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Fire Mark Few? Social media loses its mind after Gonzaga falls to Texas in NCAA Tournament | Commentary

UPDATED: Sun., March 22, 2026

If you ever needed a reason to stay off social media, take this as Exhibit A.

Sports > NFL

NFL Locals: Growing group of former area standouts ready to kick off season

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 2, 2024

NFL rosters are full of players from different walks of life. There’s a growing contingent that at one point called the Inland Northwest home.

Sports > Pro

‘This is now a Lexie Hull fan account’: Caitlin Clark praises Central Valley grad after career game against Storm

UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 18, 2024

Caitlin Clark is the biggest draw in women’s basketball, bringing sellout crowds and TV rating records wherever she goes. That doesn’t mean she’s always the center of attention.

Sports > NHL

Panthers claim Stanley Cup for first time, win Game 7 to deny Oilers

UPDATED: Mon., June 24, 2024

SUNRISE, Fla. – Paul Maurice knew these Florida Panthers were different the moment he hung up the phone. Two years ago, general manager Bill Zito called Maurice, then six months into something of a sabbatical after stepping down from coaching the Winnipeg Jets, about taking over behind the bench in Florida.

Sports > NHL

Commentary: Epic rise as Panthers win 1st Stanley Cup, deny Connor McDavid coronation.

UPDATED: Mon., June 24, 2024

SUNRISE, Fla. – No home game in South Florida sports history has weighed more. Felt heavier.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

Mariners’ road woes continue in miserable loss to Rays

UPDATED: Mon., June 24, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – This was more than the early “punch to the gut” they endured in the loss to close out the series in Miami.

Sports > Area sports

Locally: Idaho women’s soccer ranked second in Big Sky preseason poll, EWU fifth

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 14, 2023

Idaho women’s soccer enters the 2023 season with high expectations after being picked second in the Big Sky Conference preseason coaches poll.

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Sun., Aug. 13, 2023

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Sports > Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks taking advantage of Coby Bryant’s versatility to keep him on the field

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 14, 2023

RENTON, Wash. – Minnesota Vikings receiver Jalen Reagor could be excused for not knowing where Coby Bryant was coming from Thursday night when Bryant leveled the kind of boom most associated with the legion that played for the Seahawks a decade ago.

Sports > Pro

Storm turn back Mercury rally for second consecutive win

UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 13, 2023

SEATTLE – After a 16-point lead turned into a tie game, Ezi Magbegor provided the two essential layups to end the third quarter. Her much-needed baskets gave the Storm some momentum going into the fourth quarter and they didn’t look back.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

Orioles’ Cedric Mullins robs Mariners of series win in extra innings

UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 13, 2023

SEATTLE – After seeing their eight-game win streak come to an end less than 24 hours earlier in frustrating fashion, failing to score a single run in 10 innings, the Mariners’ streak of six consecutive series wins came to an end in the Sunday afternoon sunshine of T-Mobile Park with another disappointing defeat in 10 innings.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

Mariners’ Marco Gonzales slated for season-ending forearm surgery

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 14, 2023

SEATTLE – Marco Gonzales won’t throw another pitch for the Mariners this season.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

Felix Bautista, Orioles snap Mariners win streak on Felix Hernandez HoF night

UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 12, 2023

SEATTLE – On a night when the last pitcher to throw a perfect game at T-Mobile Park was in attendance after being inducted into the Mariners’ Hall of Fame, the pitcher who has to be the betting favorite to throw the team’s next perfect game or no-hitter delivered an outing that verified that belief.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

‘King’ Felix Hernandez takes his throne as part of Mariners Hall of Fame

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 14, 2023

As the familiar chords of his adopted anthem from Aloe Blacc started to play and the bullpen doors in left field opened, Felix Hernandez broke into a sheepish grin as a smoke machine started to spout clouds and a sold-out crowd rose in anticipation.

Sports > Area sports

UFC Fight Night: Terrance McKinney rebounds with TKO win over Mike Breeden; Juliana Miller loses to Luana Santos

UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 12, 2023

LAS VEGAS – Less than a month removed from a second straight loss, Terrance McKinney returned to the octagon for a lightweight bout against Mike Breeden, easily winning via TKO 1 minute, 25 seconds into the first round during UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos on Saturday at UFC Apex.

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Fire Mark Few? Social media loses its mind after Gonzaga falls to Texas in NCAA Tournament | Commentary

NFL Locals: Growing group of former area standouts ready to kick off season

‘This is now a Lexie Hull fan account’: Caitlin Clark praises Central Valley grad after career game against Storm

Panthers claim Stanley Cup for first time, win Game 7 to deny Oilers

Commentary: Epic rise as Panthers win 1st Stanley Cup, deny Connor McDavid coronation.

Mariners’ road woes continue in miserable loss to Rays

Locally: Idaho women’s soccer ranked second in Big Sky preseason poll, EWU fifth

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Seahawks taking advantage of Coby Bryant’s versatility to keep him on the field

Storm turn back Mercury rally for second consecutive win

Orioles’ Cedric Mullins robs Mariners of series win in extra innings

Mariners’ Marco Gonzales slated for season-ending forearm surgery

Felix Bautista, Orioles snap Mariners win streak on Felix Hernandez HoF night

‘King’ Felix Hernandez takes his throne as part of Mariners Hall of Fame

UFC Fight Night: Terrance McKinney rebounds with TKO win over Mike Breeden; Juliana Miller loses to Luana Santos