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Snake River Stampede: Idaho cowboy hopes to return to the NFR

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:16:15 MDT

NAMPA - Not long ago, Cody DeMers was considered one of the premier bareback riders in the world. The Kimberly cowboy made three consecutive appearances at the National Finals Rodeo from 2002-05, racking up $399,004 in winnings in the process.

Battle brews over future of racing at Les Bois Park

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The horse track at Les Bois Park has been race-free since August, when Capitol Racing completed its final meet.

Hawks end road series with Vancouver with one-run loss

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

A Gabriel Ortiz sacrifice fly in the bottom of the sixth inning scored Rashun Dixon from third with the eventual winning run, as the Vancouver Canadians defeated the Boise Hawks 3-2 to wrap up a five-game series in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Steelheads add two more to roster

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Defenseman Kyle Radke and forward Casey Parenteau have agreed to terms with Idaho's ECHL hockey club, giving coach Derek Laxdal 10 players for his 2009 training camp roster. Radke appeared in 54 regular-season games and three postseason contests with the Steelheads last season. The Bashaw, Alberta, product had five points (1 goal, 4 assists) and 155 penalty minutes in his rookie campaign. Parenteau, 23, comes to Idaho out of Saint Lawrence University, where he posted 23 points (8 goals, 15 assists) in 26 games during the 2008-2009 season, which was cut short with a leg injury.

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New Les Bois operator plans to race this season � and change name of the track

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:54:28 MDT

Les Bois Park has a new lease operator � and a new name.

Tour de France update: Armstrong hangs on to third-place position

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:36:14 MDT

ISSOUDUN, France � Teammates Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong remained second and third in the Tour de France after a technology-free day of riding in which Britain�s Mark Cavendish won the 10th stage.

Boise State football recruiting class just about complete

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Boise State coach Chris Petersen predicted in February that his recruiting season might be a little different this year. "I won't be on as many planes," he said.

Ada County awarding Les Bois lease today

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

After months of delay, Ada County commissioners have agreed to terms with a leaseholder for Les Bois Park, a deal which is the first step toward bringing live horse racing back to Garden City.

Everything you need to know is in the Snake River Stampede Fans' Guide

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The Treasure Valley pro rodeo season officially starts Tuesday night at the Idaho Center in Nampa with the 94th annual Snake River Stampede - one of the richest in the nation. Here is what you need to know for the next five days ...

Kristin Armstrong will not race in Boise's Twilight Criterium

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Boise cyclist Kristin Armstrong will not defend her title in this week's Twilight Criterium in Downtown Boise, but she will have a major role in the event.

Timberline hires boys hoops coach

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Josh Downey is replacing Dave Roberts as the Timberline High boys basketball coach after leading Heritage High in Vancouver, Wash., to a stunning turnaround in his only season at the school.

Murphy: MLB should put the star back in the All-Star Game

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Everyone, it seems, has a way to make baseball's All-Star Game better and more compelling. Here's mine: Let the best players actually play.

Hawks pick up second straight win

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Hak-Ju Lee went 3-for-5 with one RBI and two runs scored and the Boise Hawks got a strong effort from their bullpen in a 6-3 victory over the Vancouver Canadians on Monday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Boise State Broncos get commitment from California cornerback

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:59:35 MDT

Boise State landed another verbal commitment for the Class of 2010, landing California cornerback Bryan Douglas.

Hawks end road slide with victory against Vancouver

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:09:21 MDT

Logan Watkins went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBIs as the Boise Hawks earned an 8-7 victory over the Vancouver Canadians before 3,212 fans in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Daily Debate: Being the villain could be good for Lesnar

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Weekend observations from the Idaho Statesman's national sports guru John Shifflett

No sweat: Burn cruise past Fever

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Two teams heading in opposite directions collided Saturday night at Qwest Arena, and the result was not pretty.

It is easy to get hooked on disc golf. Just ask this Boise couple.

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Russell Elkins of Boise picked up disc golf six years ago to help a cousin who was going through a divorce. Two years later, he hooked his wife Jammie on the sport.

Not even snow can stop local mother from hitting the disc golf course

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Tiffany Johnson and her family and friends were having a barbecue in Ann Morrison Park two years ago when she noticed something different.

Interested in giving disc golf a try? Here's how.

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Disc golf can be compared to the basics of golf, but it is played using flying plastic discs. The object is to land and rest the disc inside a specified basket or target.

Vancouver Canadians shut out Boise Hawks

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Joselito Adames pitched six innings of four-hit ball to lead the Vancouver Canadians to a 9-0 victory over the Boise Hawks on Saturday in front of 4,846 fans at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia.

What has sparked Burn's big turnaround?

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

After two mediocre seasons, the Boise Burn are playoff-bound and on the short list of af2 championship contenders.