Skiing finals, Italian cycling races canceled due to virus

MILAN (AP) — The alpine skiing World Cup Finals and major Italian cycling races were among the latest sporting events to be canceled on Friday because of the escalating virus outbreak.

Skiing finals, Italian cycling races canceled due to virus

MILAN (AP) — The alpine skiing World Cup Finals and major Italian cycling races were among the latest sporting events to be canceled on Friday because of the escalating virus outbreak.

Mariners, Sounders, XFL shut out in Seattle because of virus

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners are seeking alternative options for their season-opening series after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday a ban on all large gatherings in the three counties of the Seattle metro area because of the virus outbreak.

Mariners, Sounders, XFL shut out in Seattle because of virus

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners are seeking alternative options for their season-opening series after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday a ban on all large gatherings in the three counties of the Seattle metro area because of the virus outbreak.

For Saints, fewer was better in the 2020 draft

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis didn't want to invest draft choices in players who'd struggle to make a roster loaded with regulars from three straight division-winning seasons.

For Saints, fewer was better in the 2020 draft

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis didn't want to invest draft choices in players who'd struggle to make a roster loaded with regulars from three straight division-winning seasons.

Big Sky notes: Chambers shines in first start for Cats

It likely raised eyebrows when Sean Chambers transferred to Montana State from Wyoming, where he had played quite a bit and where second-year Bobcat coach Brent Vigen had been offensive coordinator.

Patrick O’Connell bet on himself and became a Griz great

Patrick O’Connell’s year at the University of Mary wasn’t misspent: He played 10 football games for the Division II Marauders and scored a defensive touchdown in the 2017 season finale.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: You asked, so I'm going to answer

I love responses from readers. Yes, even the folks who think I’m a knucklehead.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Edwards among locals looking to make their mark in the Big Sky

Kale Edwards is finally healthy — or at least as close to healthy as you can be after years of playing football. And the Coeur d’Alene High grad is poised to make an even bigger impact with the University of Montana football team this fall.

Study says city should increase impact fees

A study of Whitefish’s impact fee is recommending that the city increase the total amount it charges new development to pay for public improvements.

Hyndman's goal helps Atlanta spoil Nashville's MLS debut 2-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville made a star-filled entry into Major League Soccer, making history with the biggest crowd ever to see a soccer game in the state of Tennessee.

Hyndman's goal helps Atlanta spoil Nashville's MLS debut 2-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville made a star-filled entry into Major League Soccer, making history with the biggest crowd ever to see a soccer game in the state of Tennessee.

Reaction to the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant

Reaction from the basketball world and beyond on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash on Sunday:

Reaction to the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant

Reaction from the basketball world and beyond on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash on Sunday:

Reaction to the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant

Reaction from the basketball world and beyond on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash on Sunday:

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: As for college football traditions, well ... that’s all, folks!

There was a time when the third Saturday in November was a day college football fans looked forward to all season. The rivalry games. In these parts, that meant Washington State vs. Washington, and Idaho vs. Boise State.

Eastern expecting an ‘angry bunch’ of Vandals

If Wood doesn’t play, Ford said Jack Wagner, who started last week, would get the nod at QB, and Rocco Koch, the Vandals’ “running quarterback,” also would get some snaps. If Wood plays, Ford said Koch would likely also get some snaps as well, as he was effective on QB runs in last week’s game. Wood is a dual-threat quarterback; Wagner is more of a pocket passer. “We're going to have, not a game plan for each, but we will have a game plan, and minor tweaks for each,” Eastern Washington coach Aaron Best said.

Tough to keep up

MSU's Adam Jones continues to shine

Any college football team would be happy with 200 rushing yards in a single game; on Friday night against Stephen F. Austin, the MSU Bobcats did that in a half.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Vandal coach Ford on transfer portal, agents ... and other things (part 2)

“So part of it is education, our guys know that hey, you don’t really NEED an agent until you NEED an agent," Fprd added. "And you don’t really need one until you start. Matyus McLain (the former Priest River High star who transferred to Washington State after a strong redshirt sophomore season at Idaho) probably needed an agent, just to make sure he could sift through all the contracts. I think we’ve done a really nice job of educating the guys to what this really is, and I’ll tell them the truth — I don’t think anyone NEEDS an agent, but if you think you may need some help, not necessarily negotiating the contracts but just understanding them and making sure you don’t lose a ton of money, I think that’s the time when you’d really need one."