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Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) throws a pass during the second half of the team’s NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

COUGARS: Washington State-USC game will be held Sunday night

Washington State’s upcoming game at USC has been pushed back two days in order to give… Continue reading

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) throws a pass during the second half of the team’s NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

SPORTS BRIEFS: No. 2 Baylor routs Huskies

Zags remain No. 1 in AP poll

SPORTS BRIEFS: Cougars come from behind to nip E. Washington

Noah Williams scored a career-high 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds and made several big plays down the stretch to help Washington State beat… Continue reading

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (88), defended by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58), is unable to make the catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

AP SPORTS BRIEFS: Texans pull away from reeling Lions; Cougs win opener

Deshaun Watson had a pair of go-ahead touchdown passes in the first half and threw for two more scores in the fourth quarter… Continue reading

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (88), defended by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58), is unable to make the catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on as officials deliberate during an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

FOOTBALL: Rolovich says Cougars will be able to play USC on Dec. 4

By Tim Booth | The Associated Press Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said he believes the Cougars will have enough healthy players to play their… Continue reading

Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on as officials deliberate during an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wears a mask on the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

SEAHAWKS: Seattle only team in NFL with no COVID-19 positives — so far

Their relatively few in-person meetings are inside, in the biggest space they have. Those team gatherings… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll wears a mask on the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington's Cade Otton heads to the end zone to score on a 20-yard pass reception against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Huskies schedule Saturday game with Utah

Match replaces canceled Apple Cup

Washington's Cade Otton heads to the end zone to score on a 20-yard pass reception against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Gonzaga's Corey Kispert plays against San Francisco during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas. Kispert has made The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Zags look to contend for NCAA title

Bulldogs denied chance to win it all

FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Gonzaga's Corey Kispert plays against San Francisco during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas. Kispert has made The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

APPLE CUP: Huskies, Cougars remain hopeful for rescheduled game

The Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State scheduled for Friday was canceled Sunday due to… Continue reading

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Washington State's Isaac Bonton (10) shoots over Colorado's Eli Parquet (24) and Maddox Daniels (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament in Las Vegas. The Cougars went 16-16 last year, 6-12 in the Pac-12, and won their first game in the Pac-12 tournament in a decade when they beat Colorado before the rest of the tournament was terminated because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Cougars optimistic with new recruits

Kyle Smith’s first season at Washington State was better than expected. Keeping the Cougars moving… Continue reading

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Washington State's Isaac Bonton (10) shoots over Colorado's Eli Parquet (24) and Maddox Daniels (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament in Las Vegas. The Cougars went 16-16 last year, 6-12 in the Pac-12, and won their first game in the Pac-12 tournament in a decade when they beat Colorado before the rest of the tournament was terminated because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)

SEAHAWKS: Arizona and Seattle clash in Thursday Night Football showdown

There was very little time for Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins to enjoy the wave of celebration after one of the great game… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Oregon State offensive linesman Joshua Gray (67) lifts Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) into the air after Jefferson scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UW finally gets going vs. Beavers

When Jimmy Lake finally checked his phone, he noticed the missed calls and who they were… Continue reading

Oregon State offensive linesman Joshua Gray (67) lifts Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) into the air after Jefferson scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Buffalo Bills' A.J. Klein (54) strip sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Klein recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Seahawks stumble into halfway mark with defensive concerns

The optimism that drives Russell Wilson will never outweigh the negatives, no matter how much is… Continue reading

Buffalo Bills' A.J. Klein (54) strip sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Klein recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Peninsula College's Davien Harris-Williams drives against Edmonds on Saturday night. Harris-Williams scored 34 points to help lead the Pirates to a 111-98 win over the Tritons to qualify for the NWAC Tournament. (Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News)

COLLEGE SPORTS: NWAC gives student-athletes eligibility waivers

They essentially get an additional year of eligibility due to effects on seasons from pandemic

Peninsula College's Davien Harris-Williams drives against Edmonds on Saturday night. Harris-Williams scored 34 points to help lead the Pirates to a 111-98 win over the Tritons to qualify for the NWAC Tournament. (Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News)
FILE - Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating Saint Mary's in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas, in this Tuesday, March 10, 2020, file photo. Gonzaga will begin the college basketball season No. 1 for the first time after coach Mark Few's bunch earned 28 first-place votes in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)

GONZAGA: Zags begin season ranked No. 1

By Dave Skretta | The Associated Press Just about the only thing Gonzaga has left to accomplish under Mark Few is win a national championship.… Continue reading

FILE - Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating Saint Mary's in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas, in this Tuesday, March 10, 2020, file photo. Gonzaga will begin the college basketball season No. 1 for the first time after coach Mark Few's bunch earned 28 first-place votes in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)
The Seattle Mariners' Kyle Lewis begins his swing on a solo home run against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 23. Lewis won the AL Rookie of the Year award on Monday. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

MARINERS: Kyle Lewis wins AL Rookie of the Year

Marco Gonzales may have been the first player in Seattle’s clubhouse to put this idea into words back in July. Returning from the… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners' Kyle Lewis begins his swing on a solo home run against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 23. Lewis won the AL Rookie of the Year award on Monday. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by New England Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)

SEAHAWKS PREVIEW: Seattle faces a Buffalo team on the rise

Russell Wilson comes in to today’s game with 26 touchdown passes

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by New England Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Eugene, Ore. The uncertainty for the Beavers is centered on the offense. Quarterback Jake Luton has moved on to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Gebbia, at least for now, looks like the frontrunner going into the abbreviated season. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)

Cougs set to debut new offense against Oregon State Beavers

Washington State officially bids goodbye to the Air Raid and ushers in the run-and-shoot when… Continue reading

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Eugene, Ore. The uncertainty for the Beavers is centered on the offense. Quarterback Jake Luton has moved on to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Gebbia, at least for now, looks like the frontrunner going into the abbreviated season. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Cincinnati Bengals' Carlos Dunlap, left, rushes against Fred Johnson, right, during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Dunlap hoping he’ll be the missing piece for Seahawks

Carlos Dunlap looked around the Seattle Seahawks’ vast indoor practice field with a grin on his face.… Continue reading

Cincinnati Bengals' Carlos Dunlap, left, rushes against Fred Johnson, right, during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Washington quarterbacks Jaden Sheffey, center, Kevin Thomson, left, and Jacob Sirmon, right, pass in a group during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Lake stays mum on Washington’s starting QB ahead of opener

This much is clear about Jimmy Lake’s debut as the head coach at Washington, he’s not going… Continue reading

Washington quarterbacks Jaden Sheffey, center, Kevin Thomson, left, and Jacob Sirmon, right, pass in a group during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)