Halliday has earned support on this one 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are news reports you read and say “well, that makes sense.” There are others that are just the opposite. Like yesterday. Read on.
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015
Morning links: Halliday calls it a career
Spokane and Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday ended his prolific career, retiring from football just before Washington started its rookie minicamp.
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015
Updated: Halliday is done with football 1
Connor Halliday has been rehabbing since November to prepare himself for professional football, but now appears to be finished with the sport.
NCAA proposes rules changes to college basketball 2
The NCAA men's basketball rules committee has proposed some changes with the goals of reducing physicality in the sport (to increase scoring) and speed games up.
Jack Z has dropped the ball with M's left fielders
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There is a classified ad I expect to see soon, either up on Craigslist or the local Seattle newspapers. Read on.
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015
M's transmission is still slipping 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Did the M’s lose last night? They did. Well, I figured. When I hit the sack they had already left the population of Kirkland stranded in scoring position. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015
What part of a fool and his money don't people understand?
A GRIP ON SPORTS • About once a week or so, something happens that proves P.T. Barnum was way ahead of his time. And right. Read on.
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015
The Spokane guy running the Patriots fundraiser is real, and he's an Eagles fan 7
We reported this morning that a man claiming to be from Spokane is running a GoFundMe fundraiser to pay a $1 million fine for the Patriots related to their deflated ball scandal. This afternoon, we were able to speak with him over the phone.
Spokane Patriots fan steps up to foot bill for $1 million NFL fine 7
Poor Robert Kraft. With a net worth of just $4.3 billion, the New England Patriots owner has to be losing sleep over the $1 million fine leveled by the NFL for his allegedly deflated balls.
NFL comes down pretty easy on Brady, Patriots 5
A GRIP ON SPORTS • So the NFL threw the book at Tom Brady and the Patriots. At least it wasn't heavy like "The Stand." It was more like "Of Mice and Men." You were expecting anything else? Read on.
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015
Hoopfest is closer than you think 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are many civic events each year in Spokane. The Lilac Parade, Bloomsday, opening day of pothole season. But one towers above all others. At least in my mind. Read on.
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015
Hey Mom, thanks
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Today is a day to say thanks. Thanks to all of you mothers out there. When it comes to sports, you are the engine that makes the whole thing go. Read on.
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015
What a perfect spring weekend
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s another perfect Saturday in Spokane. The high is going to be in the 70s, the sun will be shining and you have one more day to shop for Mom. Read on
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015
Shock dismantle L.A. 68-46
Spokane put together its most complete performance of the season and routed L.A. 68-46 at the Arena on Friday. Quarterback Warren Smith, making his first AFL start, completed 23 of 29 passes for 313 yards and six touchdowns. My unedited game story is below.
Gonzaga's Few will have a nice opportunity this summer
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Mark Few has finally made it. Read on ...
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015
Chiefs select Smith with No. 1 pick
The Spokane Chiefs follow the expected course and took defenseman Ty Smith of Lloydminster, Alberta, with the first pick of Thursday's Western Hockey League bantam draft. Read story
WSU releases post-spring depth chart
Here is what WSU's two-deep looks like after 15 spring practices
Hey, this is serious
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A lot of easy jokes out there this morning, jokes I would have jumped at making just a few short years ago. Not any more. Read on ...
Polè will attend Bengals rookie camp
The Cincinnati Bengals will hold their opening meeting of rookie minicamp tonight and Kalafitoni Polè will be in the room.
Chiefs hope for big boost from bantam draft
Thursday holds an important moment for the Spokane Chiefs. For just the second time in franchise history, the Chiefs have the No. 1 pick in the Western Hockey League's bantam draft. Read story
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015
These M's are ripping hope right out of our hearts 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • In the eighth-inning break last night, I began to think the M’s just could be all right. After all, they had received a great start from James Paxton, had rallied to take a 4-2 lead and were turning the game over to the bullpen. Hope was springing. Read on.
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015
The M's without Felix is too awful to imagine 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • All we can say is thank goodness for Felix Hernandez. Where would the Mariners be today without him? Read on.
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015
Vandal hoops adds San Diego transfer
Idaho announces Chris Sarbaugh will transfer to Idaho from USD on a graduate transfer.
The weekend is over and some are saying 'good riddance' 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Is it Monday already? Where did the weekend go? Read on.
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015
Williams-Goss transferring to GU 1
Nigel Williams-Goss, considered one of the top transfers in college basketball, has decided to transfer to Gonzaga. The former University of Washington guard picked Gonzaga over UNLV and Providence. He canceled a visit to Ohio State after committing to the Zags. GU hosted Williams-Goss and…
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