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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013

Struggling Indians come home for long homestand

Looking on the bright side, the Spokane Indians have only been outscored 30-28 through the first six games of the Northwest League season. But that doesn't reflect the Indians' record, which is 1-5 after Wednesday afternoon's 8-3 loss at Vancouver, British Columbia. In all five…

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Thompkins faces former team

Brandon Thompkins wanted to be traded from Utah and he wanted to return to Spokane. That's exactly what happened last month when Spokane acquired the former Shock receiver. Thompkins has made some improvements to his game, on and off the field, from his days with…

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TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013


MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013

Verlin set for extension, raise 

Idaho men's basketball coach Don Verlin, who took the Vandals to the postseason three of his first four years of his tenure but has yet to win a conference tournament game, will get a one-year extension through the 2015-2016 season if the State Board of…

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Another failure on Father's Day 

A GRIP ON SPORTS How hard is it, really? You drop hints about what you want for Father's Day – if by hints you mean saying, "I want that" – for the last month or so and, on the big day, no one comes through.…

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SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2013

Indians suffer sweep in first series

There weren't any blowouts, but the Spokane Indians came up empty during their first three games of the Northwest League season. Sunday afternoon's game against Everett ended 4-3, giving the AquaSox three wins in games decided by two runs or less (Friday and Saturday's games…

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SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2013

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013

Everett turns back Indians in season debut

The Spokane Indians fell behind 5-0 in the third inning Friday and fell short of a comeback during a 6-4 setback to the Everett AquaSox as the 2013 Northwest League season began at Avista Stadium. First-round draft selection Alex Gonzalez struggled for the Indians, who…

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A bit distracted today

A GRIP ON SPORTS As I type this, Tiger Woods is teeing it up for his second round at the U.S. Open. Like a lot of you, I am trying to work and keep tabs on what's happening in Pennsylvania. And it isn't easy. Read…

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THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013

Indians set for opener in new-look NWL

The Spokane Indians will begin their 31st consecutive season in the Northwest League on Friday with a spot in a new division. The NWL is now divided North-South instead of East-West, so the Indians' new division rivals are Everett, which opens the season at Spokane,…

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013

Indians outfielder Jarmon dazzled as quarterback

New Spokane Indians outfielder Jamie Jarmon was so talented as a football quarterback in high school that he was named Delaware's player of the year. Jarmon always liked baseball better, however, and his second professional season will begin this week with the Northwest League's Spokane…

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It wasn't a dream 

A GRIP ON SPORTS Sometimes, when my back hurts or my leg is sore, I will take a nighttime pain reliever before bed. It helps me feel better and contributes to a long night's sleep. But it also gives me some real weird dreams, hallucinations…

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TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

Indians begin minicamp with familiar faces

The Spokane Indians began their three-day minicamp on Tuesday with their sights set on Friday's Northwest League opener against Everett. Spokane's current roster features 10 players who were on the Indians' roster in 2012. Seventh-year Indians manager Tim Hulett is fine with that prospect. Read…

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Guess who won 

A GRIP ON SPORTS We interrupt our day-by-day report on the Mariners' futility for this SportsLink special report: The M's won. And so did my golf team. Read on.

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MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013

SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2013

No roses, just thorns

A GRIP ON SPORTS One thing I learned this morning: I really have no idea how to spell "rhododendron." If it wasn't for Word's spell check, this lead-in would have been embarrassing. Read on.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013

Shock chew up Sharks, 76-41

Spokane won its fourth straight game, throttling Jacksonville 76-41 on Saturday at the Arena. The key question this week will be whether linebacker Terence Moore, who was ejected in the second half for an illegal hit, will be on the field for Saturday's showdown versus…

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Hulett looks forward to 7th year with Indians

The Spokane Indians will begin their 31st consecutive season in the Northwest League on Friday. This season will mark the seventh consecutive year that Tim Hulett will serve as Indians manager. The former major leaguer said he's excited for another chance to guide the eight-time…

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