Good morning from Las Vegas. Third day here, still haven't seen a cloud. Pulling double duty as always at the WCC tournaments. Gonzaga's women put together a big second half, thanks to a nice lift from its bench, to eliminate No. 8 LMU 70-50. Game…
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Today is the end. And the beginning. Read on.
Today Washington State will kinda, sorta say goodbye to three seniors players, all of whom have made major impacts this season.
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered Okanogan's win over White Swan in State B action. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered Lummi Nation's win over Seattle Lutheran. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
S-R photojournalist Dan Pelle covered Brewster's win over Liberty in State B action. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
S-R photojournalist Dan Pelle covered Colton's win over Neah Bay in State B action. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
It's a state tournament and there's always more I can write. So click the tab and follow along.
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered the GU women's opening game against Loyola Marymount. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
In the end Washington State couldn't spring the upset over No. 13 Utah, falling late in the game, similar to last week's loss at UCLA.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • This time of year it's easy to look out the back window and see plants beginning to bloom. It's an annual symbol of rebirth, of hope. Personally, it doesn't compare in the hope category to watching Nelson Cruz launch a hanging breaking-ball about 400 feet down the left-field line. Read on.
S-R photojournalist Dan Pelle covered this morning's State B action. Check out this big picture story of game photos.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are quite a few subjects we could explore this morning, everything from NFL free agency to the M's to fixing college basketball – as if it needs it. But instead we make our once-a-year plea to have you support the State high school basketball tournaments. Read on.
Tonight Washington State will take on No. 13 Utah, the team that blows out everyone but Arizona.
Three things. One, it's way too early in the morning. Two, I filed my weekly Gonzaga notebook for today's S-R, focusing on a fewe areas where the Zags' game has slipped in recent weeks. Now, it's grading on a curve as the Zags are 29-2…
Washington State's seniors have at least three more games to play but the torch passing has already begun, according to Ernie Kent.
The Spokane Chiefs are on a roll, having won four straight games by a combined score of 22-2. Their next three games are on the road, including Saturday at Canadian Hockey League No. 2 Kelowna. Read story
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Did you agree with all the Academy Awards, or did you like "American Sniper" more than "Birdman?" How about all the Grammys and Emmys? If you answered no (and even if you answered yes), then you may be happy with our column topic today: college basketball awards. Read on.
Unless it wins the Pac-12 tournament, Washington State (12-16, 6-10 Pac-12) isn't making the NCAA tournament.
Central Valley and University boys basketball teams played their final season in the Spokane City League in 1968 and made it a memorable one.
Despite a five-week stretch, mostly in January, in which they lost 11 of 14 games, the Spokane Chiefs have reached the 62-game mark of their Western Hockey League schedule with as many wins (31) as regulation, overtime and shootout losses (31). Read story
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