Shock sign WR/KR Payne 1
Quorey Payne, an arenafootball2 veteran, has signed with Spokane. The wide receiver/kick returner is a product of Southern Illinois University. More on Payne here.
FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 2009
Chiefs drop another close one
The short-handed Spokane Chiefs head into the Christmas break after losing to the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 in overtime, their third straight one goal loss at home.The Chiefs return to action Dec. 27 (Sunday) with a 6 p.m. game against Portland.Before getting to the unedited game…
G-Prep cruises past Ferris boys 5
Click the tab below to read my unedited game story from the Gonzaga Prep/Ferris boys game, along with a roundup of the other boys games and the girls games.
Vandals sign 4 JC recruits
Just as Robb Akey said Thursday, the Idaho football team has signed four junior college players -- an offensive lineman, defensive tackle, receiver and a safety. Read on for more.Also, Akey has been named WAC Coach of the Year by the Sporting News and Phil…
GU, Duke set for NYC showdown
Back with a preview of Saturday's Gonzaga-Duke game. Read on for the unedited version below and some notes that didn't make it into the article.
Getting ready for the challenge
Gonzaga is obviously the center of attention in basketball this weekend with games in Las Vegas against No. 6 Baylor and No. 13 Texas A&M.First, a quick correction. Despite earlier reporters, neither game - and both start at 8:45 p.m. - is on TV. However,…
WSU gets ready to face Portland State 1
COUGARS We're back in the swing of things now, and we've put together our advance for tomorrow's game in the Tri-Cities. You can check out the unedited version on the link.
Sports enrollment breakdowns finalized 5
This, according to the final breakdown for sports enrollment classifications purposes, is where the Washington state high schools have landed.Sixty six schools with three-year enrollment averages of 1,304 and higher are in 4A, including opt ups Gonzaga Prep and Mead (among 4), Lewis and Clark…
Late bucket burns Eagles
Eastern Washington men's basketball coach Kirk Earlywine liked the effort -- for the most part -- but not the outcome of Thursday night's 73-70 non-conference road loss to Nevada.You can check out the game story that appeared in Friday morning's S-R here, read the gamer…
Back with WSU news 5
COUGARS Where were we? Oh ya, in basketball season. Well, we're back and will be until the final shot is taken this season – unless something unforeseen happens. Today, we've got some catching up to do. Read on.
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