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A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are day when I wake up with a lot more questions than answers. At least satisfying answers. Today is one of them.

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Gonzaga commits Isiah Harwell, Jack Kayil among 71 early NBA draft entrants

Report: Stetson transfer, Washington native Ethan Copeland holds Zoom call with Gonzaga
In reflection mode, Graham Ike recaps Gonzaga's 2025-26 season, looks ahead to pro career
Gonzaga's Ismaila Diagne to remain in WCC, announces transfer to San Francisco

WSU defense steals the show at annual Crimson & Gray game, underscoring story of Cougars’ spring slate

Courtney Vandersloot says Chicago Sky – ‘under a microscope’ with Angel Reese – can return to winning identity

WSU signs Oregon transfer guard Jamari Phillips for ninth offseason addition

Quarterbacks continue to battle as Eastern Washington’s spring practices near their end

Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood lifted by support of parents Victor, Renee: ‘It’s a blessing’

Mead senior Simon Rosselli breaks records at Legends Invitational; West Valley baseball sweeps Pullman | Prep roundup

Choice lifestyle: Family business flourishes in tough love for backcountry skiing

Luis Castillo’s struggles continue as Seattle Mariners thumped by Twins

Reigning champ Seattle does well supplementing dominant roster with bottom-heavy draft | Dave Boling

Former Idaho star linebacker Kaden Elliss returns to the New Orleans Saints

Former Gonzaga star Chet Holmgren on NBA titles and all-star nods: ‘They don’t see the grind’

Owen Martin scores twice, but Spokane Chiefs eliminated with 5-3 loss to Prince George in Game 6 | WHL playoffs

Eastern Washington adds former Gonzaga Prep standout Jamil Miller in transfer portal

Idaho basketball

Former Vandals, Lake City standout Kolton Mitchell commits to Ohio

Former Washington State star Charlisse Leger-Walker selected 18th overall by Connecticut Sun | WNBA draft

Record-setting Whitworth women claim NWC track and field title, ending George Fox’s dynastic run

Did Berkly Catton and other homegrown forwards meet Kraken’s expectations this season? | Analysis

UW Huskies AD Pat Chun says state of college sports is ‘not sustainable’

Hope Hisey reaches 150 career saves as Spokane Zephyr eliminate Fort Lauderdale United from playoff contention

Tommy Hopfe doubles in go-ahead run in 10th, Spokane Indians edge Everett in series finale | NWL baseball

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Spokane Velocity suffer 4-0 shutout loss to Sacramento Republic in Round 1 of USL Cup

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Pac-12, Mountain West investing in success, ‘need to have hope’ that College Football Playoff access awaits

Long reads | Hooptown Hall of Fame

‘Owe my whole career to them.’ Gonzaga’s Mark Few pays homage to Monson family during Hooptown Hall of Fame induction

Long reads | West Coast Conclusion

Few’s first dance: How the 2000 Zags overcame numerous hurdles to avoid becoming one-hit wonders | West Coast Conclusion

Long reads | Greatest Spokane League

Talent on the big stage: Over 45 years, close to 100 Greater Spokane League girls basketball players have signed with Division 1 schools

Long reads | The great "What if"

Jess Walter: Looking at the great ‘what if’ had the SuperSonics stayed in Seattle

Long reads | Gone, but not Forgotten

Their Field of Dreams: Field hockey found success as WSU’s first intercollegiate female sport

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A Grip on Sports: The search for answers is always elusive unless you can remember there is one reason behind every decision

Tue., April 28, 2026

A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are day when I wake up with a lot more questions than answers. At least satisfying answers. Today is one of them.

Sports

On the air

Mon., April 27, 2026

Tuesday’s TV Highlights

Sports > Seattle Mariners

Luis Castillo’s struggles continue as Seattle Mariners thumped by Twins

UPDATED: Mon., April 27, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – The results, which have become familiar in the early stages of the season, won’t be the only reason that an eventual change might get made.

Sports > High school sports

Kara Goetz strikes out 16 for Lewis and Clark softball | Prep roundup

UPDATED: Mon., April 27, 2026

Roundup of Monday’s high school spring sports action from the Greater Spokane League.

Sports > NCAA football

Pac-12, Mountain West investing in success, ‘need to have hope’ that College Football Playoff access awaits

UPDATED: Mon., April 27, 2026

The Pac-12 hasn’t staked out an official position on the College Football Playoff’s future format, at least in terms of the field size. But philosophically, the conference has a clear preference: access.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

It’s no surprise, as Cal Raleigh heats up so are the Seattle Mariners | Commentary

UPDATED: Mon., April 27, 2026

SEATTLE – It was never gonna be 60 again. It was probably never gonna be 50, to be honest. Cal Raleigh’s historic home-run count in 2025 was sublime but not sustainable.

Sports > NBA

Decision on Sonics’ potential return likely not coming this summer

UPDATED: Mon., April 27, 2026

SEATTLE – The timeline around a decision on NBA expansion and the potential return of the SuperSonics doesn’t sound likely to see a vote by owners happening this summer.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga commits Isiah Harwell, Jack Kayil among 71 early NBA draft entrants

UPDATED: Mon., April 27, 2026

Isiah Harwell and Jack Kayil are expected to figure into Mark Few’s backcourt rotation next season, but the incoming guards will first go through the NBA draft process before stepping foot on Gonzaga’s campus.

Sports > WSU basketball

WSU signs Oregon transfer guard Jamari Phillips for ninth offseason addition

UPDATED: Mon., April 27, 2026

PULLMAN – The Washington State men are adding another transfer from the Power 4 ranks.

Sports

A Grip on Sports: On this Monday morning, why not highlight a few challenges in baseball, a couple comebacks and some streaking?

Mon., April 27, 2026

A GRIP ON SPORTS • What am I thinking about as another Monday hits us square in the face like an old Soupy Sales gag? Brooms. Comebacks. Streaks. Challenges. And bridges. Long bridges.

Sports

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Sun., April 26, 2026

Monday’s TV Highlights

Sports > Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks 2026 NFL draft takeaways: Major needs filled, but one question remains

UPDATED: Mon., April 27, 2026

The challenge for Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider entering the 2026 NFL Draft was trying to accumulate more picks while still acquiring impact players. Seattle began the draft with just four picks. By Saturday afternoon, it had added eight rookies.

Sports > Pro

Courtney Vandersloot says Chicago Sky – ‘under a microscope’ with Angel Reese – can return to winning identity

Sun., April 26, 2026

After suffering a torn ACL in a June 7 game last season, the guard is still completing a lengthy rehabilitation process. She won’t be available for the May 9 season opener and has not set a target date for a return. But even from the sidelines, the former Gonzaga star clearly commands the team’s center of gravity in training camp.

Sports > Spokane Indians

Tommy Hopfe doubles in go-ahead run in 10th, Spokane Indians edge Everett in series finale | NWL baseball

UPDATED: Sun., April 26, 2026

EVERETT – Tommy Hopfe doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Spokane Indians edged the Everett AquaSox 7-6 in the finale of a six-game High-A Northwest League series at Funko Field on Sunday.

Sports > Whitworth

Record-setting Whitworth women claim NWC track and field title, ending George Fox’s dynastic run

UPDATED: Sun., April 26, 2026

Spent from four hard races and a detour to throw the javelin, Emily Brown was asked in jest if another event might be heaped upon her shoulders.

Sports > Area sports

Hope Hisey reaches 150 career saves as Spokane Zephyr eliminate Fort Lauderdale United from playoff contention

UPDATED: Sun., April 26, 2026

Hope Hisey achieved her 150th career save and the Spokane Zephyr eliminated the 2024 USL Super League runner-ups from playoff contention in a 3-1 triumph over Fort Lauderdale United at ONE Spokane Stadium on Sunday.

Sports > Area sports

Gonzaga extends record winning streak to 14 | College baseball

UPDATED: Mon., April 27, 2026

The hottest team in college baseball, Gonzaga completed another West Coast Conference sweep and set a couple of program records in the process.

Sports

‘It’s going to be huge for Spokane’: Soccer fans eager for upcoming World Cup

UPDATED: Sun., April 26, 2026

Patrick Silvey typically needs to get an early start to catch his favorite sport and player in action.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Report: Stetson transfer, Washington native Ethan Copeland holds Zoom call with Gonzaga

UPDATED: Mon., April 27, 2026

One of the top shooters in the country could join a Gonzaga program that’s coming off the worst 3-point shooting season of the Mark Few era.

Sports > Seattle Mariners

Mariners sweep Cardinals after Rob Refsnyder hits go-ahead home run

UPDATED: Sun., April 26, 2026

ST. LOUIS – Given his vexing start with his new team, Rob Refsnyder was willing to try just about anything to turn things around.

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