Bill Pierce's almanac: Jack Blair started CV's run in girls basketball
Jack Blair was born in Chicago but grew up in Spokane and Chewelah. He graduated from Chewelah High in 1960. He attended Stanford University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree.
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2016
Josh Hawkinson to headline Pac-12 All-Star team 1
The Washington State forward will travel with other select Pac-12 players to compete in Australia.
Idaho hoops heads for China to play Atlas Challenge
The University of Idaho men's basketball team leaves for China on June 10 to take part in the Atlas Challenge, an eight-team tournament featuring national teams from eastern Europe and Asia.
Gonzaga earns its first NCAA baseball at-large berth, which isn't an easy task
A GRIP ON SPORTS • College baseball has its challenges in this area. Weather is No. 1 on the list, of course, but lack of recognition is another. Which is why what happened for Gonzaga yesterday was such a big deal. Read on.
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