Area Sports Menu for Friday, June 9

Thu., June 8, 2017

Football

Indoor Football League: Spokane at Iowa, 5:05 p.m.

Motorsports

Spokane County Raceway: Nitro Funny Cars Invitational, Summit Series, Pro Comp dragsters, 4 p.m. Lind Combine Derby: Automobile Demo Derby, Pickup Truck Racing, 6 p.m.

Track and field

College: NCAA Division I Championships in Eugene, 12:30 p.m.

Off-track betting

Coeur d’Alene Casino: Open 24 hours. Greyhound Park & Event Center: Dog racing, 8:45 a.m.; horse racing, 9:45. Northern Quest Resort & Casino: Horse racing, 9:45 a.m.

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Area Sports Menu for Friday, June 9

Football

Motorsports

Track and field

Off-track betting

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Molly Quinn

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