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‘We’re ready to compete’: Eastern Washington, Idaho still plan on playing Big Sky spring football season after Montana, Montana State and Portland State opt out

UPDATED: 7:48 p.m.

updated Montana, Montana State and Portland State each opted out the league's delayed six-game schedule, following the lead of Sacramento State which opted out in October. This largely affects Eastern Washington and Idaho's schedules and how each the respective programs move forward.

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‘We’re ready to compete’: Eastern Washington, Idaho still plan on playing Big Sky spring football season after Montana, Montana State and Portland State opt out

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‘We’re ready to compete’: Eastern Washington, Idaho still plan on playing Big Sky spring football season after Montana, Montana State and Portland State opt out

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Jordan Sanders, USC women beat No. 25 Washington St. 81-77 in OT

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 15, 2021

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Larry Stone: This UW Huskies men’s basketball season is a debacle. Can Mike Hopkins survive it?

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Greater Spokane League announces staggered start for fall sports

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 15, 2021

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‘We’re ready to compete’: Eastern Washington, Idaho still plan on playing Big Sky spring football season after Montana, Montana State and Portland State opt out

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 15, 2021

Montana, Montana State and Portland State each opted out the league's delayed six-game schedule, following the lead of Sacramento State which opted out in October. This largely affects Eastern Washington and Idaho's schedules and how each the respective programs move forward.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga, Saint Mary’s heading in different directions as they renew rivalry

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 15, 2021

Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s renew one of the best rivalries in the West at 7 p.m. Saturday, but the Zags have won 9 of the last 11 – all by double digits – over the last five seasons, including a 90-60 pummeling a year ago at UCU Pavilion in Moraga, California.

Sports > NCAA basketball

Gonzaga-Saint Mary’s key matchup: Tommy Kuhse directs Gaels’ offense

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 15, 2021

It went well against Pepperdine’s Colbey Ross, BYU’s Alex Barcello and San Francisco’s Jamaree Bouyea and Khalil Shabazz for the most part. Next on Gonzaga’s tour of quality WCC point guards: Saint Mary’s Tommy Kuhse.

Sports > NBA

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The NBA has fined Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving $50,000 for violating its health and safety protocols.

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More NBA games off, as league continues struggles with virus

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Another three NBA games were postponed Friday, including one in Minnesota only a couple hours before game time, as the league's struggle with increasing coronavirus numbers continued.

Sports > NFL

Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as new coach

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The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to become the team’s head coach.

Sports > Seattle Sounders

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Sports > National sports

The 2022 PGA Championship will no longer be played at Trump National Golf Club. Could it come to Sahalee Country Club instead?

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Larry Stone: Having Russell Wilson on board with Seahawks’ offensive coordinator hire should be priority for Pete Carroll

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 15, 2021

I’m sure many people were parsing quarterback Russell Wilson’s words and reading his body language Thursday, searching for signs of discontent in the wake of the jarring end to the Seahawks’ season, Pete Carroll’s stated desire to run the ball more often and the subsequent firing of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

Sports > Seattle Seahawks

Josh Gordon’s reinstatement rescinded, suspension resumes

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The conditional reinstatement of wide receiver Josh Gordon has been rescinded by the NFL, and Gordon is once again under suspension.

Sports > NCAA basketball

One-city March Madness leads to more straightforward bracket

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There will be a bit less mystery to the March Madness bracket now that the NCAA selection committee no longer has to adjust matchups for travel concerns.

Sports > NCAA football

Off to solid start, Karl Dorrell sees big things in store for Colorado

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Colorado coach Karl Dorrell hasn’t taken much time off since a 55-23 loss in the Alamo Bowl closed the chapter on his first season in Boulder.

Sports > NBA

James Harden sees title chance, says he’ll sacrifice shots for it

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Paul Newberry: Urban Meyer faces tough adjustment heading to NFL Jaguars

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Sports > MLB

White Sox finalize deal with Athletics closer Liam Hendriks

Fri., Jan. 15, 2021

The Chicago White Sox have finalized a $54 million, three-year deal with Oakland Athletics closer Liam Hendriks, another big move as they set their sights on a championship run.

Sports > NFL

Urban Meyer believes Jacksonville ‘is the place’ he can win in NFL

Fri., Jan. 15, 2021

Urban Meyer feels as if Jacksonville has everything he needs to make a successful move to the NFL.

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