Ease into Monday with these links

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FROM PULLMAN — Today marks another day off for Washington State’s football team before returning to the practice field on Tuesday. Thus, it is a slow day for links. But keep reading, regardless.

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The WSU baseball team managed to salvage one win out of its series against Utah, as Scott Simon pitched a five-hit shutout to lead the Cougars past the Utes, 5-0. WSU improves to 17-13 and 4-5 in Pac-12 play. The Cougars play at BYU today. … Brian Floyd wrote a bit about WSU’s practice on Saturday.

Around the Pac-12 … Arizona’s young receivers are sticking together . … Arizona State’s tight end hopes to build off his successful 2012 season. … Assorted notes from the first week of Oregon State’s spring practices. … A UCLA sophomore is focused on his new position .

Yes, that’s all we have on this Monday morning.

Christian Caple can be reached at christianc@spokesman.com . Twitter: @ChristianCaple