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MONDAY, FEB. 7, 2011

Spokane Chiefs' Darren Kramer, left, starts the first period with a fight against Kootenay Ice's Brendan Hurley at the first ever Rockstart Outdoor Hockey Classic at Avista Stadium on Jan. 15. Kramer leads the WHL in fights and penalty minutes. (Jesse Tinsley / The Spokesman-Review)

Kramer gives Chiefs fighting chance 

Darren Kramer, 22, is one of the most popular Spokane Chiefs. He is also their protector. There's also another side to the Western Hockey League leader in fights and penalty minutes. The team has a big week with U.S. Division and Western Conference leading Portland…

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Cougs' Romberg honored by Pac-10

A dirty dozen, that's how many years since the Washington State women's basketball team had five conference wins in a season. But after a home sweep of the Oregon schools the Cougars are 5-6. As a result, freshman Sage Romberg earned the Pac-10 Player of…

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GSL scoring leaders 

Here are the updated Greater Spokane League scoring leaders. Gonzaga Prep's Tia Presley is 11 points away from the all-time GSL scoring record set by Angie Bjorklund of University (1,314).

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A Super Sunday for WSU 

COUGARS With everyone focused on the Super Bowl yesterday, and I can think fondly of one life-long Packer fan (and that means almost 60 years) who I sincerely hope had a great day yesterday, there is little to pass along concerning Washington State in particular…

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