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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 2009

Shock receiver Raul Vijil shakes off the defense of Oklahoma City’s Tito Jose during Friday night’s game at the Arena. (CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON photos / The Spokesman-Review)

Six Shock named All-af2

The Spokane Shock placed four players on the National Conference All-af2 first-team. Quarterback Nick Davila, center Kyle Young, receiver Raul Vijil and defensive end Ben McCombs made the first unit. Vijil (pictured above) made first team for the season straight year and Young was a…

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NBA commissioner David Stern welcomes Austin Daye as No. 15 pick in the first round. (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)

Daye signs with Pistons 

Austin Daye is officially a millionaire. A couple of times.Daye will make $1.4 million for his first year and at least $2.9 million over his first two seasons with Detroit. More here and here.

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