Whitworth prepares for long stay at NCAA's
The NCAA's haven't started yet, but Whitworth has been playing what's felt like post-season baseball for so long, playoff beards are coming in nicely.
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Mariners fall again in Boston, swept in 2-game set
Josh Beckett pitched his best game of the season, striking out nine and scattering four hits over seven innings as the Red Sox shut out the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday, extending Boston's winning streak to five.
Shining Star: Lewis & Clark's Katie Larson
To earn a Presidential Scholarship at USC is a huge accomplishment, one which reflects on a person's merit, not just their academic standing. This week's Shining Star earned that award while playing three instruments (flute, alto sax, piano), and two varsity sports (golf and volleyball).
Tacoma's Lester shuts down Mariners, 6-1
Jon Lester held Seattle scoreless until the ninth inning en route to his second complete game of the season, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Monday.
Cal rallies to hand WSU its fourth straight loss
Washington State committed four errors in the seventh inning and California rallied for 13-8 victory in nonconference baseball at Evans Diamond, Monday.
Whitworth draws La Verne in NCAA opener
Whitworth will face La Verne at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening during the opening round of the NCAA Division III baseball tournament in McMinnville, Oregon.
University of Idaho wide receiver killed in Los Angeles shooting
University of Idaho wide receiver Ken McRoyal was shot and killed early Sunday morning at a house party in Los Angeles.
Zags swept by No. 19 Arizona State
Gonzaga's Marco Gonzales hit a RBI double to tie the game in the seventh inning, but No. 19 Arizona State University used a two-run double in the ninth to beat the Bulldogs 3-1.
Carroll: Wilson will compete for starting QB job
Russell Wilson has thrown himself into the competition with incumbent Tarvaris Jackson and free-agent addition Matt Flynn to be the starter this season.
Millwood, Mariners avoid sweep in New York
Kevin Millwood out-pitched Andy Pettitte and the Mariners hit a pair of 2-run home runs to beat the Yankees 6-2 on Sunday.
Cougs swept by No. 11 Stanford
Brett Mooneyham pitched seven-shutout innings and No. 11 Stanford completed a three-game series sweep of Washington State with a 6-1 victory, Sunday.
Vandals WR Ken McRoyal killed
University of Idaho senior football player Ken McRoyal was killed early Sunday morning in California.
High School baseball, softball and soccer recap for Saturday 5/12
District and regional playoffs continued on Saturday with a number of local teams advancing to their next respective rounds.
No. 11 Stanford too much for Cougs
Stephen Piscotty was 3-for-3 at the plate and pitched 6 1/3 innings for the win on the mound as No. 11 Stanford knocked off Washington State 8-3, Saturday.
Noesi beat by former team in Mariners 6-2 loss
The Yankees beat former New York prospect Hector Noesi in a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
Shock top New Orleans in overtime to get back to .500
The Spokane Shock tied the game with less just over two seconds remaining in regulation, then scored first in overtime to topple visiting New Orleans, 68-62 on Friday in Spokane.
Felix, Mariners sunk by former-teammate Ibanez
Raul Ibanez hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off his former Seattle teammate with two outs in the sixth inning, leading the New York Yankees over the Mariners 6-2 on Friday night.
Cougs edged by No. 11 Stanford
Mark Appel struck out 10 in eight innings of work and No. 11 Stanford defeated Washington State 3-2 in Pac-12 Conference baseball at Sunken Diamond, Friday night.
Zags drop opener with No. 19 ASU
No. 19 Arizona State University used a unearned run and a two-run home run to beat the Bulldogs 4-2 in the non-conference series opener Friday.
EWU student arrested after pulling gun on police
An Eastern Washington University student was arrested early Friday morning after he pulled a gun on Cheney police officers early Friday morning.
FCS plans to expand playoff field
The Football Championship Subdivision is moving swiftly toward expanding its current playoff system from 20 to 24 teams by 2013.
Mariners score late to beat Detroit
John Jaso lined a single over Detroit's drawn-in infield in the eighth inning Wednesday night to drive in Michael Saunders with the tiebreaking run, Jason Vargas pitched eight strong innings and the Mariners beat the Tigers 2-1.
Prep scores from Tuesday, 5/8
High school regionals got underway for baseball in Washington, while a regional champ was crowned in Idaho. For scores from all the action, including GSL district soccer, click here.
Mariners comeback falls short, fall to Tigers 6-4
Justin Verlander picked up his 12th straight decision on the road, Prince Fielder homered and Detroit built an early lead before holding on for a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
