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Eastern Washington defense holds offense in check during Red-White spring game

Updated 10:32 p.m.

Staked to a 31-point lead in the annual Red-White spring football game, the Eastern Washington defense held its own Friday at Roos Field.

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Report: Gonzaga reserve forward Pavle Stosic enters transfer portal

Updated 10:33 p.m.

Three storylines to watch in WSU’s Crimson and Gray spring football game

Updated 10:32 p.m.

After penultimate spring practice, WSU players throw water balloons, reflect on development
For three WSU coaches, starting together at EWU provided the foundation they needed
WSU edge Lawrence Falatea enters transfer portal, becoming fourth Coug to enter this spring

Women’s basketball: Former WSU All-Pac-12 guard Charlisse Leger-Walker commits to UCLA

Report: Washington State wing Jaylen Wells to enter transfer portal

Women’s basketball: Former WSU All-Pac-12 guard Charlisse Leger-Walker commits to UCLA

‘Completely proud of him.’ Don Monson remains loyal fan, valuable resource as son Dan takes over at EWU

Idaho basketball

Former Gonzaga Prep forward Jayden Stevens transfers to Idaho

Prep roundup: Cole Startin drives in three for Mead baseball; Ridgeline softball’s Maggie Corvo knocks in six in win

Updated 10:11 p.m.

Eastern Washington defense holds offense in check during Red-White spring game

Updated 10:32 p.m.

Idaho’s first team dominates reserves in spring game

Updated 10:33 p.m.

Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. selected No. 8 by Falcons; Bears take Rome Odunze, Steelers pick Troy Fautanu in first round

UW basketball

Former UW guard Nate Robinson needs kidney transplant, says he doesn’t ‘have long to live’

Analysis: Kraken GM Ron Francis can’t afford misstep on Dave Hakstol decision

Spokane Chiefs coach Ryan Smith named assistant to Team Canada at U18 World Championship

Mariners drop Diamondbacks behind Mitch Haniger’s grand slam

Updated 10:23 p.m.

Spokane Indians infielder Kyle Karros making name for himself in minor leagues

Seahawks fill need at guard in third round with UConn’s Christian Haynes

Updated 10:32 p.m.

The good pick: Challenging kids to appreciate nature, one flower at a time

Former Whitworth coach Matt Logie leads Montana State to NCAA Tournament in first year on job

College baseball: San Diego rallies past visiting Gonzaga 5-4

Updated 10:33 p.m.

In acquiring former Gonzaga lefty Marco Gonzales from Braves, Pirates adding familiar type of pitching help

Sounders

Sounders offense reverts to old ways in scoreless draw with FC Dallas

Spokane Soccer

Spokane Velocity open League One Cup play against Central Valley Fuego on Saturday

Jon Wilner

NFL Draft preview: Pac-12 poised for three stellar days before it fades to black

Inland Northwest's Best

Inland Northwest’s Best: John Stockton to Tommy Lasorda, these pro sports stars are the pride of the region

Greatest Spokane League

Talent on the big stage: Over 45 years, close to 100 Greater Spokane League girls basketball players have signed with Division 1 schools

What if?

Shawn Vestal: Looking at the great ‘what if’ had Evel Knievel landed the Snake River Canyon jump

Gone, but not Forgotten

Their Field of Dreams: Field hockey found success as WSU’s first intercollegiate female sport

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On the Air

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

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College baseball: San Diego rallies past visiting Gonzaga 5-4

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

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Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington defense holds offense in check during Red-White spring game

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

Staked to a 31-point lead in the annual Red-White spring football game, the Eastern Washington defense held its own Friday at Roos Field.

Sports > UW football

Ja’Lynn Polk 1st of 3 Huskies off the board on Day 2 of NFL draft

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

SEATTLE – On Day 2 of the NFL draft, Washington Huskies receiver Ja’Lynn Polk didn’t have to wait long to hear his name called.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

Mariners drop Diamondbacks behind Mitch Haniger’s grand slam

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

SEATTLE – Mitch Haniger earned the fastball in the strike zone.

Sports > Idaho football

Idaho’s first team dominates reserves in spring game

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

MOSCOW, Idaho – In its spring game Friday, Idaho’s first team, in black, rolled up 35 points, including a third-quarter interception returned for a touchdown by linebacker Jaxton Eck, coach Jason Eck’s son, and it held the second and third teams in white to a single score.

Sports > NFL

Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze fearlessly vow to raise expectations for Bears: ‘What’s the reason to duck?’

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

CHICAGO – Caleb Williams arrived at Halas Hall on Friday, his first full day as the new Chicago Bears quarterback, with the same level of excitement and self-assuredness he has been channeling through most of his football life. Williams is nothing if not confident. His ambition is spoken by design. And his undeniable presence is, quite frankly, striking.

Sports > Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks fill need at guard in third round with UConn’s Christian Haynes

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

SEATTLE – After attacking the defensive line with their first pick in the NFL draft on Thursday, the Seahawks turned to the other side of the ball Friday, taking guard Christian Haynes of UConn with the 81st overall pick in the third round.

Sports > High school sports

Prep roundup: Cole Startin drives in three for Mead baseball; Ridgeline softball’s Maggie Corvo knocks in six in win

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

Roundup of Friday’s high school sports action from the Greater Spokane League and Northeast A League. For all box scores and recaps please visit our results page here.

Sports > WSU football

Three storylines to watch in WSU’s Crimson and Gray spring football game

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

PULLMAN – Here are three storylines to watch during Washington State’s Crimson and Gray game, set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Gesa Field.

Sports > Outdoors

Michael Wright: Lake Lenore Caves a worthwhile stop

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

It wasn’t a long walk, but it was a rewarding one.

Sports > Outdoors

The good pick: Challenging kids to appreciate nature, one flower at a time

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

The golden rule of wildflower etiquette is the three words kids don’t want to hear: “Look, don’t touch.”

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Report: Gonzaga reserve forward Pavle Stosic enters transfer portal

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

Pavle Stosic, who played limited minutes in Gonzaga’s deep frontcourt rotation, has entered the transfer portal, according to the Verbal Commits.

Sports > Seattle Sounders

Analysis: What’s going wrong for the Sounders this season, and how can it be fixed?

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

Apr. 26—RENTON — The Sounders rolled out their championship lineup last Saturday with two changes. Only center back Xavier Arreaga and midfielder Nico Lodeiro were missing from the starting XI that won the CONCACAF Champions League trophy in 2022. A roster that looked fierce two years ago couldn't defeat a Cascadia rival that Seattle hadn't lost to at Lumen Field since 2016. But most who've ...

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A Grip on Sports: We’re way too mature to get excited about the NFL draft, what with the crapshoot nature of the picks, but did you see who the Hawks picked? Wow

Fri., April 26, 2024

A GRIP ON SPORTS • We may never get used to watching the party the NFL’s draft has become. From the bands playing between picks, to little pens of team’s fans, to the incessant blather from the analysts, we’re always sort of overwhelmed by the hype, hosannas and hope. We just don’t get it.

Sports > High school sports

Prep roundup: Ben Wartinger’s big day leads Ridgeline baseball over North Central; Maliyah Mann homers twice, throws one-hitter for U-Hi softball

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

Roundup of Thursday’s high school sports action from the Greater Spokane League and Northeast A League. For all box scores and recaps please visit our results page here.

Sports

On the air

UPDATED: Fri., April 26, 2024

Friday’s TV Highlights

Sports > WSU football

After penultimate spring practice, WSU players throw water balloons, reflect on development

UPDATED: Thu., April 25, 2024

PULLMAN – The first interception came courtesy of Washington State edge Isaac Terrell, who returned it for a touchdown, prompting his defensive teammates to mob him in the end zone.

Sports > UW football

Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. selected No. 8 by Falcons; Bears take Rome Odunze, Steelers pick Troy Fautanu in first round

UPDATED: Thu., April 25, 2024

SEATTLE – Michael Penix Jr.’s wait is complete. The 2023 Maxwell Award winner and former Washington quarterback finally knows where he’s going to begin his NFL career.

Sports > Seattle Seahawks

Dave Boling: Seahawks draft pick Byron Murphy II is a perfect fit for new coach Mike Macdonald’s defense

UPDATED: Thu., April 25, 2024

RENTON, Wash. – Conspiracists suggest the NFL scripts its games for maximum viewer interest.

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