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Zags Insiders Podcast: Predicting Gonzaga’s rotation, record and March Madness fate

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 5, 2025

The season is just getting started but we’re already setting records on the Zags Basketball Insiders Podcast with former GU center and current TV analyst Richard Fox and yours truly.

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3 takeaways: Tyon Grant-Foster impresses in Gonzaga debut, Braden Huff has eventful night vs. Texas Southern

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 3, 2025

Tyon Grant-Foster, whose eligibility was in doubt until a Spokane judge ruled in his favor last Monday at a preliminary injunction hearing, quickly moved into the starting lineup and had a strong debut.

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Bench generates spark for Gonzaga in blowout win over Texas Southern

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 3, 2025

For awhile in the first half, Gonzaga’s bench was hanging close to the starters in the scoring column and helped the Zags break open a tight game through the first 12 minutes.

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WCAC move didn’t make big headlines, but became big deal for Gonzaga, basketball program

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 2, 2026

When Gonzaga received an invitation to join the West Coast Athletic Conference (WCAC) in Sept. 1978, it received a nine-paragraph, no-byline article at the bottom of The Spokesman-Review’s sports page.

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Gonzaga, with Grant-Foster making debut, shows off depth, inside power in exhibition rout

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 31, 2025

Grant-Foster, who averaged nearly 18 points in two seasons at Grand Canyon and was the 2024 Western Athletic Conference player of the year, was the 11th Zag to take the floor. By that time, the Zags had built a 20-point lead against Western Oregon. No. 21 Gonzaga showed off its depth and power in the paint, cruising past the undersized Wolves 111-53.

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Sandpoint’s Jeff Gove earns spot in 2026 Senior PGA Championship

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 26, 2025

Jeff Gove, director of instruction at The Idaho Club near Sandpoint, closed with a 4-under 68 Sunday to claim fifth place at the Senior PGA Professional Championship and qualify for the 2026 Senior PGA Championship.

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How a connection to Corey Kispert helped Northwest land exhibition game with Gonzaga

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 19, 2025

Finding a way onto Gonzaga’s exhibition schedule often requires a tie to the Zags’ coaching staff. For Northwest University coach Rick Skeen, it involved calling in a favor from Corey Kispert, the former GU All-American entering his fifth season with the NBA Washington Wizards.

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Gonzaga opens at No. 21 in preseason AP college basketball poll

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 13, 2025

Gonzaga debuted at No. 21 Monday in the preseason Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, not far from where it finished (No. 23) in last season’s final rankings.

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“Everybody is rooting for him:” Steele Venters puts on shooting show at Kraziness in Kennel

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 4, 2025

Venters, sidelined the last two seasons by injuries, won the 3-point contest and then buried three 3-pointers in a scrimmage, more than enough to qualify as a feel-great moment for the 6-foot-7 wing from Ellensburg and a fan base eager to see him in action.

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Charismatic coach Hugh Watson, who led NIC to 1997 NJCAA final four, dies at 84

UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 16, 2025

Anyone fortunate enough to have crossed paths with Hugh Watson has a collection of stories they could tell about the affable basketball coach, who died Thursday at the age of 84.

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‘Tour-quality player’: Poise, putter carry Daniel Campbell to Rosauers Open victory

UPDATED: Sun., July 20, 2025

Ask players in the mix for the Rosauers Open Invitational championship late Sunday afternoon about Daniel Campbell’s game and their responses sounded virtually the same. Terrific putter, quality ball-striker and an unruffled on-course demeanor.

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Shane Prante grabs one shot lead at Rosauers Open Invitational

UPDATED: Sat., July 19, 2025

A strong start and finish propelled Shane Prante into the lead after two rounds at the 38th annual Rosauers Open Invitational.

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Andrew Von Lossow opens with 7-under 64 for share of Rosauers Open first-round lead

UPDATED: Fri., July 18, 2025

Defending champion Andrew Von Lossow is hanging out at the top of the Rosauers Open Invitational leaderboard again.

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Clarkston’s Joel Dahmen, caddie Geno Bonnalie part ways on PGA Tour

UPDATED: Wed., July 16, 2025

Joel Dahmen and Geno Bonnalie, close friends for 25-plus years and perhaps the PGA Tour’s most entertaining player-caddie tandem, have parted ways on the golf course.

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Defending champion Andrew Von Lossow headlines quality Rosauers Open field

UPDATED: Tue., July 15, 2025

One of the only things rarer than an amateur Rosauers Open Invitational champion – Spokane’s Andrew Von Lossow last year became just the third in tournament history – is a back-to-back champion. Greg Whisman won consecutive titles in 1994 and 1995. Nobody else has pulled off back-to-back wins, and one of the biggest reasons is because the field is always packed with former champions, accomplished pros and standout amateurs.

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Jim Meehan: How Russell Grove is building a new EWU men’s golf program from scratch

UPDATED: Tue., July 8, 2025

Chances are if you’re a promising prep golfer or talented transfer, particularly in the state of Washington, you’ve heard from new Eastern Washington University men’s golf coach Russell Grove. Chances are if you’re in Marc Hughes’ expansive list of phone contacts, you’ve heard his requests for support in getting the Eagles’ program off the ground after a 23-year absence.

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Pac-12 officially adds Texas State as ninth member

UPDATED: Mon., June 30, 2025

The Pac-12 officially added Texas State to its membership, cementing the revamped league’s status as a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conference.

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CBS Sports to anchor Pac-12 Conference’s media rights package

UPDATED: Mon., June 23, 2025

The Pac-12 Conference announced CBS Sports will be its “primary long-term media partner” when the new-look league hits the football field and basketball court for the 2026-27 season.

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Life at the links: Remembering Bob Ross, longtime Wandermere co-owner/pro and junior golf supporter

UPDATED: Sat., June 14, 2025

For decades, Bob Ross was the first to arrive at the course, greeting golfers in the pro shop with one-liners. His support for junior golf was evident as Wandermere, home course for Mead and Mt. Spokane high school golf teams, never charged players for practice rounds.

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Concrete steps forward: Brady Calkins ‘a different person’ approaching his second U.S. Open

UPDATED: Sat., June 7, 2025

It should be easy to spot Brady Calkins at the U.S. Open this week.

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Former Spokane Colleges standout Brady Calkins qualifies for U.S. Open for second time

UPDATED: Mon., June 2, 2025

Brady Calkins, who won the 2014 NWAC championship in his lone season on the Community Colleges of Spokane golf team, has earned a spot in the U.S. Open for the second time.

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Jim Meehan: Sandpoint’s Jeff Gove reflects on ‘amazing week’ at Senior PGA Championship

UPDATED: Sat., May 31, 2025

The perfect mix for Jeff Gove – surrounded by his family, son Jacob caddying and Gove competing at a Champions Tour major – made for a memorable week.

Cheney boys take third; Freeman girls, Pullman boys claim state titles

UPDATED: Wed., May 21, 2025

The Blackhawks brought home a third-place trophy – not the one the Blackhawks were aiming for, but another sizable step forward for the program.

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Cheney boys second at 3A tournament, Lewis and Clark’s Jack Brigham tied for 4A lead

UPDATED: Tue., May 20, 2025

Ryan Howe’s shot at the Creek at Qualchan’s 204-yard par-3 11th got better and better the longer his ball stayed in the air. It landed about an inch from the hole and settled three inches away.

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Lewis and Clark’s Amanda Nguyen’s golf game flowing in right direction

UPDATED: Mon., May 19, 2025

Amanda Nguyen called it a ‘flow state,’ that otherworldly place athletes often refer to as ‘being in the zone’ after effortlessly ringing up 50 points in a basketball game or a gymnast stringing together perfect 10s. For Nguyen, it was a nine-birdie, 8-under 65 jewel Wednesday that clinched the 4A District 6 individual title at Downriver Golf Course, eclipsing a 67 at Manito as her personal best.