Malachi Smith, the Gonzaga guard who lit up the NBA floor in brief stints with the Brooklyn Nets, has officially joined the Toronto Raptors — the very team he last faced in a gritty, high-octane showdown. Though contract details remain under wraps, his impact was undeniable: averaging 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists while shooting lights-out from deep, including a near-triple-double against Milwaukee. His final game for Brooklyn? A 43-minute marathon against the Raptors themselves, where he delivered 8-6-5. Before suiting up in Brooklyn, Smith carved his name in G League history across multiple teams and earned WCC Sixth Man honors at Gonzaga — now, he’s back on the court, this time wearing the Raptors’ colors.

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Seahawks rookie Jadarian Price is making strides toward returning to the field, participating fully in Monday’s practice — his most significant work in over a week despite lingering lower-body soreness. Running with the first-team offense in a non-contact session, Price shows strong progress as coach Mike Macdonald follows a cautious “return-to-play” plan, with full contact possibly coming as early as Tuesday or during upcoming joint practices with Tennessee. With Zach Charbonnet sidelined and Emanuel Wilson out, the running back room has been thin, prompting roster moves including waiving players and signing Anthony Hankerson. The team’s adjusted practice schedule — featuring a longer Monday session — reflects strategic planning, not just post-loss reaction, while Macdonald praised improved team meetings and communication.

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Explosives tore through Portland’s century-old Centennial Mills on Monday, sending its water tower crashing down in a thunderous blast heard citywide—two weeks after a devastating fire. The perfectly executed demolition drew hundreds of spectators, while crews now move to dismantle the rest with heavy machinery. Though the building was already fire-damaged, it held firm during the controlled blast, easing fears for officials who had backup plans. The fire’s cause remains under investigation, and human remains may be among the debris. With coordination across agencies and lingering dust concerns, this marks the first major explosive demolition in Portland in decades—and authorities are already learning from the public communication hiccups.

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Washington State football is heating up in fall camp, with the defense stealing the spotlight. Defensive end Matyus McLain is a force, dominating offensive tackles—especially left tackle Ashton Tripp—and is locked in as a starter. He’s joined by Linus Zunk, also racking up sacks, making the D-line a terrifying unit. Coach Kirby Moore’s aggressive defensive scheme is finding success, led by underrated cornerback CJ Solis-Lumar, who’s showing big-play potential. On offense, things are still unsettled at right tackle, with Jonny Lester missing practice for the first time and Jaylin Caldwell stepping in. The competition is fierce, and while the offense searches for consistency, the defense is setting the tone—and fans are already buzzing.

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The Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame is set to honor a legendary class this October, featuring powerhouse coaches Ken Pelo and Pat Tyson, plus elite athletes Jeff Brown, Jared Lawrence, and distance runner Rick Riley. Pelo’s wrestling teams racked up 13 league titles and 250 wins, while Tyson’s cross country squads claimed 12 state titles and went 79-0 in dual meets. Brown, Spokane’s first Washington Player of the Year, led Gonzaga to its first conference title, and Lawrence went undefeated in high school with four state championships. The ceremony on October 21st also inducts Bill Stanley and Bob Tobiason, bringing the Hall’s total to 174 — a major celebration of the region’s sports legacy.

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Washington State’s basketball team returns home to Seattle for a high-stakes showdown against Seattle University on December 19th at the Climate Pledge Arena, part of the Seattle Holiday Classic. It’s more than just another game—it’s a homecoming for the Cougars, a strategic clash between coaches David Riley and Chris Victor—who once worked side by side at Eastern Washington—and a debut showcase for WSU’s fresh roster of 13 new players, including international talent and transfers from elite programs. With a loaded nonconference slate ahead—including Duke in November—the Cougars are setting their sights on a strong start before conference play kicks in. Don’t miss this one: old rivalries, new energy, and big-time basketball collide in the heart of Seattle.

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The Mariners’ offense has been in freefall all year, but a wild 20-run explosion in Houston signals a potential turning point. With just 37 games left and four games behind the Astros in a brutal division, their next few weeks are make-or-break — facing playoff teams while riding an unexpectedly easy September schedule. Hitting coach Kevin Seitzer calls it his most frustrating season, not due to lack of effort, but because results haven’t followed — even after shifting from a home-run-heavy approach to a grittier, line-drive strategy. Pitching remains strong, and the coaching staff is betting that timely hitting and disciplined execution can spark a late-season surge.

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The national debt is ballooning so fast that monthly interest payments now exceed spending on Medicare and defense—while also accelerating the drain on Social Security, threatening retirees by 2032. Locally, rural hospitals are feeling the strain as federal cuts undermine Medicaid funding, and communities are rallying against new data centers, citing risks to water, air, noise, and energy grids. With recovery from recent disasters still underway, residents demand a pause to prioritize community safety and long-term planning.

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