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Radio station fires crew for mocking ill ex-Coug

The hosts of an Atlanta sports radio show have been fired after mocking former Washington State standout and NFL player Steve Gleason, who has Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Capital grad Monda lifted by Phillies in sixth round

It is usually taboo to carry a phone into the varsity weight room at Bohler Gymnasium, but Washington State University outfielder Jason Monda was expecting a pretty important call Friday.
No charges filed in ex-WSU player’s case

Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy has decided not to file charges in connection with an altercation between Idaho wide receiver Roman Runner and former Washington State wide receiver Mansel Simmons, Pullman Police Commander Chris Tennant said Wednesday.
QBs shake off rust as Gray wins day

SPOKANE — College football players love to bet on their final spring scrimmages. No money changes hands, of course — that is an NCAA no-no — and the players’ bets often consist of little more than the right to brag in the locker room for a week or two.
Tacoma athlete at WSU touts opportunities, not obstacles

Assistant track coach Mark Macdonald thinks hurdler/sprinter Shaquana Logan deserves consideration as Washington State’s top student-athlete.
Bone thinks Cougs will improve

Washington State men’s basketball coach Ken Bone said athletic director Bill Moos issued no ultimatums this week when they talked about the Cougars. But Bone said no words were needed to get a key point across.
Zags may have fallen flat at NCAAs, but Few’s job is secure

At various sites on the Internet I see that Gonzaga coach Mark Few should be considered as a candidate to replace fired coach Ben Howland at UCLA.
Few: Deflating loss won’t define Gonzaga’s best season

SALT LAKE CITY – There were tears. There were hugs. There were consoling pats on the back.
Cougars seek pain remedy

PULLMAN - Mike Ledgerwood and Marshall Lobbestael are familiar with pain. Almost all college football players are.
NBA? Dad says Thompson 'leaning'

Washington State basketball star Klay Thompson is "leaning" toward entering the NBA draft but will not hire an agent at this point, Thompson's father said Wednesday.