Tony Bennett leaned in, his words spoken in a hush, his speech deliberate. I had just asked him a question about WSU, about why he’d stay in Pullman despite his name being mentioned in the coaching searches at traditional basketball schools like Indiana University…

Well WSU, my reign of terror is coming to a close. Nine years ago when I first arrived on campus, I was unsure of the career I would have at WSU. Would I cruise through four years of classes, get my piece of paper and never look back? Or would I do the unthinkable: graduate in five years and come back and spend another two and a half years working on my master’s degree…

Due to a poor Academic Performance Rate, the NCAA is ready to levy sanctions against the WSU football team, Jim Sterk and Paul Wulff said on Thursday. The APR, which is a compilation of statistics on graduation rates for Division I teams, was created in 2005 as a way to punish athletic programs that fail to graduate approximately 50 percent of their players…

After a whirlwind five months that featured the hiring process, a series of last-minute recruiting trips and an full spring practice schedule, head coach Paul Wulff is finally settling into his job as head football coach at WSU. He was pleased with the way that spring practice went…

Two top-5 rankings. Two new coaching hires. Two NCAA tournament victories. Oh, and don’t forget, a stadium renovation. Following a difficult first semester – albeit one with a memorable Apple Cup win – the Cougars came through with a brilliant second semester of play…

WSU Athletic Director Jim Sterk announced the hiring of volleyball coach Andrew Palileo to a packed room of supporters Tuesday afternoon at Bohler Gym. Palileo, who was the 2007 Summit League coach of the year for South Dakota State University, becomes the 11th volleyball head coach at WSU…

Halfway through his Saturday show, Elton John entertained concert-goers with tales of his first U.S. tour – during which he stayed exclusively in Holiday Inns – before launching into his song of the same name. Well, you can put one rumor to bed: He definitely didn't stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night…

Before I get too far, let me be straight with you. I picked Memphis over Kansas in my bracket. But this isn't about me, it's about the two best teams in college basketball. Each team proved it throughout the course of the year, and now each has validated their seasons with a trip to the national championship game…

MIDWEST REGION (Detroit) No. 3 Wisconsin vs. No. 10 Davidson 4:10 p.m. Wisconsin enters the second weekend of the tournament on a big up note, having won 12 consecutive games including the Big Ten championship. Bo Ryan's Badgers easily dispatched Josh Akognon's Cal State Fullerton team in the first round before beating Michael Beasley and Kansas State in round two…

EAST REGION (Charlotte, N.C.) No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 4 WSU 4:27 p.m. North Carolina has blitzed through the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, dominating its two opponents by a combined score of 221-151. Roy Williams will try to push the tempo once again in this one…

The Cougars have never played a game in the state of North Carolina during their history. The same cannot be said for their head coach. Tony Bennett will return to the home of his NBA career when WSU travels to Charlotte, N.C., to play the homestanding Tar Heels in a Sweet 16 match-up Thursday…

According to WSU head coach Tony Bennett, the people of North Carolina are about two things: basketball and racin'. And with the Cougars set to face the high-octane North Carolina Tar Heels on Thursday, WSU is hoping the game doesn't resemble something you'd see at nearby Lowe's Motor Speedway…

When the Cougars take the court against the Washington Huskies on Saturday afternoon, fans might see a different look from head coach Tony Bennett. To honor the seniors who have helped build the program into a Pac-10 contender, Bennett is expected to wear a tie on the sidelines…

The WSU Cougars led the California Golden Bears 31-26 at halftime in Berkeley on Thursday night. The Cougars came out firing from long range, dropping three 3-pointers in the opening frame. Derrick Low, Kyle Weaver and Taylor Rochestie each found the bottom of the net from long-distance…

Aron Baynes suddenly found himself with the ball, a full head of steam and nothing but 60 feet of open hardwood in front of him. The 6-foot-10 Australian knew what to do from there. Baynes' breakaway steal and dunk sparked the Cougars to a 59-47 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils on Thursday night…