Sports
December 1, 1997
Student who soared
As a teen-ager, Brian Sternberg flew higher than any human being on his own power. Now, for nearly three and a half decades, he has been in a wheelchair and in excruciating pain.
Athletics campaign
Early in the next century, the UW could see a renovated Hec Edmundson Pavilion, three new athletic facilities, a remodeled crew house and more scholarships for student-athletes.
September 1, 1997
Women’s and men’s teams capture crew championships
In a stunning sweep, both the UW men's and women's crews won national collegiate championships.
June 1, 1997
Do pro sports pay off? Economists don’t find much reason to cheer
Pro sports' impact on the economy is closer to a bunt than a home run, but there may be other reasons to use public funding on teams.
March 1, 1997
Seahawks drop efforts to renovate Husky Stadium
Strong resistance and a zooming price tag prompted potential Seahawks owner Paul Allen in December to drop his bid to renovate Husky Stadium for the NFL football team.
September 1, 1996
Fair play
The UW's status as a leader in women's sports is the result of its commitment to gender equity.
June 1, 1996
Endowed scholarships help Husky athletes
Husky athletes have given their fans a lot to cheer about over the years. A recent gift from Wayne and Anne Gittinger gives student athletes something to celebrate.
September 1, 1994
Good sports
Two UW psychologists are teaching players and coaches how to play the game, no matter who wins or loses.
Football penalties
Retreating from a possible yearlong television ban, the NCAA infractions committee imposed additional penalties on the UW football program.
June 1, 1994
UW fights ban
UW officials announced they would challenge an NCAA proposal to impose extra penalties on the Husky football program, including banning a season of TV broadcasts.
December 1, 1993
After the sanctions
Can anything good come out of the Pac-10 sanctions and subsequent retirement of Don James?
September 1, 1993
Sanctions loom
The Pac-10 is expected to rule on 31 alleged NCAA rule violations made by players or boosters associated with the UW football program.
The sporting life
Fitness is more than jogging, aerobics or lifting weights, say UW sports medicine experts. Here's how to reach a balance and avoid injuries.
June 1, 1993
Football alumni give back
Ten former UW football players, including five from the 1991 national championship team, announced the UW Professional Athlete Academic Scholarship Team.
Bender in, Nance out
Athletics Director Barbara Hedges hired Illinois State Head Coach Bob Bender to replace Lynn Nance as the chief of the UW men's basketball program.
March 1, 1993
Football probe
Provost Laurel Wilkening appointed Attorney Michael Glazier to investigate allegations of rules infractions in the University of Washington football program and the athletics department.
Dawgs fall in Rose Bowl
The success of pre-game events couldn't overcome the taste of defeat as the Huskies lost to the Wolverines 38-31.
June 1, 1992
Olympic medalist
The first American woman to win a medal in the Olympics downhill since 1976 is UW student Hilary Lindh.
March 1, 1992
Top Dawg speaks
Excerpts from "James," the new autobiography of UW football coach Don James.
The champs wore roses
It was a season of superlatives. For the first time since 1915, the Washington football team went undefeated and untied, posting a flawless 12-0 record.