The news that former Bruin Aaron Porter appears to be transferring to Washington State has been out for awhile but I'm just now getting to it after helping out with some preps coverage elsewhere. But in case you missed it this afternoon, WazzuWatch's Britton Ransford…
A GRIP ON SPORTS If you love prep sports, this is the weekend for you. Read on.
Spokane got back into the win column on Friday, holding off Portland 58-48 at the Arena. The victory ended Spokane's three-game losing skid. The Shock improved to 6-5 while Portland slipped to 3-8. My unedited game story is below.
S-R photojournalist Dan Pelle covered the Shock's home game victory against Portland 58-48. Check out this big picture gallery of action photos.
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered the WIAA 1B, 2B, 1A, Track & Field Championships. Check out this big picture gallery of action photos.
The Shock made a number of roster moves this week, several of which should be on display tonight when Portland visits the Arena. Here's my game preview and the view from Portland. Crazy as it sounds, if Arizona (10-0) beats San Jose (7-3) on Saturday…
A GRIP ON SPORTS It's a number that's hard to comprehend. Two billion dollars. It sounds almost like a laugh-line in a new Austin Powers movie. Two billlllion dollars. But it isn't a joke. Not really. It's the amount of money former Microsoft CEO Steve…
Did you, like many Coug fans (and reporters), complain last season about the seemingly endless parade of Washington State football game on odd days or at odd times that made it nigh impossible to cross the Cascades or hit a deadline? Do you still imagine…
A GRIP ON SPORTS If you are a young Mariners fan – and, yes, I know there aren't that many folks who fit such a profile – you need to pay close attention whenever Felix Hernandez takes the mound. Read on.
The @wsucougfb game at Nevada on Sept. 5 is officially set to be broadcast on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. #GoCougs — WSU Cougars (@WSUCougars) May 28, 2014 Washington State's football game at Nevada on Friday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. will be televised on ESPN.…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Every have a feeling of certainty about your team and a particular game? I did last night. The M's were trailing by a run or two late in the game with the Angels and I knew – knew – they were…
Luke Meikle, who rarely saw the court as a freshman, won't return for his sophomore season. Gonzaga announced on Tuesday that Meikle has been granted his release to pursue other opportunities. The 6-9, 203-pound forward from Tacoma's Bellarmine Prep logged just 60 minutes in 15…
Wayne Phipps will take over as the director of the cross country and track and field programs at Washington State. He comes to WSU after 19 years of coaching at Idaho, including four years as the director of cross country and track and field. He…
A GRIP ON SPORTS I don't know about you, but we spent the holiday enjoying a quiet, relaxing day. You know, mowing the lawn, weeding, barbecuing, listening to the M's win, reading, playing with the dogs, watching the Heat, eating ice cream, taking in a…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Being it is Memorial Day, I want to memorialize the veteran who meant the most to me. Read on.
A GRIP ON SPORTS Ever been around Spokane on Memorial Day weekend? I'm guessing not. Because there is nobody here. Driving around town yesterday I was struck again on how this place empties out on the first unofficial weekend of summer. Read on.
For the fifth consecutive season, the Idaho football team will have a new offensive line coach this fall. Jon Carvin, who held the post last season in Paul Petrino's first year as head coach, has left the program, the school confirmed on Saturday. He'll be…
A GRIP ON SPORTS That was predictable. The difference between winning and losing in the Arena Football League is as thin as an X-ray. In the Spokane Shock's case, the X-ray of Erik Meyer's shoulder. Since Meyer, the best quarterback in the league, went down…
Spokane did many of the same things Friday its been doing the last three games -- and that's proven to be an unsuccessful formula. Spokane dropped its third straight game, the latest a 52-34 loss to visiting San Jose. The Shock cut down their turnovers…
S-R photojournalist Dan Pelle covered the Shock vs. San Jose game. Check out this big picture gallery of action photos.
I have confirmed that safety Markell Sanders and defensive linemen Emmitt Su'a-Kalio and Gerald Sterling are no longer members of the Washington State football team. Their absence on the roster was first noted by Britton Ransford of WazzuWatch.com. Coach Mike Leach and the athletic department…
Washington State senior guard DaVonte Lacy has been chosen to participate as one of 13 Pac-12 men's basketball players who will play in a four-game All-Star tour of China this summer. The tour is part of the conference's Globalization Initiative, which aims to market the…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Did you ever think you would see the day when the announcement of the U.S. team for the upcoming World Cup would cause a controversy? If you are under 30, sure; over 50, no way. Read on.
Spokane will try to get back in the win column when San Jose visits on Friday. Brian Zbydniewski is expected to become Spokane's fourth different starting quarterback in the last four games. No. 1 quarterback Erik Meyer was injured in the first half against L.A.…
A GRIP ON SPORTS And to think, it isn't even summer yet. The dog days aren't even upon us yet. Read on.
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