Prep football: Mead rolls past No. 7 Lewis and Clark, ending Tigers’ undefeated season
UPDATED: 10:46 p.m.
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Cougs fans get ready for Gameday in Pullman
UPDATED: 9:15 p.m.
Women’s soccer: Washington State collapses late in 3-1 loss at Arizona State
UPDATED: 8:43 p.m.
Red Sox finish off Astros in 5 games, head to World Series
UPDATED: 9:18 p.m.
In 7,000 miles, Tyrone Swoopes goes from his couch to Seahawks’ starting tight end
UPDATED: 7:15 p.m.
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Everything we know about ESPN College GameDay in Pullman
5:23 p.m.
As the buzz around the Inland Northwest continues with the arrival of ESPN's College GameDay and Ol' Crimson's iconic first national appearance in Pullman, we have all the details covered ahead of the big day for Washington State Football.
Gonzaga returns to favorite’s role; four Zags selected preseason All-WCC
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 7:04 p.m.
Contrary to prior report, ex-Washington State star Klay Thompson not appearing at College GameDay
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 7:03 p.m.
Montana men, Idaho women picked to win Big Sky Conference basketball titles
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 9:12 p.m.
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WSU football
Before he became famous, Oregon’s Justin Herbert threw first collegiate passes at Martin Stadium
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 9:08 p.m.
- Contrary to prior report, ex-Washington State star Klay Thompson not appearing at College GameDay
- ESPN College GameDay notes: According to report, Klay Thompson will be Saturday’s guest picker
- For this Washington State alum, it’s a long road to GameDay
- Pac-12 picks: Washington State-Oregon will hog the attention this week, but USC-Utah is equally important
- Washington State football chat transcript - 10/17
EWU football
Quarterback-rich Big Sky Conference riddled with injuries
UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 17, 2018, 9:07 p.m.
- Weber State shuts down Eastern Washington in defensive showcase
- High-powered Eastern Washington offense ready for staunch Weber State defense
- Self-made linebacker Ketner Kupp leads Eastern Washington’s resurgent defense
- Eastern Washington notebook: Eric Barriere taking charge of Eagles’ powerful offense
- No Gage Gubrud, no problem: Eastern Washington routs Southern Utah without star quarterback
Idaho football
Athlete sues University of Idaho over mistakes in her sexual assault case
UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 17, 2018, 7:20 p.m.
- Missed PAT lifts Montana State over Idaho 24-23
- Mason Petrino set to guide Idaho offense at Montana State
- Noah Johnson has overcome injuries to become leader of Idaho’s offensive line
- Tanner Gueller throws eight touchdown passes as Idaho State routs Idaho in Big Sky showdown
- Idaho set to renew in-state rivalry with Idaho State
Seahawks
In 7,000 miles, Tyrone Swoopes goes from his couch to Seahawks’ starting tight end
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 7:15 p.m.
- Future of Paul Allen’s sports holdings remains unclear
- Seattle sports figures pay tribute to Seahawks owner Paul Allen
- Seahawks roll over Raiders behind Russell Wilson’s 3 TDs
- Seahawks bottle up former teammate Marshawn Lynch
- London may be calling, but Seahawks need to answer with a win to keep playoff hopes alive
High Schools
Morning prep roundup: University, Gonzaga Prep earn volleyball wins with district tourney approaching
Fri., Oct. 19, 2018, 6 a.m.
- Prep football: Mead rolls past No. 7 Lewis and Clark, ending Tigers’ undefeated season
- Prep soccer roundup: East Valley and Cheney pick up wins in GNL play
- Prep slowpitch softball roundup: Central Valley, Lewis and Clark advance in GSL tournament
- Prep volleyball roundup: Mt. Spokane beats North Central to finish undefeated in league
- Pick 6: Another slate of close games for prep prognosticators
Whitworth
Whitworth’s offense keeps surging in rout of Pacific Lutheran
UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 13, 2018, 8:36 p.m.
- Unbeaten Whitworth hopes to clean up penalty problem against Pacific Lutheran
- Strong Sedro-Woolley contingent plays big part in Whitworth’s perfect start in football
- Leif Ericksen leads Whitworth to Northwest Conference football romp past George Fox
- Fresh off big win, Whitworth football concentrates on turning tables on George Fox
- Strong second half enables Whitworth to defeat Linfield for first time since 2007
Gonzaga
Gonzaga returns to favorite’s role; four Zags selected preseason All-WCC
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 7:04 p.m.
- Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura among 20 candidates for Julius Erving Award
- Gonzaga’s Zach Norvell Jr. one of 20 on Jerry West Award watch list
- Gonzaga’s Josh Perkins named to Cousy Award watch list
- Geno Crandall completes school work, joins Gonzaga basketball team
- Lakers release former Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams
Mariners
Out of Right Field: Looking ahead to the Mariners’ 2019 season
UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 1, 2018, 8:21 p.m.
Spokane Chiefs
Bailey Brkin records first shutout as first-place Chiefs down Regina, 4-0
UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 17, 2018, 9:45 p.m.
- Jack Finley’s late marker lifts Spokane Chiefs over Brandon
- Daemon Hunt scores twice as Moose Jaw edges visiting Spokane Chiefs
- Chiefs begin six-game road trip with 4-1 win at Swift Current
- Spokane Chiefs ride quick start to 3-2 win over Edmonton
- Chiefs start slow, fall short in 3-2 shootout loss to Medicine Hat
UW football
Chris Petersen wishes for do-over after Washington upset by Oregon
UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 16, 2018, 6:37 p.m.
- No. 17 Oregon outlasts No. 7 Washington 30-27 in OT
- No. 17 Oregon seeks redemption hosting No. 7 Washington
- How the Huskies’ interest in an unknown Justin Herbert nudged the QB to rival Oregon
- Q&A with Washington defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake ahead of clash with rival Oregon
- After unexpected scare, No. 7 Washington focused on Oregon
Gonzaga women
Gonzaga women picked to repeat as West Coast Conference champions
UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 17, 2018, 6:52 p.m.
- Three Gonzaga seniors have high expectations as women’s basketball practice opens
- Former Gonzaga standout Courtney Vandersloot reflects on record-breaking WNBA season
- Gonzaga women to open Vancouver Showcase against defending national champion Notre Dame
- Visit from Stanford highlights nonconference schedule for Gonzaga women’s basketball
- Change in West Coast Conference scheduling makes travel plans easier for Gonzaga women’s basketball
Sounders
Victor Rodriguez, Sounders beat Orlando City, clinch playoff berth
Wed., Oct. 17, 2018, 7:31 p.m.
- Victor Rodriguez scores twice as Sounders down Dynamo 4-1
- Victor Rodriguez scores twice as Sounders down Dynamo 4-1
- Raul Ruidiaz scores twice, Sounders beat Rapids 4-0
- Galaxy beat Sounders for Dominic Kinnear’s first win as interim coach
- Sounders to face a very different, desperate Galaxy side in critical late-season matchup
What if?
Jess Walter: Looking at the great ‘what if’ had the SuperSonics stayed in Seattle
Sun., June 3, 2018, 4 a.m.
- John Blanchette: Handing the ball to Marshawn Lynch in Super Bowl XLIX turns the Seahawks into an unstoppable dynasty – or he’s stopped short
- Shawn Vestal: Looking at the great ‘what if’ had Evel Knievel landed the Snake River Canyon jump
- John Blanchette: Looking at the great ‘what if’ had the Spokane Indians remained a Triple-A team
- Ralph Walter: Magic of ‘What if’ keeps SuperSonics in Seattle, gives Gonzaga a football team
MLB
Red Sox finish off Astros in 5 games, head to World Series
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 9:18 p.m.
- Andrew Benintendi’s diving catch preserves Boston’s win over Houston for 3-1 ALCS lead
- MLB says Astros doing surveillance, not spying in dugouts
- NLCS tied: Cody Bellinger lifts Dodgers over Brewers 2-1 in 13
- Jackie Bradley’s slam helps Red Sox beat Astros 8-2 in ALCS
- Venezuelan fans endure sacrifices to ‘Play Ball’ amid crisis
Outdoors
900-pound grizzly wanders into Montana Hutterite Colony
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 12:35 p.m.
Soccer
U.S. wins CONCACAF qualifying final 2-0 over Canada
UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 17, 2018, 9:02 p.m.
- MLS Capsules: Sounders beat Orlando City to clinch playoff spot
- Josh Sargent scores, U.S. gives up late goal in 1-1 tie with Peru
- U.S. loses 4-2 to Colombia in Michael Bradley’s return
- Rose Lavelle, Alex Morgan lead U.S. women past Trinidad and Tobago
- MLS Capsules: 16-year-old George Bello scores, Atlanta tops New England
WSU basketball
Optimism high for Washington men, picked third in Pac-12 preseason poll; Washington State selected last
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 11, 2018, 7:04 p.m.
- Washington State basketball to play 11 games inside state lines during nonconference season
- Washington State elevates Tim Marrion to assistant coach
- Washington State learns Pac-12 basketball pairings
- Ike Iroegbu becomes second ex-Washington State player to join German club Science City Jena
- Washington State to take part in pre-Christmas Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic
EWU basketball
Big Sky goes back to 20-game conference basketball schedule
UPDATED: Tue., July 24, 2018, 7:49 p.m.
- Ex-Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews works to stay in NBA after summer league with the Los Angeles Clippers
- Former Eastern Washington star Bogdan Bliznyuk signs with Israel club
- Former Eastern Washington sensation Jacob Wiley works hard to secure spot on Dallas Mavericks roster
- Former Eastern Washington star Jacob Wiley joins Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Summer League team
- Ex-Eastern Washington star Bogdan Bliznyuk agrees to NBA Summer League contract with LA Clippers
Idaho basketball
Significant donations help University of Idaho move ahead with its unique arena
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 4, 2018, 5:18 p.m.
- Idaho Vandals Hall of Fame basketball player Don Newman dies at age 60
- Idaho athletics trying to balance revenue shortfall, leadership uncertainty with new arena project on the horizon
- Former Idaho guard Victor Sanders will play professionally in Belgium
- Big Sky goes back to 20-game conference basketball schedule
- Jeff Ledbetter takes scenic route from Idaho Vandals to San Antonio Spurs’ Summer League team
UW basketball
Optimism high for Washington men, picked third in Pac-12 preseason poll; Washington State selected last
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 11, 2018, 7:04 p.m.
College basketball
Lawyer: Evidence shows coaches knew of NCAA family payouts
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 4:40 p.m.
Women's basketball
Expectations low for Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars in Pac-12 women’s basketball preseason poll
UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 10, 2018, 7:39 p.m.
Area sports
Women’s soccer: Washington State collapses late in 3-1 loss at Arizona State
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 8:43 p.m.
- Area volleyball notebook: WSU volleyball hoping for ESPN GameDay boost for its matches this weekend
- Gonzaga’s Sophie Whittle takes point-by-point approach to becoming Bulldogs’ first ITA national champion
- College volleyball: Cal edges No. 21 Washington State in four sets
- Washington State soccer’s comeback attempt falls short in 3-2 loss to No. 2 USC
- Locally: Father, son duo to referee volleyball match between North Idaho, Wenatchee Valley
Gonzaga athletics
Gonzaga’s Sophie Whittle takes point-by-point approach to becoming Bulldogs’ first ITA national champion
Wed., Oct. 17, 2018, 5 a.m.
- Gonzaga releases full television schedule for regular season
- Pepperdine defeats Gonzaga in West Coast Conference volleyball
- Demitrius Kigeya’s late goal gives Gonzaga men’s soccer win at Sacramento State
- Soccer: Zags women in scoreless draw while men lose 2-0
- Gonzaga volleyball drops final match at Arizona State’s Sparky Classic
NFL
Broncos return 2 interceptions for TDs, beat Cardinals 45-10
Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 8:33 p.m.
College football
Stanford beats Arizona State 20-13 for key road victory
Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 9:37 p.m.
- Power in North, chaos in South as Pac-12 reaches midseason
- USC’s Porter Gustin has surgery, should be ready for NFL workouts
- Tua Tagovailoa one of 5 Alabama midseason AP All-Americans
- Midterms! Who’s hot so far in college football, CFP forecast
- Louisville football player Kemari Averett charged with threat to kill girlfriend
NBA
NBA Capsules: DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge lead Spurs past Timberwolves
Wed., Oct. 17, 2018, 10:29 p.m.
- NBA Capsules: Warriors get rings, then beat Thunder on opening night
- Jimmy Butler to join Wolves in opener at San Antonio, despite asking out
- Vinsanity grinds into a 21st season, rare company in the NBA
- WNBA All-Star Kristi Toliver hired by NBA’s Wizards as assistant
- Warriors prepare for bittersweet arena move across the bay
NHL
NHL Capsules: Penguins end Maple Leafs’ 5-game winning streak
Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 10:32 p.m.
- NHL Capsules: Alex Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Rangers 4-3 in OT
- NHL Capsules: Devils still perfect and off to best start in 23 years; Spokane’s Tyler Johnson has hat trick for Tampa Bay
- NHL capsules: Maple Leafs beat Kings 4-1 for fifth straight win
- NHL capsules: Kyle Palmieri has 3rd straight 2-goal game, Devils win
- NHL Capsules: True grit: Sharks jump on Flyers early in 8-2 blowout
Auto racing
Kyle Larson facing playoff elimination after NASCAR penalty
Wed., Oct. 17, 2018, 11:48 a.m.
- Auto racing capsules: Aric Almirola advances with Talladega win
- Kurt Busch leads Stewart-Haas Racing sweep at Talladega
- NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus to split after 17 years
- Auto racing roundup: Chase Elliott uses Dover win to earn berth in next playoff round
- Christopher Bell sets Xfinity rookie record at Dover with 6th victory
Spokane Indians
Major League Baseball playoffs have local flair with former Spokane Indians on Boston Red Sox roster
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 4, 2018, 4:32 p.m.
- Spokane Indians affiliate agreement renewed with Texas Rangers
- Spokane Indians lose on walk-off balk; Eugene takes Northwest League championship series
- Eugene limits Spokane Indians to 4 hits, takes 2-0 lead in NWLCS
- Levi Jordan’s late homer lifts Eugene over Spokane Indians in Game 1 of NWLCS
- Spokane Indians, Eugene Emeralds produce surprising Northwest League championship matchup
Golf
Chez Reavie takes 1st-round lead at CJ Cup with 4-under 68
Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 8 a.m.
- Ariya Jutanugarn takes 1-shot lead with 66 at LPGA Shanghai
- Marc Leishman goes for 2 straight PGA wins, feels right at home
- Golf notes: Anirban Lahiri measures field strength in airline reservations
- Doug Ferguson: Johnny Miller talks like most golf fans think
- Johnny Miller retiring after three decades at NBC Sports
UM Grizzlies
Scoreboard: Big Sky men’s basketball polls
Thu., Oct. 18, 2018, 5 p.m.
- Scoreboard: Big Sky women's basketball polls
- 'I hope they bounce back:' Montana's bye week comes at fortunate time
- Idaho, PSU top Big Sky women's hoops poll; Lady Griz, Cats picked middle of pack
- Reigning champion Montana overwhelming favorite in Big Sky Conference men's basketball preseason polls
- Griz football: Reviewing redshirt opportunities for Montana
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Lewis and Clark vs. Mead (Oct. 18)
Oct. 18, 2018