A GRIP ON SPORTS What the heck? I got up this morning all ready to see how others around the country had began jumping on the Jason-Vargas-for-Cy-Young bandwagon and all I can find is stories about the Mariners' offense? Doesn't everyone realize yesterday's seven runs…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- As we've said in this space recently, this time of year is typically accompanied by a dearth of college football and basketball news. Well, Tuesday was different. Read on for our daily rundown.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Spoke for a bit earlier this evening with former Iowa State center Jordan Railey, who has given his commitment to transfer to Washington State next season. Here's a part of our conversation.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The next time we see Washington State on a football practice field with coaches and pads, it'll be August. Yes, the Cougars practiced for the 15th and final time on Tuesday, putting the finishing touches on the first spring of the…
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A GRIP ON SPORTS • UPDATED: 10:20 A.M. While driving back from the Seattle area yesterday, the ride was accompanied by a sports soundtrack. There was the news of Seth Greenberg's firing at Virginia Tech. There was the fallout from Ron Artest's elbow to James…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- After beginning spring practices just over a month ago, WSU wraps up its 15-practice schedule with a final workout this afternoon. We'll be there with our usual coverage. To get your day started, have at some links.
A GRIP ON SPORTS Every Monday starts with a goal: Finding one sports-related story that's off the beaten track for you. We did that today. Read on.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- After the frenzy of WSU's spring game, there was very little going on yesterday. Very, very little. But we did find a few links worth passing along, so let's get to it.
TOURNAMENT FISHING — After a trip to a hospital to have a hook removed from his pinky, Brandon Palaniuk, 24, of Rathdrum powered forward through three days of fishing to dominate and win the Bassmaster Elite Series TroKar Quest tournament at Bull Shoals Lake, Ark.,…
A GRIP ON SPORTS For all of you who have been griping about the Mariners' offense, what do you want? Perfection? OK, you got it Saturday. Though not the right way. Read on.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Had a rather lengthy post written -- taking a look back at Saturday's scrimmage, tons of notes, tons of links. Then my computer froze and I lost the whole thing, because I'm an idiot, mainly, and didn't save anything, and also…
COUGARS FROM SPOKANE -- Albi Stadium is empty and we're leaving for fear of getting locked inside, so this post will be short for now. We'll be back later with plenty more from the scrimmage.
COUGARS FROM SPOKANE -- We're in the press box at Albi Stadium, where fans are enjoying the various concessions available, as well as some bouncy-house type activities for the kids. Pretty laid-back feel so far. More like a carnival than a football game, for the…
A GRIP ON SPORTS We're in the Seattle area this week on personal business but that doesn't stop us from filling you in on the sports happening around the Inland Northwest. Just like the dirty looks my wife Kim kept shooting me didn't stop me…
COUGARS FROM COEUR d'ALENE -- We're visiting a friend in this fine city in Idaho before heading over to Albi Stadium, but we've also got some links and news for you before the day begins in earnest. Read on.
About midway into Idaho's final spring scrimmage, Paull Wulff and his family sat down just below the press box at the Kibbie Dome. He was in Moscow to take in some football, and near the end he talked with the S-R about his last few…
We still saw plenty of place-kicker Trey Farquhar Friday night. But the Vandals' offense showed glimpses of coming together, much to the delight of Robb Akey. Read on for more.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Our series of video interviews continues with a look at WSU safety Anthony Carpenter.
Spokane has placed linebacker Terence Moore on injured reserve, a mandatory four-week stint. Moore, an Arena Football League rookie from Troy University, hurt his knee during Saturday’s victory over Milwaukee. His injury won’t require surgery. Moore has three interceptions and a fumble recovery. He’s had…
I was at the hospital Thursday having a minor procedure done (it comes with turning 50 years old), so I wasn't able to post links to our Prep Page stories. Here you go: My column was about Joe Albi Stadium and the need to look…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Fenway Park is turning 100 today and I'm here to refute the nasty Internet rumor that I was at the first game. Nope, couldn't get tickets. And, besides, I wanted to wait until Buck O'Brien was on the bump. Read on.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- We're officially one day away from the spring game, but we've got a few loose ends to tie up here in Pullman before driving to Coeur d'Alene later today. Visiting a friend there before Saturday's big scrimmage. Read on for some…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- WSU needed to go without pads either today or on Tuesday -- you're only allowed 12 practices in pads and they've already had 10, with the spring game coming up Saturday -- so they were in helmets and shorts this afternoon.…
The Vandals' spring camp finale is tomorrow (6 p.m., Kibbie Dome), and Robb Akey ran down the highlights of spring with the media earlier today. Akey spoke about Idaho's starting quarterback battle, players who have impressed him, new offensive coaches and former players who have…
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