Nothing like computer issues right on deadline. Anyway, Gonzaga suffered a rare home loss as BYU held on for a 73-70 victory Saturday, likely ending GU's chances for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. GU saw its 41-game home winning streak, the longest…
Mike Leach was in Seattle yesterday for the final "A Night with Cougar Football" but first dropped by for a visit with 710 ESPN Seattle Danny Dave and Moore.
In the last nine days, I've written about Gonzaga's three seniors, beginning with Gary Bell Jr. in last Thursday's S-R, Byron Wesley in Wednesday's paper and my article on Kevin Pangos that will run tomorrow. The trio will be honored during Senior Night ceremonies as…
For one of the few times I forgot to DVR a Gonzaga game. Actually I forgot to send a desperate text 5 minutes before tip asking my wife or kids to DVR a GU game. But it's OK, I'm not sure I needed a second...
Gonzaga snapped out of a first-half funk -- thanks in part to Eric McClellan's energy boost in the closing minutes -- and pulled away from San Diego in the closing 20 minutes for a 59-39 win Thursday. My unedited game story is below. Day-after post...
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Forget this new movie on Marshawn Lynch's life – and if reports are to be believed, Marshawn Lynch would like you to. What we need right now is a movie about the 2015 Mariners. Oliver Stone needs to direct. Heck, he already has a title. "Platoon." Read on.
If the Western Conference playoff seedings don't change in the next 3 1/2 weeks, the Spokane Chiefs could do worse than a first-round matchup against the Everett Silvertips. Read story
The Everett Silvertips, who will meet the Spokane Chiefs at the Arena in a little more than 2 hours, are listed at No. 9 in this week's Canadian Hockey League rankings. Read story
It was media day Tuesday, which means a Gonzaga notebook for Wednesday's S-R. Senior wing Byron Wesley has been an ideal fit at Gonzaga, helping the Zags compile a 28-1 record. By comparison, his three seasons at USC resulted in a 31-65 record. Wesley will…
A GRIP ON SPORTS • One of these days a professional athlete is going to undergo major surgery and be ready to play two, three months ahead of schedule. One of these days. Read on.
Coach Squinty Hunter and Lewis and Clark had a great basketball season in 1943. With the win over Rogers to close out City League play, the Tigers posted the first undefeated league season by any team since 1935.
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