Hey, July starts tomorrow
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Let’s say it. A hot, dry day at the end of June isn’t conducive to doing a lot outside. Or to a lot of local news stories. Read on.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2015
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
There is a lot to celebrate if you can find the games
A GRIP ON SPORTS • We make no secret about it. No journalistic balance here. We are an unabashed Hoopfest supporter. Have been for more than a quarter century. And continue to be even when it is so hot you think your feet are going to melt. Read on.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015
Swanson sets women's mark in Western States Endurance Run
Gunhild Swanson, 70, of Spokane, set a record for the 70-79, age group of the Western States Endurance Run -- 100 miles out of Auburn, Calif. -- finishing this morning in under 30 hours. 10 years ago, she claimed the 60-69 age group record. Swanson…
Just another Spokane Saturday
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The M’s lost. There is more discussion of Russell Wilson’s contract. Hoopfest is in town. It’s hot. All’s right with the world. Read on.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015
Enjoy the weekend
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The next couple days are going to be long ones. And hot ones. And fun ones. Read on.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015
SaberCats pummel Shock again
San Jose worked over Spokane again. The SaberCats rolled to a 62-27 win Friday at the Arena, sending Shock quarterback Carson Coffman to the sidelines in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. San Jose has thumped Spokane 83-28, 55-26 and now 62-27, all in…
Everett offensive lineman chooses WSU
Josh Watson, a 6-foot-5, 270-pound offensive lineman out of Everett's Cascade High, committed to play for Washington State.
The best weekend of the year is almost here
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Today is the calm before the heat wave, or something like that. Read on.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015
The heat is on and we're not talking about the temperatures outside
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The air conditioning is about ready to kick in, but it probably won’t cool us off. Nope. We’ve got some bones to pick. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015
Bellingham receiver joins WSU recruiting class
Josiah Westbrook of Bellingham's Squalicum High will play for Washington State.
The M's face a decision soon that should tell us where they are headed
A GRIP ON SPORTS • In a week or two, Hisashi Iwakuma will come off the disabled list. The M’s will have to find the righthanded pitcher a spot on the roster and in the rotation. Who they decide to part with when that happens will tell us a lot about the future of this team. Read on.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015
Hometown team gives Jordan Railey a long look
The Portland Trail Blazers have hosted Beaverton-native Jordan Railey for a pair of workouts.
A group of Royals trumps one King
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Not much happened last night, other than an inept Mariners’ offensive showing. And what’s new about that? Read on.
New Indians player McKay jumps right in
On Sunday morning, Connor McKay was still in Kansas City. On Monday night, he was helping the Spokane Indians win. Read game story
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015
U.S. Open's ending had us cringing a bit
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The U.S. Open began and ended the same way this year. How’s that? It began with sadness with the way Tiger Woods was playing. It ended with sorrow for Dustin Johnson. Read on.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015
Indians experiment with infield
The Spokane Indians played errorless ball on Sunday with a new-look infield. Read game story
Hey, no one is perfect
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Happy Father’s Day. Do we have stories? You bet. Are we going to share them. Sure. Read on.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015
What should we do today?
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Another perfect Northwest day on hand. Sunny, highs in the 70s. Just perfect. So what to do? Should we stay inside and watch golfers complain about Chambers Bay? Or should we head outside, enjoying the natural beauty of our hometown? Decisions, decisions. Read on.
Indians could use glove work, extra pop
An early impression about the 2015 Spokane Indians: Their defense has been spotty and their bats have lacked power. Read game story
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015
It's hard to believe Tiger Woods can elicit sympathy
A GRIP ON SPORTS • That was hard to watch. No, we’re not talking about the Mariners’ most recent shutout loss, one seemingly assured after the lineup was decimated just before the game. Nope, I’m talking about Tiger Woods’ U.S. Open opening round yesterday. Who knew we could feel bad for the guy? Read on.
NWL opener brought out early blunders
The Spokane Indians and Hillsboro Hops had all sorts of defensive woes during the first one-third of Thursday's Northwest League baseball opener at Avista Stadium. Read game story
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015
D'jimon Jones tweets his commitment to WSU
Washington State picked up its sixth known commitment of the 2016 recruiting cycle on Thursday.
A new look at one of the oldest events
A GRIP ON SPORTS • This is one of my favorite weekends of the year. Not because of anything around here, of course. It’s kind of dead until Sunday, when the area’s fathers are honored. (That doesn’t happen elsewhere, does it?) But it’s one of my favorites because of what’s on TV. And that scares me a bit this week. Read on.
Indians set for another NWL season
The Spokane Indians have played in the Northwest League every year since 1983. The latest group will make its debut Thursday night at Avista Stadium. Read story
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