Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski dies in apparent suicide

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski has died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
The 21-year-old Hilinski was discovered in his apartment after he didn’t show up for practice Tuesday. A rifle “was recovered next to Hilinski and a suicide note was found,” according to the Pullman Police Department.
“We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Tyler’s passing,” Washington State coach Mike Leach said in