Day 2 in the books at WSU camp
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Another day, another practice in the books on Rogers Field, though this one was a bit warmer than Thursday's camp opener. It was also a big day for one of WSU's incoming freshmen. Read on.
FRIDAY, AUG. 3, 2012
Idaho hoops hires former EWU coach
Idaho men's basketball coach Don Verlin filled his coaching staff Friday with the hiring of Kirk Earlywine, the former head coach at Eastern Washington. Earlywine will serve as UI's director of player development after going 42-78 at EWU from 2007-2011. Earlywine fills the role of…
Win or win, Olympics draw big ratings 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS When it came time to watch television last night, I already knew Michael Phelps had defeated Ryan Lochte, Gabby Douglas was an all-around champion and the U.S. women had won the gold in rowing. But that didn't stop Kim and me…
Day 2 awaits Cougars
COUGARS DAY 2, FROM PULLMAN -- We turn our focus today toward Washington State's second practice of the preseason, which is also the second of a 10-day stretch of practices before the team's first day off. We'll be there. But first, links. FORECAST: 81 degrees,…
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