News Talk KIT » Sports http://newstalkkit.com Fri, 24 May 2013 03:31:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Yakima Tips Off May in a Big Way with a Big Weekend of Things to Do http://newstalkkit.com/yakima-tips-off-may-in-a-big-way-with-a-big-weekend-of-things-to-do/ http://newstalkkit.com/yakima-tips-off-may-in-a-big-way-with-a-big-weekend-of-things-to-do/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 14:32:28 +0000 Lance Tormey http://newstalkkit.com/?p=226931 Thousands of people will visit the valley this weekend for a variety of sports tournaments. John Cooper President and CEO of the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau says the largest event is the 27th annual Boys Best in the West AAU Basketball Tournament being held at local school gymnasiums

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/yakima-tips-off-may-in-a-big-way-with-a-big-weekend-of-things-to-do/feed/ 0 kit Unbelievable Gymnastics Routine! [VIDEO] http://newstalkkit.com/unbelievable-gymnastics-routine-video/ http://newstalkkit.com/unbelievable-gymnastics-routine-video/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:38:45 +0000 Brian Teegarden http://newstalkkit.com/?p=226002 When we think of women's gymnastics, we think of the vault, uneven parallel bars and the floor routine. Think the Fierce Five at the London Olympic Games. However, Rhythmic Gymnastics are a bit different, possibly a little more artistic, but just as athletic

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/unbelievable-gymnastics-routine-video/feed/ 0 olympic.org image The Seattle Seahawks Start Off Season Workouts http://newstalkkit.com/vip/links/featured-links/the-seattle-seahawks-start-off-season-workouts/ http://newstalkkit.com/vip/links/featured-links/the-seattle-seahawks-start-off-season-workouts/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:06:34 +0000 Troy Selfridge http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_ftlink_link&p=127330 Seattle football team has begun their off season works to prepare for the 2013 season.

]]> http://newstalkkit.com/vip/links/featured-links/the-seattle-seahawks-start-off-season-workouts/feed/ 0 What It Takes To Put On a State Basketball Tournament on the Mike Bastinelli Show [AUDIO] http://newstalkkit.com/what-it-takes-to-put-on-a-state-basketball-tournament-on-the-mike-bastinelli-show-audio/ http://newstalkkit.com/what-it-takes-to-put-on-a-state-basketball-tournament-on-the-mike-bastinelli-show-audio/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:15:30 +0000 Brian Teegarden http://newstalkkit.com/?p=212823 The Yakima Valley Sundome will play host to the Washington State class 1-A and 2-A boys and girls high school basketball championships this week. I takes a lot more than letting the school buses roll up, turning on the gym lights, and blowing a whistle to put on these tournaments

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/what-it-takes-to-put-on-a-state-basketball-tournament-on-the-mike-bastinelli-show-audio/feed/ 0 Facebook Mariners Manager Says Smoak Will Be Opening Day 1st Baseman http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-manager-says-smoak-will-be-opening-day-1st-baseman/ http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-manager-says-smoak-will-be-opening-day-1st-baseman/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:23:09 +0000 Brian Teegarden http://newstalkkit.com/?p=211594 Eric Wedge says Smoak will start the season on first, unless "something drastic happens."

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-manager-says-smoak-will-be-opening-day-1st-baseman/feed/ 0 Getty Images Mariners Young Pitchers Throwing Hard as Spring Training Begins [VIDEO] http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-young-pitchers-throwing-hard-as-spring-training-begins-video/ http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-young-pitchers-throwing-hard-as-spring-training-begins-video/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:13:47 +0000 Brian Teegarden http://newstalkkit.com/?p=210997 The young pitchers hope to attract attention in spring training, while the staff monitors their progress and makes sure no one gets hurt.

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-young-pitchers-throwing-hard-as-spring-training-begins-video/feed/ 0 Mariners Felix Hernandez to Become Highest Paid Pitcher in Baseball http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-felix-hernandez-to-become-highest-paid-pitcher-in-baseball/ http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-felix-hernandez-to-become-highest-paid-pitcher-in-baseball/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:12:55 +0000 Brian Teegarden http://newstalkkit.com/?p=209132 USA Today and the Seattle Times are reporting that King Felix has agreed to a $175 million, seven year deal to keep him in Seattle.

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-felix-hernandez-to-become-highest-paid-pitcher-in-baseball/feed/ 0 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Reviewing Sunday's Super Bowl Commercials on KIT's Mike Bastinelli Show [AUDIO] [VIDEO] http://newstalkkit.com/reviewing-sundays-super-bowl-commercials-on-kits-mike-bastinelli-show-audio-video/ http://newstalkkit.com/reviewing-sundays-super-bowl-commercials-on-kits-mike-bastinelli-show-audio-video/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:15:31 +0000 Brian Teegarden http://newstalkkit.com/?p=208335 Super Bowl XLVII is over, the Baltimore Ravens are the champions, and people are still talking about the commercials aired during the game Monday.

Dave Shoffner, of Pavone Advertising in Pittsburgh, was a guest on Monday's Mike Bastinelli show

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/reviewing-sundays-super-bowl-commercials-on-kits-mike-bastinelli-show-audio-video/feed/ 0 Getty Images Roller Derby Queens Jam KIT's Mike Bastinelli Show [AUDIO] http://newstalkkit.com/roller-derby-queens-jam-kits-mike-bastinelli-show-audio/ http://newstalkkit.com/roller-derby-queens-jam-kits-mike-bastinelli-show-audio/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:15:56 +0000 Brian Teegarden http://newstalkkit.com/?p=196114  

Flat track Roller Derby teams for women have sprung up all around the country, and the Yakima Valley now has it's own team.

Members of the Wine Country Crushers were guests on Thursday's Mike Bastinelli show.

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/roller-derby-queens-jam-kits-mike-bastinelli-show-audio/feed/ 0 Facebook City Must Move on Mill Site or Lose Matching Funds http://newstalkkit.com/city-must-move-on-mill-site-or-lose-matching-funds/ http://newstalkkit.com/city-must-move-on-mill-site-or-lose-matching-funds/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:12:03 +0000 Lance Tormey http://newstalkkit.com/?p=178655 Yakima officials are working to develop the former mill site along i 82. The old mill site has been an ugly welcome sign into Yakima for years. Plans for development could transform the area into a center for retail, industry and recreation.  Talk of develop

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/brians-blog-favorite-olympic-moments-video/feed/ 0 Getty Images YVCC Hosts Summer Athletic Camps http://newstalkkit.com/yvcc-hosts-summer-athletic-camps/ http://newstalkkit.com/yvcc-hosts-summer-athletic-camps/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:06:33 +0000 Brian Teegarden http://newstalkkit.com/?p=144017  

Yakima Valley Community College’s Athletic Department is hosting basketball, softball, and volleyball camps this summer.

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/yvcc-hosts-summer-athletic-camps/feed/ 0 YVCC.edu image More Thorns than Rose-Ruiz Marathon Lie 32 Years Ago http://newstalkkit.com/more-thorns-than-rose-ruiz-marathon-lie-32-years-ago/ http://newstalkkit.com/more-thorns-than-rose-ruiz-marathon-lie-32-years-ago/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:06:26 +0000 Dave Ettl http://newstalkkit.com/?p=129262 The 116th Boston Marathon was held a couple of days ago with crushing heat as the obstacle...32 years ago is was a crushing cheat that marred the race.On this day in sports history, a bit of a black eye for the Boston Marathon--

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/more-thorns-than-rose-ruiz-marathon-lie-32-years-ago/feed/ 0 Catch a Fish and Climb a Mountain Through YVCC http://newstalkkit.com/catch-a-fish-climb-a-mountain-yvcc-makes-it-happen/ http://newstalkkit.com/catch-a-fish-climb-a-mountain-yvcc-makes-it-happen/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:51:10 +0000 Dave Ettl http://newstalkkit.com/?p=128201 Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) offers the chance to take advantage of Mother Nature here in the great Northwest. It starts in the classroom and ends on the mountainsides, and rivers and steams of Washington.

 Let’s talk Fly Fishing! YVCC has it covered.

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/catch-a-fish-climb-a-mountain-yvcc-makes-it-happen/feed/ 0 dreamflyinshing.com NFL Conference Championship Games Set: Who Do You Like? http://newstalkkit.com/nfl-conference-championship-games-set-who-do-you-like/ http://newstalkkit.com/nfl-conference-championship-games-set-who-do-you-like/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:04:05 +0000 Brian Teegarden http://newstalkkit.com/?p=102569  

Is it Eli Manning and the "Road Warrior" New York Giants, Jim Harbaugh's 49'ers, Tom Brady and the Pats, or Joe Flacco and the Ravens?
The NFL Playoff Divisional round saw some wild football. Who moves on to the Superbowl?

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Tim Tebow does it again! Demonstrating personal grit and perhaps the power of prayer in Sunday’s 16-13 victory over San Diego.  With a Charger’s chance to win it on a field goal, Tiebow put it in the hands of a greater power.

“Obviously, I want to win,” Tebow said when asked about the intentions of his prayer. “But no matter what happens, good or bad, I want to have an opportunity to give my lord and savior credit for whatever.”

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/broncos-overtime-win-devine-once-again/feed/ 0 Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images Apple Cup Set for Seattle http://newstalkkit.com/apple-cup-set-for-seattle/ http://newstalkkit.com/apple-cup-set-for-seattle/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:09:40 +0000 Dave Ettl http://newstalkkit.com/?p=63242 The Washington Huskies need to reverse their downward trend after a pretty embarrassing loss to Oregon State. The formula for success against their cross-state rivals the Washington St. Cougars might be the return of starting quarterback Keith Price.

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/apple-cup-set-for-seattle/feed/ 0 Mariners Outfielder Killed in Netherlands http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-outfielder-killed-in-netherlands/ http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-outfielder-killed-in-netherlands/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:45:39 +0000 KIT http://newstalkkit.com/?p=61325 marinerspressnwSEATTLE MARINERS PLAYER GREG HALMAN STABBED TO DEATH: Greg Halman, a 24-year-old Dutch outfielder for the Seattle Mariner in 2010 and 2011, was stabbed to death in the Netherlands today. According to People, his 22-year-old brother has been arrested in connection with his death.

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]]> http://newstalkkit.com/mariners-outfielder-killed-in-netherlands/feed/ 0 marinerspressnw Singing the "Blues". Blue Devils #1. http://newstalkkit.com/singing-the-blues-blue-devils-1/ http://newstalkkit.com/singing-the-blues-blue-devils-1/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:28:59 +0000 Dave Ettl http://newstalkkit.com/?p=57831 Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski won his Division 1 Men’s Basketball record 903rd game on Tuesday. According to a Harris Interactive poll, it seems like most people are sharing in the Blue Devils’ success as the highest percentage of Americans pull for this college team.

The survey asked 2,379 adults to name their favorite men’

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