Tue., July 21, 2015
Update: Chris Helbling, Milt Palacio no longer on Idaho staff 1
Men's basketball assistant coach Chris Helbling and Director of Player Development Milt Palacio are no longer a part of the men's basketball program.
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015
Tue., July 21, 2015
Spieth may not have won, but he came oh so close
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Were you rooting for anyone in particular yesterday during the final round of the British Open? Were you disappointed? Read on.
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015
Mon., July 20, 2015
A pretty special Monday for, well, someone 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Today was supposed to be a quiet day in the world of sports. But Scotland's weather decided not to cooperate. When has it, really? Read on.
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015
Sun., July 19, 2015
The middle doesn't hold anymore for Jack Z
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The end is near for the Mariners. No, we don't mean the end of the season or of their pursuit of a postseason berth. We're talking the end of Jack Zduriencik Era. The M's general manager has lost the middle and we all know what that means. Read on.
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015
Sat., July 18, 2015
The wind is playing havoc with our TV watching
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The wind is blowing in Scotland. Blowing hard enough to move golf balls and to play havoc with DVR schedules all over the world. Read on.
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015
Fri., July 17, 2015
Indians depart for extended trip
Friday night's game at sold-out Avista Stadium was the last time the Spokane Indians will play at home until July 29. Read game story
Fri., July 17, 2015
The M's second half might just decide some folks' future 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The All-Star break is over. The unofficial second half of the baseball season begins today. What will happen with the Mariners? No one knows for sure but a lot of people may have their job on the line. Read on.
Fri., July 17, 2015
Indians reliever Parra has flair for winning
Spokane reliever Luis Parra has pitched just 14 innings this season but has almost half of the Indians' wins. Read game story
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015
Thu., July 16, 2015
You have to get up early to catch a glimpse of the British Open
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There aren't many major sporting events that are almost done for the day by the time we arise, but the British Open is one. But that doesn't mean there isn't a lot to watch. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015
Wed., July 15, 2015
Indians' troubles began in Hillsboro
The Spokane Indians were 12-9, with seven wins in nine games, when they began a five-game series at Hillsboro on July 9. Now they're 13-14. Read game story
Wed., July 15, 2015
Two more Cougars named to watch lists
Last year WSU receiver Vince Mayle came within a couple catches of the Biletnikoff Award and the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation continue to pay attention to Pullman in 2015.
Wed., July 15, 2015
This star-studded night is the best 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There is only one professional all-star game that is worth spit, isn't there? Of course, it is the one that we miss the most often. Read on.
Wed., July 15, 2015
Indians' McKay wants family to visit ... maybe
Spokane Indians outfielder Connor McKay and his family have a superstition about his baseball games that affects visiting plans. Read feature story
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015
Tue., July 14, 2015
This one was a blast 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Baseball put a clock on the Home Run Derby last night and, coupled with a few other changes, it really helped. The event was back. Read on.
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015
Fri., July 10, 2015
WSU safety producing four-part series: The Grind 1
Washington State safety Taylor Taliulu is producing a four-part YouTube series called The Grind.
Fri., July 10, 2015
Eastern Washington takes center stage for a day at least 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Here we are in the middle of July and we are offering a post chock full of Eastern Washington University news. That’s a bit unusual. Read on.
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2015
Thu., July 9, 2015
Vernon Adams did not graduate, status with Oregon a bit iffy 3
OregonLive reported today that former Eastern Washington University quarterback Vernon Adams did not graduate in the spring. He still has to meet the graduation requirement with the summer session at Eastern. Adams must have an undergraduate degree from Eastern before he can transfer to Oregon.
Thu., July 9, 2015
This change just doesn't make a lot of sense 6
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Usually, change is good. If there are good reasons for it. A change made yesterday by IMG College, Washington State’s media broadcast partner, doesn’t fit that criteria. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015
Wed., July 8, 2015
Indians' Forbes breaks through
The early stages of the Northwest League season have been difficult on Ti'Quan Forbes, but the Spokane Indians third baseman turned it around on Wednesday. Read game story
Wed., July 8, 2015
WSU freshmen enter the Summer Bridge program
Not all of Washington State's incoming football players have arrived on campus yet; the school tells me more are expected to arrive at the end of July.
Wed., July 8, 2015
Bud Nameck out as the Voice of the Cougars 17
Bud Nameck has been an omnipresent radio voice for the Washington State athletic community since 1998 but was forced out by IMG College in a surprising move on Wednesday morning.
Wed., July 8, 2015
And we already had a tux picked out for the Academy Awards
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Ever see a really bad movie and be happy about it? You know, something that is so bad it’s actually kind of good? There was another such movie in the pipeline not too long ago, but the plug has been pulled. Read on.
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015
Tue., July 7, 2015
Indians' formula: balance plus Clark
The Spokane Indians are 8-4 in their last dozen games thanks to different players stepping up at key times and the overall play of LeDarious Clark. Read game story
Tue., July 7, 2015
WSU basketball will stay close to home early on
Washington State will begin its 2015-16 nonconference schedule with eight home games, then travel eight miles east to Idaho.
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