The Pac-12 Networks is coming to WSU preseason practice
Mike Yam, Curtis Conway and Nigel Burton of the Pac-12 Networks will come to WSU's Aug. 21 practice and air a show at 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 2015
Northwest League had to score in 10th inning
In a bizarre twist of fate, Missoula's Luke Lowery of the Pioneer League All-Star team could have delivered the winning RBI in the top of the eighth inning Tuesday despite the fact that the Northwest League tied the game in the bottom of the eighth....
TUESDAY, AUG. 4, 2015
2015 All-Star Game
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the 2015 All-Star Game. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Five Cougars that hold the keys to WSU's season
Washington State will almost certainly be better in 2015 than 2014. How much better depends on these five guys.
We're already settling into a routine
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Isn’t it amazing how quickly the abnormal becomes the normal? Just last week all we could think about was the Seahawks opening training camp and the dawn of a new NFL season. Now it already seems to be akin to an old helmet, beat up, marked and smelly. Read on.
Indians assume all-star role
The Spokane Indians were the first team to volunteer to host a Northwest League All-Star Game. They're also the first to put on an all-star contest between the NWL and Pioneer League. Read story
MONDAY, AUG. 3, 2015
Paul Petrino pre-camp fall press conference, notes and quotes
Paul Petrino met with the media Monday afternoon to discuss his third fall camp as head coach at the University of Idaho.
The deluge of football news is about to begin and no one will stay dry
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Do you enjoy football? If the answer is no, then I suggest you spend the, I don’t know, next six months or so in Tahiti or Bora-Bora or somewhere similar. Read on.
SUNDAY, AUG. 2, 2015
Break means break for Indians
Suppose you played for the Spokane Indians and your team is hosting the Northwest League/Pioneer League All-Star Game on Tuesday. Now suppose you weren't selected for the game. What should you do? Read Sunday game story
Idaho football fall camp storylines to watch
Idaho football opens up fall camp on Wednesday, kicking off Paul Petrino's third season on campus. What are the storylines to watch?
Once again Seahawks save a bad day for Northwest sports fans 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • If you are a fan of Northwest pro sports teams, then yesterday included one piece of really good news and two horrible competitions. It’s hard to figure how that balances out. Read on.
Jeremiah Allison gives a helping hand because he received many
Jeremiah Allison has a Rhodes Scholar's resume and a philanthropist's philosophy because of the mentors that shaped him.
Summer reward for Indians all-stars
LeDarious Clark and fellow Spokane Indians all-stars Dylan Moore and Yeyson Yrizarri have the numbers to back up their selection. Read story
SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 2015
Hope Springs for Spokane Indians
The Spokane Indians may not have an official closer, but they want a chance to get left-hander Jeffrey Springs into as many games as they can. Read game story
Cougars hold court at Pac-12 Media Days 2
After a mostly quiet, pretty uneventful offseason, the Washington State Cougars broke their silence on Friday at Pac-12 Media Days.
A crowded day features Wilson, Walker and Leach
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Re: yesterday. Has there been a bigger sports news day in these parts recently? I don't think so. With everything that went on, it would be hard to top. Read on.
Streaky Clark seeks turnaround
There can't be a Northwest League player who has undergone more of an up-and-down season than Indians all-star center fielder LeDarious Clark. Read game story
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