College Athletics

Washington State Cougars linebacker Kyle Thornton (52) celebrates intercepting a San Jose State Spartans pass during the second half of a college football game on Friday  at Gesa Field in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 54-52 in overtime. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

WASHINGTON STATE: Cougs rally to beat San Jose State 54-52 in wild double OT thriller

In an era where websites like these have unlimited space, there may not be enough room to capture the lunacy that unfolded Friday… Continue reading

 

Port Angeles' Millie Long was named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Newcomer of the Year in both basketball and soccer. (Max Tepper/Cal Poly, Humboldt)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Millie Long named conference newcomer of the year

The California Collegiate Athletic Association announced Tuesday that Cal Poly, Humboldt junior Millie Long was named the CCAA Newcomber of the year… Continue reading

 

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze can't get a hold of a pass against Michigan during the second half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

CFP CHAMPIONSHIP: Huskies fall short against Michigan in title tilt

Jim Harbaugh raised the championship trophy as gold and white confetti sprayed over his team and “We Are the Champions” blared. Nine years… Continue reading

 

Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson (25) hits the ball before Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) can catch it on the final play of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas on Monday in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: Huskies hang on to squeak past Texas 37-31

Washington will play Michigan for national championship

Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson (25) hits the ball before Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) can catch it on the final play of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas on Monday in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Port Angeles’ Millie Long is leading the nation in steals with 4.57 a game for Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, Calif. (Max Tepper /Cal Poly Humboldt)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Millie Long leading nation in steals at Cal Poly Humboldt

After just seven games, Port Angeles’ Millie Long has already made her mark for the Cal Poly Humboldt women’s basketball team. Long,… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Millie Long is leading the nation in steals with 4.57 a game for Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, Calif. (Max Tepper /Cal Poly Humboldt)
Washington State wide receiver Lincoln Victor (5) is tackled by Washington cornerback Dominique Hampton, left, and linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio, right, during the Apple Cup on Nov. 25 in Seattle. Washington and Washington State will continue to play each other in football for at least another five years, but the Apple Cup will no longer be a conference game. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Plenty of options for WSU, OSU

Now that Washington State and Oregon State apparently have finally won their litigation to maintain control of the Pac-12, the two schools can work together… Continue reading

Washington State wide receiver Lincoln Victor (5) is tackled by Washington cornerback Dominique Hampton, left, and linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio, right, during the Apple Cup on Nov. 25 in Seattle. Washington and Washington State will continue to play each other in football for at least another five years, but the Apple Cup will no longer be a conference game. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)
Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) is tripped up by Washington cornerback Kamren Fabiculanan (13) during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

PAC-12 CHAMPIONSHIP: No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 in a thriller

Washington went into what likely was the last Pac-12 Championship living on the edge, and of course the Huskies were going… Continue reading

Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) is tripped up by Washington cornerback Kamren Fabiculanan (13) during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward blocks Washington linebacker Carson Bruener as he runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

APPLE CUP: Fourth-down gamble in fourth quarter pays off for Huskies

Washington beats Washington State 24-21 as time expires

Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward blocks Washington linebacker Carson Bruener as he runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Port Angeles’ Millie Long, left, scored four goals for Cal Poly, Humboldt this weekend against Seattle Pacific. One of her teammates is Grace Johnson of Chimacum. Both Lumberjacks also played for the Peninsula College Pirates. (Rick Ross)

COLLEGE SOCCER: Port Angeles’ Millie Long tallies four-goal game for Cal Poly, Humboldt

It only took two games for former Roughrider and former Pirate to make history for the Cal Poly, Humboldt, women’s soccer team. Millie… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Millie Long, left, scored four goals for Cal Poly, Humboldt this weekend against Seattle Pacific. One of her teammates is Grace Johnson of Chimacum. Both Lumberjacks also played for the Peninsula College Pirates. (Rick Ross)
Connecticut guard Tristen Newton (2) blocks a shot by San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell during the second half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP: UConn wins fifth national title since 1999

After six games and 240 minutes of pure dominance that ran through March, then part of April, it finally became clear there was… Continue reading

Connecticut guard Tristen Newton (2) blocks a shot by San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell during the second half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch against Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke (10) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

CFP SEMIFINALS: TCU, Georgia to face in finals after winning shootouts

After the best semifinal day in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff, the title game will match the defending national champion against the… Continue reading

Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch against Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke (10) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Washington State head coach Mike Leach, right, speaks with quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

WASHINGTON STATE FOOTBALL: Former coach Mike Leach dies

Gruff, pioneering and unfiltered, Mike Leach was one of the most influential football coaches of this or any generation. His boundless curiosity and fascination for… Continue reading

Washington State head coach Mike Leach, right, speaks with quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington wide receiever Ja'Lynn Polk, left, makes a reception against Michigan State defensive back Ameer Speed during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Huskies knock off No. 11 Michigan State

Cougars beat Colorado State 38-7, go to 3-0

Washington wide receiever Ja'Lynn Polk, left, makes a reception against Michigan State defensive back Ameer Speed during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Georgia finally gets the best of Alabama

Confetti rained down on Georgia. The Bulldogs fans chanted “Kir-by, Kir-by!” Four decades of pent-up emotion were unleashed Monday night as the Bulldogs… Continue reading

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

COLLEGE SPORTS: Thomas reverses course with Cougars

Despite entering his name in the NCAA transfer portal last week, Washington State’s Skyler Thomas will… Continue reading

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Peninsula takes down league-leading Whatcom

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Peninsula takes down league-leading Whatcom

The Peninsula women showed they can play with the best the North has to offer. Their next goal: showing they can play… Continue reading

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Peninsula takes down league-leading Whatcom
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Peninsula men handle Whatcom

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Peninsula men handle Whatcom

The Peninsula basketball men put themselves in position to possibly earn the North Division championship with a 92-69 win over Whatcom. What… Continue reading

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Peninsula men handle Whatcom

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men, women pound Olympic

The Peninsula women kept up their hot play from the end of their home win last week, crushing Olympic 70-29 on the road… Continue reading

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men, women overcome Tritons

The Peninsula College basketball men held off a comeback attempt by Edmonds to win their game 88-83 over the Tritons, while the women… Continue reading

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates win in finals seconds, improve to 10-2

Peninsula College’s Jaylin Reed had struggled through a tough shooting, game having gone 1 for 9 from 3-point range. But with six seconds… Continue reading