Jim Allen

All Stories

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women’s basketball opens WCC play Dec. 28 on the road

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 8, 2017

Gonzaga will open defense of its West Coast Conference women’s basketball title at Pacific on Dec. 28

Sports >  EWU football

Eastern Washington practices high-energy despite the heat

Mon., Aug. 7, 2017

With temperatures in the mid-90s and no place to hide from the sun, “warm-ups” seemed an afterthought Monday afternoon at Eastern Washington football practice.

Sports >  EWU football

Eastern Washington ranked fifth in FCS preseason poll

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 7, 2017

Eastern Washington is one of three Big Sky teams ranked in the STATS FCS poll, with the Eagles coming in at No. 5.

Sports >  EWU football

Any worries, Eastern Washington football fans? We’re here to help

UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 5, 2017

Eastern Washington football coach Aaron Best says he sleeps pretty well these days, no matter what might worry him on the field.

Sports >  EWU football

Last year’s Eastern Washington redshirts are ready to prove themselves on the field

Fri., Aug. 4, 2017

Conner Crist is ready to get back in the game. The lineman is one of 14 Eagles who redshirted last year as freshmen, a college football rite of passage that he calls “part of my due diligence.”

Sports >  EWU football

Eastern Washington QB Gage Gubrud on Payton Award watch list

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 3, 2017

There are at least 5,160 reasons why Eastern Washington quarterback Gage Gubrud is among the favorites to win the Walter Payton Award.

Sports >  EWU football

Eastern Washington opens football practice with typical high expectations

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 3, 2017

Christmas in August? Why not, says Eastern Washington football coach Aaron Best, who likened the first day of fall camp to opening a bundle of presents

Sports >  EWU football

Eastern Washington, new head coach Aaron Best open fall football camp on Thursday

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 1, 2017

His first game as a college head coach is barely a month away, but Aaron Best is sleeping just fine these days.

Sports >  EWU football

Former Eastern Washington star Cooper Kupp ready to make the most of his NFL career

UPDATED: Sat., July 29, 2017

Southern California looks and feels nothing like Cheney, but Cooper Kupp is settling in just fine.

Sports >  EWU football

Former Eastern Washington star Samson Ebukam ready for the next step with Rams

Sat., July 29, 2017

Eastern Washington fans have known it for years. Now the Los Angeles Rams understand what made Samson Ebukam such a special player for the Eagles.

Sports >  WSU football

Peyton Pelluer, Washington State ready to shake opening-game jinx

Sat., July 29, 2017

Sept. 2 can’t come soon enough for Washington State linebacker Peyton Pelluer and the Cougar defense.

Sports >  WSU football

Jamal Morrow, fellow Washington State running backs eager to contribute more in 2017

UPDATED: Fri., July 28, 2017

Will this be the year of the running back at Washington State? Jamal Morrow can always hope.

Sports >  WSU football

Pac-12 coaches split on NCAA restriction regarding two-a-days

Thu., July 27, 2017

When the NCAA voted last spring to eliminate two-a-day, full-contact practices, most coaches gave the decision a thumbs-up. Now they’re scrambling to adjust.

Sports >  WSU football

Washington State coach Mike Leach talks hot dogs, Millennials and even football at Pac-12 Media Days

UPDATED: Thu., July 27, 2017

Deadpan humor is a lot more fun than Xs and Os. Mike Leach proved it again on Thursday, delivering three one-liners before he took his seat at the Pac-12 Media Days event.

Sports >  EWU football

Cooper Kupp takes center stage as Los Angeles Rams rookies report

UPDATED: Wed., July 26, 2017

Cooper Kupp’s dreams are bigger now. So is the stage. Twenty-two Los Angeles Rams rookies reported to fall camp on Wednesday, but Kupp was among the biggest stars on a picture-perfect afternoon on the campus of UC Irvine.

Sports >  EWU football

Cooper Kupp atop depth chart for Los Angeles Rams

Mon., July 24, 2017

Rookie wide receiver Cooper Kupp has made a big impression with the Los Angeles Rams.

Sports >  EWU football

All Eastern Washington home games to kick off in the afternoon

UPDATED: Mon., July 24, 2017

Eastern Washington unveiled a fan-friendly football schedule

Sports >  EWU football

Former Eastern Washington football players want to make financial impact

Thu., June 29, 2017

Hundreds of Eastern Washington football players are ready to get back in the game.

Sports

Local teacher finds peace of mind through triathlon training

Fri., June 23, 2017

The path to peace of mind is more than a three-step program of swim, bike and run.

Sports >  EWU basketball

Eastern Washington star Jacob Wiley agrees to sign with Brooklyn Nets

UPDATED: Fri., June 23, 2017

He didn’t get drafted, but Jacob Wiley’s trip to New York this week turned out just fine.

Sports >  EWU football

Former Eastern Washington quarterbacks chase more glory in Canada

UPDATED: Wed., June 21, 2017

Has there ever been a football season with more intrigue than what awaits three former Eastern Washington quarterbacks this year in Canada?

Sports >  EWU football

Former Eastern Washington star Samson Ebukam signs $3 million contract with Rams

UPDATED: Tue., June 20, 2017

Former Eastern Washington football player Samson Ebukam has signed a rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Tuesday.

Sports >  EWU basketball

Hire of Bobby Suarez completes Eastern Washington basketball staff

UPDATED: Tue., June 20, 2017

Eastern Washington’s basketball staff is complete with the hiring of assistant Bobby Suarez, coach Shantay Legans announced Tuesday.

Sports

Wild horses couldn’t keep Todd Thompson away from Hoopfest

Mon., June 19, 2017

Todd Thompson has played in every Hoopfest, and doesn’t plan to quit now. His body begs to differ.

Sports >  EWU basketball

Former Eastern Washington basketball star Austin McBroom is a YouTube sensation

Sun., June 18, 2017

The last time we saw Austin McBroom in person, he was knocking down shots for Eastern Washington in front of 2,000 fans at Reese Court and pondering a professional basketball career.