As the headline to the notebook I wrote for Friday's paper suggests - puck protection is paramount for the Spokane Chiefs as they head into a six-day stretch (and always, I suppose) in which they'll play four games (two at home, two on the road).…
A GRIP ON SPORTS It's hard to get excited again this quickly. After all, the Seahawks' big win over New England was what, 48 minutes ago? Seems like it. But, even though it's just Thursday, us NFL observers are expected to be raring to go…
Eastern has a big game against Sacramento State this week, but the Hornets are making some history of their own; however, the bigger news Wednesday came out of Pocatello. That is the lead of our Big Sky Notebook, but read on for more Eastern items.…
The Idaho football team is 3-16 since the start of 2011. A loss Saturday to high-powered Louisiana Tech would be Robb Akey's 50th defeat in less than six full seasons. For these and other reasons, Akey understands why "everybody’s all (ticked) off right now." After…
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