WHL notes: Kelowna does West proud
This week's Western Hockey League notebook shows another example why the league power resides in the Western Conference. Read story
TUESDAY, JAN. 14, 2014
Seattle keeps upper hand
It's one thing when the Spokane Chiefs struggle against the Portland Winterhawks. That's old news. Spokane's yearlong drought against the Seattle Thunderbirds is another matter. Read story
Road trips are always challenging
The Gonzaga Bulldogs lost to Portland, picked ninth in the preseason poll, last Thursday at the Chiles Center, another not-so-gentle reminder that there are no gimmies on the road in college basketball. I took a closer look at why road games, particularly in the WCC,…
Central Valley girls defeat Mead 50-47
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered the Mead vs. Central Valley girls' game. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Lacy out for another month 2
From Pullman -- Ken Bone talked to the media on Tuesday as part of the Pac-12 men's basketball coaches teleconference. Bone said that he was impressed with Stanford's size and athleticism in the post, that Josh Hawkinson is improving and may be overtaking Jordan Railey,…
A quick post for a Tuesday 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS This is going to be quick. Thank goodness Monday was not a real busy day. Read on.
Tuesday morning Pac-12 links
From Pullman -- Yesterday was the start of called for Spring semester at Washington State and the students were back on campus. That includes six new Cougars who enrolled for Spring quarter (although apparently Calvin Green is arriving today). In the morning, Bud Nameck hosted…
Elynuiks know their WHL
Hudson Elynuik, one of the two newest members of the Spokane Chiefs, started his Western Hockey League career with great advance knowledge about the league. Elynuik and the Chiefs will be home Tuesday night against the Seattle Thunderbirds. Read story
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