Sat., Aug. 27, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Walked through one of the big box stores the other day. The back-to-school supplies had been picked over like last Thanksgiving’s turkey. We have to admit it is time to turn the page on summer. So where did it go? Read on.
Fri., Aug. 26, 2016
Playing on the road in the Northwest League is never easy.
Fri., Aug. 26, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Opposites attract, right? Yin and yang. Kim and Kanye. And, in the case of Seattle’s two major professional sports teams last night, sharp and dull. Read on.
Thu., Aug. 25, 2016
At 6-foot-5, 201-pounds wide receiver C.J. Dimry presents a matchup issue for almost any defensive back. So what chance do the true freshmen have?
Thu., Aug. 25, 2016
."The initial fact-finding thing sounds like he got jumped by three people, but we'll wait until it unfolds," says WSU coach Mike Leach.
Thu., Aug. 25, 2016
The WSU special teams coordinator gives some insight into the Cougars punting game.
Thu., Aug. 25, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The good and bad of college football – and Olympic soccer – were in the news yesterday. It seems as if we should touch on all of that. Read on.
Wed., Aug. 24, 2016
Everything said during this morning's WSU football chat.
Wed., Aug. 24, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s time. Time to make some picks. To try to figure out the un-figure-out-able, so to speak. Who will win the Pac-12? Read on.
Tue., Aug. 23, 2016
With just a few practices left before the season-opener, the Cougars are ready for a new opponent.
Tue., Aug. 23, 2016
The WSU nickel talks about how the team stays fresh during practices, and how the approach has changed since last season.
Tue., Aug. 23, 2016
Eastern Washington or Eastern Alaska, it's all the same to WSU receiver Gabe Marks.
Tue., Aug. 23, 2016
Last year the Cougars were optimistic, not confident, says the head coach.
Tue., Aug. 23, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • You may not be ready, but the college football season begins Friday. It may be a billion miles away – California and Hawaii face off in Sydney, Australia – but still, it begins Friday. Hide your valuables. Read on.
Mon., Aug. 22, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Want to know why being a Mariners’ fans is so frustrating? Look no further than yesterday’s ninth inning. And the look on Robinson Cano's face. Read on.
Sun., Aug. 21, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There were a few odd things said yesterday. Odder than normal, I mean. And it is our job to point them out. Read on.
Sat., Aug. 20, 2016
The Washington State center talks about what to expect from the veteran group.
Sat., Aug. 20, 2016
The WSU defensive line coach talks about Nnamdi Oguayo's early impact.
Sat., Aug. 20, 2016
The Washington State defender talks about the transition from redshirt to starter.
Sat., Aug. 20, 2016
"Everybody talks about it. We want to be about it."
Sat., Aug. 20, 2016
The WSU quarterback takes responsibility for the Cougars' lack of energy.
Sat., Aug. 20, 2016
The Cougars coach felt the starting offense was overconfident heading into WSU's Saturday scrimmage.
Sat., Aug. 20, 2016
The Spokane Indians may have finally filled their offensive hole at the first base position.
Sat., Aug. 20, 2016
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It is easy to love the competition aspect of sports as displayed in the Olympics. Or lack of same (thank you, Usain Bolt). But what it really easy to love are the stories behind the stories. Read on.
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