WSU coach says focus remains on supporting players

Washington State acting head coach Jake Dickert said Tuesday that his immediate focus in his new role is providing support and stability for players who were left hurting and shocked after Nick Rolovich and other coaches were fired for refusing to comply with the state’s vaccine mandate.

Column: No jab, no job: Rolovich gets pink-slipped at Wazzu

You’re never going to convince guys like ex-Washington State coach Nick Rolovich to get the shot. It’s a waste of breath.

WSU fires head football coach Nick Rolovich as state vaccine mandate deadline passes

Washington State University fired head football coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches on Monday, the deadline for state workers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Pledger helps Utah rally past Washington State 24-13

TJ Pledger rushed for 117 yards and the go-ahead touchdown as Utah came from behind to beat Washington State 24-13 on Saturday afternoon in the Utes’ Pac-12 opener.

Former player sues WSU, football coach over dismissal

A former Washington State player contends in a lawsuit that his civil rights were violated when he was kicked off the football team after complaining about potential exposure to COVID-19 and for joining an association of Black student-athletes.

June Daugherty, former Washington women’s basketball coach, dies at 64

June Daugherty, the former Washington and Washington State women’s basketball coach who led the Huskies to seven NCAA Tournaments, has died. She was 64.

Rolovich vaccine decision puts WSU in awkward position

Many colleges across the country are telling students a COVID-19 vaccination is required if they want to attend classes on campus during the upcoming academic year.

UW, WSU football stadiums to open at full capacity for fans this fall

Following an announcement by the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, both University of Washington and Washington State University announced that home football games will operate at full capacity for fans.

Gesa Field: Washington State University sells naming rights of field at Martin Stadium

Washington State University has reached a deal for the naming rights to the playing field at Martin Stadium that will guarantee the school at least $11 million.

WSU men's basketball coach Kyle Smith talks weekend sweep on Q It Up Sports
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Fresh off a weekend sweep of Cal and Stanford, including a 40-point performance from Noah Williams, Kyle Smith joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine on Q It Up Sports.

Washington State starting quarterback Jayden de Laura suspended after DUI arrest: report

Washington State Cougars quarterback Jayden de Laura has been suspended from the football team following a DUI arrest early Saturday morning, according to a report from The Spokesman-Review. 

High school, college sports return with mask mandate for many

Why are volleyball players wearing masks while athletes in other contact sports - like basketball - are exempt? 

WSU's game against Cal canceled due to COVID-19 issues

Washington State's game against Cal has been canceled merely hours before kickoff on Saturday.

Apple Cup annual match-up between UW, WSU canceled due to COVID-19

The Boeing Apple Cup will not proceed this year as scheduled between state rivalry teams, Washington State University and the University of Washington.

Pac-12 cancels WSU Cougars football game vs. Stanford due to COVID cases

Washington State University's Saturday night football game against Stanford has been canceled, the Pac-12 announced Friday afternoon.

Report: WSU Cougars' quarterback to miss game vs. Stanford

Washington State starting quarterback Jayden de Laura has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t play in Saturday’s game at Stanford, according to a published report Friday.

Pac-12 releases 2020 football schedule kicking off Nov. 7

The Pac-12 announced its 2020 football scheduled, including seven games, starting November 7th and ending on December 18-19.

Pac-12 responds to football players threatening opt-outs

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said in a statement he regretted cautioning one of his players about being part of the #WeAreUnited movement.