If the intent is there, that should be good enough
A GRIP ON SPORTS It may be summer, but we have recruiting on our mind. And it is all Christian Caple's fault. Read on.
SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013
SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2013
Recapturing a little magic
A GRIP ON SPORTS Every once in a great while, a game like last night's in Safeco reminds us why baseball is such a great game to watch, listen to or read about. Read on.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013
Olynyk's journey takes another turn
A GRIP ON SPORTS A couple of years ago, when you saw Kelly Olynyk (if you saw him at all), he was the tall, skinny guy at the end of the Gonzaga bench, jumping up and celebrating whenever a Zag made a big play. Now…
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013
Indians ends long homestand with setback
The Spokane Indians completed a significant homestand Thursday night with a 5-2 loss to Vancouver that left the team 5-6 for the season at Avista Stadium. The home cooking was mostly positive as Spokane won five of eight games against Boise and Vancouver to improve…
The M's season in short form
A GRIP ON SPORTS There was a span of four outs in yesterday's Mariners loss that illustrated the season perfectly. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013
Indians gain win on error in 10th inning
It's been an interesting homestand for the Spokane Indians, starting with the five victories in seven games that have helped the Northwest League team creep closer (6-7) to .500 after starting the year 1-6. The first game of the homestand was rained out, forcing Spokane…
Vandals to play at USC in 2015
Idaho continues to stack up big-name (and big-money) football opponents. The latest is USC, which announced Wednesday that it will host the Vandals in 2015. UI will net $1.1 million to play the Trojans, slightly more than they get to travel to Auburn the same…
Oregon wins another day
A GRIP ON SPORTS Today was supposed to be simple. I would wait until the NCAA released its sanctions on Oregon and then rail about how unfairly the Ducks were treated. Simple. But the NCAA didn't cooperate. Read on.
A 7th player commits to Cougars
COUGARS Reports yesterday indicate that Washington State picked up its seventh oral commitment for the class of 2014, as cornerback Kevin Griffin of De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif., told Braulio Perez that he's committed to WSU. Here's that story, as well as…
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013
Anderson, 3 relievers hang first shutout on Indians
The Spokane Indians' four-game winning streak came to a screeching halt on Tuesday night as Vancouver's Kyle Anderson and three relievers checked the Indians on four singles during a 4-0 game at Avista Stadium. The game was the opener of a three-game series as Spokane…
What a comeback
A GRIP ON SPORTS Down a goal with a little more than a minute left and staring at an anything-can-happen Game 7, the Chicago Blackhawks scored twice to win the Stanley Cup on Monday night in a pretty darn riveting performance. It was a victory…
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013
Garia does it again for streaking Indians
Make it four wins in a row for the Spokane Indians, who are moving their way up the Northwest League's North Division standings. Monday's 5-3 victory over Boise in 11 innings improved the Indians' record to 5-6 and put them just one game behind second-place…
Is GU potential destination for Wiltjer?
Kentucky forward Kyle Wiltjer announced Monday his intentions to transfer. Gonzaga is believed to be one of the numerous schools that could interest Wiltjer. More below.
It takes an iron will to compete in these two events
A GRIP ON SPORTS I sure hope whoever is in charge of the weather understands Hoopfest is this weekend. And it's not supposed to rain around here on Hoopfest. If it does, there will be heck to pay. Read on.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2013
Indians capture third consecutive win
The Spokane Indians started their Northwest League season 1-6, but they are now 4-6 after Sunday's 8-6 win over Boise at Avista Stadium. Spokane had been alone in last place in the North Division for five days, but the Indians ended the day tied with…
We're pretty upbeat around here
A GRIP ON SPORTS I don't know what to say. It was actually a pretty successful Saturday around these parts yesterday, at least for the local baseball clubs. Read on.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013
Indians edge Boise twice
The first week of the Northwest League season had been a downer for the Spokane Indians, but the second week is looking up. The Indians played a pair of seven-inning games against Boise on Saturday, a way to make up for Thursday's rainout, and swept…
Saturdays have it all
A GRIP ON SPORTS I don't get all this TGIF stuff. Sure, Friday's are cool, but it is Saturday, day or night, that is really all right. Read on.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013
Homers hand Indians another home loss
Friday night's 4-1 loss to the Boise Hawks left the Spokane Indians with the worst record (1-6) in the Northwest League. The Indians are also the lone NWL team still seeking its first home victory. Friday's culprit was two Boise home runs that accounted for…
Shock extinguish Blaze 80-41
Spokane crushed Utah 80-41 on Friday at the Arena to improve to 10-4 heading into a bye week. My unedited game story is below.
Game day: Shock entertain Blaze
It's been a long grind -- 14 games in 14 weeks -- but Spokane's mood entering next week's bye will be determined by tonight's outcome against Utah. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Arena. The Blaze have a new quarterback and a different look…
Really, can it get any worse?
A GRIP ON SPORTS The Seattle Mariners have suffered some devastating defeats over the years. The one in August, 2001, in Cleveland, which ultimately cost the M's a chance to win more regular season games than any team in baseball history, comes to mind. But…
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013
This Gretzky's goal is the World Series
The Spokane Indians and Boise Hawks were scheduled to begin a five-game Northwest League series Thursday night at Avista Stadium. Persistent rain and cold weather forced the Indians to call for a postponement about 3 hours before the 6:30 start. The Hawks made their way…
Tennell steps up game
Shock receiver Adron Tennell was coming off a record-setting 2012 season, but he's been even better through the first 13 games this season. More on Tennell, who many regard as the AFL's best receiver.
Getting lost in another loss
A GRIP ON SPORTS When is a loss a win? Well, never. By definition, a loss is the absence of a win. But some losses are better than others. Read on.
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