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Scouting the WSU opponent: Arizona State

Wed., Jan. 13, 2016

The Washington State Cougars begin their desert road trip with Thursday's game against an Arizona State team whose back is already up against the wall.

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WSU football signs four for spring

Mon., Jan. 11, 2016

Football recruits Garrett McBroom, Isaiah Johnson, Justus Rogers and Jalen Thompson have enrolled at Washington State for spring practice.

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Receivers coach David Yost reportedly heads to Oregon

Mon., Jan. 11, 2016

According to a report from Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports, Washington State inside receiver's coach David Yost is joining the staff at Oregon.

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Morning links: UW prevails in overtime

Sun., Jan. 10, 2016

Washington State completed a furious comeback in the final minutes of regulation, but fell to Washington in overtime.

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Video: WSU players after UW

Sat., Jan. 9, 2016

Washington State's Charles Callison, Ike Iroegbu and Josh Hawkinson.

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Box score: UW 99, WSU 95

Sat., Jan. 9, 2016

Final stats from Saturday's game.

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Video: Ernie Kent after UW

Sat., Jan. 9, 2016

Ernie Kent speaks about Washington State's loss to Washington.

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Poor free-throw shooting dooms Cougars in OT loss to Huskies

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 9, 2016

PULLMAN – Andrew Andrews scored 29 points, including two free throws with 3.4 seconds left in overtime, to lift Washington to a 99-95 win at Washington State on Saturday afternoon. Dejounte Murray scored 25 points for the young Huskies (11-4, 3-0 Pac-12), who remain alone in first place.

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WSU, Washington men’s basketball coaches will bump into each other again

Fri., Jan. 8, 2016

Prior to the game, coaches Ernie Kent and Lorenzo Romar spotted each other, shared a hug and chatted about the players who were getting ready to tip off.

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WSU’s Mike Utley to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Fri., Jan. 8, 2016

Offensive lineman Mike Utley, who suffered a spinal cord injury during an NFL game and was paralyzed, is the fourth Washington State player named to the College Football Hall of Fame.

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Mike Utley named to the college football Hall of Fame

Fri., Jan. 8, 2016

Offensive lineman Mike Utley is the fourth Washington State player to earn the honor, joining Glen Edwards, Mel Hein and Reuben Mayes.

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Morning links: UCLA enters the win column

Fri., Jan. 8, 2016

With No. 7 Arizona in town, the Bruins were in real danger of an 0-3 start to Pac-12 play.

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Video: WSU players preview Washington

Thu., Jan. 7, 2016

Conor Clifford, Ike Iroegbu, Josh Hawkinson and Viont'e Daniels preview the upcoming game against Washington.

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Video: Ernie Kent previews Washington

Thu., Jan. 7, 2016

Ernie Kent talks about Washington State's upcoming game against Washington.

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Morning links: WSU knocks off UCLA

Mon., Jan. 4, 2016

Washington State got its first win over a ranked team under coach Ernie Kent Sunday, beating UCLA in Pullman.

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Video: WSU players after UCLA

Sun., Jan. 3, 2016

Charles Callison, Conor Clifford and Josh Hawkinson after WSU's upset of No. 25 UCLA.

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Video: Ernie Kent after UCLA

Sun., Jan. 3, 2016

Everything Ernie Kent said after Washington State's upset of No. 25 UCLA.

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WSU beats No. 25 UCLA; Kent’s first win over ranked team as Cougars coach

Sun., Jan. 3, 2016

The standing ovations began before the grand finale at the game’s end.

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Jacob Thorpe: Favorite stories of 2015

Sun., Jan. 3, 2016

The last 365 days have been eventful for the Washington State Cougars, and subsequently, for their beat writer. While the games are what most people will remember from the 2015 season of Cougar athletics, the stories that stand out to me are mostly the ones that gave readers some insight into the machinations and personalities of the teams. These are my favorite stories, listed in chronological order.

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Morning links: WSU lands its quarterback, again

Sun., Jan. 3, 2016

Quentin Davis has accepted a scholarship offer from Washington State, just one day after Cody Brewer decided to pursue other opportunities.

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The day after USC

Sat., Jan. 2, 2016

Taking a second look at Washington State's 90-77 loss to USC in its Pac-12 home opener.

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It is now permissible to contribute to the Sorenson Families medical expenses

Sat., Jan. 2, 2016

Washington State has clarified the NCAA's position on a charitable account set up to assist the family of offensive lineman Riley Sorenson.

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Video: WSU players after USC

Fri., Jan. 1, 2016

Josh Hawkinson, Ike Iroegbu and Junior Longrus after WSU's loss to USC.

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Video: Ernie Kent after USC

Fri., Jan. 1, 2016

Everything Ernie Kent said after Washington State's loss to USC on Friday.

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USC races past Washington State 90-77 in Pac-12 opener

Fri., Jan. 1, 2016

As the Washington State Cougars tried to sprint their way back into a game that was rapidly becoming unwinnable, Josh Hawkinson put just a bit too much air under his outlet pass to Ike Iroegbu, who was standing near midcourt.