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Pick 6: Intrepid prognosticators back to prove … what, exactly?

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 29, 2018

The start of high school football debuts a new chapter in the ongoing saga that is “Pick 6,” brought to you by The Spokesman-Review and SWX.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians fall to Salem-Keizer, stay one game back of Vancouver

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 27, 2018

The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes beat the Indians 3-2 in the finale of a five-game Northwest League series at Avista Stadium.

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Air quality wrecking practice schedules

Mon., Aug. 20, 2018

It’s tough enough getting ready for high school football season, but harder still when coaches are prohibited from putting their teams on the field outdoors for practice. The poor air quality in the region – reported to be the worst in the nation on Monday morning – affects everyone, especially when authorities are telling folks to avoid going outside if at all possible.

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Sports >  Spokane Indians

Curtis Terry powers Spokane Indians over Everett 3-2

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 16, 2018

The Spokane Indians edged the Everett AquaSox 3-2 in the finale of a three-game Northwest League series on Thursday.

Sports >  Area sports

Coeur d’Alene Little League ‘proud’ to represent North Idaho at World Series

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 16, 2018

Coeur d’Alene faces Great Lakes Region champion Michigan Friday in the first round at the Little League World Series Complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Ryne Ogren’s homer lifts Everett over Spokane Indians 4-3

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 15, 2018

The Everett AquaSox edged the Spokane Indians 4-3 in the second of a three-game Northwest League series at Avista Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians Pregame: NWL strikeout leader Seth Nordlin on the hill

Wed., Aug. 15, 2018

The Spokane Indians (11-8) host the Everett AquaSox (9-10) in the second of a three-game Northwest League series at Avista Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians Rewind: Cole Uvila slams door on Everett

Wed., Aug. 15, 2018

A look back with analysis at Tuesday’s Spokane Indians game, a 7-3 win over the Everett AquaSox.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Curtis Terry and Jax Biggers homer as Spokane Indians beat Everett 7-3

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 14, 2018

Curtis Terry and Jax Biggers homer and Spokane Indians beat Everett AquaSox 7-3 in first of three-game series at Avista Stadium.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians Pregame: Indians start 3-game set against Everett

Tue., Aug. 14, 2018

The Spokane Indians (10-8) host the Everett AquaSox (9-9) in the first of a three-game Northwest League series at Avista Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

Sports >  Seattle Mariners

Out of Right Field: Distractions abound for Mariners as Felix Hernandez moves to pen and Robinson Cano returns

Sun., Aug. 12, 2018

As if the Seattle Mariners didn’t have enough to deal with on the field, off-field issues with their two stars and highest paid players will complicate anything the team does the rest of the way.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Hans Crouse promoted from Spokane Indians to Low-A Hickory

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 8, 2018

The Texas Rangers, parent club of the Spokane Indians, will promote right-handed starter Hans Crouse to Low-A Hickory according to multiple reports.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians all-stars on the rise through the Texas Rangers system

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 13, 2018

The Northwest League All-Stars, featuring five Spokane Indians, face the best of the Pioneer League on Tuesday in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians Rewind: Hans Crouse features off-speed pitch for a change

Wed., Aug. 1, 2018

A look back with analysis at Tuesday’s Spokane Indians game, a 2-1 win over the Hillsboro Hops.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Hans Crouse battles and Spokane Indians edge Hillsboro 2-1

UPDATED: Tue., July 31, 2018

Starling Joseph hit a two-run home run and the Spokane Indians edged the Hillsboro Hops 2-1 at Avista Stadium.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians pregame: Hans Crouse faces Hillsboro in homestand finale

Tue., July 31, 2018

The Spokane Indians face the Hillsboro Hops in the finale of a five-game Northwest League series at Avista Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Five Spokane Indians named to Northwest League All-Star team

UPDATED: Tue., July 31, 2018

The Northwest League named five Spokane Indians to represent the league at the All-Star Game against the Pioneer League All-Stars on Aug. 7

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians Rewind: Indians rally but can’t overcome 4 errors

Tue., July 31, 2018

A look back with analysis at Friday’s Spokane Indians game, an 8-6 loss to the Hillsboro Hops.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians commit 4 errors in 8-6 loss to Hillsboro Hops

UPDATED: Mon., July 30, 2018

William Gorman went 4 for 4 with two runs and two RBIs and the Hillsboro Hops rallied in the ninth beat the Spokane Indians 8-6 on Monday.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians pregame: Showdown against South-leading Hillsboro

Mon., July 30, 2018

The Spokane Indians face the Hillsboro Hops in the fourth of a five-game Northwest League series at Avista Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

Sports >  MLB

Dave Nichols: Saving baseball from itself

UPDATED: Mon., July 30, 2018

Last week during the All-Star festivities, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the league is ready to expand again. Dave Nichols contemplates the possibilities.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Starter Jake Latz sizzles and Spokane Indians top Hillsboro 2-0

UPDATED: Sun., July 29, 2018

Lefty starter Jake Latz sizzles and Spokane Indians beat the Hillsboro Hops 4-2 to garner share of first place.

Sports >  High school sports

What I did this summer: Local athletes gear up for school year with clubs, camps, tournaments

Sat., July 28, 2018

Students in all grades are often prompted by teachers at the start of the school year to provide an essay on what they did over the summer. For potential college-bound athletes, summer doesn’t mean a time of rest.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians implode on defense in loss to Hillsboro

UPDATED: Fri., July 27, 2018

The Hillsboro Hops rallied for three runs in the ninth then plated two more in the 11th to down the Spokane Indians 6-4.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians Pregame: 5-game series kicks off at Avista

UPDATED: Fri., July 27, 2018

The Spokane Indians face the Hillsboro Hops in the first of a five-game Northwest League series at Avista Stadium at 6:30 p.m.