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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014

WSU to scrimmage on Thursday

From Pullman -- Thursday marks the seventh of Washington State's 15 spring football practices and it will also see the Cougars' first live scrimmage. The scrimmage will consist of approximately 40 plays and will be held in Martin Stadium at the end of WSU's practice.…

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Boise running back transfers to WSU 

From Pullman -- Former Boise State running back Aaron Baltazar will transfer to Washington State, WSU announced on Wednesday. Baltazar must sit out the 2014 season per NCAA transfer rules, then will have three years of eligibility remaining. More on WSU's new running back after…

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Shock wide receiver Brandon Thompkins is wearing a Spokane Shock uniform again after spending several un-pleasant months with the Utah Blaze.  (Colin Mulvany)

Thompkins take turn on defense

One of the charms of the AFL for years was Ironman players, guys who lined up on both sides of the ball. Those days are largely gone, but injuries and roster limitations sometimes force players to leave their comfort zone. Standout receiver Brandon Thompkins switched…

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Last night's Mariner win was so typical 

A GRIP ON SPORTS Last night's home opener against the Angels was just so Mariners. A sell-out crowd on hand to celebrate the beginning of the Robinson Cano era. A quick deficit. Two home runs from the "other" free agent, Corey Hart. And a win.…

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Wednesday morning Pac-12 links

From Pullman -- I have some work-related errands to run up in Spokane today so unfortunately we won't be able to have our typical off-day chat. I know it's hard. But just thing how much we'll have to talk about on Friday. If you're in…

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