Several Cougars sign free agent deals with NFL teams 1
Shortly after the NFL draft's conclusion, NFL teams began signing undrafted players as free agents, including a few Washington State Cougars.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016
Conference call with Joe Dahl 2
Here's what Joe Dahl said immediately after being drafted.
Joe Dahl is a Detroit Lion
Washington State offensive lineman Joe Dahl was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 151st pick in the NFL draft.
There is a chance this M's team may just be different
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Could there actually be some joy in Mudville this year? Maybe, just maybe. Read on.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016
WSU to close off Beasley's upper bowl for men's basketball 4
Washington State is closing off the Beasley Coliseum nosebleeds during men's basketball games in an effort to improve atmosphere despite lagging attendance.
Idaho's move to Big Sky leaves tons of questions, some answers 1
Idaho's transition into the FCS leaves many questions, some of which will require time. Others we can answer right now, or at least speculate.
Idaho bows to the inevitable and makes the move back to the Big Sky
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The University of Idaho is giving up. But in this case it's not a bad thing. No, really, it isn’t. Read on.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016
VIDEO: Idaho football Big Sky Conference press conference
University of Idaho president Chuck Staben, athletic Rob Spear and head football coach Paul Petrino discuss Idaho's move to the Big Sky in 2018.
From Seattle to Moscow, Wednesday was filled with change 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Anything happen Wednesday? Only about two of the biggest stories of the year, one regional, one local. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016
WSU football chat (transcript) 1
The transcript from today's WSU football chat.
Bellevue football report details all that is wrong with the 'winning-above-all-else' mentality 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Remember when you left high school and swore you would never read another boring thing again? The only thing on your reading list would be things that excited you. Then work came along and you found a new depth of minutia to delve into. Read on.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016
Peyton Bender ends spring on a high note 1
Backup quarterback Peyton Bender didn't seem particularly happy with his spring game performance. Good thing Washington State always holds one more practice.
Video: Dave Nichol after practice
Receivers coach Dave Nichol after practice.
Video: Peyton Pelluer
Peyton Pelluer after Washington State's final spring practice.
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach after Washington State's final spring practice.
Fates decide to intervene in the NBA playoffs this year 5
A GRIP ON SPORTS • If you had to label the National Basketball Association, what label would you put on it? I have mine. Read on.
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016
Bill Pierce's prep almanac: Track and Field 1916 vs 2016
There have been a lot of changes to high school track and field over the years. Looking back at an Inland Empire interscholastic meet held in Pullman in May of 1916, and comparing the results with the recent April 23rd Mooberry Relays shows the evolution.
If the M's want to win the American League West, they will have to sing a new tune at home
A GRIP ON SPORTS • As that great sports commentator Jimmy Steinman once wrote and Meatloaf bleated out, two out of three ain’t bad. Read on.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2016
Not even a little precipitation can stop fans from enjoying a little spring football
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Saturday's biggest news? No, it wasn't the M's or the Sounders or even the Team Challenge Cup. Read on.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016
Video: James Williams
Freshman running back James Williams.
Video: Peyton Bender
Quarterback Peyton Bender after the Crimson and Gray game.
Video: Peyton Pelluer
Linebacker Peyton Pelluer after the Crimson and Gray game.
Video: Gabe Marks
Gabe Marks after catching two touchdowns in the Crimson and Gray game.
Video: Luke Falk
Quarterback Luke Falk.
Video: Mike Leach
Washington State coach Mike Leach talks after the Crimson and Gray game.
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