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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Diamond on the sideline — Paul Mortensen has been a fixture on the Coeur d'Alene High football chain gang for 29 years

"I've always been active in sports," Mortensen said recently, on the visitors' sideline just before a Viking home game. "I was a baseball umpire for over 20 years, but I never wanted to officiate football. But I have always been fascinated by chain crews, so I wanted to be on …

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NIC MEN'S BASKETBALL: Robinson leads four in double figures for NIC in opener

NIC faces McCook Community College in the Battle for the Boot Tournament at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin …

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Northwest Notes Nov. 5, 2026

Notes on the WHL, Idaho State/Montana football and the NAIA.

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STATE SWIM MEETS: Area teams look to make a point this week in Boise

On Saturday, the 5A finals begin at 8:15 a.m. and 6A finals at 2:30 p.m.

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At college Nov. 5, 2026

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

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Bowling scores: Nov. 5, 2026

Scores from area leagues.

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THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: One team has it, the other still seeking it

It's early, sure, but these Zags showed a tough streak when Purdue made a late run that cut the margin …

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All-league volleyball

All-league teams announced for area high school leagues.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caleb Royce, Timberlake High School

Timberlake High senior cross country runner Caleb Royce is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

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Youth Sports Nov. 4, 2026

Soccer, bowling, basketball and more.

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State high school football playoffs

Schedules for the Idaho state high school football playoffs.

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Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television and radio highlights for Monday, Nov. 2

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STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEETS: What a run! ... Coeur d'Alene boys, Timberlake boys claim team titles; Eggleston wins first individual girls title in Timberlake history

“We just wanted to execute our race plan to run and share the workload up front,” said Wyatt Carr, who …

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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Before they were World Series champs, the Brewers were the Seattle Pilots

So the Brewers and Rays have proven it can be done another way. Teams saying they can't compete because they …

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STATE 6A FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Lake City blanked by Highland again

"I can’t thank our seniors enough for buying in, trusting the process, and helping build a strong foundation for the …

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REGION 18 MEN'S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP: Cardinals fall in title game; hope for at-large bid to nationals

NIC (16-2-3) could still advance to the 12-team nationals with an at-large bid, but will have to wait until the …

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STATE 3A VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Historic run ends with hardware for Wildcats

"I'm beyond proud of our team," coach Yrjana said. "We were outsized in every match but didn't let that stop …

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Vandals brought plenty of juice, roll past Portland State

Idaho plays host to Eastern Washington next Saturday.

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PREP SWIMMING: Results released for area state qualifying meets

The top two individuals and relays in each classification advance to state Friday and Saturday at the West YMCA in …

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STATE 6A VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Post Falls drops two, finishes tied for fifth

Post Falls (23-5) finished tied for fifth at state, one win shy of a trophy for a top-four finish.

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