SWXRN - Idaho

Former Idaho WR Level transfers to Stony Brook

Michelle Dapper — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:52:00 EDT

Vandals wideout caught a TD pass against LSU last season

Gufford Joins Idaho As Diving Coach

SWX Right Now Staff — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:32:00 EDT

Kelly Gufford joins the University of Idaho staff as the Vandals diving coach, head coach Mark Sowa announced Monday.

Three Vandals To Compete In NCAA Track And Field Championships

SWX Right Now Staff — Tue, 4 Jun 2013 21:49:00 EDT

University of Idaho Director of Track and Field Wayne Phipps has a good feeling about what the three Vandals who qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championship Meet can achieve this week.

Idaho Football Adds Defensive Line Coach

SWX Right Now Staff — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT

Bam Hardmon, a standout linebacker at Florida from 1999-2002, is the University of Idaho's new defensive line coach.

Idaho Football Adds Linebackers Coach To Staff

SWX Right Now Staff — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:03:00 EDT

Eric Brown joined the University of Idaho football staff as the linebackers coach.

Velvere Advances At West Regional Track And Field Meet

SWX Right Now Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:50:00 EDT

Idaho senior Liga Velvere finished third in her heat of the 400-meter hurdles with a 59.64-second effort to advance to the next round at the NCAA West Regional Track and Field Meet.

Idaho's Velvere Advances At Track Regionals

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

Idaho senior Liga Velvere finished third in her heat of the 400-meter hurdles with a 59.64-second effort to advance to the next round at the NCAA West Regional Track and Field Meet.

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.

Idaho's Marboe One Of Four Vandals Named To Presason All-Independent Team

SWX Right Now Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:46:00 EDT

University of Idaho center Mike Marboe is one of four Vandals chosen to Phil Steele's College Football Preseason All-Independent team.

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.

Vandals Send 14 To NCAA West Regional Track & Field Meet

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT

This is the most important meet of the season for the 14 University of Idaho Vandals traveling to the prestigious three-day event.

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.

Olson To Everett

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:42:00 EDT

Former Gonzaga pitcher Tyler Olson will begin his professional career with the Everett AquaSox.

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.

Gonzales Signs with Cardinals

Michelle Dapper — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:17:00 EDT

The Cardinals have signed first round pick Marco Gonzales, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter). The left-hander's deal is worth $1.85MM, less than the recommended $2.056MM for the No. 19 pick.

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.

EWU's Chaves Named Athletic Director Of The Year

SWX Right Now Staff — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:56:00 EDT

Eastern Washington athletic director Bill Chaves has been honored by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics as one of 28 winners the Under Armour AD of the Year.

EWU Hands Out Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards

SWX Right Now Staff — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 22:00:00 EDT

Senior football player Jeff Minnerly and senior volleyball/track & field standout Cora Kellerman have been selected as EWU's recipients of the Big Sky Conference Scholar-Athlete Award.

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.

UCLA defeats Wolfpack 2-1 at College World Series

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:50:00 EDT

Never has a team swinging metal bats produced so few runs through two College World Series games yet found itself in such an enviable position.

North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 win

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:40:00 EDT

Home runs are few and far between at the College World Series these days, which made Brian Holberton's first-inning shot all the more important for North Carolina.

North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 win

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:50:00 EDT

Brian Holberton homered, freshman Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday.

MGM, AEG to develop 20K seat Las Vegas Strip arena

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:50:00 EDT

Years of talk about building an arena capable of hosting professional sports and big-name concerts yielded an announcement Tuesday that casino giant MGM Resorts International and entertainment company AEG will build a...

Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:29:00 EDT

It's one down and three to go for Oregon State.

Former Oklahoma St QB Lunt joining Illinois

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:29:00 EDT

Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school.

Julie Hermann starts as Rutgers athletic director

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:39:00 EDT

Saying she has already rolled up her sleeves and is ready to work, Julie Hermann took over as Rutgers' athletic director with the promise that her No. 1 job is to create an atmosphere for Scarlet Knights students to...

Manziel tweet sounds ready to leave A&M

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:58:00 EDT

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel still has three years of eligibility left at Texas A&M.

Miami officials attend Day 2 of NCAA hearing

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:26:00 EDT

The NCAA hearings to determine if the University of Miami committed major infractions involving former booster Nevin Shapiro ended Friday after 16 1/2 hours over two days. The Committee on Infractions typically releases its...

Ohio football player classified as sex offender

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:55:00 EDT

A judge says an Ohio high school football player convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl last year should be classified as a sex offender.

Legh Gives Talk To Ironman Coeur d'Alene Entrants

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:46:00 EDT

Chris Legh won the 2004 Ironman Coeur d'Alene and returns this year to compete in Idaho for the first time since then. The Australian gave a talk to Team Blaze at Fleet Feet on Tuesday.

Steve Gleason Accepts Apologies

Matt Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:35:00 EDT

Spokane native and former professional football player Steve Gleason accepts radio DJ's apologies. ESPN's Mike & Mike discuss the topic.

Catching Up With Warren Moon

Matt Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:34:00 EDT

Former Washington Husky and Seattle Seahawk Warren Moon spent some time with NBC Sports recently. He talks about his NFL career, his days in Canada, and who reminds him of himself in today's game.

Vancouver Tops Indians In Extras

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:37:00 EDT

The Vancouver Canadians used a walk-off single in the 12th inning on Tuesday night to beat the Spokane Indians, 5-4.

Mariners Prevail In Extras

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:24:00 EDT

Kendrys Morales hit a line-drive single off of shortstop Erick Aybar's glove in the 10th inning to bring home the go-ahead run and the Mariners topped the Angels 3-2 in Anaheim on Tuesday.

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.