Washington hires WSU's Pat Chun as athletic director

The University of Washington is hiring rival Washington State University's Pat Chun as the school's new athletic director.

UW hires Danny Sprinkle as new head basketball coach

Washington hired Utah State's Danny Sprinkle as its men's basketball coach on Monday hoping his success at smaller schools and lineage to the university can revitalize the program as it moves into the Big Ten starting next season.

Washington AD Troy Dannen leaves for Nebraska

After more than five months as the University of Washington athletic director, Troy Dannen will be leaving to oversee the University of Nebraska's Athletics Department.

Washington Huskies lose 80-74 to USC in first round of Pac-12 Tournament

Boogie Ellis scored 25 points to eclipse 2,000 for his career and ninth-seeded USC survived two late turnovers to pull out an 80-74 win over eighth-seeded Washington in the opening game of the Pac-12 Tournament on Wednesday.

Mike Hopkins won't return as Washington head coach, per report

The University of Washington has informed Mike Hopkins he will not return next season after seven years as the head coach of the men’s basketball program.

Washington spoils Pac-12 title hopes of rival, topping No. 18 Washington State 74-68

Koren Johnson scored 23 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 22 and Washington knocked off No. 18 Washington State 74-68 in the final Pac-12 Conference matchup between the cross-state rivals.

Former Husky football player alleges medical negligence in lawsuit against UW

A former University of Washington football player is suing the college, claiming medical negligence relating to the rehabilitation of an ACL injury resulted in another ACL injury for the player.

College Football Playoff approves 5+7 format and reduces spots for conference champions

The field for the 12-team College Football Playoff beginning next season will comprise five conference champions and seven at-large selections after the university presidents who oversee the CFP voted unanimously Tuesday to tweak the format.

Michael Penix Jr., Jewell Loyd named Seattle Sports Stars of the Year

Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd were named as Star of the Year at the 89th Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards, presented by the Seattle Sports Commission on Thursday night.

Coaching carousel adds intrigue to college football recruiting's February signing period

College football’s busy recruiting calendar created a particularly hectic first few weeks on the job for all the head coaches who switched schools over the last month.

Steve Belichick agrees to take defensive coordinator role at Washington

Steve Belichick has agreed to be the defensive coordinator for new coach Jedd Fisch at Washington, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Monday.

QB Will Rogers says he intends to stay at Washington after coaching change

Quarterback Will Rogers says he is staying at Washington after entering the transfer portal following the coaching change within the Huskies program.

Washington was able to hook Jedd Fisch with the chance to consistently contend for championships

The University of Washington introduced Jedd Fisch as their new head football coach on Tuesday to end a whirlwind last 10 days for the program that saw the Huskies play in the National Championship and then need to find a new head coach.

Washington's championship chase comes up short as Huskies fall 34-13 to Michigan

Michael Penix Jr. and Washington's standout offensive attack was almost completely shut down by a dominant Michigan Wolverines defensive effort in a 34-13 Huskies loss in the National Championship on Monday night.