THURSDAY, AUG. 8, 2013
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7, 2013
Wed., Aug. 7, 2013
Day 6: Defense wins (most of) the day 2
COUGARS FROM LEWISTON -- We're back in Pullman after the sixth day of Washington State preseason camp, and this one didn't go quite as smoothly for the offense. Details follow the jump.
Wed., Aug. 7, 2013
WSU releases hoops schedule 3
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State released its 2013-14 men’s basketball schedule on Wednesday with the news that the Cougars will not play a game in KeyArena as they have every year since 2005. A scheduling conflict at the arena will prevent the Cougar Hardwood...
Wed., Aug. 7, 2013
Eagles in the right frame of mind
The first day of football practice at Eastern Washington had that "just right" feel about it. Even before it started The players were confident but not overly so, the weather was warm but not stifling, and Eagle head coach Beau Baldwin felt his team was...
Wed., Aug. 7, 2013
Kurz: Ruling was clear to teams
AFL commissioner Jerry Kurz said Tuesday that a late-season flap over National Conference seeding and a questionable tiebreaker was much ado about nothing. Kurz took issue with Shock owner Brady Nelson's contention that he was never informed Arizona had clinched the division title. The commissioner...
Wed., Aug. 7, 2013
It's been a good week 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS How often in the recent years have the first few days of August been as exciting as they've been around here this year? Not very. Read on.
Wed., Aug. 7, 2013
Eagles open practice today
One day after being named the third-ranked team in the land, the Eastern Washington football team opens practice this afternoon. In case you missed it, here is our fall camp preview, along with the results of Tuesday's FCS coaches' poll.
Wed., Aug. 7, 2013
Linking Tuesday to Wednesday 2
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The Lewiston Experience (that's a working title) is halfway over. Or halfway started. Depends on your perspective. Keep reading for news around the Pac-12.
TUESDAY, AUG. 6, 2013
Tue., Aug. 6, 2013
Day 5: Pads come on at WSU camp
COUGARS FROM LEWISTON -- In some ways, Connor Halliday thought Tuesday was the best practice he's had under coach Mike Leach. And Washington State's running game looked better than it has since ... a while ago. More details after the jump.
Tue., Aug. 6, 2013
EWU ranked 3rd in coaches' poll
The Eastern Washington football team will open practice Wednesday as the third-ranked team in the land, according to the nation's coaches.
Tue., Aug. 6, 2013
Will anything really change? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS What do all these drug suspensions in baseball really mean? I don't know. And I'm not sure anyone does. Read on.
Tue., Aug. 6, 2013
Tuesday morning camp links
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Today marks the midway point of Washington State's 10-day stay in Lewiston for preseason camp. It also marks another morning post on this here blog. Read it if you'd like.
MONDAY, AUG. 5, 2013
Mon., Aug. 5, 2013
Vandals' first day in the books 4
The Idaho football team started preparing for the 2013 season in earnest this afternoon in Moscow. Our first practice report of fall camp (yes, it's still summer) is below.
Mon., Aug. 5, 2013
Big hits, intensity rule Day 4 of WSU camp
COUGARS FROM LEWISTON -- Yes, there were a handful of big hits and big plays exchanged by Washington State's offense and defense during Monday's practice. But the most noticeable of those hits may have come from the smallest player on the roster. Details follow.
Mon., Aug. 5, 2013
A lot from a little 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS Some days it is hard to decide what to write about, either because there is just too much to cover or, as is the case today, too little. Read on.
SUNDAY, AUG. 4, 2013
Sun., Aug. 4, 2013
UI opens camp with whole new feel
In eight months, the Idaho football program has been (almost) completely remade. The coaching staff is all new, save for tight ends coach Al Pupunu. The offensive playbook under Paul Petrino will be much more extensive and adaptable than in previous years. And though the...
Sun., Aug. 4, 2013
Indians head to All-Star break with win
The Spokane Indians were in jeopardy Sunday of notching a fourth consecutive loss with the Northwest League's All-Star break on the horizon. One of three Indians named to the all-star team took care of that. Infielder Janluis Castro hit a solo home run to right...
Sun., Aug. 4, 2013
Notes, quotes and such from Day 3 of WSU camp
COUGARS FROM LEWISTON -- The first practice in pads -- just shoulder pads -- is over for Washington State, and we have our usual array of notes and observations below.
Sun., Aug. 4, 2013
Spokane will face Arizona for third time
Arizona and Spokane will meet for the third time this season, this time with the National Conference championship on the line. The top-seeded Rattlers rallied to defeat San Jose 59-49 Sunday in Phoenix. Arizona (16-3) will entertain Spokane (15-4) on Saturday at US Airways Center....
Sun., Aug. 4, 2013
A turning point for Seattle?
A GRIP ON SPORTS It was as big a day in Seattle yesterday for a certain segment of the city's sports community as the day Edgar drove home Junior against the Yankees. Hyperbole? OK, maybe a little, but yesterday's announcement of Clint Dempsey's signing was...
Sun., Aug. 4, 2013
Wrapping up Saturday, but Sunday awaits 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Hey, look at this. The forecast is only for 93 degrees in Lewiston today. It's supposed to be 99 on Wednesday, so we need to enjoy this arctic chill while it lasts. Links follow the jump.
SATURDAY, AUG. 3, 2013
Sat., Aug. 3, 2013
Horan's homer caps Volcanoes' rally over Indians
Saturday night's 6-5 loss to the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes may have been the most demoralizing for the Spokane Indians this season. The Indians have struggled to find their offense this season, but they gave a sold-out crowd at Avista Stadium a big lift in the seventh...
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