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The Zone 5/21/18

We begin our Ski-to-Sea race leg previews with Aaron Thorpe chair of the cross country ski leg…and Kurt Helin from NBC Sports joins us with updates on the NBA’s Western and Eastern Conference Finals.
Sporting News
Andy Hatfield chair of the downhill ski leg for Ski-to-Sea tells us about his leg.
Big Dumb Game

The Zone 5/18/18

The Sehome and Meridian basbeall teams are both playing in the regional round of the state playoffs this weekend as we catch up with Mariner coach Monte Monte Walton and Trojan coach Steve Slesk.
Sporting News
Joe Withee from Emerald Downs joins us to look ahead to the Preakness Stakes Saturday.
Big Dumb Game

The Zone 5/17/18

Former WWU Quarterback Jason Stiles, a longtime friend of The Zone, joins us to look ahead to his entry into the Western Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday.  And we finally get our chance to talk to Olympic skier and Western student Breezy Johnson.
Sporting News
It’s the return of Good Question!
Big Dumb Game

The Zone 5/15/18

Former Sehome Mariner and Central Washington University defensive end Bo Banner joins Mark to talk about joining the CFL.  Ace producer Tessa McLeod joins the Zone to introduce herself. 
Sporting News O’ The Day includes Robinson Cano’s 80 day suspension.  
Trivia Tuesday with prizes from our sponsor Westside Pizza

The Zone 5/7/18

Mark covers the Kentucky Derby victory of Justify, then we have interviews with two new Whatcom County coaches. Ray Ootsey is the new Squalicum girls basketball coach and Brett Farrar takes over the Blaine Borderites boys squad.

The Zone 5/4/18

New Sehome High School girls basketball coach Anye Turner joins us to talk about his new job…and Joe Withee from…

The Zone 5/3/18

The Bellingham Bells play in the West Coast League and the new Commissioner  of the W-C-L Rob Neyer joins us…Mariner pitcher James Paxton struck out 16 in 7 innings last night but the bullpen blew his lead.  Mark doesn’t sound like he’s over it.
Sporting News
Big Dumb Game

The Zone 5/2/18

Comedian Nick Swardson is coming to the Mt. Baker Theater Saturday, and he joins us on the show… and producer Tessa comes in to talk to Mark about Bret Michaels coming to Lynden and mention Mark’s picture with Bret up on the KPUG Facebook page.
Sporting News
Big Dumb Game

The Zone 5/1/18

The Class 2A district baseball tournament gets underway today.  Lynden is the highest seed from Whatcom County and has a first-round bye.  Lions coach Cory White joins us with an update on his team.  And it’s Trivia Tuesday with prizes from our sponsor Westside Pizza.
Sporting News
Big Dumb Game

The Zone 4/30/18

Gregg Bell from the News Tribune of Tacoma joins us for a Seahawks draft recap. Then we play Pick the Pony, cover Sporting news, and give away Nick Swardsen tickets in the Big Dumb Game.

Recent Headlines

19 hours ago in Sports

Stafford’s late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in tense playoff opener

Puka Nacua stepped into the huddle with the Los Angeles Rams trailing by four with 2:38 left, the home crowd roaring and his team's season on the line. He never thought twice about losing. "Never a doubt — No. 9 is with us," Nacau said with a wide smile in reference to the team's 37-year-old All-Pro quarterback, Matthew Stafford.

19 hours ago in Sports

Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers

Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled the Chicago Bears to yet another improbable comeback win and kept their breakout season going for at least another round of the postseason.

19 hours ago in Sports

Purdy, 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with 23-19 win in wild-card game

Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey late in the fourth quarter, San Francisco used a trick play on a TD toss from Jennings to McCaffrey, and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23-19 wild-card victory Sunday.

4 days ago in Sports

Jalen Hurts’ resilience and big-game prowess to be tested in NFC wild card game

Jalen Hurts pointed at A.J. Brown — and just showed everyone watching, including a hapless defense — where he would throw the ball. Sure enough, Hurts tossed a strike down the sideline to Brown for an easy score earlier this season in a win over Minnesota.

4 days ago in Sports

Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

Miami's return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told they didn't belong. Through it all, they kept chugging along — straight into the national championship game.