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Analysis: Convincing statement just what Washington State defense needs in 41-10 win against Colorado

UPDATED: 10:57 p.m.

Nonstop rain, the familiar trappings of Martin Stadium and the sight of a Colorado quarterback wearing No. 12 may have been just the blend of things Washington State’s defense needed to turn the corner, or at least take an initial step toward doing so, while snapping a three-game losing streak Saturday against the Buffaloes.

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Analysis: Convincing statement just what Washington State defense needs in 41-10 win against Colorado

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 10:57 p.m.

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MLB

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NFL

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NBA

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Auto racing

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International sports

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John Blanchette: With HBO cameras rolling, Washington State rolled out the red carpet for Max Borghi

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 11:02 p.m.

Sports

NHL roundup: Tyson Jost posts hat trick as Avalanche beat Lightning

Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 11:03 p.m.

Tyson Jost had three goals, Pavel Francouz made 44 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 Saturday night to remain the only NHL team without a regulation loss this season.

Sports > NCAA football

Top 25 football roundup: James McCourt’s field goal propels Illinois past No. 6 Wisconsin

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 11:04 p.m.

James McCourt kicked a 39-yard field as time expired and Illinois pulled off the biggest upset of the college football season, knocking off No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23 in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday.

Sports > WSU football

Tim Burmeister elevated to assistant linebackers coach for Washington State

Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 10:36 p.m.

Tim Burmeister, who was formerly in a defensive quality control position with the Cougars, has been elevated to a position coaching role and will spend the remainder of the year as an assistant linebackers coach.

Sports > NCAA football

Big Sky football roundup: Kevin Thomson, Hornets rout Grizzlies

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 10:51 p.m.

Kevin Thomson accounted for six touchdowns to lead Sacramento State to a 49-22 rout of Montana in Sacramento, California, on Saturday night.

Sports > WSU football

John Blanchette: With HBO cameras rolling, Washington State rolled out the red carpet for Max Borghi

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 11:02 p.m.

Other than Wazzu’s first step into the Pac-12 win column, the best news out of Saturday’s 41-10 drubbing of hapless Colorado was Borghi amassing a career high for touches – 21 – in a splendid evening that included a team-best nine receptions and 105 yards rushing, making him the first WSU running back since Jerome Harrison in 2005 to post three 100-yard games in a season.

Sports > WSU football

Thursday Night Football scrimmages helped Washington State’s Anthony Gordon, Brandon Arconado establish bond

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 10:38 p.m.

While the innate connection Anthony Gordon and Brandon Arconado have may be on display to Washington State fans for the first time this football season, it’s actually something that’s been years in the making.

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs use late flurry to beat Prince George 5-2

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 11 p.m.

Michael King scored with three minutes remaining, and the Spokane Chiefs used a late onslaught to beat the Price George Cougars 5-2 Saturday at CN Centre.

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Sports > MLB

Jose Altuve’s home run in 9th sends Astros to World Series over Yankees

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 10:41 p.m.

Jose Altuve homered off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 6-4 to advance to the World Series for the second time in three years.

Sports > WSU football

Analysis: Convincing statement just what Washington State defense needs in 41-10 win against Colorado

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 10:57 p.m.

Sports > WSU football

Gonzaga Prep grad Armani Marsh earns first start at nickel in Washington State’s win over Colorado

Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 9:19 p.m.

Amid the shuffles on Washington State’s defense, redshirt sophomore Armani Marsh got the start Saturday at nickel.

Sports > WSU football

Senior Marcus Strong helps Washington State defense lock down Colorado, break out of slump

Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 9:09 p.m.

One week after Washington State’s defense gave up its second-highest yardage total of the season, the Cougars’ lone senior in its secondary, Marcus Strong, bounced back and was at his best on Saturday night.

Sports

Whitworth beats George Fox in defensive struggle to remain perfect in Northwest Conference play

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 10:04 p.m.

After piling up 150 points in its two previous Northwest Conference routs, Whitworth gutted out a 19-14 victory over George Fox on Saturday at a wet and chilly Pine Bowl.

Sports > Idaho football

Several players step up to guide Idaho to first Big Sky Conference football win of season

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 8:58 p.m.

The Idaho Vandals got out to a 24-0 lead and withstood an Idaho State comeback to secure a 45-21 homecoming win, stop a three-game losing streak, and get their first Big Sky Conference victory.

Sports > NCAA football

Pac-12 football roundup: Zack Moss sets record, leads No. 13 Utah past No. 17 Arizona St

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 10:54 p.m.

Zack Moss broke Utah’s career rushing record and scored two touchdowns in the No. 13 Utes’ 21-3 victory over No. 17 Arizona State on a rainy Saturday night in Salt Lake City.

Sports

Nathan Chen wins Skate America in Las Vegas

Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 7:30 p.m.

Two-time world champion Nathan Chen of the United States won Skate America for the third straight time, scoring 196.38 in the free skate night for a total of 299.09 in the first of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

Sports > WSU football

TV Take: Washington State delivers downpour Déjà vu for Steven Montez, Colorado

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 9:11 p.m.

Two years ago Colorado traveled to Pullman on a rainy Saturday in late October. Quarterback Steven Montez was awful, the Buffaloes’ offense was inept and Washington State earned a four-touchdown win.

Sports > WSU football

Difference makers: Brandon Arconado, Max Borghi spark Washington State offense in rout of Colorado

Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 7:14 p.m.

Difference makers from Washington State’s 41-10 win over Colorado at Martin Stadium in Pullman

Sports

Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors agree on 4-year max extension

Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 7:01 p.m.

TORONTO – Pascal Siakam is officially a major part of the Toronto Raptors’ long-term plans. The Raptors and Siakam have agreed on a four-year, $130 million maximum extension, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the signing has not been publicly announced.

Sports

Justin Thomas, Danny Lee tied for 3rd-round lead at CJ Cup

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019, 6:52 p.m.

Justin Thomas was looking at a three-stroke lead at the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges with only one hole to play Saturday, which would have set him up nicely for his second win in three years at South Korea’s only PGA Tour event.

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