The Warehouse Athletic Facility starts new 'Hoops Camp' for youth basketball players
These week-long camps are designed for intermediate/advanced basketball players and will focus on individual skill development as well as team play.
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United Soccer League to make 'major announcement' regarding soccer league in Spokane
The United Soccer League, Downtown Spokane Partnership and ‘USL to Spokane’ will be making a “major announcement” on Wednesday.
Seahawks to allow full crowds at Lumen Field next season
The Seattle Seahawks intend to have full capacity crowds at Lumen Field for the upcoming season after the team received approval from the NFL and local and state health officials to completely reopen the stadium.
Cougar football games to operate at full capacity this season
Cougar football games will operate at 100 percent capacity for the upcoming season.
Benjamin Hochman: NBA is in the midst of a bizarre (but fascinating) postseason
The Hawks are in the Eastern Conference finals, hoping to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since ... they played in St. Louis.
Carl Nassib of Las Vegas Raiders is first active NFL player to announce he is gay
Carl Nassib, a defensive lineman with the Las Vegas Raiders, became the first active NFL player in league history to announce that he is gay. "What's up, people," Nassib said Monday in a video on Instagram. "I'm Carl Nassib. I'm…
Despite event delay, Hoopfest still planning events for this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash - They won't start the day off with the sound of tens of thousands of people playing basketball on the streets of Spokane, but organizers of Spokane's annual Hoopfest still have events planned for what would traditionally be Hoopfest weekend.
Supreme Court sides with former athletes in dispute with NCAA over education-related benefits
In a ruling that could help push changes in college athletics, the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled against the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.
National Karate Championships coming to Spokane next summer
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The 2022 USA Karate National Championships are going to be held in Spokane for the first time. The event was supposed to be held in the Lilac City last year, but was cancelled due to COVID-19. This…
WCC announces Gonzaga men's basketball and remaining teams' conference schedules
The 10-team conference, including the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, is set to have a 16 game season for the fourth time in WCC history.
Former WNBA, Louisville guard Schimmel arrested in Oregon
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — Former WNBA All-Star Game MVP and Louisville All-American guard Shoni Schimmel is being held in an Oregon jail on multiple charges including felony assault and criminal mischief. Schimmel,…
Annual 'Spike and Dig' volleyball tournament returns this summer
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spike and Dig, the annual co-ed volleyball tournament, will return to Dwight Merkel this August. The tournament was canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic, but organizers said they are moving forward with this year’s event in…
Novak Djokovic rallies to win French Open, 19th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic rallied Sunday to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the French Open final for his 19th Grand Slam title.
Czech mate: Barbora Krejcikova wins French Open tennis title
The Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova won her first Grand Slam title by beating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the French Open final Saturday.
EWU Board of Trustees votes to stay a Division 1 sports university
CHENEY, Wash. --Eastern Washington University’s Board of Trustees voted on Friday to stay a Division 1 sports university. There was only one nay vote, which came from a student trustee, who said staying in the current division was too expensive. …
EWU Board of Trustees set to vote on future of athletic program Friday
CHENEY, Wash. -- Eastern Washington University’s Board of Trustees is set to vote on the future of its athletic program at a special meeting Friday. In May, Interim President David May recommended EWU stay a Division 1 sports university. In…
Gonzaga commit Chet Holmgren awarded Gatorade Player of the Year
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Gatorade announced on Wednesday that Chet Holmgren, who has committed to play basketball for Gonzaga University this year, as the 2020-21 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic…
Mark Few testifies before Senate committee in favor of NIL rights
Gonzaga men’s basketball head coach Mark Few testified before the Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday in support of Name, Image and Likeness Rights for college athletes.
Gonzaga University announces new Athletic Director, Chris Standiford
Gonzaga University announced Chris Standiford will be the university's new Athletic Director.
Painted Hills Driving Range to host contest benefiting local high school golf teams
This weekend, the driving range is hosting a Long Drive Competition this weekend, where a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the boys and girls golf teams at University High School.
Athletic Director Mike Roth announces retirement after nearly 40 years with the Zags
Gonzaga Athletic Director Mike Roth has announced his retirement.
'Free Fishing Weekend' returns for Washington anglers June 12, 13
Anglers across Washington will be able to fish for free on June 12 and 13.
Ironman Coeur d'Alene in need of volunteers
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho -- Ironman returns to Coeur d’Alene later this month and volunteers are needed to help race day happen. Volunteer Director Michelle Haustein said the race has been given the official “green light,” but the Ironman team is…
Gonzaga shuts out LSU in first round of the NCAA baseball regional
Alek Jacob was brilliant Friday night going the distance for a complete game shutout allowing just four hits and striking out eight. The Bulldogs beat LSU 3-0 in the first round of the Eugene regional in the NCAA baseball tournament.
