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EWU soccer off to great start, but road matches loom

Tue., Sept. 27, 2016

A little resilience is going a long way for the Eastern Washington women’s soccer team,

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Well-rounded game allows Eastern Washington to defeat Northern Arizona in Big Sky opener

Sat., Sept. 24, 2016

Eastern Washington pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Northern Arizona 50-35 in its Big Sky Conference opener Saturday night.

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EWU notebook: Eagles’ boldness rewarded in win over NAU

Sat., Sept. 24, 2016

Even more than usual, Baldwin was in a gambling mood Saturday night.

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Eastern opens Big Sky play with payback in mind

Fri., Sept. 23, 2016

Almost literally, the Eagles flew to Arizona with blinkers on.

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Senior receiver Kendrick Bourne brings ‘wow’ factor to Eastern offense

Fri., Sept. 23, 2016

The fun factor is alive and well at Roos Field, thanks partly to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne

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EWU sports live chat transcript (Sept. 22)

Thu., Sept. 22, 2016

Here's the full transcript of Thursday's live chat on EWU football with Spokesman-Review beat writer Jim Allen.

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EWU sports chat Sept. 22 (noon)

Thu., Sept. 22, 2016

Submit your questions on all things EWU football and sportswriter Jim Allen will answer them starting at noon today.

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NAU’s Case Cookus off to another strong start

Wed., Sept. 21, 2016

EWU needs to find anwers against nation’s top-rated passer

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QB race always is wide-open, EWU coach says

Tue., Sept. 20, 2016

There are no quarterback controversies at Eastern Washington, only opportunities

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Wide-open race expected in GSL girls soccer

Mon., Sept. 19, 2016

If Gonzaga Prep can’t re-create the chemistry that carried it to last year’s GSL soccer title, several teams have the ingredients to win.

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GSL soccer: Defending champ Bullpups aren’t standing still

Mon., Sept. 19, 2016

It’s a year of transition for Greater Spokane League girls soccer, defending champion Gonzaga Prep and especially for Bullpup seniors Darby Doyle and Mia Padon.

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EWU scores winning touchdown on fake field goal to defeat Northern Iowa

Sat., Sept. 17, 2016

With the game on the line in the final minute, Eastern Washington disdained a field goal as holder Reilly Hennessey threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Beau Byus to cap a 34-30 nonconference win Saturday night over visiting Northern Iowa.

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Fake field goal was the right call no matter what, Baldwin says

Sat., Sept. 17, 2016

Beau Baldwin knows football, but he’s also knows math.

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High-flying EWU faces rugged Northern Iowa Panthers in home opener

Fri., Sept. 16, 2016

Looking for some common denominators for Eastern Washington from last year’s game against Northern Iowa? You’ll need to search pretty hard.

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Wilson ready for breakout senior year at EWU

Thu., Sept. 15, 2016

More than almost anyone on the Eastern Washington football team, running back Jabari Wilson has felt the highs and lows of the game he loves.

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Olympic gymnasts amaze Spokane fans

Thu., Sept. 15, 2016

There were no perfect scores Thursday night at the Spokane Arena, only perfect moments.

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EWU sports live chat transcript (Sept. 15)

Thu., Sept. 15, 2016

Here is the full transcript from Thursday Eastern Washington football chat with Spokesman-Review beat writer Jim Allen.

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UNI quarterback Bailey as athletic as it gets

Wed., Sept. 14, 2016

It’s only mid-September, but Eastern Washington’s defenders are seeing the gamut of quarterback styles.

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Eagles calm despite spate of injuries

Tue., Sept. 13, 2016

As Eastern Washington football fans wring their hands over the recent spate of injuries, the players are decidedly calmer.

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College soccer notes: Gonzaga men off to best start in 36 years

Tue., Sept. 13, 2016

The only unbeaten men’s soccer team in the West Coast Conference? In a surprise to everyone but Gonzaga, it’s the Bulldogs.

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Kupp questionable for Northern Iowa

Mon., Sept. 12, 2016

Two games into the football season, Eastern Washington is dealing with more than its share of injuries.

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Olympic gymnasts bring their act to Spokane

Mon., Sept. 12, 2016

When America’s finest gymnasts vault into town Thursday night, Gabby Douglas will take a long look around the Spokane Arena.

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North Dakota State tops Eastern Washington in overtime

Sat., Sept. 10, 2016

Tre Dempsey intercepted Eastern Washington quarterback Gage Gubrud on the first possession of overtime and Lance Dunn ran 25 yards on North Dakota State’s first offensive play as the Bison defeated the Eagles 50-44 on Saturday.

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Six years later, Bison want payback for playoff loss to EWU

Fri., Sept. 9, 2016

They haven’t forgotten. North Dakota State has won five straight national titles, but Bison fans believe they were cheated out of a possible sixth on a snowy day in Cheney half a dozen years ago.

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Hard work pays off for EWU safety Zach Bruce

Thu., Sept. 8, 2016

Zach Bruce’s favorite football moment? That’s easy.