WHL notes: Chiefs honor five more on list
The Spokane Chiefs, celebrating their 30th year in the Western Hockey League, have selected five more players to go with the team's Top 25 list selected in 2010. Read story
TUESDAY, FEB. 17, 2015
WSU adds an offensive quality control assistant 1
Joel Filani will come to Washington State as the new offensive quality control assistant, according to coach-tracking website FootballScoop.com.
Bill Pierce's almanac: Jud Heathcote's start 2
George “Jud” Heathcote is a nationally recognized Hall of Fame coach, who first cut his coaching teeth on the high school courts of Spokane. Heathcote, a native of North Dakota, moved to western Washington at a young age after the death of his father.
It's a relaxing Tuesday
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A simple day. A quiet day. Nothing wrong with that. Read on.
MONDAY, FEB. 16, 2015
Looking back at Arizona
It's rivalry week at Washington State and the Cougars will try to sweep the regular-season series with the Huskies for the first time since the 2010-11 season. But first we have to put yesterday's game to bed.
The Cougars didn't play their Sunday best 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • I hitched a ride to Pullman yesterday, heading down with basketball play-by-play announcer Bud Nameck to grab a glance at the Cougars. Maybe it wasn't the best day to see how far they've come this season. Read on.
Morning links: Cougars aren’t ready to beat Arizona 4
After last night's game Ernie Kent said that Arizona's team can be a barometer for where the Cougars hope to be some day.
SUNDAY, FEB. 15, 2015
Arizona 86, WSU 59: Wildcats slaughter Cougars
Washington State's biggest crowd of the season was quickly culled when Arizona took a 53-19 first-half lead.
Day after Pepperdine
Gonzaga has played 14 WCC games and only three have been closer than 11 points. Two of those have been against Pepperdine, the latest a plodding 56-48 GU win Saturday. Here’s my game story, S-R photos and AP’s gamer. Read on for my day-after post.
There is no understanding romance ... or basketball
A GRIP ON SPORTS • After a one-day detour into interpersonal relationships, we're back into the sporting arena this morning. Though sometimes figuring out what happened there is just as hard as trying to read the signs at a candle-lit dinner. Read on.
Morning links: NCAA considers coach-to-helmet communication
The NCAA is considering a number of rule-change proposals, the most significant of which would alter the way coaches communicate with players on the field.
Chiefs head home after 3-3 trip
Following the Spokane Chiefs' game at Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on Saturday night, the team boarded the bus for the long trip home. Spokane finished 3-3 against East Division teams. Read story
SATURDAY, FEB. 14, 2015
Zags ride second-half defense past Waves
Gonzaga ran its winning streak to 19 with a hard-fought 56-48 win over Pepperdine. My unedited game story is below. Day-after post in the a.m.
George Raveling elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame 2
George Raveling, the first African-American head coach in Pac-12 history, was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday as a contributor.
Looking back at Arizona State 1
We covered Dexter Kernich-Drew's big night pretty extensively in our game story. But another player made a big impact in WSU's 74-71 win over the Sun Devils.
It's Valentine's Day and everyone is keeping score 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Isn't it appropriate the one major news event that occurred on the Valentine's Day holiday over the years was a bunch of guys being shot down in a garage? Or maybe it's just a coincidence. Read on.
Morning links: Kernich-Drew torches ASU 4
Dexter Kernich-Drew started for the first time since late November on Sunday and responded with the best game of his career.
Video: Ernie Kent after ASU
Ernie Kent addresses the media after WSU's win over ASU. Video courtesy of WSU athletics.
FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 2015
A couple highlights from WSU's win
Dexter Kernich-Drew's big 3-pointer will be the shot remembered from Friday night's win. But Ny Redding had a highlight of his own.
Day after Loyola Marymount
Yup, a little slow-starting this morning, much like Loyola Marymount last night at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga cruised to an 80-51 victory. Here’s my game story and AP’s gamer. More below in my day-after post.
Eagles are up to the task in showdown game
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It was the biggest night of basketball in Cheney in more than a decade. And will be the biggest night in Cheney for, what, about a month? Read on.
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