Anne McCoy named WSU athletic director

Anne McCoy has been named the athletic director at Washington State after holding the interim role the past three months, the school announced Tuesday.

Battle in Seattle returns in December 2024; Gonzaga to face Kentucky

The Battle in Seattle is back — the Gonzaga Bulldogs face the Kentucky Wildcats at Climate Pledge Arena this December, and tickets go on sale this week.

How to watch the 2024 Apple Cup

Although the University of Washington is no longer in the Pac-12, the Huskies will still be taking on the Washington State Cougars in the annual Apple Cup matchup. 

NCAA, conferences agree to $2.8 billion settlement to antitrust claims

The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences announced Thursday night that they have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims, and opens a pathway for direct payments to college athletes.

NCAA and major conferences agree to $2.8 billion settlement for athlete compensation

The $2.8 billion settlement will allow college athletes to receive direct payments, potentially starting by fall 2025, marking a significant shift towards professional-like compensation and ending the NCAA's long-standing amateurism model.

Washington Huskies to play two Friday night games on FOX

The Washington Huskies will have a pair of Big Ten Conference matchups against Rutgers and UCLA that will air on FOX on Friday nights this fall.

Commentary: A 41st, and final, Pac-12 title is major for UW Men's Rowing Team

The Huskies will attempt to win a 20th national title in school history in two weeks at the IRA National Championships after winning an unprecedented 41st conference title on Sunday.

Great Osobor transferring to UW, could earn $2M in NIL

Utah State transfer Great Osobor is following his former coach and has committed to play for the University of Washington.

Washington Huskies Michael Penix Jr, Rome Odunze selected in top ten of NFL Draft

Michael Penix Jr. and Rome Odunze of the Washington Huskies both were selected in the top 10 of the NFL Draft on Thursday night with Penix going to the Atlanta Falcons with the ninth pick, and Odunze to the Chicago Bears at No. 10 overall.

UW football player accused of rape pleads not guilty in Seattle courtroom

University of Washington football player Tylin Rogers has been charged with two counts of felony rape and plead not guilty in court on Thursday. 

NCAA eases transfer rules in response to court order

NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked legislation Wednesday to fall in line with a recent court order.

Commentary: Lack of accountability in Tybo Rogers case is disturbing, disappointing

Tybo Rogers was allowed to play in the Huskies national semifinal and championship game, a month after rape allegations were reported to the Title IX office. He has since been arrested on two charges of rape from alleged incidents in October and November.

NFL Draft 2024: UW's Rome Odunze among 13 confirmed for opening night

University of Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze will be among 13 prospects attending the first round of the NFL draft in Detroit on April 25.

Ex-UW, NBA star Nate Robinson needs kidney: 'Don't have long to live'

Former University of Washington, NBA player and Seattle-native Nate Robinson said he might not have long to live if he doesn't find a new kidney.

UW football player arrested in rape of 2 Seattle-area college students

A University of Washington football player has been arrested for allegedly raping two college-aged students in separate incidents just days apart last year. 

New NAIA policy significantly restricts transgender athletes from women’s sports

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has implemented a policy effectively barring transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.