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Radio Hosts Fired for Mocking Gleason

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:27:00 EDT

A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking Steve Gleason for having Lou Gehrig's disease.

All WSU Sports Teams Meet NCAA's APR Guidelines

SWX Right Now Staff — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:17:00 EDT

The NCAA released its 2011-12 Academic Progress Rate (APR) figures and all 17 of Washington State University's intercollegiate athletic programs are in compliance with the association's guidelines, it was announced Tuesday.

Life After Football

Michelle Dapper — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:41:00 EDT

Drew Bledsoe returned to his hometown of Walla Walla after a successful career in football to open the Doubleback Winery. He takes SWX Tonight behind the scenes at his winery at 10:30 p.m.

Pitching On

SWX Right Now Staff — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 21:18:00 EDT

Gonzaga's Tyler Olson will pitch in the Mariners system after being selected by the team in the seventh round. See where other local products were selected on the second day of the draft.

Bone Adds Assistant, Hironaka Takes Job At Portland State

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 20:40:00 EDT

WSU men's basketball has hired Rod Jensen as director of player development to replace Jeff Hironaka, who left WSU to join Portland State as associate head coach.

WSU Baseball Signs Two

SWX Right Now Staff — Tue, 4 Jun 2013 23:51:00 EDT

Ian Hamilton and Jared Welander have each signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Washington State, Cougar Head Coach Donnie Marbut announced, Tuesday.

Slaybaugh Named Academic All-American

SWX Right Now Staff — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:09:00 EDT

WSU junior catcher Collin Slaybaugh was named to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-America Division I Baseball Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

WSU Golfer Named To Pac-12 All-Academic First Team

SWX Right Now Staff — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Washington State golfer Michael Anderson has been named to the 2013 Pac-12 Conference All-Academic First Team, the conference announced Thursday.

Three WSU Women's Golfers Receive Pac-12 All-Academic Honors

SWX Right Now Staff — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:47:00 EDT

Three Washington State women's golf student-athletes received Pac-12 Conference All-Academic honors, the conference announced Thursday.

Monda, Slaybaugh Earn Pac-12 Honors

SWX Right Now Staff — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT

Washington State juniors Jason Monda and Collin Slaybaugh were named All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention.

WSU Assigned Three Nationally Televised Games

Josh Liebeskind — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:54:00 EDT

The Pac-12 released its preliminary TV schedule on Wednesday and three Washington State games are set to be played in front of national audiences.

Cheney Veteran Finalist for "Tribute For Heroes"

SWX Right Now Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:52:00 EDT

Phil Kiver is one of three finalists for the Mariners in People Magazine's "Tribute to Heroes" campaign.

Lowrey An "Extreme Huntress" Finalist

SWX Right Now Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:54:00 EDT

We brought you the story of Amanda Lowrey in May, an Idaho mom that was a finalist for a reality TV show, "Extreme Huntress." After an online voting period, Lowrey is a finalist.

Smoak Activated From DL, Liddi Optioned

SWX Right Now Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:43:00 EDT

The Mariners activated first baseman Justin Smoak off the disabled list and optioned Alex Liddi to Triple-A Tacoma. Smoak is availabe for tonight's game against the Angels in Anaheim.

Indians Win Their 1st Game of the Season

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:15:00 EDT

The Spokane Indians found plenty of offense north of the border to beat Vancouver 10-1 for their first win of the year.

Russell Wilson Talks With ESPN's Mike & Mike

Matt Rogers — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:56:00 EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spent some time talking football with ESPN's Mike & Mike.

Whitworth Hoops Star Turns Pro

Sam Adams — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:05:00 EDT

Following graduation in May, former Whitworth University men's basketball standout Idris Lasisi signed a professional basketball contract with a team in Antwerp, Belgium.

Aquasox Finish Sweep of Indians

John Collett — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:20:00 EDT

On Sunday, the Everett Aquasox scored first and the Indians could never comeback as the Aquasox completed a sweep of Spokane with a 4-3 win.

Angels Pound M's for 21 Hits in 11-3 Win

Sam Adams — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:22:00 EDT

Albert Pujols had an RBI double among his four hits, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer, and the surging Los Angeles Angels pounded out a season-high 21 hits in an 11-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.

SLIDESHOW: Downhill Season At Silver Mountain Resort

SWX Right Now Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Silver Mountain Resort has opened the high-speed gondola, which means the downhill bike season has begun. John Collett was at the mountain and SWX will have a video coming later this week.