It was a tale of two halves. Gonzaga got the better half -- barely. The Bulldogs built an 18-point halftime cushion and led by 20 early in the second before Saint Mary's stormed back. The Gaels got within three points twice and then closed within…
The Gonzaga women have won the last eight West Coast Conference titles, compiling a 105-9 conference record along the way, but the Bulldogs find themselves in an unaccustomed spot - third place - after Thursday night's play. Gonzaga lost at Saint Mary's 54-51 in a…
The Western Conference-leading Portland Winterhawks saw no reason to make any swaps as the Western Hockey League trade deadline came and went Thursday. Portland is 15-1 since former Spokane Chiefs player Travis Green took over for suspended coach Mike Johnston. The Chiefs, fourth place in…
The Spokane Chiefs traded away Marek Kalus, Collin Valcourt and prospect Rhett Gardner before Thursday's Western Hockey League trade deadline. The Chiefs' big acquisition is high-scoring 19-year-old forward Alessio Bertaggia, who was leading the Brandon Wheat Kings in scoring. Read story
Here's a feature story on Spokane Chiefs defenseman Reid Gow, an 18-year-old from Manitoba. Read story
Take our news quiz and win a chance at four tickets to the EWU-Sacramento State men's basketball game on Saturday. You can also win movies tickets and a $50 gift card to the Davenport. Click here to take the quiz and you will be automatically…
Here's a link to this week's Greater Spokane League boys and girls scoring leaders. Stu Stiles of Mt. Spokane moved into a tie for first with 30- and 42-point games.
COUGARS FROM OAKLAND -- The Pac-12 released its 2013 football schedule on Thursday, and it probably won't have Washington State fans jumping for joy. Read on.
A GRIP ON SPORTS Years ago I used to look forward to Thursday nights because it meant "Hill Street Blues" and "Cheers." Now I look forward to Thursday nights because it means a full night of college basketball. These days are better, though I miss…
Good morning. The WCC title will be decided over the next eight weeks and the two Gonzaga-Saint Mary's contests always play a large part in the outcome. The first one is tonight at 8 at the MAC. The Zags will have eight 8 p.m. tipoffs…
COUGARS FROM OAKLAND -- Technically we're in Fremont, but you get the gist. Time to put a bow on Washington State's loss to Stanford last night while also taking a look around the conference, as usual. And don't forget to tune in at 1 p.m.…
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