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Five solid minutes of sports during the 5 p.m. edition of Newscenter 88 that covers late-breaking sports news from Marshall University and the outside sports world.


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Recap of the past week in Thundering Herd athletics. more>


Wednesdays 5:30-6p ET

Four sports analysts fight to make the best argument on current sports topics.
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Wednesdays 7-8p ET

Live in-studio interviews with members of many Thundering Herd Sports programs. Listeners can also call in. more>

Trash Talk Sports
Wednesdays 6-7p ET

The name says it all: Covering Herd football opponents and anything else that, to borrow from Family Guy, "grinds our gears."


See the stories in the left column? Those could have your name by them. Even if you have no sportscasting experience, you can become an award-winning sports journalist just by volunteering at WMUL! We are more than happy to train newbies on how to make great programming. Here are two easy ways to get started:

1. Fill out an online application. We will contact you as soon as possible.

2. Attend the weekly sports meeting Mondays at 9p in CB201. Need directions? Here's a station map. CB201 is labeled "Classroom" on the map, and CB204 is labeled "Staff Room."

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If you always mute the TV announcers because you can't stand them, then we want you! WMUL can make you into a national star--even while in college. To begin your experience, fill out an online application, call 304-696-6640 or attend the weekly sports meeting Mondays at 9 p.m. in the WMUL Classroom. (map)

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Football Spring Practice - Special Section

Click headlines below to listen in mp3 format. WMUL will broadcast the Green & White game on Apr. 25, and for broadcasts in other sports, view FM 88 Sports schedule.

Spring Practice #14 - 4/22

Problems at center: Adam Cavalier reports

Spring Practice #4: 4/7

Who's at wideout: Adam Cavalier reports

Spring Practice #2: 4/2

Snap problems: Bobby Iddings reports

Backing up Darius Marshall: Adam Cavalier reports

Spring Practice #1: 3/31

Replacing Kitchens and Spillman: Andrew Ramspacher reports

Progress of D-line: Adam Cavalier reports

Baseball

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Farrell gets complete-game win against EKU

Apr. 15 - One run on six hits was all Shane Farrell was determined to give up today against the Colonels. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier has the recap, including highlights.

Marshall takes one of three in UAB series

Apr. 13 - The Herd compiled a 1-2 record against the last-place team in the conference. FM 88 Sports' Bobby Iddings has the full recap, including some rather unique home run calls from member of the FM 88 Sports team.

Top 20 ECU takes 2 out of 3

Mar. 30 - The Pirates showed why they were nationally ranked in the Top 20 over the weekend. FM 88 Sports' Bobby Iddings reports the Herd would probably have been swept at home had it not been for one offensively powerful inning.

Marshall escapes with 6-4 win over WV State

Mar. 18 - The Herd had a 3-0 lead going into the top of the 7th before WV State scored four runs in that frame. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier tells us how the Herd came back, including highlights as heard on WMUL.

Will a Marshall vs. WVU baseball series ever happen?

Feb. 27 - They're rivals in practically every other sport, but the green and white don't clash with the blue and gold on the diamond. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier gives us Marshall coach Jeff Waggoner's candid side of the story.

S.C. Tournament an opportunity to reverse losing skid

Feb. 26 - Marshall baseball made some simple mistakes last weekend that led to two straight losses. As FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier reports, the corrections will be crucial as the Herd heads to the Palmetto State.

Victor Gomez "got wheels"

Apr. 17, 2008 - Legging out a triple is probably the most exciting play in baseball. It's a difficult feat to accomplish for any player, especially when running isn't one's forte. FM 88 Sports' Brian Dalek reports on the Marshall freshman "big man" who leads the team in triples.

Softball

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Autumn Mitchell makes batters look silly

May 1 - ESPN's Baseball Tonight has a segment called "That's Nasty," featuring pitches that are just impossible to hit. Well, FM 88 Sports' Ryan Epling reports on a Marshall softball pitcher whose pitches would fit that segment perfectly.

Marshall pitching, defense outstanding in Morehead State doubleheader sweep

Apr. 24 - The only stat that mattered in Marshall's doubleheader with Morehead State was MSU's batting average: .097. FM 88 Sports' Bobby Iddings recaps both games with highlights--including the wildest wild pitch our sports staff has ever encountered.

Rachael Sofie is LOUD

Apr. 24 - On the field, she makes great plays. Off the field, she makes ear-piercing chants. FM 88 Sports' Bobby Iddings shares the story of Rachael Sofie, who will play her final home game on Sunday.

To J.J. Bitner, it's all about the little things

Apr. 16 - Marshall softball currently sits with an impressive 23-13 record, and as FM 88 Sports' Brian Dalek reports, one player is doing her part through the use of small ball.

Caitlyn Jackson can pitch...AND hit

Apr. 16 - Pitchers aren't always the best hitters--and the same can be said going the other way. But FM 88 Sports' Bobby Iddings has found one Herd softball player who does both really well.

Herd splits Miami OH doubleheader

Apr. 15 - Two seven-run innings led to a win for each squad Tuesday. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier has the recap, including highlights.

Radford important non-conference series for Herd Softball

Apr. 7 - Marshall is already at the top of the C-USA heap, but wins in Wednesday's doubleheader against Radford can bolster their resume come tournament selection time. FM 88 Sports' Ryan Epling has the preview.

Marshall Softball sweeps Memphis

Apr. 6 - Four home runs and a pitcher-of-the-week nod best sum up the softball team's sweep of the Tigers. FM 88 Sports' Ryan Epling gives us the recap, complete with highlights and an interview with the coach and key players.

Marshall softball faces off against Memphis

Apr. 2 - Twelve days. It sounds like a movie title, but it's actually how long it's been since Marshall last played a softball game. FM 88 Sports' Bobby Iddings reports.

Marshall softball off to 3-0 conference start

Mar. 16 - The noisemakers in left field had a lot to celebrate at the Dot this weekend. Newscenter 88's Andrew Ramspacher anchors the recap and shares the crazier highlights of the three-game sweep--and trust us, there were several strange moments.

Solid pitching leads to successful inaugural tournament

Mar. 9 - With arms a wind-milling, Marshall pitching pushed the Herd to a successful position in its home tournament. And FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier reports the defense didn't do a bad job, either.

Heightened expectations

Oct. 9, 2008 - The 2009 softball team has set its goals even higher than before. FM 88 Sports' Dave Traube has the story.

When it rains, it pours: Herd gets first series win at new Dot

Apr. 14, 2008 - After winning three of its last four games, it might be accurate to say the Marshall softball team just needed to get accustomed to its new home. FM 88 Sports' Ryan Epling has a recap of the team's first series victory at their new, state-of-the-art digs.

Finally! Win #1 at Dot Hicks Field

Apr. 10, 2008 - Some Herd fans were starting to use the word "curse" in relation to the new Dot Hicks Field. However, the Herd finally got its first win at home Wednesday, meaning that karma may be turning around. FM 88 Sports' Adam Cavalier has the recap.

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