From Pullman -- While the excitement of a new basketball coach had Washington State students in a tizzy this afternoon, it's been a bitter few weeks for WSU signee Tramaine Isabell. The point guard out of Garfield high school in Seattle committed to coach Ken…
Ernie Kent was introduced to the media today. We've got a lengthy story for tomorrow's paper but here are some addition details: Kent's contract will be for five years at $1.4 million per year. It begins with a $2 million buyout, which "dwindles" in each…
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland was in Pullman for the press conference to introduce new head basketball coach Ernie Kent. Check out this big picture gallery of event photos.
From Pullman -- Wide receiver Sebastian LaRue is pretty new to Pullman, having spent his freshman season catching passes in practice from Johnny Manziel at Texas A&M. He transferred to WSU this offseason to be closer to a family member who is going through some…
Spokane Shock coach Andy Olson's pre-season checklist was for his team to be more disciplined, cut down penalties and trim turnovers. Those items went without checkmarks in a 68-49 loss to Arizona on March 23. Those items are back on the agenda as the Shock,…
A GRIP ON SPORTS One of the rites of Spring, with a capital "S," is watching the Masters on television. It's coming up in about 10 days, but it won't be the same. Not with Tiger Woods sidelined. Read on.
From Pullman -- Just like that the Cougars are 20 percent of the way through spring football practice. They're also just a few hours away from officially introducing Ernie Kent as the new men's basketball coach. Keep an eye out for our coverage from that.…
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