Highlights and observations from WSU’s first practice
Washington State held its first practice of the 2016 season in Lewiston, Idaho on Saturday. Here’s what I noticed.
SATURDAY, AUG. 6, 2016
Alex Grinch on WSU's first practice
Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch speaking to a gaggle of reporters.
Mike Leach on WSU's first football practice
Watch Mike Leach talk about WSU's first practice of the 2016 season.
On his wedding day, many of my memories of my son revolve around sports 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • One of the most important aspects of sports is how they build memories. And when it comes to your children, there probably isn’t a better breeding ground. Read on.
FRIDAY, AUG. 5, 2016
Mike Leach previews WSU football's first practice 1
Who had good offseasons and what he expects on Saturday.
2016 WSU football roster
Updated heights, weights, numbers, etc.
Mike Leach addresses WSU football fight allegations 1
Washington State coach Mike Leach spent about 10 minutes on Friday answering questions about the role of WSU football players in a recent fight.
Indians notebook: Personalities of Todd McDonald, Tyler Phillips shine through in walk-up songs
In a sport where showing emotion is not common, walk-up songs can provide fans a brief look at player’s personalities.
Most football fights are basically benign, though they have to be watched carefully
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Here’s a question for you: How many fights have you seen at football practice? More than likely, if you include your high school days, it’s a lot. Personally, it seems about every second practice I’ve watched over the years was interrupted by some sort of extra-curricular tussle. Should they cause alarm bells? Read on.
THURSDAY, AUG. 4, 2016
Spokane Indians prospect rankings (Week 3)
With Xavier Turner moving on to greener pastures in Hickory, North Carolina, the Spokane Indians' prospect rankings has a new addition.
Indians notebook: Xavier Turner, Luke Lanphere promoted
The Northwest League's leader in batting average is taking his talents to the South Atlantic League
The opening ceremonies will come after the Olympic competition has opened, which is nice
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The Olympics are underway in Rio. Unless you are a soccer aficionado, you may not have known that. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3, 2016
Abraham Lucas will play football at WSU
Abraham Lucas, a 6-foot-8, 260-pound offensive tackle from Everett's Archbishop Murphy High, accepted a scholarship offer from Washington State.
WSU booster funds Steve Gleason Recruiting Room
Glenn Osterhout donated $250,000 to rename the football operation building's penthouse recruiting center after the ALS champion.
Indians notebook: Leody Taveras, the Rangers' fourth-ranked prospect, called up to Spokane
A top Rangers prospect will be making a stop in Spokane.
From No. 1 to No. 59 and beyond, the AP has your team covered
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Not often you hear a football fan chant “We’re No. 59” as if it’s a good thing. But maybe, in this poll, it is. Read on.
TUESDAY, AUG. 2, 2016
It's past time to put the heat on the Mariners' organization 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Ever make tea? Sure you have. The kettle sits on the burner for-freaking-ever with nothing happening, then a low whistle begins. Take the kettle off the heat, though, and the calm returns. It’s sort of how I felt yesterday about the Mariners. Read on.
MONDAY, AUG. 1, 2016
Indians notebook: Starting pitcher Nick Green included in Carlos Beltran deal
Spokane starting pitcher Nick Green was shipped away to the New York Yankees in a package that sent back Carlos Beltran to the Texas Rangers in a four-player trade.
Zaire Webb commits to WSU, which commits to Twitter
New rules will make social media even more prominent in the recruiting world. So it's appropriate that's how Zaire Webb made his commitment known.
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday. No matter how many times you say it, yesterday is not getting any better
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There have been worse Sundays for Northwest sports fans. I’m sure of it. I am hard-pressed, however, to think of one. Yesterday was that bad. Read on.
SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2016
Indians notebook: CD Pelham a permanent edition to Spokane's starting rotation
The Spokane Indians have been directed by the Texas Rangers to use CD Pelham as a starting pitcher, according to pitching coach Joey Seaver. Pelham had worked out of the bullpen in his first eight starts to the season.
If the West Coast were more involved, there wouldn't be as many major delays 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A cool wind blew through our area last night, dropping temperatures down and taking the edge off summer. It’s sure a lot better than thundershowers, tornadoes and golf delays. Read on.
SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016
The dog days of summer are about to be kicked to the sidelines
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A weekend in late July. It’s more than 90 degrees outside. Are these the proverbial “dog days of summer?” Read on.
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016
Indians notebook: Q&A with Michael Matuella
As alluded to in our previous update on Matuella, the Indians’ opening day starter was in Spokane for the Indians’ recent series with Tri-City to take a break from rehabbing his sprained ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) at the Texas Rangers' facility in Surprise, Arizona.
Soccer is on an upward wave in this nation despite a professional league that makes a lot of unfathomable decisions
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A couple things happened yesterday that made me realize something. The MLS may be the worst run professional league in America. But why should we care? Read on.
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