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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14, 2015

Morrison weighing options

It's hard to miss Adam Morrison at Gonzaga games, sporting a suit and jotting down notes behind the bench. Morrison isn't sure what the future holds. As he tries to sort out his next move (or non move), he's still involved with Gonzaga's program. More…

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Another full day in a season full of them

A GRIP ON SPORTS • It certainly is a full day. What with the Seahawks about to compete for another Super Bowl berth, the Zags ranked third in the nation, high schools deep into basketball season and assorted other sports vying for our attention, it should be. Read on.

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TUESDAY, JAN. 13, 2015








MONDAY, JAN. 12, 2015



Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, right, and Oregon coach Mark Helfrich. (Associated Press)

After a long wait, the championship game is finally here 

A GRIP ON SPORTS • After more than 100 years of college football, the best team in the country is going to be determined tonight for the first time on the field. That, in a long-winded sentence, is why you have a playoff. It's either going to be the Oregon Ducks or the Ohio State Buckeyes. I'm sure you have a thought on who might come out on top.

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SUNDAY, JAN. 11, 2015



Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor leaves Carolina’s Ed Dickson in rear-view mirror on his way to interception-return touchdown. (Associated Press)

The Hawks battle their way to NFC title berth 

A GRIP ON SPORTS • All's right in the world. It's January 11, there is (more than enough) snow on the ground at my house and the Seahawks are in the NFC title game. As an added bonus, Gonzaga and Eastern are atop their conference basketball standings and WSU just posted a win its fans will remember for a while. Read on.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 2015

Inside job as GU thumps Broncos

Przemek Karnowski, Kyle Wiltjer and Domantas Sabonis combined for 45 points as the Zags hammered Santa Clara 79-57 Saturday at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Read on for my unedited game story. Day-after post coming in the a.m.

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