Wed., April 24, 2013
Live chat as WSU springs forward
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- We have links on the day after the last day of spring. Keep reading for our recap of the final practice.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
Tue., April 23, 2013
Leach praises final WSU practice
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Well, it's over. WSU's final spring practice is in the books. It was a good one, coach Mike Leach said afterward. Keep reading for details in the form of words and such.
Tue., April 23, 2013
Hawks have a winning draft formula
A GRIP ON SPORTS You know, winning is hard work. Really. Read on.
Tue., April 23, 2013
A few WSU links
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State's spring game is behind it, but the Cougars won't complete their spring practice schedule until later tonight. One more workout remains. First, we have a smattering of links, so keep reading.
Tue., April 23, 2013
EWU special teams seek consistency
This is the last of an eight-part look at Eastern Washington spring football: special teams. Something special happened at Roos Field on Oct. 6, something Eastern fans hadn’t seen in 18 games: a kickoff return for an Eagle touchdown. But Shaquille Hill’s 99-yard return against...
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
Mon., April 22, 2013
Two assistants leave Idaho football staff 5
UPDATED Three days after the close of spring football, Idaho coach Paul Petrino is suddenly in the hunt for two new defensive assistants. Read on for our brief story.
Mon., April 22, 2013
Nothing grand about the M's offense right now 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS "Get out the broom grandma, there's rye bread and mustard all over the floor." Such is the new rallying cry of the Seattle Mariners, circa 2013. Read on.
Mon., April 22, 2013
A slow day for WSU links 1
COUGARS There aren't a whole lot of links out there today, WSU or otherwise. But we recap yesterday's proceedings nevertheless. Keep reading.
Mon., April 22, 2013
EWU secondary is deep, talented 2
This is the seventh of an eight-part look at Eastern Washington spring football: the defensive backs. It’s been year of surprises – most of them pleasant – for the Eastern Washington secondary. Tighter pass defense last season, the rise of several younger players and the...
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013
Sun., April 21, 2013
April showers us with some sporting news
A GRIP ON SPORTS All is right in the world, in that a sense of normalcy has returned. The Mariners' offense continues to struggle, as does the Cougars'. The Sounders actually score a goal and the Seahawks try to find the right pieces for another...
Sun., April 21, 2013
Day after the spring game 1
COUGARS FROM SPOKANE -- Only one spring practice remains before WSU heads into the next phase of its offseason. For now, we look back at yesterday's spring game with the following links.
Sun., April 21, 2013
Hamlin leads rebuilding EWU linebackers
This is the sixth of an eight-part look at Eastern Washington spring football: the linebackers. The questions at linebacker at Eastern Washington are already being answered, some from the back of the room. First there’s redshirt freshman Miquiyah Zamora, last seen redshirting last fall as...
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013
Sat., April 20, 2013
Nachbaur wants Chiefs to come back bigger, stronger
The Spokane Chiefs had a successful season in many ways, but coach Don Nachbaur looks to the 2013-14 season with a goal of a bigger, stronger team. Read story
Sat., April 20, 2013
Notes, quotes, observations from WSU's spring game
COUGARS FROM SPOKANE -- This post is brought to you by a Starbucks in Shadle Park, where we've sought refuge after the gates of Joe Albi Stadium were apprently on the verge of closing. Keep reading for more notes and such from another riveting spring...
Sat., April 20, 2013
A hard-earned reward 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS It was an announcement everyone expected but most Gonzaga fans hoped wouldn't happen. Kelly Olynyk is bypassing his senior year of eligibility and heading to the NBA. But guess what? The system worked. Read on.
Sat., April 20, 2013
EWU defensive line steps up
This is the fifth of an eight-part look at Eastern Washington spring football: the defensive line. One good reason the Eastern Washington defensive line got better last November? April. “Spring ball, I look at as a time to develop depth,” defensive line coach Ryan Sawyer...
Sat., April 20, 2013
Spring game awaits WSU
COUGARS FROM SPOKANE -- It's that time again. Time for WSU's spring game. We're here in Spokane to cover it, and have links after the jump.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013
Fri., April 19, 2013
Stephens' five interceptions lead Shock to road win
Paul Stephens set an AFL single-game record with five interceptions -- an apparent sixth was overturned by the officals after San Jose tossed a challenge flag -- as visiting Spokane cruised past San Jose 69-47 Friday night at HP Pavilion. Erik Meyer had eight touchdown...
Fri., April 19, 2013
Chalich, Vandals show toughness in spring game
Spring football is over for the Idaho Vandals, and overall Paul Petrino said it was a success. His quarterbacks stayed healthy -- despite taking a constant beating -- and the same players on offense and defense stepped up over 15 sessions. But he was most...
Fri., April 19, 2013
Olynyk leaving Gonzaga for NBA
Back with my unedited article on Kelly Olynyk declaring for the NBA Draft that will run in Saturday's S-R. Here's a link.
Fri., April 19, 2013
Spokane's Johnson wins MVP award
Spokane native and former Spokane Chiefs player Tyler Johnson was named the American Hockey League's Most Valuable Player on Friday. Read more
Fri., April 19, 2013
Five questions with Xavier Cooper
WSU defensive lineman Xavier Cooper is up next in our Five Questions segment.
Fri., April 19, 2013
Official spring game rosters
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- There have been a few minor changes made to the WSU spring game teams we posted last night. Here are the official rosters. WSU spring game rosters by christiancaple
Fri., April 19, 2013
Olynyk declaring for NBA Draft
Gonzaga’s Kelly Olynyk has decided to bypass his senior season and declare for the NBA Draft, The Spokesman-Review has learned. Olynyk, who turned 22 on Friday, averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks as a junior. He made 63 percent of his...
Fri., April 19, 2013
Shock back on the road
Spokane, facing its fourth road game in five weeks, will try to maintain its hold on the West Division lead tonight against San Jose at HP Pavilion. The Shock (4-0) beat Arizona (3-1) last Friday to take over the top spot alone. San Jose is...
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