Yesterday was just the pause before the weekend's tempest
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It was sort of a quiet Thursday last night on the Spokane sporting scene. A calm before the storm, really. Read on.
FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 2015
THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 2015
Photos: GU women withstand Wyoming in The Kennel
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered GU women's home game against Wyoming. Check out this photo gallery of game photos.
California running back chooses WSU 1
Running back Romello Harris from Tulare, California announced on Twitter that he's accepted a football scholarship from Washington State.
Idaho AD Rob Spear, new special asst. to president, Michael Perry, speak on arena funding 10
The University of Idaho is in the midst of a $30 Million fundraising campaign to construct a new Events Center on the Kibbie Dome's north lawn.
Gonzaga and WSU helped each other get better last night and the rest of us got to watch 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There was a pretty decent basketball game in Pullman last night, pitting two of the better programs in our area. Kinda fun, don’t you think? Read on.
Morning links: Wiltjer wills Gonzaga to a win
The Washington State men's basketball team played mostly even with No. 13 Gonzaga. But the Cougars couldn't overcome Kyle Wiltjer's hot start.
Video: Ike Iroegbu, Que Johnson and Junior Longrus after Gonzaga
WSU players after Gonzaga.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2, 2015
Ernie Kent after Gonzaga
Washington State coach Ernie Kent.
GU defeats WSU 69-60
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered Gonzaga's game against Washington State University in Pullman. Check out this photo gallery of action photos.
WSU vs. Gonzaga: Box Score
Final stats from No. 13 Gonzaga's 69-60 win at Washington State.
WSU chat (transcript) 2
All the questions and answers from our Wednesday WSU chat.
There are a lot of FBS schools that would improve if Beau Baldwin were in charge of their offense
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There was some great news out of Cheney on Monday that cheered the hearts of Eastern Washington fans. But there was some news yesterday from a little farther south that probably caused a little heartburn. Read on.
Morning links: WSU hosts No. 13 Bulldogs
The Washington State men's basketball team faces its biggest test, maybe of the entire season, at 8 p.m. tonight.
TUESDAY, DEC. 1, 2015
It's December, which brings us snowy days, Christmas music and high school hoops 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • You know what starts tonight? Yup, high school basketball season. Though there are fewer games than expected thanks to the ill-wind that blew through the area a couple weeks ago. Read on.
MONDAY, NOV. 30, 2015
Seahawks pass a test for the first time this season but many more loom
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A test is only fun when the team you’re interested in passes it. Which made yesterday’s 39-30 win over the Steelers so enjoyable for Seahawk fans. Read on.
SUNDAY, NOV. 29, 2015
Some warm thoughts on a short and cold day
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Are Sunday mornings any different when it doesn’t get light until after 7? Sure they are. But we have a consolation prize: NFL games. Read on.
Morning links: WSU bowl possibilities
Washington State will have to wait to find out where it will spend the holidays.
SATURDAY, NOV. 28, 2015
Despite the Apple Cup fiasco, the Cougars' season is still more than half full 10
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Well, that was either the greatest thing to happen this century since the invention of the Tinder app or the worst thing since, I don’t know, maybe the invention of the Tinder app. It all depends on your point of view. Read on.
FRIDAY, NOV. 27, 2015
Final stats and game book
Final stats and game book from the Apple Cup.
Video: Cole Madison after the Apple Cup
Right tackle Cole Madison after the Apple Cup.
Video: Jamal Morrow after the Apple Cup
Running back Jamal Morrow speaks to the media.
Video: Jeremiah Allison after the Apple Cup
Jeremiah Allison after WSU's Apple Cup loss.
Video: Peyton Bender after the Apple Cup
Peyton Bender after making his first career start.
Video: Mike Leach after the Apple Cup
Mike Leach explains what went wrong in Washington State's 45-10 loss to Washington.
Apple Cup 2015
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered Apple Cup 2015 in Seattle. Check out this big picture gallery of WSU vs. UW action.
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