Idaho considers Eastern Washington a rival, wants payback
Idaho heads to Cheney on Saturday afternoon with revenge in mind after dropping three straight to the conference rival just up the road.
THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 2016
Expect pitchfork and rope sales to soar in Seattle today
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Yesterday was dominated by a couple of guys who haven’t played baseball in the past five years or so. That’s fine. Looking back is OK once in a while. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6, 2016
Idaho QB/WR Kareem Coles to transfer
Idaho quarterback/wide receiver Kareem Coles Jr. has decided to transfer after one season with the Vandals.
The day M's fans have been waiting for since 1995 or so has finally arrived
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Today’s the day. The day a Mariner finally makes it to the Hall of Fame. The day Ken Griffey Jr., the greatest player in Mariners’ history, is voted in. It’s been a long time coming. Forever, actually. Read on.
WCC may be down, but skill persists
By most accounts, the WCC is down this season but the conference has retained its reputation for skilled players. In my notebook that ran in today's S-R, I looked at the WCC's dependence on 3-point accuracy, how the league is going smaller while GU is…
TUESDAY, JAN. 5, 2016
There is not a lot of local basketball this week to interfere with our worrying about the Seahawks
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Looking ahead to the next few days, it is going to be a strange week. And we’re not referring to the weather. College basketball is basically dormant around here until the weekend, which is a good thing, I guess. It gives us more time to dissect the Seahawks playoff game. Read on.
Bill Pierce's almanac: Marv Ainsworth era was impressive
University High School opened its doors in the fall of 1962 and chose Valley native Marv Ainsworth to guide its basketball fortunes. It turned out to be a very good choice.
MONDAY, JAN. 4, 2016
It seemed like old times in Phoenix on Sunday but will the good times last into next week's cold?
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The Seattle Seahawks showed yesterday they are not going to go gently into that good night. In more ways than one. Read on.
Morning links: WSU knocks off UCLA
Washington State got its first win over a ranked team under coach Ernie Kent Sunday, beating UCLA in Pullman.
SUNDAY, JAN. 3, 2016
Video: WSU players after UCLA
Charles Callison, Conor Clifford and Josh Hawkinson after WSU's upset of No. 25 UCLA.
Video: Ernie Kent after UCLA
Everything Ernie Kent said after Washington State's upset of No. 25 UCLA.
It seemed as if Saturday's sports action started at dawn and ran until midnight
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s Sunday morning. Do you have a hangover? I do. A sports-induced hangover. Talk about too much to watch yesterday. Which is, I guess, a really good thing. Read on.
Morning links: WSU lands its quarterback, again
Quentin Davis has accepted a scholarship offer from Washington State, just one day after Cody Brewer decided to pursue other opportunities.
SATURDAY, JAN. 2, 2016
The day after USC
Taking a second look at Washington State's 90-77 loss to USC in its Pac-12 home opener.
It is now permissible to contribute to the Sorenson Families medical expenses
Washington State has clarified the NCAA's position on a charitable account set up to assist the family of offensive lineman Riley Sorenson.
Idaho moves to 2-0 in Big Sky play with win at Northern Colorado
Idaho coach Don Verlin shook up the starting lineup and came out of Big Sky play with an undefeated record.
Both Gonzaga basketball teams dealing with key injuries
A GRIP ON SPORTS • What is going on over at Gonzaga? Why are there so many injured basketball players? I’m sure Mark Few and Lisa Fortier would like to know the answer to those questions. Read on.
FRIDAY, JAN. 1, 2016
Video: WSU players after USC
Josh Hawkinson, Ike Iroegbu and Junior Longrus after WSU's loss to USC.
Video: Ernie Kent after USC
Everything Ernie Kent said after Washington State's loss to USC on Friday.
Box score: USC 90, WSU 77
The box score from Washington State's loss to USC on Friday.
The Rose Bowl is one thing that always cures a New Year's hangover
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Goodbye 2015. Hello 2016. How did we get here? Hard work. And how are we going to get through this new year? The same. What has that have to do with what follows? Nothing. Read on.
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