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No. 11 Gonzaga takes on San Francisco at Chase Center | Live updates

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Follow along as the Bulldogs (25-2, 13-1 WCC) will the Dons (15-13, 7-8) tonight at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. on ESPN2.

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No. 11 Gonzaga takes on San Francisco at Chase Center | Live updates

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After short stint in Spokane, No. 11 Gonzaga back on the road seeking 35th straight win over USF
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Sports > EWU football

EWU football working to fill three coaching positions after DC Eric Sanders leaves for Montana

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

Just a couple of weeks after finalizing its 2026 recruiting class, Eastern Washington’s football program is now looking to fill three vacancies on its coaching staff.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

No. 11 Gonzaga takes on San Francisco at Chase Center | Live updates

Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

Follow along as the Bulldogs (25-2, 13-1 WCC) will the Dons (15-13, 7-8) tonight at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. on ESPN2.

Sports > High school sports

Former Washington State running back Dwight Tardy named head football coach at Moscow High School

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

Former Washington State running back Dwight Tardy was named as head football coach at Moscow High School, the school announced on Friday.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

Mariners bring back Mitch Garver to compete for backup catcher spot

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. — The Mariners are bringing back last year’s backup catcher to join the competition for the spot behind Cal Raleigh this season.

Sports > Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks’ future may hinge on what happens with team sale | Commentary

Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

Jody Allen didn’t score a touchdown in Super Bowl 60. She didn’t drag down Drake Maye for one of the Seahawks’ six sacks. She didn’t do anything on screen at all — besides thanking “all the 12s around the world,” hugging coach Mike Macdonald and holding up the team’s second Lombardi Trophy.

Sports > Outdoors

Hunting tech rules to be vetted by Idaho Legislature

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

Idaho’s new restrictions on certain hunting technologies have one more hurdle to clear before they are adopted into code.

Sports > NHL

Kraken players start returning to ice after Olympic break | Notebook

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

Every Seattle Kraken player and coach not selected for a 2026 Olympic squad got a needed break from the six-and-a-half-month NHL regular season last week. Winger Jared McCann and coach Lane Lambert, among others, used the time to head somewhere warm and golf.

Sports > High school sports

‘My brothers are always there too’: University’s Czar Quintanilla looks to add to family legacy with fourth Mat Classic title

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

The 126-pounder will look to cap an incredible high school career Friday night at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, and become just the third Greater Spokane League wrestler to win four titles.

Sports > High school sports

Storylines to keep an eye on this weekend at Mat Classic 37 | Prep wrestling

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

Soon the floor of the Tacoma Dome will be covered by wrestling mats as thousands of wrestlers from around the state — and Hermiston, Oregon — will descend on Tacoma for Mat Classic 37.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Kings’ Domantas Sabonis to miss rest of season with torn left meniscus

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

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Sports > Outdoors

‘Live boldly.’ Former Redfish Lake Lodge employee conquers adventure of a lifetime

Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

It’s difficult to quantify the bravery of 25-year-old Taryn Smith.

Sports > High school sports

MODE Prep picks up first win over Power Conference team in California | Prep basketball

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

MODE Prep was back in action this past week at the GrindSession-Los Angeles tournament held in Torrance, California. This was MODE Prep’s second consecutive Power Conference tournament.

Sports > WSU basketball

Whitman County judge issues full protection order against WSU basketball player Emmanuel Ugbo

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

A Whitman County judge has issued a full protection order for a woman against Washington State basketball player Emmanuel Ugbo, who has been suspended for the past four games over what coach David Riley has called a violation of team rules.

Sports > Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks going up for sale, Paul G. Allen estate announces

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks officially announced Wednesday morning that the Paul G. Allen estate is beginning the process of putting the team up for sale.

Sports > International sports

USA clips Sweden in OT thriller to reach Olympic men’s hockey semifinals

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

MILAN — The United States overcome a late tying goal, beat Sweden in an overtime thriller and is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey semifinals.

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A Grip on Sports: The snow flies in Spokane which, of course, has us thinking of a bunch of big flies at T-Mobile Park this summer

Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s been a while, but snow finally decided to pay Spokane a visit. Perfect timing. The day I decided to touch base with the Mariners. It’s too bad I couldn’t be writing from Peoria or Surprise or Goodyear.

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Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga forward Graham Ike earns second USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week honor

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

Mark Few was adamant Graham Ike’s play in recent weeks warranted more national attention and perhaps an All-American honor or two at the end of the season.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

David Fuchs’ defense, rebounding critical to USF in matchup with Gonzaga, Graham Ike | Key matchup

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – David Fuchs might be the only person affiliated with San Francisco’s basketball program relieved to see Graham Ike back on the floor for Wednesday’s matchup with Gonzaga at the Chase Center (8 p.m., ESPN2).

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

After short stint in Spokane, No. 11 Gonzaga back on the road seeking 35th straight win over USF

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – Gonzaga was still running an up-tempo offense 30 minutes after the final buzzer sounded Saturday night at the Leavey Center.

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