U.S. FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPSSo I got my first taste of live skating, watching the first part of the junior ladies short program at the Arena.And it is much better live than on television, that's for sure.Though I don't understand the judging – I'm sure I'm…
U.S. FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPSThe Spokane Arena is quiet.In case you're wondering, this event starts slowly. The first few days are dominated by novice and junior events. It's the junior pairs out practicing on the Arena's ice right now.U.S. Figure Skating divides their skaters into five…
SEAHAWKSIn breaking news, the Seattle Times is reporting Jim Mora is joining Seattle's staff as assistant head coach and secondary coach.And as head coach in waiting?The News Tribune had a story this morning that the Hawks were trying to bring Mora to town.Jerry Brewer's column…
U.S. FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPSI'm headed over to the Arena later today to check out the skating – and hey, thanks for the tips, though Kate, I'm staying away from the costume angle – in part because I'm interested in the seeing the next great star…
VANDALSWhen it started, it might have been assumed Idaho could have a 1-1 week at home in Western Athletic Conference play. How the Vandals would end up with that record might have been surprising.Thursday night UI defeated Hawaii, a team with an overall winning record,…
COUGARSA win over Gonzaga. A rout of Washington.No matter what happens in the rematch next month, the state of Washington is Washington State's. In basketball at least.That was affirmed Saturday with the 75-47 Cougar win over a Husky team that is in free fall –…
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