Former Coug Adam Conley makes emotional start in return

Miami Marlins pitcher and former Washington State Cougar Adam Conley made his first appearance since being placed on the disabled list on August 15 in a very emotional start against the New York Mets on Monday. Conley was activated Monday after a short stint away with tendinitis in a finger on his left hand.

In Conley's return he pitched 3 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and striking out 2 while walking one in his spot start that ended with a no decision. The Marlins scored all 7 of their runs in those three innings as Miami closed out an emotional game winning 7-3.

Early Sunday Morning the Marlins organization announced that 24 year old pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a tragic boating accident. Their game later that day was canceled. Fernandez was slated to make his final start of the regular season on Monday.

The former Cougar tweeted out a photo of him and Fernandez from their time on the Greensboro Grasshoppers team back in 2012.

You were family, miss you brother. pic.twitter.com/pOPGYC9HCz

— Adam Conley (@Adamconley29) September 26, 2016

*****

Football:

Washington State Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks - 10/1/16 College Football Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place
The Washington State Cougars are 1-2 this season after beating Idaho by a score of 56-6 in their last game. Washington State was able to handle Idaho in this game, outgaining them by over 250 yards.

WSU QB Luke Falk takes it upon himself to energize Cougars’ offense | The Seattle Times
Luke Falk says he will take it upon himself to try and energize the Cougars' offense as they prep to face Oregon in their Pac-12 opener this Saturday

Washington State safety Shalom Luani will not face charges from a fight on Aug. 24
Washington State safety Shalom Luani will not face charges from a fight in a Pullman Domino's Pizza on Aug. 24. The county prosecutor says he couldn't prove Luani didn't act in self-defense.

WSU Cougars vs. No. 7 Stanford set for 7:30 p.m. kickoff on Oct. 8 | The Seattle Times
The Cougs' away game at Stanford on Oct. 8 is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff

Volleyball:

Pac-12 volleyball players of the week | Pac-12
Offensive: Kyra Holt, Sr., Washington State • 4.33 kpg, .207 hitting pct., 2.33 dpg, 0.11 bpg, 4.50 ppg • Led the Cougars to road upsets over then-No. 4 Washington (3-1) and then-No. 9 Washington (3-2).  • It was WSU's first win in Seattle since 2001 and first in LA since 1997. Became the fifth Cougar in school history to reach 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs in a career. • Fifth-career weekly honor for Holt and 22nd all-time for Washington State.

Eight Pac-12 volleyball teams ranked in the AVCA poll | Pac-12
Half of this week’s league matches will be top-25 showdowns, including a top-10 clash between No. 9 STANFORD at No. 7 WASHINGTON on Wednesday for Spike Night on Pac-12 Network. Eight Pac-12 teams enter the week ranked in the AVCA top-25 with WASHINGTON STATE and UTAH entering the polling for the first time this season. It is the  most teams ranked for the Conference since the 2015 preseason poll.

Baseball:

Marlins Activate Adam Conley From 15-Day Disabled List
The Miami Marlins officially activated left-handed pitcher Adam Conley from the club’s 15-day disabled list prior to Monday evening’s game against the New York Mets.