Jets reassign Kichton to AHL
Brenden Kichton, last year's Western Hockey League defenseman of the year with the Spokane Chiefs, was reassigned to the AHL by the Winnipeg Jets. Read story
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20, 2013
And we are back to football ...
A GRIP ON SPORTS We've been asking you for a couple days, via a poll, if you believe Washington State and Idaho have a football rivalry. If we had asked the same question 70 years ago, there would be no question about the answer. Though…
It's Friday link time 3
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Homecoming weekend is nearly upon the Washington State football team. But you're already home, so here, have some links.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 2013
Mt. Spokane defeats Central Valley 35-16
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered the GSL game between Mt. Spokane and Central Valley. Check out this big picture gallery of his photos.
WSU vs. OSU is sold out
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State announced Thursday that its Oct. 12 game against Oregon State at Martin Stadium has sold out. It will be the first sellout at Martin Stadium since WSU's home opener against Eastern Washington last season, and the second since 2007.…
Breske speaks, plus Thursday Night Football
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- What would a Thursday be without Thursday Night Football and a conversation with Mike Breske? Why, it wouldn't be Thursday at all. Read on.
Kennedy signs with pro team in Germany
Former Lewis and Clark High star Brittany Kennedy has signed to play professional basketball in Germany. Read story
A baseball interlude in football season
A GRIP ON SPORTS I know no one is thinking about the Mariners right now. After all, they are mired in mediocrity (again) and football season has taken all our time (again). But a couple things happened yesterday that may have ramifications down the road.…
Eric Russell's Idaho start, plus links
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Today marks Washington State's final practice before it faces Idaho on Saturday. It is also my mother's 58th birthday. What does this mean for the Cougars? Likely not much. But it is a fine day nonetheless. Read on for links.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18, 2013
Graves looks at program, coming year
Gonzaga women's basketball coach Kelly Graves talks to College Hoops Journal: Read story
Chiefs ranked sixth in Massey Ratings
The Massey Ratings, compiled by Kenneth Massey with the assistance of OurSports Central, list the Spokane Chiefs at No. 6 among 22 Western Hockey League clubs. The Chiefs' offense is ranked fourth, which would probably even surprise the Chiefs. Read story
Chiefs look for big boost from Helewka
Who will pick up the scoring slack? Spokane Chiefs fans -- and the Chiefs themselves -- may ask that question with the Western Hockey League regular season set to begin. After all, five players who accounted for a significant amount of scoring last season are…
Cougars practice, McGuire talks OL 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The warm(ish) weather returned to the Palouse this afternoon, and Washington State's football team returned to a much dryer practice field. We have notes, along with a few comments from offensive line coach Clay McGuire.
Bruton looks back at Memorial Cup
Here's a Calgary Herald story about Chris Bruton, who will always be known as the Spokane Chiefs player who "dropped" the Memorial Cup. Read story
WSU-Idaho TV situation
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- If you live in Washington or Oregon, this doesn't apply to you. If you live anywhere else, you're going to want to read the following information from the Pac-12 about how to watch the WSU-Idaho game on Saturday. This weekend the…
Don't get in Red Bryant's way
A GRIP ON SPORTS There was a GIF circulating on the Net yesterday. It featured the Hawks' Red Bryant in the starring role. Also featured, in a supporting role no one ever wants, was former Idaho star and now 49er guard Mike Iupati. Read on.
Live chat, but links first
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- 'Tis Wednesday, which means we'll spend our 1 p.m. hour taking questions from you during our live chat. First, we have live links.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 2013
Receivers, RBs, QBs stay late for WSU 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The rain started early Tuesday afternoon and didn't stop, making this Washington State's wettest practice of the season. It was also the longest practice of the year for a select few players. Read on for details.
Winterhawks stand tall in WHL U.S. Division
Until the Spokane Chiefs, Tri-City Americans, Seattle Thunderbirds and Everett Silvertips can prove otherwise, the Portland Winterhawks are the elite team in the Western Hockey League's U.S. Division. The Winterhawks are strongly favored to win the division race this 2013-14 season. Portland easily won the…
Today's subject just flitted away
A GRIP ON SPORTS Ever watch a hummingbird attack a hanging pot of flowers? It flits here and there, probing a virtual buffet of blooms before heading off, I presume, in search of a safe place to sleep off an overdose of nectar. That's how…
WSU, Idaho and links
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- So this Washington State/Idaho rivalry is still a rivalry, yes? No? Doesn't seem like it from here. We touch a bit on that subject in today's newspaper, so read on for that and other links.
MONDAY, SEPT. 16, 2013
Kraziness set for Oct. 12
It's hard to believe but basketball season is right around the corner. A sure sign of that is Gonzaga's Kraziness in the Kennel, the first chance for fans to check out the latest edition of the Bulldogs. The event, which features a team scrimmage, poster…
Video: Kristoff Williams on Monday
Videos courtesy of WSU Athletics.
WSU vs. Stanford to kick at 7 or 7:30 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- It's going to be a late night in Seattle next week. And even later if you're watching on the east coast. WSU's game against Stanford at CenturyLink Field on Sept. 28 will begin at either 7 p.m. on ESPN, or 7:30…
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