EWU defeats Montana State 54-29
Spokesman-Review photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered the EWU vs. Montana State game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, in Cheney, Wash. Check out his large-format gallery
SATURDAY, NOV. 9, 2013
Thursday Night Football, Saturday edition
From Pullman -- In the past couple weeks the Washington State football team has held its Thursday Night Football scrimmage on on Tuesday, Saturday, and even on Thursday! Just two days after the redshirts and underclassmen held their weekly scrimmage they were back at it…
Football-basketball double-dip for Idaho
The Idaho football team plays its final home game this afternoon (vs. Old Dominion at 2 p.m.), just as the Idaho men's basketball team begins its season with a home game (vs. Western Illinois at 7 p.m.). We have quick previews of both games below.
It's getting crowded around here 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS Not a lot happened yesterday. And nothing big is happening today. Ya, right. Read on.
Eastern game day links
OK football fans, when was the last time this much was riding on a college game played in these parts? That's right, the stakes are pretty big for today's Eastern-Montana State matchup, which likely will be decided on the lines. Here's my game preview, along…
Saturday morning links 4
From Pullman -- Many of my fondest memories of growing up in Olympia include the basketball gym at the Evergreen State College. My AAU team had practices and occasionally tournaments there and you could always find a pickup game on weekdays in the late afternoon.…
FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 2013
WSU vs. CSUB: Box Score 1
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Holmberg continues brilliant pace
Following Friday night's 6-2 win at Lethbridge, Alberta, Mitch Holmberg of the Spokane Chiefs leads the Western Hockey League with 22 goals and 49 points through 20 games. Read story
Shadle Park defeats Kennewick 48-7
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the Shadle Park vs. Kennewick game. Check out this big picture gallery of his photos.
Richland defeats Ferris to earn a berth in the playoffs
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the Ferris vs. Richland game. Check out this big picture gallery of his photos.
Bulldogs open against Bryant University
Short preview of Gonzaga's opener that will run in Saturday's S-R.... The 15th-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs entertain Bryant University in the men’s basketball season opener for both teams Saturday at 4 at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga will be without freshman center Ryan Edwards, who had…
WSU's Su'a arrested again 2
From Pullman -- Linebacker Chester Su'a has been arrested for the second time in just under one year for failing to appear for a hearing at the Whitman County District Court. A warrant was issued for Su'a's arrest on Wednesday by judge Douglas Robinson after…
Friday morning links 1
From Pullman -- Men's college basketball returns to Washington State University tonight ... The Cougars are expecting a lot from their well-traveled forward ... Five goals the team must meet to be successful in 2013-14 ... Meanwhile, the football team is back at it ...…
It's hard to be optimistic 6
A GRIP ON SPORTS You know it's not a good day in regional sports when you have to rely on the Mariners to bring you a dose of optimism. Read on.
Eastern and Big Sky links
With one of the biggest games of the season looming, here's a feature on Eastern cornerback T.J. Lee III, one of the biggest players on the Eagle roster, in stature if not in size. We also had a live chat yesterday, and here's a partial…
THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013
WSU football signs Calvin Green 4
From Pullman -- Fleet running back Calvin Green from Sacramento, Calif., declared back in June that he intended to play for Washington State over scholarship offers from schools such as Arizona State, Boise State, and others. Today he made good on that pledge, signing a…
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Few's 25-year ride at GU
Gonzaga's season opener is just two days away, but the S-R got a head start on all the teams in our region with the College Basketball special section. Several GU-related articles to link to: Mark Few is entering his 25th season at Gonzaga, the last…
Eastern and Big Sky links
Who's the top quarterback in the Big Sky Conference. For years, it's been Denarius McGhee of Montana State, but there's a new kid in town. We can discuss that and more at noon today during our weekly live chat. ... The Bozeman Daily Chronicle takes…
A little something special this morning 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS On the night of the biggest football game in the Pac-12 this season, we are going to talk ... basketball? Yep, we're talking hoops. Read on.
Thursday morning links 4
From Pullman -- Good morning. The Cougars return to practice today so look for a story in tomorrow's paper ... In the meantime, divert yourself with our Pac-12 picks ... Are WSU players thinking too much? Links from around the conference after the jump. ...
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6, 2013
Holmberg lifts Chiefs with goal in overtime
Mitch Holmberg added another chapter to his impressive Western Hockey League season on Wednesday by accounting for two assists and the winning goal during a 5-4 win at Medicine Hat, Alberta. Holmberg leads the WHL with 45 points and 19 goals, and is second in…
Chiefs reflect on one-fourth juncture
The Spokane Chiefs headed to Alberta and British Columbia for three games this week, fresh off marking the one-fourth point of their Western Hockey League season. The Chiefs started the season 10-2 before dropping four of six to hit the 25-percent mark at 12-6. (Make…
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