A GRIP ON SPORTS • It's not often you leave a game in which you are a spectator sore and tired. But that's exactly how I felt yesterday evening. Of course, we had just watched a game that went four overtimes. Read on.
For one of the rare times this season, Gonzaga found itself in a close game in the closing minutes. The Zags, other than a few anxious moments against San Francisco's full-court pressure, executed down the stretch and pulled away for an 81-70 victory. Kyle Wiltjer,…
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It's not often Eastern's basketball team wins in Missoula. Or Gonzaga's doesn't in Santa Clara. Or, this year at least, a visitor does in Corvallis. Read on.
Gonzaga’s single-game record for field-goal percentage was in jeopardy against Santa Clara. And so was the outcome of the game. Yup, that sounds odd. When the Zags stopped turning the ball over and found their defense, they pulled away from the stubborn Broncos 77-63 for…
Just another wild night at the Leavey Center. It seems to be an annual occurrence when the Zags come to Santa Clara. Thursday was no different as GU led big early in the first half, fell behind -- despite shooting at a 72-percent clip --…
They say the road to a loved one's home is never long. Some Spokane Chiefs are discovering that truth during the team's trip to the WHL's East Division. Read story
Looks like it's just going to be one of those travel years. Oh well, we'll get there eventually. Below, find a quick glance at tonight's Gonzaga-Santa Clara game and a short note on the Zags.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • College football's national signing day is over. We can now return to our normal programming. Around here this time of year, that means college basketball. Read on.
The Everett Silvertips, fresh off Tuesday's road win over the Spokane Chiefs, jumped back in to the weekly Canadian Hockey League Top 10 rankings. Read story
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