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Thompson Invited To USA Basketball Mini-Camp

Thompson Invited To USA Basketball Mini-Camp
Former Washington State basketball player Klay Thompson will attend USA Basketball Men's National Team mini-camp July 22-25 in Las Vegas. Nev. USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo announced Thompson on Wednesday that Thompson was one of 27 players that accelerated invitations to

Olson To Everett

Olson To Everett
Former Gonzaga pitcher Tyler Olson will begin his professional career with the Everett AquaSox. Olson, drafted in the seventh round of the 2013 MLB first-year player draft by the Seattle Mariners, has been assigned to short-season Class A Everett. The University High School graduate

All WSU Sports Teams Meet NCAA's APR Guidelines

All WSU Sports Teams Meet NCAA's APR Guidelines
INDIANAPOLIS - 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. "Our student-athletes, coaches and staff place

Gonzales Signs with Cardinals

Gonzales Signs with Cardinals
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. The Gonzaga product is the most polished arm in the draft and boasts the

Former Idaho WR Level transfers to Stony Brook

Former Idaho WR Level transfers to Stony Brook
Stony Brook, N.Y. - Jahrie Level, the University of Idaho's third-leading receiver in 2012, has transferred to Stony Brook, head coach Chuck Priore announced on Monday. Level will have two years of eligibility left. "I'm excited to have Jahrie join our football team," Priore said. "Jahrie

Boise St. football rates high in classroom scores

Boise St. football rates high in classroom scores
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A new report shows Boise State's football team is 1 of the best in the nation when it comes to how players perform in the classroom. The NCAA announced Tuesday that Boise State posted a team-best Academic Progress Rate of 993 during a 4-year period ending in 2011-2012. That

Life After Football

Life After Football
After a life on the football field, Drew Bledsoe returns to his hometown of Walla Walla, Wash., to continue a career in business. From one field to another, Bledsoe opened up the Doubleback Winery. The region is home to some of the most unique wines in the country. Bledsoe took pride in producing

VIDEO: Top-Ranked Rattlers Await Shock

VIDEO: Top-Ranked Rattlers Await Shock
After hitting a rough patch and a three-game losing skid, the Shock have strung together a nice little win streak. The confidence has been restored and the players are back to having fun. That being said, they know the Arizona Rattlers pose a huge hurdle this Saturday. The top two ranked Arena

Shock Talk Tonight With Chris Pino

Shock Talk Tonight With Chris Pino
Spokane Shock offensive lineman Chris Pino stopped by the SWX studio this evening. Tune into SWX Tonight at 10:30 p.m. (Comcast channel 115) to hear the full interview. Pino is an Arena Football League veteran out of San Diego State. He started the season on injured reserve, but has returned to the

Gufford Joins Idaho As Diving Coach

Gufford Joins Idaho As Diving Coach
Courtesy Idaho athletics Kelly Gufford joins the University of Idaho staff as the Vandals diving coach, head coach Mark Sowa announced Monday. "We are thrilled to have Kelly joining our Vandal Family," Sowa said. "Coach Gufford comes to us having mentored under one of the best coaches in the world

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FIRST ON KHQ.COM: Spokane Valley Homeowner Catches Would Be Burglar; Holds Suspect At Gunpoint Until Authorities Arrive

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Education Dept. offers more time to reach goals

Education Dept. offers more time to reach goals
By PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - States can ask for another year before being required to use student test results to decide whether to keep or fire teachers, Education Secretary Arne Duncan told school chiefs on Tuesday. Thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia have

Scientists discuss new photo-taking satellite

Scientists discuss new photo-taking satellite
By DIRK LAMMERSAssociated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Nearly 120 scientists and engineers from around the world are meeting in South Dakota this week to discuss operational and technical issues with collecting images from the Landsat 8 satellite. The U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Resources