Mt. Spokane GSL 3A champions
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the Shadle Park vs. Mt. Spokane game. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
FRIDAY, OCT. 31, 2014
Lewis and Clark defeats Mead 10-0
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the Mead vs. Lewis and Clark game. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Nothing trivial about Saturday's game 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS We are going to share some trivia with you today. Which is different than our usual column, in which we mainly share something trivial. Only one letter different, maybe, but we'll go with that. Read on.
Friday morning Pac-12 links
The sun rises. The rooster crows. The links publish. But not necessarily in that order. …
THURSDAY, OCT. 30, 2014
Gonzaga Prep GSL 4A champs
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the Gonzaga Prep vs. Ferris game. Check out this photo gallery of game photos.
Rogers defeats North Central
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered Rogers' 30-21 win against North Central. Check out this gallery of game photos.
Thursday Night Football and other practice notes
The Cougars held their weekly underclassmen scrimmage but first had one final practice to prepare for USC. Our practice report is after the jump. …
Ewu sports chat Oct. 30 (noon) 1
Read the transcript of today's chat in the extended portion of this post.
Sometimes you just have to tip your cap 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS I'm not really sure what to write about today. The weather, maybe. We are supposed to have a 60-degree day, which is nice. Or should I do something related to WSU or Eastern? Hey, I know. How about some cross country…
It's deja Vandal all over again
Now where have we heard this before? After a bye week that gave them extra time to savor their first victory of the 2014 football season, the Idaho Vandals are deep into prep mode for a run at two in a row when they host…
Morning links: Halliday perseveres 1
Connor Halliday has had a great season in some respects, but it's not been the season the Washington State quarterback had hoped for. That's the thrust of today's story, which looks at the record-slaying quarterback's quest for wins. We'd also be remiss if we didn't…
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29, 2014
Preparing for USC's defense
Three WSU coaches were asked about USC's defense and all three uttered the word "athletic" shortly thereafter. The Cougars hope that the work they put in during Wednesday's practice can combat all that athleticism. How did it go? Our practice report is after the jump.…
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An end to a season and an unproductive era 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS Today is the final day of the baseball season. Yesterday was the final day of something else in Seattle. Read on.
WSU women tip off the season
The Washington State women's basketball team accomplished a lot last season. They won 17 games for the first time since 1994-95, reached the postseason for the first time since 1991 and beat Washington for the first time in 36 tries. Shoot, they beat the Huskies…
TUESDAY, OCT. 28, 2014
WHL notes: Kailer Yamamoto tabbed for USA team
This week's Western Hockey League notebook leads with a huge honor for Spokane native and Chiefs rookie Kailer Yamamoto. Read story
CV defeats U-Hi 3-1
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the Central Valley vs. University High girls volleyball game. Check out this gallery of game photos.
Mike Price and Jeremiah Allison fire up the Cougars 1
Before today's practice former Washington State football coach Mike Price addressed the team. We weren't close enough to hear what he was saying, but judging from how animated he became during his speech, we're guessing it was something inspiring. Price coached the Cougars from 1989-2002,…
Receiver Kristoff Williams done playing football at WSU 2
Mike Leach confirmed after Tuesday's practice that receiver Kristoff Williams is off the Washington State roster. We have more on Williams' departure after the jump. …
WSU vs. USC: game notes and depth chart 6
Washington State sent out the game notes for this Saturday's game against USC. Included is an updated depth chart, on page 11, that shows a few notable changes. Pat Porter is now officially listed as the starting field cornerback and Taylor Taliulu is starting over…
Gonzaga poised to have a special year
A GRIP ON SPORTS There have been rumblings up around Boone St. and Hamilton Ave. You know, about how this may just be the best team Mark Few's put together at Gonzaga. Looking over the roster, the talent certainly is there. But talent is only…
Morning links: Cougars contemplate perfection
Mike Leach and players met with the media yesterday for the USC edition of our weekly press conference. The game will be played at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday here in Pullman. Until then, let's get to those links. …
MONDAY, OCT. 27, 2014
Video: Mike Leach at WSU press conference 1
Washington State football coach Mike Leach addressed the media during WSU's weekly Monday press conference. The video is courtesy of WSU athletics and a transcription is after the jump. ...
Video: Vince Mayle at WSU press conference
Washington State receiver Vince Mayle spoke to the media at Monday's football press conference. The video is courtesy of WSU athletics and some highlights of the interview are transcribed after the jump. ...
Video: Connor Halliday at WSU press conference
Connor Halliday spoke to the media at Monday's Washington State football press conference. The video is courtesy of WSU athletics and a transcription is after the jump. ...
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