University has four semifinalists and nine state placers putting the Titans in position to win their second state 4A wrestling championship here in Tacoma. They could have had seven semifinalists, but lost three tough matches in overtime. They lead 74.5 to 53.5 over Tahoma, with…
As predicted in my column Thursday, the Coeur d'Alene and Lewiston girls basketball teams will face off Saturday in the State 5A championship game. Tipoff is at 7 PST and can be seen live on Idahosports.com.Coeur d'Alene held off Highland 48-39 and Lewiston rallied from…
COUGARS We talked with outgoing athletic director Jim Sterk for a long time today, with the conversation ranging from his new job in San Diego to his accomplishments at WSU to his last few weeks. What follows is the story I put together for tomorrow's…
COUGARS A quick football note. WSU is announcing today an addition to its 2016 and 2017 non-conference football schedule. The Cougars will be playing a home-and-home with Boise State. Yes, Cougars on the blue turf. The official release is on the link.
A few random thoughts and observations after the first day of the Idaho state girls basketball tournaments in the Boise area.Click the tab below for more.
Back with the day-after Loyola Marymount post following the Lions' 74-66 victory on Thursday night. Simply put, LMU outplayed, outworked and most definitely outshot the Bulldogs. I talked to LMU's Drew Viney and coach Max Good, and after I interviewed Mark Few I didn't have…
COUGARS I'm trying my hardest to stay away from the Tiger Woods statement, joining my brethren in boycotting the made-for-TV event (and wondering why Oprah is not hosting it). But, like the wreck on the interstate, I'm having trouble avoiding rubbernecking, so I might sneak…
Eastern Washington's road woes continued Thursday night when the Eagles suffered another heartbreaking loss to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.The Big Sky Conference loss dropepd EWU's road record to 2-12 and severely damaged the Eags chances of qualifying for the six-team BSC Tournament…
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