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Former Spokane Shock coach Adam Shackleford content in new chapter of football career

UPDATED: Wed., July 23, 2025

Maintaining long-term success in many different settings is one of the hardest things to do as a football coach.

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Former Spokane Shock owner, Seahawks player Sam Adams punished by WIAA for recruiting violations

UPDATED: Thu., June 12, 2025

SEATTLE – The Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association laid out major penalties and fines against Roosevelt High School, head coach and former Seattle Seahawks player Sam Adams and the Seattle Public Schools athletic office this week, as a result of the WIAA’s investigation into allegations that the Roosevelt football program recruited players in recent seasons.

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Shock auction proved ‘bittersweet’ for fans

UPDATED: Fri., July 22, 2022

Just as they packed the Spokane Arena for years, Spokane Shock fans filled the second-floor room of the team’s downtown office space Friday as championship trophies, game-worn jerseys and other equipment and memorabilia were auctioned to the highest bidders.

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Former Spokane Shock coach Adam Shackleford still making an impact on the sidelines, without straying far from home

UPDATED: Thu., July 21, 2022

Adam Shackleford’s 2022 has been a sequel to his main story.

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Spokane Shock equipment, memorabilia, trophies abandoned by former owner to be auctioned off

UPDATED: Tue., July 19, 2022

There are no more games at the Arena for fans of the Spokane Shock to attend, but they could own a piece of the team’s history – and probably at a great price.

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Spokane Shock terminated by Indoor Football League

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 24, 2022

The Spokane Shock once took the Lilac City by storm, lost its name and its franchise before and then came roaring back in 2019 behind a bombastic new owner who promised to restore the franchise to its championship glory.

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Shock owner Sam Adams given another day to secure funding to use Spokane Arena

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 23, 2022

An apparent difference in interpretation over the deadline means that embattled Spokane Shock owner Sam Adams will now have until Thursday to come up with funding needed to secure his home arena.

News > Washington

Spokane Shock may lose home arena as owner’s financial dealings face scrutiny

Wed., Feb. 23, 2022

The Spokane Shock will lose its home arena at 5 p.m. Wednesday unless team owner Sam Adams secures financial backing for a contract he previously signed with the Spokane Public Facilities District.

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Locally: Corey Kispert, Eric Barriere among finalists for Seattle Sports Commission’s Star of the Year Awards

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 24, 2022

Gonzaga University men’s basketball, former Zags All-American Corey Kispert, Washington State women’s basketball and Eastern Washington football All-American Eric Barriere are among 21 finalists in three categories for the Seattle Sports Commission's 87th Sports Star of the Year Awards.

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Spokane Shock sign former Washington State cornerback Sean Harper Jr.

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 12, 2021

The Spokane Shock added length to their secondary and boosted local interest in their roster Sunday, when the Indoor Football League team announced the signing of former standout Washington State cornerback Sean Harper Jr.

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