In brief: Jensen joins Bone’s staff

Basketball: Washington State added a member to its basketball coaching staff on Wednesday, announcing the hire of veteran coach Rod Jensen as the team’s new director of player development.

Jensen, a former head coach at Boise State and most recently at the College of Idaho, replaces Jeff Hironaka, who left WSU to become an assistant coach at Portland State.

“We are excited about the addition of Rod Jensen to our staff and want to wish Jeff Hironaka the best at Portland State,” WSU coach Ken Bone said in a statement. “I’ve known Rod for many years and he is an outstanding basketball coach. I love the passion and energy he brings to the game.”

As director of player development, Jensen, like Hironaka before him, won’t be allowed to have on-court contact with players during practices.

But he will be allowed to help devise game plans, and can sit on the bench during games.

Christian Caple

Panel rescinds Martins’ red card

MLS: An indepen- dent review panel has rescinded a red card given to Seattle Sounders FC forward Obafemi Martins, allowing him to play in this weekend’s MLS/Cascadia Cup matchup against rival Vancouver.

Major League Soccer announced the decision. Martins was originally given a red card in the 71st minute of last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Chivas USA. The Sounders appealed and the fine and one-game suspension were rescinded.

Martins has four goals in seven games this season for Seattle.

Associated Press