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Boling: WSU’s Dickert focuses on what he can control

With the future uncertain for the Cougs, Dickert believes it starts with him.

 

Which WSU freshmen will play right away?

Cornerbacks Jaylon Edmond and Kenny Worthy are among candidates to avoid redshirting this season.

 

Preview and predictions: WSU will rely on youth this year

The Cougars have some promising young players who will need to step up.

 

A look at who could fill in for injured WSU cornerback

Cougars must find a replacement for Jamorri Colson, who will miss extensive time with an injury.

Gonzaga’s Venters is out for the season with Achilles injury

The Bulldogs wing player will miss his second straight season due to injury.

PGSMC Round 22 scores

Results from Legion Memorial Golf Course’s Port Gardner Senior Men’s Club.

WSU’s Week 1 depth chart: Plenty of playing time to go around

Many positions are not yet set according to info released by Cougars coaches.

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin walks on the field during a team scrimmage at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (John McCall / South Florida Sun Sentinel / Tribune News Services)

Local NFL players Gaskin, Arias among NFL cuts

Myles Gaskin and Daniel Arias III were cut by NFL teams on Tuesday’s cut down day.

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin walks on the field during a team scrimmage at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (John McCall / South Florida Sun Sentinel / Tribune News Services)
Collin Hodgkinson poses with his trophy after winning the 2024 Pelzer Golf Northwest Open Invitational on Aug. 21, 2024 in DuPont, Washington. Hodgkinson, a rising junior at Oregon State University, finished with an 18-under-par 198 to become the sixth amateur to win the Northwest Open since the tournament’s inception in 2006. (Photo courtesy of PGA of America Pacific Northwest Section)

Rising college junior wins 2024 Pelzer Golf Northwest Open Invitational

Oregon State University’s Collin Hodgkinson becomes the sixth amateur to join the tournament’s list of champions.

Collin Hodgkinson poses with his trophy after winning the 2024 Pelzer Golf Northwest Open Invitational on Aug. 21, 2024 in DuPont, Washington. Hodgkinson, a rising junior at Oregon State University, finished with an 18-under-par 198 to become the sixth amateur to win the Northwest Open since the tournament’s inception in 2006. (Photo courtesy of PGA of America Pacific Northwest Section)
San Francisco Giants’ Ryan Walker (74) throws against the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer / Bay Area News Group / Tribune News Service)

Arlington native Ryan Walker locks down closing role with Giants

The Arlington High School and All-Wesco standout was selected by San Francisco in the 31st round as the 916th overall pick.

San Francisco Giants’ Ryan Walker (74) throws against the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer / Bay Area News Group / Tribune News Service)
AquaSox catcher Freuddy Batista reacts while running down the first-base line during Everett’s game against the Vancouver Canadians on Friday, Aug. 23, at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver, B.C. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox week in review: Frogs drop series in Vancouver

Freuddy Batista’s game winner and Ryan Hawk’s strong start propel Frogs in Friday’s victory.

AquaSox catcher Freuddy Batista reacts while running down the first-base line during Everett’s game against the Vancouver Canadians on Friday, Aug. 23, at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver, B.C. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

WSU notebook: WR Carlos Hernandez to miss several games

Foot injury likely to sideline Hernandez until at least the Oct. 12 matchup with Fresno State.

Donna Beard, 60, during the hammer throw competition at the Greyhounds Combined Events meet in Coquitlam, British Columbia, on Aug. 3, 2024. Beard competed in the Masters women throws pentathlon division and won by more than 1,300 points, setting a new U.S and world record and earning personal bests in the hammer throw, shot put and weight throw. (Photo courtesy of Chris Beard)

Like daughter, like mother: Beard family throwing the distance in track and field

Mukilteo’s Donna Beard set a new record at the Greyhounds Combined Events meet in British Columbia earlier this month.

Donna Beard, 60, during the hammer throw competition at the Greyhounds Combined Events meet in Coquitlam, British Columbia, on Aug. 3, 2024. Beard competed in the Masters women throws pentathlon division and won by more than 1,300 points, setting a new U.S and world record and earning personal bests in the hammer throw, shot put and weight throw. (Photo courtesy of Chris Beard)
Sacramento Kings forward Isaac Jones (17), a former Washington State Cougar, dunks the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Bridges (15) looks up during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)

‘I wasn’t supposed to be here.’ WSU’s Jones signs NBA deal

The former Washington State Cougar was not selected in the NBA draft, but gets a two-way deal.

Sacramento Kings forward Isaac Jones (17), a former Washington State Cougar, dunks the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Bridges (15) looks up during the first half of an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)
Matty Beniers (10) of the Seattle Kraken celebrates his goal with the bench against the Arizona Coyotes in the second period at Mullett Arena on April 10, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. (Zac BonDurant / Getty Images /Tribune News Services)

Kraken, Matty Beniers agree on 7-year contract extension

Seattle’s first-round pick in 2021 will get a $50 million deal.

Matty Beniers (10) of the Seattle Kraken celebrates his goal with the bench against the Arizona Coyotes in the second period at Mullett Arena on April 10, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. (Zac BonDurant / Getty Images /Tribune News Services)

How WSU punter found his way from Australia to Pullman

Haberer learned to punt at an academy in Australia to prepare for kicking in college.

Participants at the start line of the 2023 Seattle Spartan Trifecta Weekend in Snohomish, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Spartan Race Staff)

2024 Seattle Spartan Pan American Championships are Sept. 14-15

The Snohomish-based obstacle course event will test the most athletic competitors from across the world.

Participants at the start line of the 2023 Seattle Spartan Trifecta Weekend in Snohomish, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Spartan Race Staff)
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USA Basketball Men’s National Team assistant coach Mark Few, of Gonzaga University, chats on the court during training camp for Team USA at UNLV’s Mendenhall Center on July 6, in Las Vegas.

Olympic journey, golden finish surpasses Few’s expectations

The Gonzaga hoops coach enjoyed his time as a USA Basketball Men’s National Team assistant.

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USA Basketball Men’s National Team assistant coach Mark Few, of Gonzaga University, chats on the court during training camp for Team USA at UNLV’s Mendenhall Center on July 6, in Las Vegas.

WSU’s offensive and defensive lines show promise in practice

Cougs await the return of tackle Fa’alili Fa’amoe, but others have filled in valiantly.

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Everett Herald sports reporter Nick Patterson stands alongside first-year scoreboard operator Craig Hancock and watches the AquaSox game on July 23, 2022, inside the outfield scoreboard at Funko Field in Everett.

Coe: Herald sports will miss Nick Patterson

A staple at The Daily Herald for most of the past 30 years, Patterson moves into a different role.

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Everett Herald sports reporter Nick Patterson stands alongside first-year scoreboard operator Craig Hancock and watches the AquaSox game on July 23, 2022, inside the outfield scoreboard at Funko Field in Everett.