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‘You’re going to see big things from him.’ Why LSU transfer Efton Reid could find instant success at Gonzaga

Updated 55 minutes ago

College recruiters representing some of the country’s top programs were usually taken aback by the length, size and wingspan. Then Curt Kassab introduced them to Efton Reid’s moves.

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Gonzaga’s Andrew Nembhard, Drew Timme combine for 47 points to cap impressive NBA Draft Combine

Texas Tech transfer Kevin McCullar Jr. chooses Kansas over Gonzaga
Gonzaga legend John Stockton writes letter supporting woman who pleaded guilty to Jan. 6 charges
Orlando Magic earn No. 1 NBA Draft pick, could reunite Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren and Jalen Suggs

Former Washington State tackle Liam Ryan signs UDFA deal with Seattle Seahawks

Gonzaga women add junior college transfer forward Destiny Burton

Mead senior Ty Anderson authors unique success story with fast rise to one of area’s best

Updated 5:58 p.m.

Mariners take chance on former All-Star Justin Upton as outfield options grow thin

Updated 6:35 p.m.

Zac Veen, Drew Romo drive in 2 runs each to boost Spokane over Eugene

Updated 46 minutes ago

Mackinaw trout can grow to monstrous proportions, but their bite – and their fight – can seem underwhelming

Former Eastern Washington football standouts Eric Barriere, Andrew Boston sign with professional teams

Updated 5:02 p.m.

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman ‘thrilled’ to call Seahawks-Broncos on Monday Night Football debut

Analysis: NHL landscape leaves choice of win now or build for the future clear for Seattle Kraken

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Battle of Alberta: Former Chiefs Kailer Yamamoto and Derek Ryan take ice for Edmonton against rival Calgary in NHL playoffs

Former Washington prep star, Saint Mary’s guard Jabe Mullins to transfer to Washington State

Washington coaching legend Jim Lambright’s brain donation pays dividends to CTE research years after death

‘It feels more like a family atmosphere’: Idaho embraces change at spring game

‘It’s going to be fun’: Eastern Washington solidifies roster, builds around core going into David Riley’s second season

Idaho basketball

Big Sky Conference announces changes to 2023 basketball tournament including bracket structure, start date

UW basketball

Defying the odds: UW’s Terrell Brown Jr. working toward NBA after sensational senior season

Power player: On a Whitworth softball team that strives for solid line drives, Maddy Thomas has thrived as a home run hitter

College basketball 2021-22: It’s full speed ahead as CCS and NIC men seek NWAC supremacy

The caddie and the phenom: Chewelah cheers on Anna Davis’ Augusta victory, stellar amateur career

Updated 6:17 p.m.

Gonzaga pitchers blank San Diego to earn doubleheader split

Updated 8:15 p.m.

Sounders

Raul Ruidiaz, Stefan Frei lead Sounders to 1-0 victory over Dynamo

What if?

Jess Walter: Looking at the great ‘what if’ had the SuperSonics stayed in Seattle

Gone, but not Forgotten

Their Field of Dreams: Field hockey found success as WSU’s first intercollegiate female sport

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Sports > High school sports

Prep track and field: Central Valley boys, girls claim District 8 4A championships

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

The second day of the District 8 4A/3A track and field meet began bright and sunny at Central Valley High School on Saturday and then turned into a two-hour lightning delay, forcing all the athletes and coaches to gather inside the CV gym.

Sports > Gonzaga athletics

Gonzaga pitchers blank San Diego to earn doubleheader split

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

Four Gonzaga pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout, and the 10th-ranked Bulldogs capped the regular season with a 1-0 win over host San Diego in the second game of a West Coast Conference baseball doubleheader on Saturday.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

Mariners take chance on former All-Star Justin Upton as outfield options grow thin

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

BOSTON — With Mitch Haniger likely not return from ankle injury until early July, and Kyle Lewis likely to be a full-time designated hitter when he is healthy enough to return from knee surgery, and Jarred Kelenic refinding his confidence in Tacoma, the Mariners are taking a flyer on a former All-Star outfielder that hasn’t played in a baseball game since spring training.

Sports

Filly Secret Oath runs hard to finish fourth in Preakness

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

Secret Oath made another impressive move from the back of the pack, but couldn't close the gap.

Sports > Golf

Chilean Mito Pereira takes 3-shot lead at PGA Championship; Tiger Woods withdraws after 79

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

TULSA, Okla. – Mito Pereira skidded out of control just like so many other contenders in the wind and cold of Southern Hills. He got back on course at just the right time Saturday in the PGA Championship.

Sports > Golf

PGA Championship notebook: Webb Simpson’s early 65 proved low score was possible at PGA

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

TULSA, Okla. – While some of the world’s best players were flopping around in the soggy, blustery conditions at Southern Hills on Saturday, Webb Simpson showed low scores were still possible.

Sports > National sports

Early Voting holds off Epicenter to win Preakness Stakes

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

BALTIMORE – Maybe extra rest isn’t such a bad thing for a racehorse after all.

Sports > High school sports

Prep roundup: Mt. Spokane baseball reaches State 3A final four; Shadle Park softball wins district title

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

From staff reports

Sports > Seattle Mariners

Rafael Devers hits 2 homers as Mariners spiral continues with blown 5-run lead to Red Sox

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

BOSTON – Rafael Devers hit two homers, Christian Vázquez had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and Boston’s bullpen held the Seattle Mariners scoreless for six innings, lifting the Red Sox to a 6-5 victory on Saturday.

Sports > Golf

Golf directory: Your guide to Spokane and neighboring region’s courses

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

Location, contact information and fees for golf courses around Spokane and North Idaho.

Sports > EWU football

Former Eastern Washington football standouts Eric Barriere, Andrew Boston sign with professional teams

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

Eastern Washington University record-breaking quarterback Eric Barriere and standout wide receiver Andrew Boston signed with professional football teams.

Sports > Area sports

Area sports: Gonzaga beats San Diego 8-4 to win West Coast Conference baseball title

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

Enzo Apodaca hit a two-run single to add onto a San Diego pitching meltdown in the sixth inning and lift visiting Gonzaga over the Torreros 8-4 on Friday to win the West Coast Conference regular-season title.

Sports > Area sports

The caddie and the phenom: Chewelah cheers on Anna Davis’ Augusta victory, stellar amateur career

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

Sixteen-year-old Anna Davis was unflappable en route to winning the prestigious Augusta National Women’s Amateur last month, a captivating victory that resonated around the country and particularly in Eastern Washington. Davis’ ponytails, bucket hat and stellar play probably looked quite familiar to Chewelah Golf and Country Club members and those who closely follow Washington junior golf.

Sports

A Grip on Sports: Their play in Chicago is helping a couple former Gonzaga players cement their future

Sat., May 21, 2022

A GRIP ON SPORTS • The stock market isn’t doing much to help us sleep these days, so it’s little wonder 3:30 hit this morning and we were wide awake. When will the darn Nasdaq start rising again? Hopefully before the NBA draft.

Sports > Area sports

Mead senior Ty Anderson authors unique success story with fast rise to one of area’s best

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

Paul Peters has guided the Mead boys’ golf program for more than three decades so he knows a good story when he sees one. Senior Ty Anderson, the veteran coach says, is “a story and a half,” and offers a story illustrating what he means.

Sports > High school sports

Mead’s Lakotah Henderson wins 3A district championship in pole vault, qualifies for state meet

UPDATED: Fri., May 20, 2022

Day one of the District 8 3A/4A track and field championships concluded Friday night at Central Valley High School, with multiple Greater Spokane League athletes punching their tickets to next week's state meet in Tacoma.

Sports

Storm struggle to score again, rely on their defense to dampen Sparks

UPDATED: Fri., May 20, 2022

Noelle Quinn has been forced to be patient with the Storm’s sluggish offense because of unexpected absences, constant lineup changes and integrating four new players into the rotation.

Sports > Spokane Indians

Robby Martin Jr hits 3-run homer in ninth, Spokane Indians walk-off Eugene third time this week

UPDATED: Fri., May 20, 2022

For most of Friday’s game at chilly Avista Stadium, Spokane Indians hitters had a rough night at the plate, first against one of the top pitching prospects in the game, then a lefty reliever with a funky delivery.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

One bad inning plagues Robbie Ray again as Trevor Story continues to torment the Mariners at Fenway Park

UPDATED: Fri., May 20, 2022

They’ve come at random times in seven of his nine starts this season. There are usually no precursors to their occurrence. The indicators that they are starting are usually a leadoff batter reaching base or a walk, sometimes two, or even three being issued to pressurize the situation, making mistakes more penal.

Sports > Golf

Not much wind and a lot of Will as Zalatoris leads after second day at PGA Championship

UPDATED: Fri., May 20, 2022

TULSA, Okla. – The wind finally relented Friday in the PGA Championship. Will Zalatoris never did.

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