons. He's the 20th player to sign…

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PR football player in hospital 

UPDATED, Tuesday, 1 p.m. Bobby Clark, a Priest River High football player, is at Sacred Heart Medical Center recovering from an injury believed to have been sustained in a 63-6 loss to Timberlake on Friday. Details are sketchy because Priest River High School isn’t releasing…

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Harris on Wooden Top 50 list

Gonzaga junior forward Elias Harris has been named to the Wooden Award Preseason Top 50. Harris averaged 12.4 points and 6.0 rebounds last season, down from his freshman year totals of 14.9 points and 7.1 rebounds. Harris and Steven Gray were on the 2011 Wooden…

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WSU begins UCLA week 12 

COUGARS • UPDATED: Noon Good morning from the Inland Northwest. After a day off yesterday, the Washington State Cougars will get back to the weekly grind this evening with practice. After the weekend grind, you folks get back to slouching around at work today. We'll…

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