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UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 17, 2019, 8:39 p.m.
Bigger, faster Idaho Vandals hold back-to-back scrimmages
With two weeks to go before the season opener, Idaho’s practices will begin to focus heavily on its plan for Penn State, according to head coach Paul Petrino.
Thu., Aug. 1, 2019, 8:42 p.m.
Dante Olson Named to Buck Buchanan Watch List
Dante Olson continues to rake in the preseason honors and the senior Griz linebacker nabbed another one on Thursday.
Mon., July 15, 2019, 9:29 p.m.
Coaches, media pick Eastern Washington to win another Big Sky Conference crown
The Eagles were picked first in both Big Sky preseason media and coaches polls on Monday. Idaho was picked eighth.
UPDATED: Sat., July 13, 2019, 9:01 p.m.
Five things to watch at the Big Sky Football Kickoff media event
For two days, downtown Spokane will be the epicenter of Big Sky Conference football.
Sat., June 29, 2019, 10:41 p.m.
Former Big Sky Conference players well represented at Hoopfest
A decade removed from his last Hoopfest appearance, former Post Falls High and Montana State standout Marcus Colbert quickly regained his familiarity with the world’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday …
Sun., May 26, 2019, 4 a.m.
Idaho’s Sophie Hausmann soaks in Augusta as part of historic women’s golf tournament
When I received my invitation to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur championship at the end of January, first I was speechless, but obviously super excited. I couldn’t wait to get …
Mon., May 13, 2019, 7:39 p.m.
Five predictions for Washington Huskies’ football team heading into Aug. 31 opener against EWU
Regardless of the program, spring football and its 15 practices provide very little in the way of stone-cold certainties. But here are five predictions as coach Chris Petersen and his …
Tue., May 7, 2019, 6:02 p.m.
Big Sky Conference announces football schedules for 2020 through 2023 seasons
There will be more Montana on Idaho’s football schedule and less Montana on Eastern Washington’s.
Wed., April 17, 2019, 9:20 p.m.
Idaho confirms four men’s basketball players in transfer portal
The Idaho men’s basketball team may have to restart its rebuild.
UPDATED: Wed., April 17, 2019, 10:04 p.m.
Idaho State hires Central Valley graduate Ryan Looney as men’s basketball coach
Success has followed Central Valley High graduate Ryan Looney at his three previous head coaching stops: Eastern Oregon, Seattle Pacific and Point Loma (California) Nazarene. Now he’s a Division I …
UPDATED: Fri., March 15, 2019, 10:59 p.m.
Portland State’s late surge denies Eastern Washington women their first NCAA Tournament berth in 32 years
Desirae Hansen hit a 12-foot jumper with 3.1 seconds remaining to lift Portland State to a 61-59 victory over Eastern Washington and claim the Big Sky Conference tournament title and …
Tue., March 12, 2019, 2:57 p.m.
All-Big Sky men: Eastern Washington trio of Mason Peatling, Jacob Davison and Jesse Hunt honored
Jesse Hunt averaged 14.6 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists during the regular season for EWU, the No. 3 seed in this week’s Big Sky Conference Tournament in Boise.
Tue., Feb. 19, 2019, 10:18 p.m.
UM’s Pridgett Repeats as Big Sky Player of the Week
On Tuesday Montana’s Sayeed Pridgett was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week for the second time in as many weeks.
UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019, 12:25 p.m.
Idaho and Eastern Washington men and women hoops teams face off in Cheney doubleheader
When last-place Idaho (4-20, 1-12 Big Sky) visit Eastern Washington (9-15, 7-6) Monday at Reese Court, EWU the Eagles will be shooting for their seventh straight win in Cheney as …
UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 12, 2019, 11:54 a.m.
Five best: Counting down the top games of Gage Gubrud’s decorated Eastern Washington career
There’s plenty of games to choose from, but most of those who’ve followed Gage Gubrud would contend his finest hour as Eastern Washington’s quarterback came three years ago in his …
Thu., Feb. 7, 2019, 5:07 p.m.
Jeff Choate hints that QB Troy Andersen will play linebacker in 2019
On the heels of National Signing Day, Montana State’s defense could receive another addition — but this time, from within their own team. Troy Andersen, the Bobcats’ starting quarterback in …
UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 5, 2019, 6:06 p.m.
Eastern Washington guard Jacob Davison named Big Sky Conference Player of the Week
Davison scored a career-high 41 points in a 82-64 home win over Northern Arizona on Monday, two days after scoring 21 in 82-79 win over Southern Utah.
UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 4, 2019, 11 p.m.
Southern Utah hands Idaho seventh straight defeat
A second half in which they outplayed Southern Utah down the stretch left the Idaho Vandals frustrated as they absorbed a seventh straight loss, 75-64, on Monday night.
UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 4, 2019, 8:48 p.m.
Eastern Washington QB Gage Gubrud denied medical redshirt, sixth year of eligibility now in question
The Spokesman-Review learned through multiple sources that former FCS All-American and two-time Walter Payton Award finalist Gage Gubrud had his medical redshirt denied by the NCAA, which would prevent him …
UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 11, 2019, 8:38 p.m.
Sources: Eastern Washington QB Gage Gubrud ‘looking at Washington State’ as potential transfer destination
Pullman is apparently on the shortlist for the FCS All-American and two-time Walter Payton Award finalist, and a source confirmed to The Spokesman-Review Friday Gubrud is “looking at WSU” as …
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 27, 2018, 10:43 p.m.
Eastern Washington describes playoff opponent Nicholls State as fast, athletic
Nicholls State led by as many as 32 points in its handling of San Diego, earning the right to face EWU on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Roos Field.
UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 21, 2018, 5:13 p.m.
Eastern Washington’s Aaron Best named Co-Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year
The second-year head man helped the fourth-ranked Eagles (9-2) earn a share of the Big Sky title and a No. 3 seed and first-round bye in the FCS playoffs.
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 20, 2018, 8:40 p.m.
All-Big Sky Conference: Eastern Washington nose tackle Jay-Tee Tiuli named Defensive Player of the Year
The 6-foot-4, 315-pound nose tackle was named the Big Sky’s Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday, becoming the first EWU player to earn the honor since linebacker J.C. Sherritt …
UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 16, 2018, 6:59 p.m.
Big Sky picks: Eastern Washington won’t let Big Sky title, first-round bye slip from its hands
Week 12 Big Sky Conference football predictions
UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 9, 2018, 11:35 p.m.
Showdown in Cheney: Fifth-ranked Eastern Washington ready for upstart, No. 4 UC Davis
UC Davis, which has never beaten EWU, brings one of the most potent offenses in the country to Cheney, along with some of the FCS level’s most decorated players.
UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 9, 2018, 7:02 p.m.
Idaho hosts former Big Sky rival Montana with perfect home record, Little Brown Stein on the line
Among the arcane assortment of cups, boots, boats, bells, buckets, artillery and statuary that comprise trophies in college football rivalries, Idaho coach Paul Petrino may have vied for one of …
UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 7, 2018, 5:31 p.m.
Who is Geno Crandall? Graduate transfer from North Dakota on fast track learning Gonzaga’s system
Geno Crandall considers himself a positive person, which came in handy during several of the most stressful months of his young life.
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 6, 2018, 11:09 p.m.
John Blanchette: On decision night, Gonzaga cruises to decisive victory over Idaho State
If they’re going to sync the first night of college basketball with Election Tuesday, each dribble, pass and basket is going to be a referendum.
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 6, 2018, 11:02 p.m.
Analysis: Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura puts on a show in rout of Idaho State Bengals
Rui Hachimura’s first shot was a successful elbow jumper 38 seconds into the game. He spent the rest of the night attacking the rim via a variety of power moves. …
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 6, 2018, 10:51 p.m.
TV Take: Broadcast crew overcomes opening-night glitches as Gonzaga rolls Idaho State
Opening night always includes a few glitches, and college basketball isn’t any different. Nor is the broadcast crew immune. But the bugs were rare enough in Gonzaga’s 120-79 season-opening win …