Nick Rolovich to file lawsuit against WSU over firing
Former Washington State University football coach Nick Rolovich is planning to take legal action against the school for illegal termination after he was fired Monday over the state's vaccine mandate, according to his lawyer.
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.
Gonzaga is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25
Gonzaga carried a No. 1 ranking all last season before falling a win short of becoming college basketball’s first unbeaten national champion in 45 years.
Gonzaga coach Mark Few to miss 3 games following DUI arrest
Gonzaga coach Mark Few will miss two exhibition games and the first game of the regular season after he was arrested last month on suspicion of driving under the influence.
March Madness branding to be extended to women's basketball tournament
The NCAA will extend its March Madness branding to the women’s basketball tournament this spring, a moniker normally reserved for the men’s tournament.
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.
Dylan Morris seizes reins as starting QB for No. 20 Washington
Washington coach Jimmy Lake could have left it an open competition, waited to see how the preseason camp played out and how quarterback Dylan Morris would respond.
Pac-12 decides it will not explore expansion
The Pac-12 said Thursday it will stand pat with its membership and not look to expand the 12-team conference, making it highly unlikely that the Big 12 schools being left behind by Texas and Oklahoma will find new Power Five homes.
ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 form alliance for scheduling, policy
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 are forming an alliance to work together on the future of college athletics and scheduling.
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.
NCAA to convene constitutional convention to propose ‘dramatic changes’
The NCAA has set the stage for major reforms, announcing a constitutional convention would be convened this November to propose drastic changes to its constitution.
SEC votes 14-0 to invite Texas, Oklahoma to join conference
Southeastern Conference members voted unanimously on Thursday to invite Texas and Oklahoma to join, a seismic move in the world of college athletics.
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.
UW men's rowing coach Michael Callahan joins "Q It Up Sports" after school's 19th national championship
The tradition continues: UW men's rowing won their 19th national championship in school history at the IRA Championships in New Jersey.
States with anti-transgender sports bills put on notice by NCAA Board of Governors
The NCAA Board of Governors has released a statement supporting transgender college athletes while calling out states that have passed bills opposing them.