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THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 2015

For GU players like Kyle Wiltjer, left, and Domantas Sabonis, scrimmages give the Bulldogs a chance to size each other up. (Dan Pelle)

GU bigs stay busy over summer

Gonzaga has three of the best bigs in the country and, for that matter, their homelands as well. Polish native Przemek Karnowski and Lithuania's Domantas Sabonis played for their respective national teams over the summer -- and into the early fall, in Sabonis' case. Meanwhile,…

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7, 2015

Wiltjer named CBS Sports' preseason POY

Kyle Wiltjer delivered big numbers and received numerous post-season honors last season. The 2015-16 season has yet to begin, but the 6-foot-10 senior forward is already drawing national attention. On Tuesday, CBS Sports named Wiltjer its preseason Player of the Year. More here, here and…

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Shock's IFL schedule set

Half of Spokane's 16 regular-season games in the Indoor Football League will be against either Tri-Cities or Billings, the Shock's closest rivals. The three teams form the West Division. The IFL released its 2016 schedule Tuesday and the Shock will save some bucks with four…

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 2015

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2015

Spokane Shock owner Nader Naini, left, announced that Adam Shackleford, center, will be the new Spokane Shock head football coach. (Colin Mulvany)

Shock set new course with Shack, IFL

Spokane made it official Tuesday, formally announcing it has left the AFL for the IFL and Adam Shackleford is back as head coach. Shack, popular and successful in his first stint with the Shock from 2007-09, is busy putting together an IFL roster (it probably…

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SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 2015

French forward Tillie commits to Gonzaga

The Gonzaga men’s basketball team continued to bolster its future frontcourt by landing a verbal commitment Saturday from forward Killian Tillie. The 6-foot-8 native of France chose Gonzaga over Georgia Tech and Utah. Tillie’s older brother Kim played for the Utes. More below.

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TUESDAY, AUG. 18, 2015

Zags open WCC season at home Dec. 21

WCC men’s basketball gets an early start this season, with pre-Christmas conference matchups for the first time in league history. Gonzaga, conference champions 14 of the last 15 years, opens up at home against Pepperdine, projected by many as a top three pick, on Dec.…

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Spokane Shock head coach Adam Shackleford calls the plays against Boise, May 10, 2008 in the Spokane Arena.  DAN PELLE The Spokesman-Review (Dan Pelle / The Spokesman-Review)

Shock: Olson out as coach, Shackleford in

The headlines keep coming regarding the Spokane Shock. They are expected to leave the Arena Football League in the near future and join the Indoor Football League. Head coach Andy Olson said Tuesday he believes he's coached his last game, ending his four-year tenure. Next...

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SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 2015

Rattlers rout Spokane, 72-41

Arizona ended Spokane's season in the first round of the AFL playoffs with a 72-41 rout Saturday night in Phoenix. Spokane will probably spend the next few weeks determining its future path. Team owner Nader Naini said earlier this week that the franchise is considering…

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THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2015

MONDAY, AUG. 10, 2015

Shock weighing league options

The next few weeks are going to be interesting for the Spokane Shock and the AFL. The playoffs begin this weekend with Spokane taking on Arizona on Saturday, but the AFL's long-term health is under scrutiny again after a turbulent weekend in which Las Vegas…

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SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 2015

THURSDAY, AUG. 6, 2015

Zags, Huskies square off in Bahamas opener

Gonzaga and Washington will renew their rivalry a year ahead of schedule. The Zags and Huskies will meet in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis on Nov. 25 in Paradise Island, Bahamas, tournament organizers announced. The schools previously agreed to a four-year, home-and-home…

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SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2015

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015

SaberCats pummel Shock again

San Jose worked over Spokane again. The SaberCats rolled to a 62-27 win Friday at the Arena, sending Shock quarterback Carson Coffman to the sidelines in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. San Jose has thumped Spokane 83-28, 55-26 and now 62-27, all in…

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015


Shock entertain Outlaws

Another interesting week on and off the field for the Spokane Shock, who entertain Las Vegas tonight. Spokane can bolster its playoff chances with its second win over the Outlaws. Game preview here. Tom Clouse has the latest on the legal issues facing Shock players…

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015

Shock find gem in Amos

Anthony Amos took the long road to Spokane but that's not unusual for the 6-foot, 185-pound receiver. He is one of the rare players discovered at an open tryout that becomes a key contributor. More on Amos and other items in this week's Shock notebook.

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SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015


Missouri transfer Williams picks Gonzaga

Missouri transfer Johnathan Williams announced via social media Saturday night that he will transfer to Gonzaga for his final two seasons of eligibility. I conducted a short phone interview with Williams earlier tonight and put together the story below for Sunday's S-R. Read on for…

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SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015

Spokane Shock's Rashaad Carter loses the ball after a hit from the San Jose SaberCats David Hyland. (Kathy Plonka)

Shock blown out by SaberCats

About the only thing Spokane got right Saturday was Raul Vijil's jersey retirement ceremony at halftime. Vijil gave an emotional speech and he received a standing ovation. His No. 15 now hangs next to Spokane's division, conference and league championship banners. The rest of the...

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SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015

Williams-Goss transferring to GU 

Nigel Williams-Goss, considered one of the top transfers in college basketball, has decided to transfer to Gonzaga. The former University of Washington guard picked Gonzaga over UNLV and Providence. He canceled a visit to Ohio State after committing to the Zags. GU hosted Williams-Goss and…

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SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015

Shock fall to Voodoo, 66-63 

Spokane fought back to tie the score with eight seconds left and it looked like overtime was imminent. But an errant kickoff helped New Orleans get into field-goal position and Garrett Lindholm connected on a 41-yarder on the final play to lift the Voodoo to…

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THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015

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Jim Meehan joined The Spokesman-Review in 1990. Jim is currently a reporter for the Sports Desk and covers Gonzaga University basketball, Spokane Empire football, college volleyball and golf.

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