Thu., Jan. 23, 2014
Messier stands as rare trade acquisition
It can no longer be said that the Spokane Chiefs and Tri-City Americans refuse to work a deal. New Chief Marcus Messier is proof of that. Read story
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Thu., Jan. 23, 2014
Idaho routed at D-I newcomer Grand Canyon
Idaho kept pace with Grand Canyon University at the free-throw line in the first half. But the Antelopes, a Division I and WAC newcomer, got to the line 10 more times after the break -- and made more 10 more free throws to pull away…
Thu., Jan. 23, 2014
Zags outlast San Diego, 59-56
Gonzaga was pushed from start to finish by upset-minded San Diego on Thursday. Kevin Pangos scored with 1:25 remaining and the Bulldogs made three defensive stops in the final 2:35 to hold on for a 59-56 win. San Diego's last points came on a Christopher…
Thu., Jan. 23, 2014
Gonzaga vs. San Diego
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered Gonzaga's victory over San Diego, 59-56, at the McCarthey Athletic Center, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. Check out his big picture story!
Thu., Jan. 23, 2014
Kelowna remains ahead of pack
There's no change at the top of the Canadian Hockey League Top 10 rankings. The Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League continue to lead the way. Read story
Thu., Jan. 23, 2014
Reporter charged with threat on Playfair
A Canadian news reporter has been charged with threatening to kill her boyfriend, former Spokane Chiefs player Jackson Playfair, who was recently traded to the Tri-City Americans. Read story
Thu., Jan. 23, 2014
Far more trips to the line in the Pac-12 this season
From Pullman -- In today's Spokesman-Review I had an article about the impact recent NCAA rules changes regarding hand checking and offensive charges have had on undersized posts. Tighter hand-checking rules drive offensive players toward the basket, and the new charge rules make it tougher…
Thu., Jan. 23, 2014
WSU Recruiting Q&A part 2
Yesterday, I invited a couple WSU recruiting experts to come fill us in on how the Washington State football class of 2014 is shaping up. Braulio Perez, a Senior Correspondent at Cougfan.com and Britton Ransford, the publisher of WazzuWatch.com, were kind enough to answer some…
Thu., Jan. 23, 2014
Missing a game isn't a lot of fun 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS None of us are strangers to hard work, are we? For some it means getting up every day, pulling on the boots and doing battle with the outside elements. For others it might be loafers and the daily contest with a…
Thu., Jan. 23, 2014
Thursday morning Pac-12 links 6
From Pullman -- Washington State was unable to pick up a win at home on Wednesday, falling to Oregon State, 66-55. Here is our game story from the loss, as well as post game video of D.J. Shelton and Que Johnson, as well as coach…
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