THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 2014
Is that a wolf in the Winter Olympics dorm?
WILDLIFE WATCHING -- It's not clear whether Olympic athletes are seeing wolves or whether the latest news is another indication of the stray dog problem in Sochi. Either way, the video a U.S. Olympic athlete has posted of a wolf-like critter roaming the halls of…
GU, BYU tangle at Marriott Center
Generally speaking, I'm not a big fan of alarm clocks that sound in the 3-a.m. hour but we've arrived in sunny Salt Lake City for late night with the Zags and Cougars. Here's a GU-BYU glance and a short preview that ran in today's S-R.…
'FCS Kickoff' will start in Cheney
In the earliest opening to the college football season in 11 years, Eastern Washington will host Sam Houston State on Aug. 23 in the "FCS Kickoff." The Eagles and Bearkats will kick off at 12:30 PDT at Roos Field, ESPN announced Thursday morning. "We saw…
Gonzaga game means everything for BYU
A GRIP ON SPORTS There's a showdown tonight in the West Coast Conference. It means everything to one team. And Gonzaga is involved as well. Read on.
Thursday morning Pac-12 links
From Corvallis -- The Cougars have a rare Thursday night basketball game against Oregon State, tonight at 6 p.m. The game will be televised on Pac-12 Washington. Check out these links in the meantime. We've got a Four Corners preview of WSU's week and a…
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 2014
Chiefs fall flat against Raiders
Given their success against Eastern Conference teams this season, and their solid record against the Prince Albert Raiders in recent years, the odds seemed to favor the Spokane Chiefs for Wednesday night's Western Hockey League game at the Arena. The odds were wrong. Read story
WHL playoff situation takes shape
Here's a look at the drive toward the Western Hockey League postseason as the regular season enters the final month. Some teams have already clinched berths and some, such as the Spokane Chiefs, are close to clinching. Read story
Kelowna holds on to No. 1
The Kelowna Rockets (46-8-0-4) still lead the way in the Canadian Hockey League's Top 10 rankings. The Rockets have held down the top spot since Jan. 2. Portland (43-12-2-3) has moved up to third place following a club-record 17-game winning streak. Read story
Is there change in the air? 6
A GRIP ON SPORTS So what does the future hold in Pullman? That's the $1.7-million question, isn't it? Read on.
Wednesday morning Pac-12 links
From Pullman -- The Cougars will hit the road again today, traveling to Corvallis and then Eugene to take on the Oregon Schools, before heading up scenic I-5 to see if they can sweep the Huskies in Seattle. Well, that's what I'll be doing anyways.…
TUESDAY, FEB. 18, 2014
Hill, Vandals erupt in win over Northridge 3
Connor Hill felt comfortable on Tuesday night, and why not? He was shooting at Memorial Gym, where the Vandals are unbeaten this season (albeit in just three games). Hill sank 8 3-pointers and finished with 28 points in Idaho's 96-88 victory over Cal State Northridge.…
WHL notes: One point could mean a lot
This week's Western Hockey League notebook leads with the race for the East Division title, which could mean a No. 2 playoff seed for the champion and a No. 6 seed for the runner-up. Read story
Ken Bone's future at WSU uncertain 5
From Pullman -- Ken Bone and the Washington State basketball team are aware of the uncertainty surrounding the coach's future at WSU. While Bone has two more years left on his contract, athletic director Bill Moos hinted before the season began that a coaching change…
June Daugherty press conference 2
OPENING STATEMENT: Good afternoon, everybody. (I'm) proud of our efforts this weekend. I thought that in the Utah game we played 40 minutes of basketball and we've been looking for that on the offensive and defensive end all year. I think it was a real…
Olynyk catches up with former teammates
Kelly Olynyk spent a few days in Spokane after surprising his former teammates Saturday on Senior Night. More on his visit and his rookie campaign with the Boston Celtics here.
In the M's case, spring optimism is not the case 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS The best part of spring training? Optimism. Read on.
Tuesday morning Pac-12 links 1
From Pullman -- Bright lights. March Madness. Final Fours. One Shining Moment. It's all so close for the Washington State women's basketball team, which is officially a bubble team according to Charlie Creme's Bracketology. Creme still doesn't have the Cougars making the dance, but they're…
MONDAY, FEB. 17, 2014
Tia Presley voted Pac-12 Player of the Week
From Pullman -- Spokane's own Tia Presley was named the Pac-12 Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 10-17. Presley earned her first such honor of the season by averaging 32.0 point and shooting 50 percent from the floor in Washington…
Trees are supposed to last forever 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS Some news this morning hit me in the gut. Hard. It was almost like losing a loved one. Read on.
Monday morning Pac-12 links 4
From Pullman -- The Cougars were oh so close. Unranked but receiving votes in the polls, the Washington State baseball team nearly started off the season with a series win over the top-ranked team in the country. It was not to be, however, as the…
SUNDAY, FEB. 16, 2014
Chiefs continue remarkable trend
True, the Spokane Chiefs have won 18 consecutive games from the Everett Silvertips at the Arena. But Sunday night's win allowed the Chiefs to add to another positive season-long trend. Read story
Day after Loyola Marymount
I had a Bill Walton moment last night. Walton frequently mentions during telecasts that one of the best parts of his job is meeting the parents of players. So after my last interview, I approached Sam Dower Sr., mainly to tell him that his son…
Emotion can be good and bad 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS Senior days and the like mean a lot in college. The emotional lift of honoring someone or a group of someones who have given a lot to your institution can propel a team to a victory or cause a sentimental hangover.…
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