Thu., May 9, 2013
Spokane has acquired wide receiver Brandon Thompkins from Utah in exchange for defensive back Josh Ferguson and defensive lineman Julian Miller. Thompkins had 76 receptions, 26 for touchdowns, last season with Spokane. In four games this season with Utah, he had 27 csatches for 345…
Thu., May 9, 2013
The latest mic'd up video from WSU Athletics features defensive line coach Joe Salave'a:
Thu., May 9, 2013
A GRIP ON SPORTS Baseball is all about tradition. But even baseball has embraced the idea of instant replay to help officiate, albeit slowly and in a quite limited way. After what happened last night, however, maybe it's time for baseball to go back to…
Tue., May 7, 2013
Former Idaho football coach Robb Akey has filed a lawsuit against the university and the State Board of Education in an attempt to claim a lump-sum media payment withheld from him when he was fired in October. Akey confirmed the lawsuit Tuesday night to The…
Tue., May 7, 2013
Former UNLV forward Mike Moser, who was considering Gonzaga, Washington and Oregon, has decided to transfer to Oregon. My short article for Wednesday's S-R is below.
Tue., May 7, 2013
A GRIP ON SPORTS This time of year, when the flowers are blooming and the sun shining, an off day for the Mariners really cuts into our links for you. But we'll make do. Read on.
Tue., May 7, 2013
COUGARS Sometimes, a warm spring day produces some football news. Yesterday was one of those days. Keep reading.
Mon., May 6, 2013
Spokane Shock wide receiver Kamar Jorden said Monday he’s been invited to a tryout at the Indianapolis Colts’ rookie minicamp this weekend. Jorden has 48 receptions for 587 yards and 15 touchdowns – second on the Shock in all three categories behind Adron Tennell. The…
Mon., May 6, 2013
A GRIP ON SPORTS As I looked out my window today, all I could think of were the lyrics to a Three Dog Night song. Isn't that sad? Read on.
Sun., May 5, 2013
A GRIP ON SPORTS All over Spokane, people are pulling themselves out of bed, rubbing their eyes and putting their running shoes on. It's Bloomsday, the day the Inland Northwest pays homage to fitness – and sweat. Read on.
Sun., May 5, 2013
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Not a lot going on out here, other than the whole graduation thing. But we do have a few WSU links to pass along on a slow Sunday morning.
Sat., May 4, 2013
Spokane struggled again on offense but had a chance to pull out a road victory against Utah. But the Shock misfired on a fourth-down pass in the closing seconds and the Blaze escaped with a 52-48 upset victory. Game recap below.
Sat., May 4, 2013
Spokane tries to bounce back from its first loss when it takes on Utah tonight in Salt Lake City, the Shock's fifth road game in seven outings. It's a key game, as the West Division standings show: Spokane 5-1, Arizona 5-1, San Jose 3-2 and…
Sat., May 4, 2013
A GRIP ON SPORTS Are non-major collegiate sports important to you? I ask because tonight my alma mater, UC Irvine, plays for its second consecutive NCAA men's volleyball title. Read on.
Fri., May 3, 2013
A GRIP ON SPORTS It only seemed as if the Mariners were going to play for 162 consecutive days. They actually do have a few off days, though, as far as I can recall – at my age, recall isn't total anymore – they had…
Thu., May 2, 2013
A busy Thursday saw the Spokane Chiefs select 10 players in the annual Western Hockey League Bantam Draft and trade Todd Fiddler, who led them in goals scored during the 2012-13 season. Read story
Thu., May 2, 2013
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Meant to post this yesterday, but here's a video from WSU Athletics with defensive coordinator Mike Breske mic'd up during one of WSU's spring practices.
Thu., May 2, 2013
A GRIP ON SPORTS Who were those guys? You know, the ones who inhabited the Mariner uniforms the past week or so? Read on.
Thu., May 2, 2013
The links are slowing down, but we do have this Five Questions segment with WSU kicker Andrew Furney.
Wed., May 1, 2013
Brenden Kichton became the first player in Spokane Chiefs history to be honored as Western Hockey League Defenseman of the Year during Wednesday's awards banquet in Calgary, Alberta. Read story
Wed., May 1, 2013
A GRIP ON SPORTS It is the first of May. The fifth month of 2013. The beginning of the best time of year. Read on.
Wed., May 1, 2013
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Depending on which time you looked out the window yesterday, it was either snowing or it looked like a perfect spring day on the Palouse. Which, of course, means it's finally May. I think. Keep reading for a few links.
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