In the close-knit world of college football, most coaches aren't out of work for long 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Is it really true it’s not what you know, but who you know? In the cozy world of college football, it’s probably both. Read on.
TUESDAY, FEB. 23, 2016
MONDAY, FEB. 22, 2016
The memories for the seniors are different than the ones the fans have 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Every year every college sports team says goodbye to its seniors. It’s become quite a big deal. Read on.
Bill Pierce's almanac: Ever-changing state basketball tournament format
Teams are now in the final stages of determining who will advance to the state basketball tournaments.The first tournament was held in 1923 at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on the University of Washington campus.
Morning links: WSU falls to Cal in final home game
Washington State couldn't send its seniors out with a win on Sunday, falling to California 80-62 in its final home game of the season.
SUNDAY, FEB. 21, 2016
Video: Ernie Kent after California
Everything Ernie Kent said during his postgame press conference.
WSU box score: California 80, WSU 62
Final stats from Washington State's loss to California.
Day after Saint Mary's
You know the drill. Here’s my game story, John Blanchette’s column and Tyler Tjomsland’s photos. Read on for my day-after Saint Mary’s post.
A bad (basketball) day in the Inland Northwest 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Where were we? Oh, right. Trying to figure out if Saturday was the worst day of college basketball in the area since Dan Fitzgerald coached Gonzaga. Read on.
SATURDAY, FEB. 20, 2016
GU falls at home to Gaels
Gonzaga missed an opportunity to take command of the WCC race, falling to the visiting Saint Mary's Gaels 63-58 on Saturday. GU had one of its worst offensive nights of the season -- maybe the worst -- shooting just 35.5 percent, making 5 of 26…
FRIDAY, FEB. 19, 2016
Zags-Gaels and Senior Night
Gonzaga closes its regular-season home schedule with a visit from rival Saint Mary's on Saturday. Senior Night and a showdown with the Gaels has all the makings of an interesting night inside the McCarthey Athletic Center. I combined all those elements into one story: the…
Spokane makes IFL debut at Tri-Cities
Spokane's 11th season of indoor football begins with a new league (the IFL), a new/familiar coach (Adam Shackleford, Shock coach from 2007-09) and the renewal of a regional rivalry with Tri-Cities (the franchises last squared off in 2009 as members of arenafootball2). After just two…
Washington Mat Classic XXVIII
Washington Mat Classic XXVIII – FINAL RESULTS STATE 4A TEAM SCORES—Lake Stevens 121, Moses Lake 103, Tahoma 89, Curtis 74, Sunnyside 67.5, Union 66, Todd Beamer 61.5, Central Valley 61, Rogers (Puyallup) 59, Chiawana 56, Puyallup 53.5, Kent Meridian 53, Kentridge 53, Mead 53, University…
Day after Pacific
Back with my day-after Pacific post following Gonzaga’s 90-68 home victory Thursday. Come to think of it, I don’t have a lot more to add than what I put into the game story but that’s not going to stop me. My game story, Colin Mulvany’s...
Pitchers and catchers chase away the dog days of winter
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It may be raining outside. There are still a few small piles of snow around. And it may only hit 48 degrees in Spokane today. That doesn’t matter. Spring has sprung. Unofficially official. Pitchers and catchers have reported. Read on.
Morning links: College baseball returns to the PNW
Gonzaga and Washington State each begin their baseball seasons today, far from home.
THURSDAY, FEB. 18, 2016
Video: Josh Hawkinson and Que Johnson after Stanford
Josh Hawkinson and Que Johnson after the Stanford game.
Video: Ernie Kent after Stanford
Ernie Kent's postgame press conference.
Zags thump Pacific 90-68
Kyle Wiltjer and Domantas Sabonis combined for 49 points to power Gonzaga past visiting Pacific 90-68 on Thursday. My unedited game story is below. Here's Colin Mulvany's photo gallery. Day-after post coming in the morning.
Stanford 72, WSU 56: box score
Final stats from Washington State's 72-56 loss to Stanford.
WSU men's basketball: Cougars vs. Cardinal
The Washington State Cougars (9-16, 1-12) host the Stanford Cardinal (12-11, 5-7) at 7 p.m tonight.
EWU men's basketball: Eagles at Hornets
The Eastern Washington Eagles (15-10, 9-4) visit the Sacramento State Hornets (8-16, 5-7) at 7 p.m. tonight.
UI men's basketball: Vandals at Vikings
The Idaho Vandals (16-10, 8-5) visit the Portland State Vikings (8-15, 4-8) at 7 p.m. tonight.
GU men's basketball: Bulldogs vs. Tigers
The Gonzaga Bulldogs (20-6, 12-2) host the Pacific Tigers (7-17, 5-9) at 6 p.m. tonight.
Idaho SBOE extends contract of Idaho AD Rob Spear
Idaho athletic director Rob Spear has received a four-year extension through February 2020 to remain at the University of Idaho.
High school sports seem to have a never-ending supply of great stories
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There is that old saying about winners and spoils and, like a lot of old sayings, it’s survived because it’s true. Read on.
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