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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29, 2010

UI's Axman comes out unscathed

Vandals offensive coordinator Steve Axman would much rather talk about Idaho's offense than this health. But he did oblige when we asked about his time away from the program this spring when battling cancer in his jaw. You can read our story here. And check…

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Spokane Shock quarterback Kyle Rowley,left, and defensive lineman Richard Clebert celebrate their 69-5 win over the Tampa Bay Storm in Arena Bowl XXlll at the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash. Friday August 20, 2010. (Christopher Anderson / Spokesman-Review)

Leyritz, Clebert sign with Shock

Spokane now has 12 players back from last year's ArenaBowl championship squad. OL Brandon Leyritz and DL Richard Clebert (No. 77 pictured above with Kyle Rowley) are the latest returners. Their signings were announced by the Shock on Tuesday.More below.

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Tyler Johnson, a veteran and fan favorite scrambles between defenders during a scrimmage Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 at the Spokane Arena.  Veteran Chiefs and newcomers are working out for coaches and fans, each hoping for a spot on the 2010 team.  (Jesse Tinsley / The Spokesman-Review)

Johnson named Chiefs' captain 

Tyler Johnson, a Spokane native, was named captain of the Spokane Chiefs on Wednesday. Fellow 20-year old Levko Koper is an alternate - he was the captain in the season opener when Johnson was sidelined with an injury.The other two A's are going to rotate…

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Wednesday morning WSU links 

COUGARS By definition this isn't an Indian summer, because we never really had a freeze. But it is summer in early fall, which might be the best time of the year in the Palouse. The days are warm, the nights cool and football is being…

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