Mon., Feb. 29, 2016
Morning links: WSU losing streak hits 15 1
Washington State has now lost 20 games in a season for the second time in the last 12 years.
MONDAY, FEB. 29, 2016
SUNDAY, FEB. 28, 2016
Sun., Feb. 28, 2016
Derrien King and Ike Iroegbu after Oregon State
Derrien King and Ike Iroegbu talk to the media after the Oregon State game.
Sun., Feb. 28, 2016
Ernie Kent after Oregon State
Here's what Ernie Kent said after Washington State's 69-49 loss at Oregon State.
Sun., Feb. 28, 2016
Day after BYU
No reports of Mark Few doing handstands in the locker room, his post-game celebration following last year’s NCAA win over Iowa, but the 17-year Gonzaga coach seemed genuinely ecstatic and exhausted after his team hung on for a 71-68 victory over BYU on Saturday night....
Sun., Feb. 28, 2016
Some wins just have more impact and meaning than others
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Sometimes a win just that, a win. Sometimes it is something more. A lot more. Such was the case last night in Provo for the Gonzaga men. Read on.
SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 2016
Sat., Feb. 27, 2016
GU holds off BYU, earns at least share of title 1
Gonzaga didn't exactly sprint over the finish line but it got there first, holding off BYU 71-68 in front of a loud, packed house of nearly 19,000 Saturday inside the Marriott Center. GU (23-7, 15-3) earned at least a share of the WCC title --...
Sat., Feb. 27, 2016
GU men's basketball: Bulldogs at Cougars
The Gonzaga Bulldogs (22-7, 14-3) visit the BYU Cougars (22-8, 13-4) at 5 p.m. tonight.
Sat., Feb. 27, 2016
UI men's basketball: Vandals vs. Eagles
The Idaho Vandals (17-11, 9-6) host the Eastern Washington Eagles (16-11, 10-5) at 1 p.m. today.
Sat., Feb. 27, 2016
Zags, Cougars close regular season
Gonzaga takes on BYU tonight in the Marriott Center with a lot on the line for both teams. The Zags can finish first or second in the WCC standings and anywhere from first to third in seeding for the WCC tournament. BYU can finish first,...
Sat., Feb. 27, 2016
If it continues to rain, we have some things you can do
A GRIP ON SPORTS • For much of this week, the weather was fairly perfect for late February. Warm (for this time of year) and the sun shining. So we wake up on Saturday morning and what do we have? Rain. Which is great excuse just to stay in and watch sports on TV. And, that my friends, is how you make orange juice out of expired oranges. Read on.
FRIDAY, FEB. 26, 2016
Fri., Feb. 26, 2016
Joe Dahl's Friday combine performance
Former Washington State left tackle Joe Dahl is in Indianapolis participating in the NFL Scouting Combine.
Fri., Feb. 26, 2016
Day after San Diego
You know the drill. Several items to look back on from Gonzaga's 82-60 win over the Toreros and a lot to look forward to with Saturday's showdown against BYU. Check back later today for my GU-BYU preview. Here's my GU-USD game story. More below in...
Fri., Feb. 26, 2016
When an opportunity is lost, it's rare another presents itself 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • For 17 consecutive years, the Gonzaga Bulldogs have participated in the NCAA basketball tournament. There may only be one opportunity for them to make it 18, no matter what happens Saturday. Read on.
THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 2016
Thu., Feb. 25, 2016
Zags rout USD 82-60
Back with my unedited game story from Gonzaga's 82-60 win over San Diego. The Zags stayed tied with Saint Mary's at the top of the WCC. The conference title will be determined on the last day of the regular season when GU visits BYU and...
Thu., Feb. 25, 2016
GU men's basketball: Bulldogs at Toreros
The Gonzaga Bulldogs (21-7, 13-3) visit the San Diego Toreros (8-19, 3-13) at 7 p.m. tonight.
Thu., Feb. 25, 2016
It always seems to be one or the other in Pullman, never both 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Fourteen consecutive defeats isn’t the type of statistic one brags about. But it’s the one Washington State’s basketball team is burdened with. Read on.
Thu., Feb. 25, 2016
GU women shooting for better aim
Good shots are harder to find this year for the Bulldogs
Thu., Feb. 25, 2016
Eagles look for defensive intensity at Idaho
Eastern hopes to make a statement in Moscow
Thu., Feb. 25, 2016
Morning links: Cougars fall at first-place Oregon
By the time Wednesday's game was over, Oregon was alone atop the Pac-12 and Washington State's streak ballooned to 14 consecutive losses.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24, 2016
Wed., Feb. 24, 2016
Video: Charles Callison and Que Johnson after Oregon
Charles Callison and Que Johnson after Oregon.
Wed., Feb. 24, 2016
WSU men's basketball: Cougars at Ducks
The Washington State Cougars (9-18, 1-14) visit the No. 13 Oregon Ducks (21-6, 10-4) at 7 p.m tonight.
Wed., Feb. 24, 2016
The Cougars were living a fantasy concerning Lynch
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Steve Winwood was just a teenager when he belted out the words to “Dear Mr. Fantasy” oh so many years ago. But even though Winwood is old enough to collect Social Security these days, some of the words still ring true. Read on.
Wed., Feb. 24, 2016
Empire's Kennedy makes strong debut
Trevor Kennedy, a receiver and kick returner throughout his career, seems to have found a home at running back with the Spokane Empire. More on Kennedy and the team's season opening victory over Tri-Cities in my Empire notebook.
Wed., Feb. 24, 2016
Been there, can Zags do it again?
There have been two constants with Gonzaga basketball: One, the Zags make the NCAA tournament, to the tune of 17 straight trips. Two, about every 4-5 years, that streak has endured a close call. So a history lesson seems in order with the current Zags...
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