Sat., Oct. 10, 2015
WSU 45, Oregon 38: Postgame notes 1
Postgame notes from Washington State's double-overtime victory over Oregon.
SATURDAY, OCT. 10, 2015
Sat., Oct. 10, 2015
M's fire McClendon, which shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • On a day when the Mariners reminded us job security in major league baseball is fleeting, another news event reminded us life itself is fleeting as well. Read on.
Sat., Oct. 10, 2015
Morning links: WSU takes on Oregon 4
Washington State will try to beat the Ducks in Eugene at 3 p.m. this afternoon in a game that will be televised on the Pac-12 Networks.
FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2015
Fri., Oct. 9, 2015
Mt. Spokane defeats Mead 30-14 1
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered the Mead vs. Mt. Spokane game. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Fri., Oct. 9, 2015
Gonzaga Prep vs. University High
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the Gonzaga Prep vs. University High game. Check out this gallery of game photos.
Fri., Oct. 9, 2015
What a night of sports on TV
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Usually, Thursday nights are reserved for the NFL (if the Seahawks are playing) and not much else on the televised sports scene. Imagine my surprise with all the riveting action there was to take in. Talk about a surprise birthday party. Read on.
Fri., Oct. 9, 2015
Eastern set for Cal Poly matchup
Eastern faces a unique challenge this week against Cal Poly
Fri., Oct. 9, 2015
Morning links: L.A Burning 2
USC lost its second consecutive home game last night to a Washington team that was a three-score underdog. Things aren't looking great for Steve Sarkisian.
THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 2015
Thu., Oct. 8, 2015
Lewis and Clark defeats Rogers 21-3
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered Lewis and Clark's 21-3 win over Rogers. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Thu., Oct. 8, 2015
Central Valley defeats North Central 43-0
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered Central Valley's game against North Central. View a big picture gallery of game photos.
Thu., Oct. 8, 2015
Jake Luton's running ability somewhat of a surprise — More Idaho offense notes
Jake Luton scored three rushing touchdowns in his first collegiate start, orchestrating four perfect trips into the red zone for Idaho.
Thu., Oct. 8, 2015
EWU football chat, Oct. 8 (transcript)
Here's the full transcript of Thursday's Live Chat with Eastern Washington football beat writer Jim Allen
Thu., Oct. 8, 2015
EWU sports chat Oct. 8 (noon)
The live chat starts at noon today. Send me your questions.
Thu., Oct. 8, 2015
GU bigs stay busy over summer
Gonzaga has three of the best bigs in the country and, for that matter, their homelands as well. Polish native Przemek Karnowski and Lithuania's Domantas Sabonis played for their respective national teams over the summer -- and into the early fall, in Sabonis' case. Meanwhile,…
Thu., Oct. 8, 2015
Eastern looks at its options
The Eagles face Cal Poly in a key Big Sky Conference game Saturday at Roos Field
Thu., Oct. 8, 2015
No candles please. Fire regulations won't allow them 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s really early. I couldn’t sleep. So I got up and began working. Is this what 59 looks like? Read on.
Thu., Oct. 8, 2015
Morning links: The WSU defense is getting better 2
The Washington State defense is on pace to nearly triple the number of takeaways it forced last season, and that's not all.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7, 2015
Wed., Oct. 7, 2015
WSU practice notes: Coaches bring defensive energy
The Washington State defense started off Wednesday's practice a bit sluggishly. The defensive coaches changed all that.
Wed., Oct. 7, 2015
Wiltjer named CBS Sports' preseason POY
Kyle Wiltjer delivered big numbers and received numerous post-season honors last season. The 2015-16 season has yet to begin, but the 6-foot-10 senior forward is already drawing national attention. On Tuesday, CBS Sports named Wiltjer its preseason Player of the Year. More here, here and…
Wed., Oct. 7, 2015
Shock's IFL schedule set
Half of Spokane's 16 regular-season games in the Indoor Football League will be against either Tri-Cities or Billings, the Shock's closest rivals. The three teams form the West Division. The IFL released its 2016 schedule Tuesday and the Shock will save some bucks with four…
Wed., Oct. 7, 2015
The NFL doesn't seem to understand that words matter 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS • We are going to respectfully disagree with the NFL this morning. And we are going to do it on a playing field where we have a little more experience. Read on.
Wed., Oct. 7, 2015
Morning links: Power rankings and Pac-12 officials 1
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