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Update: NFL Opportunities For Former EWU Football Players

SWX Right Now Staff — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:05:00 EDT

One of the biggest groups of NFL free agent signees in EWU history are among the five players who will have the opportunity this spring and summer to make the rosters of NFL teams.

A List Of Local Players Signed With NFL Teams

SWX Right Now Staff — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:50:00 EDT

Now that the NFL draft is over teams begin to sign those not selected as undrafted free agents. Here is a list of local players that have signed.

Timing Between EWU Quarterbacks And Receivers Improving

Josh Liebeskind — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:41:00 EDT

One of the biggest emphases for the Eastern Washington football team this spring is developing timing between quarterback Vernon Adams and a new set of receivers.

Hamlin Stars In EWU Scrimmage

SWX Right Now Staff — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:39:00 EDT

Ronnie Hamlin had 11 tackles, a sack and returned an interception for a touchdown to set the tone early for Eastern Washington Saturday in an 88-play scrimmage at Roos Field.

EWU Receivers, Quarterback Working On Chemistry

Josh Liebeskind — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:23:00 EDT

The chemistry of the new-look receiving corps with quarterback Vernon Adams is coming along just fine.

EWU Football Scrimmages For First Time This Spring

Josh Liebeskind — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:45:00 EDT

Eastern Washington's first spring scrimmage felt more like a November game at times with a blustery breeze, crisp air and intermittent snow flurries.

Former UCLA Safety McDonald Lands At EWU

Josh Liebeskind — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 20:04:00 EDT

Former UCLA safety Tevin McDonald will transfer to Eastern Washington, SWX reporter Sam Adams has learned. McDonald is enrolled in classes and will be able to participate in practice as Thursday.

EWU Women Earn Bid to WNIT, Will Face UW on Friday

SWX Right Now Staff — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:21:00 EDT

The Eastern Washington women's basketball team has been selected to participate in the WNIT as an at-large bid. The Eagles will play at UW on Friday, with the tipoff time to be announced at a later time.

Northern Colorado Bumps EWU Women Out Of Big Sky Tourney

SWX Right Now Staff — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:14:00 EDT

Eastern Washington's run through the Big Sky Conference tournament ended Friday morning after a 70-64 overtime loss to Northern Colorado.

Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:37:00 EDT

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.

Ocean not all that separates US, European fans

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:19:00 EDT

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer Imagine Derek Jeter leading the New York Yankees off the field because opposing fans were yelling racial slurs and throwing bananas at his team. Or a game between the...

Veteran DB Charles Woodson returns to Raiders

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:36:00 EDT

Charles Woodson is coming back home to Oakland.

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:15:00 EDT

By The Associated Press The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players...

QB Mitchell decides on North Carolina State

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:55:00 EDT

Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season.

Kansas lands transfer Tarik Black from Memphis

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:55:00 EDT

Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.

Prince to miss a few weeks to play for Russia

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:32:00 EDT

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Epiphanny Prince is headed to Russia.

Strasburg goes 8 to beat hometown Padres 6-2

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:51:00 EDT

Stephen Strasburg had quite the homecoming.

OJ back in court; Day 4 of bid for new Vegas trial

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

The lead defense attorney in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial had a conflict of interest because he could have been a witness in the case, a lawyer who worked on Simpson's unsuccessful appeal to the Nevada Supreme...

US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:11:00 EDT

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.

Gonzaga Baseball Drops WCC Tournament Opener

SWX Right Now Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

The Gonzaga baseball team lost its first game in the West Coast Conference tournament to San Francisco, 8-5, on Thursday.

Seahawks Sign Veltung

SWX Right Now Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:14:00 EDT

Former Idaho receiver/punt returner Justin Veltung signed with the Seahawks Thursday morning. Veltung had participated in the Seahawks' rookie minicamp.

Mariners Option Montero, Reportedly Promote Sucre

SWX Right Now Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:09:00 EDT

The Mariners announced on Thursday that they have optioned catcher Jesus Montero to Triple-A Tacoma. A corresponding move will be made Friday.

Gonzales, Olson, Machtolf All Earn Top WCC Honors

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:34:00 EDT

Gonzaga's Marco Gonzales was named the WCC Co-Player of the Year.

Maurer Struggles In Mariners Loss

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:00 EDT

The Mariners woes continued with a 7-1 loss to the Angels on Wednesday.

Idaho Women's Basketball To Play In Preseason NIT

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:12:00 EDT

Idaho has been selected to participate in the 2013 Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament in November.

Gonzaga Women's Basketball To Participate In 2013 Preseason WNIT

Matt Rogers — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:00 EDT

The Gonzaga University women's basketball team will participate in the 2013 Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), joining an elite group of 16 institutions.

Trout's Cycle Powers Angels Over Mariners

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:14:00 EDT

Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Jerome Williams threw eight innings of shutout ball and the Angels blanked the Mariners 12-0 on Tuesday.

Zags Lose in Extras, 3-2

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:36:00 EDT

The Gonzaga University baseball team dropped an extra inning nail-biter in the 12th to the University of California at Berkeley 3-2 Monday at Evans Diamond.

Seattle opens OTAs with off-field distractions

Michelle Dapper — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:26:00 EDT

Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks started organized team activities with very little talk about anything that took place on the field.