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Big Sky football: Montana gets past Portland State, 45-33

September 30, 2017, 7:45pm College

Jeremy Calhoun ran for 124 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Strong had three interceptions and a touchdown and Montana defeated Portland State 45-33 on Saturday at Hillsboro Stadium. Read story

Washington State kicker Erik Powell, left, kicks the go ahead field goal late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Pullman, Wash., Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Washington State won 30-27.

Pullman Party: No. 16 Washington State upsets No. 5 USC 30-27

September 30, 2017, 12:56am College

Mike Leach and his team were engulfed in a sea of crimson on the turf of Martin Stadium, reveling in a rare occurrence for Washington State football. Read story

Washington State defensive lineman Hercules Mata’afa (50) sacks Nevada quarterback Kaymen Cureton during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

Washington State’s defense prepares to face Darnold

September 26, 2017, 8:53pm College

The Air Raid offense gets most of the attention at No. 16 Washington State but the Cougars’ defense is also pretty good. Read story

Washington running back Myles Gaskin carries for a long gain against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Boulder, Colo. Washington won 37-10.

UW picks up pace on Buffaloes

September 23, 2017, 11:30pm College

Jordan Miller’s two interceptions and Myles Bryant’s pick-6 helped the seventh-ranked Washington Huskies overcame a slow start and hand Colorado its first loss, 37-10 on a cold, rainy Saturday night. Read story

Arizona State running back Demario Richard (4) scores a touchdown over Oregon linebacker Troy Dye during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz.

Arizona State knocks off Oregon, 37-35

September 23, 2017, 11:27pm College

Freshman Brandon Ruiz kicked a 41-yard field goal with 2:33 to play and Arizona State held on to upset No. 24 Oregon 37-35 on Saturday night in the Pac-12 opener for both teams. Read story

Clark volleyball, women’s soccer post wins

September 23, 2017, 11:25pm Clark County Sports

A day after having its 10-game winning streak snapped, the Clark College volleyball team was back to winning on Saturday as the Penguins won their NWAC South home opener over Lane 25-17, 25-11, 25-16. Read story

Washington State wide receiver Tavares Martin Jr. (8) dives for a touchdown while defended by Nevada's Nephi Sewell (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Washington State won 45-7.

Falk leads No. 18 Washington State over Nevada 45-7

September 23, 2017, 6:40pm College

Luke Falk threw five touchdown passes, and No. 18 Washington State beat Nevada 45-7 on Saturday for the team’s best start in 16 years. Read story

Clark volleyball win streak ends at 10 games

September 22, 2017, 8:51pm Clark County Sports

The Clark College volleyball's 10-game win streak ended Friday with a 3-2 loss to Linn-Benton in Albany, Ore. Read story

Clark College freshman defender Bailee McMahon said her mom, Nikki McElrath, is her favorite soccer player as well as her inspiration.

Clark’s McMahon following in her mom’s footsteps

September 18, 2017, 7:01pm Clark County Sports

Clark College freshman defender Bailee McMahon is quickly adjusting to collegiate soccer life, playing in all six of the Penguins’ games off the bench for the reigning Northwest Athletic Conference South Region champions. Read story