Spring Practice Report: Day 1
From Pullman -- The Washington State Cougars recently wrapped up their first practice of the spring. The defense shined early but the offense won the day. Follow the jump for today’s practice report …
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
NMSU coach denies interest in WSU job ... sort of 1
From Pullman -- We've written that New Mexico State coach Marvin Menzies appears to be one of a number of candidates for the vacant men's basketball coaching position at Washington State. Menzies has recruited well in Canada and taken the Aggies to three WAC tournament…
We have a bit more perspective around here
A GRIP ON SPORTS If we were down South, today would be a holiday of sorts. We're not so it isn't. Read on.
Thursday morning Pac-12 links 2
From Pullman -- It's finally here. In just a few hours we'll be heading out to watch Washington State's first football practice of the spring. Here's our story previewing the upcoming 15 practices and we've transcribed yesterday's interview with WSU coach Mike Leach. Later today…
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Nothing goes right as Chiefs trail series 3-0
Spokane Chiefs fans would be hard-pressed to come up with a worse period than Wednesday's first period that ended with Victoria leading 4-0 in Game 3 of the Western Hockey League playoffs. The Chiefs were held to one shot on goal through the first 11…
Leach talks about spring practice
From Pullman -- Today marks the final day before the Washington State football team puts the pads back on and takes the field for spring practice. Head coach Mike Leach met with the media this afternoon to preview the upcoming 15 practices and also gave…
The view is nice from up here
A GRIP ON SPORTS For the longest time I was a big fan of the NFL's self-imposed parity. But that was then. Now it just seems wrong. Read on.
Wednesday morning Pac-12 links
From Pullman -- Things are starting to pick up in Pullman. Tomorrow will be the first day of Washington State's spring football practices, and on Friday we'll have a live chat at noon. In today's paper we take a look at five important position battles…
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014
Chiefs need breakthrough in series with Royals
With a break here and there, the Spokane Chiefs might be talking about finishing off the Victoria Royals rather than desperately needing a win to get back in their Western Hockey League first-round series. The Chiefs, trailing the best-of-seven series 2-0 after a pair of…
Five position battles to keep an eye on in WSU spring practices
From Pullman -- This season the Cougars will have the luxury of an experienced group, particularly on offense. While Washington State is still young, the majority of the starters have a good deal of in game experience. However, the are some areas where the Cougars…
A little ray of Tuesday sunshine 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS Wow, the outlook about life changes when the sun is out, doesn't it? Smiles are a bit easier to come by, patience is a bit easier to find and every part of the body works just a bit better. That was…
Tuesday morning Pac-12 links
From Pullman -- Spring practice is just days away for the Washington State football team and the Cougars are already getting ready. And so is the media. WSU released its Spring roster on Monday and we've got a post detailing the differences we could find…
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014
WSU releases spring roster and depth chart 1
From Pullman -- Washington State will hold the first of its 15 spring football practices on Thursday, continuing every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Crimson and Gray game will be held at Spokane’s Joe Albi Field on Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. and spring...
Cougar Calls highlights 1
From Pullman -- Washington State athletic director Bill Moos joined Bud Nameck on KXLY 920 for Cougar Calls this morning and it was a pretty eventful show. Spring football starts on Thursday for WSU so the duo hosted both defensive coordinator Mike Breske and head…
As Yogi might say, it's not over but it's over 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS The college basketball season in these parts is officially over. The ending wasn't what anyone wanted, I'm sure. For any of the area's teams. Read on.
Monday morning Pac-12 links 1
From Pullman -- The weekend passed and the Washington State men's basketball team remains without a long-term coach. While former Ken Bone assistant Curtis Allen has been placed in charge to oversee the day-to-day operations of the team we still don't know who the next…
Overtime bites Chiefs again in playoffs
With a bounce or two, the Spokane Chiefs could be coming home from Victoria, British Columbia, with a 2-0 lead over the Victoria Royals in their Western Hockey League first-round series. Instead, the Chiefs are down 0-2 after back-to-back overtime losses. Read story
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014
Zags pay for turnovers in 84-61 loss
About the only question in the closing minutes was whether Gonzaga would suffer its worst NCAA tournament loss. They didn't, but it hardly eased their pain as the Bulldogs were crushed by Arizona 84-61 Sunday at Viejas Arena. GU's 87-63 loss to Maryland in 1995…
GU men vs. Arizona
S-R photojournalist Dan Pelle covered the GU men's NCAA game against Arizona. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
GU women vs. James Madison
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered the GU women's NCAA opener against James Madison. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Zags take their shot at top-seeded Arizona
Gonzaga, back in its familiar role as NCAA tournament underdog, takes on No.-1-seeded Arizona tonight in San Diego. The Zags have pulled more than their share of tourney upsets -- No. 7 Minnesota, No. 2 Stanford, No. 6 Florida in 1999, No. 7 Louisville and…
Early showdown: Shock vs. Rattlers
I'm pretty sure this game involving a team from Arizona and a team from Spokane isn't the one grabbing all the headlines (see NCAA basketball tournament), but it's a big one nonetheless. The Spokane Shock and Arizona Rattlers resume their rivalry today in Phoenix. Both…
Gonzaga's matchup with Arizona brings back memories
A GRIP ON SPORTS The funny thing about one of the more memorable college basketball games I ever covered? I wasn't even in the same arena. Heck, I wasn't even in the same state. Read on.
Sunday morning Pac-12 links
From Pullman -- The NCAA tournament's first weekend is almost over and just a handful of the once-pround field of 68 remain. During the finals games at Spokane Arena we caught up with former Washington State athletic director Jim Sterk and asked him about the…
Overtime loss puts Chiefs in 1-0 hole
The Spokane Chiefs and Victoria Royals opened their Western Hockey League first-round series in style Saturday night, playing more than 8 minutes of overtime before Victoria squeaked out a 2-1 victory. Game 2 is Sunday night in Victoria. Read story
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