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Sept. 20, 2021

College

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura throws a pass on the first day fall practice in Pullman. (Ted S.

WSU’s Jayden de Laura happy to be back on field

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura throws a pass on the first day fall practice in Pullman. (Ted S.

August 6, 2021, 10:54pm College

PULLMAN — Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura is glad to be back on the field after a tumultuous offseason that saw him miss spring football because of a legal issue that was eventually resolved in his favor. Read story

Washington Huskies quarterback Dylan Morris hands-off the ball during an NCAA college football team practice Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Seattle.

Lake: Morris is Huskies’ starting quarterback

Washington Huskies quarterback Dylan Morris hands-off the ball during an NCAA college football team practice Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Seattle.

August 6, 2021, 10:53pm College

SEATTLE — Following Washington’s first fall practice on Friday, head coach Jimmy Lake was asked when he’d like to decide on a starting quarterback. Read story

FILE - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rolovich has become the story of Pac-12 media day even though he won't be in attendance. Rolovich's announcement last week he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has divided his fan base and seemingly his school as one of the colleges requiring students and staff to be vaccinated before the start of classes this fall.

Rolovich COVID vaccine stance puts Washington State in awkward spot

FILE - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rolovich has become the story of Pac-12 media day even though he won't be in attendance. Rolovich's announcement last week he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has divided his fan base and seemingly his school as one of the colleges requiring students and staff to be vaccinated before the start of classes this fall.

July 26, 2021, 6:02pm College

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. Read story

The Southern California women's team accepts the team trophy at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

USC wins women’s NCAA track and field team title

The Southern California women's team accepts the team trophy at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

June 12, 2021, 6:47pm College

Cambrea Sturgis of North Carolina A&T swept the women’s 100 and 200 meters Saturday in the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. Southern California won its third outdoor women’s national title, with Texas A&M finishing second. Read story

LSU athletes and coach Dennis Shaver, center, celebrate after LSU won the men's team title at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship in Eugene, Ore., Friday, .June 11, 2021.

LSU wins men’s NCAA track and field championships team title

LSU athletes and coach Dennis Shaver, center, celebrate after LSU won the men's team title at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship in Eugene, Ore., Friday, .June 11, 2021.

June 11, 2021, 9:30pm College

Oregon freshman Cole Hocker won the 1,500 on Friday at the NCAA track and field championships, and LSU took the men’s team title. Read story

Oklahoma players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Florida State in the final game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Oklahoma City.

Juarez leads Oklahoma past Florida State for fifth softball title

Oklahoma players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Florida State in the final game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Oklahoma City.

June 10, 2021, 5:09pm College

Giselle Juarez re-emerged as the star pitcher Oklahoma needed to complement its high-powered offense, and now the Sooners are national champions again. Read story

Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., left, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, prepare to hold a hearing on student athlete compensation and federal legislative proposals to enable athletes participating in collegiate sports to monetize their name, image, and likeness, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/J.

Lawmakers agree NCAA needs NIL help, but how much and when?

Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., left, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, prepare to hold a hearing on student athlete compensation and federal legislative proposals to enable athletes participating in collegiate sports to monetize their name, image, and likeness, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/J.

June 9, 2021, 1:25pm College

A federal law governing how college athletes can earn money off their fame and celebrity seems certain to pass — at some point. Read story

College notebook: Knight, Guermali compete at NCAA track regionals

June 3, 2021, 8:02pm College

Trey Knight of Ridgefield and Yacine Guermali of Camas concluded their track and field seasons at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds last weekend at College Station, Texas. Read story

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final season with the Blue Devils in 2021-22, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday, June 2, 2021. The person said former Duke player and associate head coach Jon Scheyer would then take over as Krzyzewski's successor for the 2022-23 season.

Duke’s Krzyzewski to coach last season in 2021-22

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final season with the Blue Devils in 2021-22, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday, June 2, 2021. The person said former Duke player and associate head coach Jon Scheyer would then take over as Krzyzewski's successor for the 2022-23 season.

June 2, 2021, 1:50pm College

Duke Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final season with the Blue Devils in 2021-22, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Read story

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) dunks against Creighton in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Star forward Drew Timme will return to Gonzaga next season

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) dunks against Creighton in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021.

May 26, 2021, 12:35pm College

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, who led the West Coast Conference in scoring last season, announced Wednesday that he will return for his junior season with the Bulldogs and won’t pursue professional options. Read story