Video: Peyton Pelluer
Linebacker Peyton Pelluer after the Crimson and Gray game.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016
Video: Gabe Marks
Gabe Marks after catching two touchdowns in the Crimson and Gray game.
Video: Luke Falk
Quarterback Luke Falk.
Video: Mike Leach
Washington State coach Mike Leach talks after the Crimson and Gray game.
Final stats from the Crimson and Gray game
A box score from Washington State's spring game.
Spring football pretty much finishes ups around here today
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Where were we? Oh ya, the Cougars are holding their spring game at Joe Albi today. And Eastern is doing the same in Cheney. Read on.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016
WSU releases spring game rosters
Here are the spring game rosters, courtesy of WSU Athletics.
Video: Alex Grinch after practice
Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch.
Video: Luke Falk after practice
Quarterback Luke Falk previews the WSU spring game.
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach previews the spring game and explains why the Cougars hold a practice afterward.
Crimson and Gray hold a short practice before their big game
The Washington State football team was in helmets and shells for a light practice on Thursday to get ready for Saturday's Crimson and Gray game.
Video: Riley Sorenson after practice
Riley Sorenson talks about the WSU community coming together to help him during a family crisis.
Let's wait a while before anointing Walker the next king of Seattle
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Did you hear that sound yesterday? What sound? The sound of Mt. Rushmore-sized expectations being heaped on Taijuan Walker’s shoulders. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016
WSU faculty committee rejects Izundu's transfer appeal 3
A Washington State faculty committee ruled that improper communication had taken place between Izundu and San Diego State.
WSU football chat
The transcript of this week's WSU football chat.
The sun has made this year's spring sports season much more enjoyable, though not everywhere 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • So what should we cover today? Another starting pitcher struggling with his control, leading to an M’s defeat? The Cougars? The Eagles? A vacated road in Seattle? Wait, I got it. Read on.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016
Starting D wins in OT during WSU practice
Shalom Luani ended Washington State's overtime win against Oregon with an interception. He replicated the feat in practice on Tuesday.
Curry's absence injects some drama into the NBA playoffs
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The NBA’s last night of the regular season was filled with drama. So was last night, something the league’s playoffs need. Read on.
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
The Seahawks are putting the old band back together again
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Where is Marty McFly when you need him? Read on.
Bill Pierce's almanac: Gonzaga Prep's run at state softball crown
Title IX, which gave women a more equal chance to compete in athletics coincided with the beginning of the Greater Spokane League in 1975. Softball competition in the early years of the GSL was slowpitch only.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016
So what came first, the NFL or television?
A GRIP ON SPORTS • We are more than halfway through April. Taxes are due tomorrow. The weather is turning summer-like. And sometimes all I hear about on the radio and TV is the NFL draft. Have we come to that? Read on.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016
It was an interesting Friday, to say the least
A GRIP ON SPORTS • So where were we? Certainly not counting Mariner wins, though we now can put two consecutive games in that column. Nor figuring out which players off a last-place Pac-12 team would end up playing professionally. Read on.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016
Three Cougars to test NBA draft waters
Conor Clifford, Ike Iroegbu and Josh Hawkinson have declared for the NBA draft. None of the three Cougars are hiring agents at this time.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
Video: Garrett McBroom after practice
Junior college transfer Garrett McBroom after Thursday's practice.
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach after Washington State's practice on Thursday.
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