Yesterday was great but today is more important 1
The weekend started off with big games and finishes with one that dwarves everything else
SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 2014
Morning links: Pac-12 stays undefeated in bowls 2
Pac-12 schools won a pair of close shootouts on Saturday to improve the conference's bowl record to 3-0.
Chiefs return, increase winning streak
Most of the Spokane Chiefs returned from a nine-day holiday break on Saturday night. Kailer Yamamoto, the evening's No. 1 star, never went anywhere. Read story
SATURDAY, DEC. 27, 2014
Zags rally past BYU, 87-80 1
Back with my game story from GU's 87-80 win over BYU in Provo on Saturday. You can find it below. Day-after post coming in the morning.
Another WCC season begins with the Zags as the frontrunners 2
Both the Gonzaga men and women are favored again as the WCC season begins today
Morning links: what's going on at Utah 1
Both of Utah's coordinators have taken positions elsewhere and it sounds like coach Kyle Whittingham may soon follow.
FRIDAY, DEC. 26, 2014
Chiefs will take shot at 5-game winning streak
The Western Hockey League returns from a nine-day holiday hiatus on Saturday with the Spokane Chiefs, on a 4-game winning streak, hosting Tri-City. Read story
WCC opens with big one for GU, BYU 1
The WCC begins with a big one for Gonzaga and BYU on Saturday in Provo. Here's my preview that will run in Saturday's S-R and another from the Salt Lake Tribune.
Zags begin WCC with tough stretch 3
We took a tour of the WCC, where Gonzaga is favored to win the title for the 14th time in 15 seasons.
What was the best of 2014?
A GRIP ON SPORTS I have one hope. I hope every one had a marry Christmas. ... Wow. Talk about an interesting typo. I meant a "merry" Christmas. Even if the sports landscape was devoid of anything except NBA games. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24, 2014
It's been a wonderful season for the Seahawks 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS It is Christmas Eve. The day to give an angel its wings. And to watch "It's a Wonderful Life." That is the 30-for-30 on Richard Sherman, right? Read on.
Morning links: Sitake moves within Pac-12
New Oregon State coach Gary Andersen wasted no time making his presence felt in the Pac-12. On Tuesday he hired away one of the Pac-12's most highly regarded defensive coordinators in Utah's Kilani Sitake, as well as defensive line coach Ilaisa Tukai. This is noteworthy…
WHL notes: Former billet inspires Red Deer player
This week's Western Hockey League notebook honors a special billet. Read story
TUESDAY, DEC. 23, 2014
Linebacker Tana Pritchard leaves WSU
On Tuesday linebacker Tana Pritchard became the second WSU defensive player to leave the program in as many days. Pritchard has reportedly already graduated and will have one season to play no matter where he ends up. After starting the first three games of the…
There's another ground floor being built in Cheney
A GRIP ON SPORTS It seemed as if last night was a good night to watch a college basketball game live. It was. Read on.
Morning links: Washington State welcomes a kicker, says goodbye to a cornerback
Verbally Committed to Washington State University! #D1 #PAC12 #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/i9MyQF6xIP — #15 Jarry Jones (@JarryJones) December 23, 2014 WSU will travel to New Jersey next season and the Cougars are already making some headway in the Garden State. The Land of Hope and Dreams and…
MONDAY, DEC. 22, 2014
Whitworth defeats Wells College 84-43
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered Whitworth's game against Wells College. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Northern Kentucky rains in 3s, sends Idaho into Big Sky play with 81-68 loss
After its fifth try, Idaho has yet to win a game outside of the Palouse. Idaho fell 81-68 to Northern Kentucky on Monday night. The Norse completed a season sweep of Idaho, having also won 79-74 at Memorial Gym on Nov. 29. Again, defending the…
Kevin Griffin leaves Washington State football program
I can confirm that freshman cornerback Kevin Griffin has left the Washington State football program, as indicated on his Twitter account. Griffin played in three games this past season and made his first and only start in WSU's win at Oregon State. He finishes his…
Bill Pierce's almanac: In 1932, classwork trumps state tournament appearance for Gonzaga High
Gonzaga High School made some history in 1932. In the six previous seasons of the Spokane City League, only two schools had come away with the city title, Lewis and Clark and North Central. At the beginning of the season, Coach John “Puggy” Hunton wasn’t…
Looking back at the San Jose St. game
Yesterday, the Cougars trounced San Jose State, 82-53. Our story from the game can be read here. Our follow-up post is after the jump. …
Seahawks' win makes our days a bit brighter 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS I don't know about you, but today seems a little brighter to me. There seems to be a bit more sunshine. And it JUST seems as if it will be lighter, longer. Do the Seahawks really have that much power, or…
Morning links: that was Sparta
The Washington State men finished out the semester on a high note, handily beating a depleted San Jose State squad. Here are postgame videos of Ernie Kent and some players. There was more that happened yesterday, and I'm assuming you were all caught up in…
SUNDAY, DEC. 21, 2014
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