WEDNESDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
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FOOTBALL
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Atlanta Falcons -- Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent
quarterback Mark Rypien, who had been with the St. Louis Rams,
on a two-year contract; re-signed unrestricted free agents
cornerback Lenny McGill and linebacker Eddie Sutter and
restricted free agent defensive end John Burrough to one-year
contracts.
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(ADDING SOCCER, HOFSTRA MOVES)
FOOTBALL
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Atlanta Falcons -- Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent
quarterback Mark Rypien, who had been with the St. Louis Rams,
on a two-year contract; re-signed unrestricted free agents
cornerback Lenny McGill and linebacker Eddie Sutter and
restricted free agent defensive end John Burrough to one-year
contracts.
SOCCER
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Minnesota Thunder (A-League) -- Signed goalkeeper Joe Warren and
midfielder Kevin Anderson.
COLLEGE
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Hofstra -- Announced the resignation of field hockey coach Pam
Bustin, effective May 30th, to accept a position at Louisville.
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(ADDING BOXING MOVE)
BOXING
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New York State Athletic Commission -- Announced resignation of
chairman Floyd Patterson.
FOOTBALL
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Atlanta Falcons -- Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent
quarterback Mark Rypien, who had been with the St. Louis Rams,
on a two-year contract; re-signed unrestricted free agents
cornerback Lenny McGill and linebacker Eddie Sutter and
restricted free agent defensive end John Burrough to one-year
contracts.
SOCCER
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Long Island Rough Riders (A-League) -- Signed forwards Ernest
Inneh, Saul Martinez and Roger Lima.
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(ADDING SPURS, NHL MOVES)
BASKETBALL
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San Antonio Spurs -- Signed center Brad Lohaus to a 10-day
contract.
FOOTBALL
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Atlanta Falcons -- Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent
quarterback Mark Rypien, who had been with the St. Louis Rams,
on a two-year contract; re-signed unrestricted free agents
cornerback Lenny McGill and linebacker Eddie Sutter and
restricted free agent defensive end John Burrough to one-year
contracts.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Buffalo Sabres center Michael Peca one more
game and fined him $1,000 for an elbowing incident against
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund on March 26th.
SOCCER
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Long Island Rough Riders (A-League) -- Signed forwards Ernest
Inneh, Saul Martinez and Roger Lima.
Minnesota Thunder (A-League) -- Signed goalkeeper Joe Warren and
midfielder Kevin Anderson.
COLLEGE
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Hofstra -- Announced the resignation of field hockey coach Pam
Bustin, effective May 30th, to accept a position at Louisville.
BOXING
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New York State Athletic Commission -- Announced the resignation
of chairman Floyd Patterson.
OLYMPICS
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U.S. Olympic Committee -- Named Jeffrey Genthner director of
broadcast marketing.
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(ADDING ECHL, NLL, MLS, COLLEGE MOVES)
BASKETBALL
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San Antonio Spurs -- Signed center Brad Lohaus to a 10-day
contract.
FOOTBALL
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Atlanta Falcons -- Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent
quarterback Mark Rypien, who had been with the St. Louis Rams,
on a two-year contract; re-signed unrestricted free agents
cornerback Lenny McGill and linebacker Eddie Sutter and
restricted free agent defensive end John Burrough to one-year
contracts.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Buffalo Sabres center Michael Peca one more
game and fined him $1,000 for an elbowing incident against
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund on March 26th.
Pittsburgh Penguins -- Re-assigned goaltender Peter Skudra to
Kansas City of the International Hockey League.
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (ECHL) -- Announced that the contract
of head coach Terry Christensen will not be renewed.
LACROSSE
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National Lacrosse League -- Denied the appeal of New York Saints
forward Steve Sombrotto's one-game suspension; converted New
York goaltender Dwight Maetche's one-game suspension to a $1,500
fine.
SOCCER
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Chicago Fire (MLS) -- Waived midfielder Don Gramenz and defender
Brad Wilson.
Columbus Crew (MLS) -- Waived defender Brandon Ward.
Kansas City Wizards (MLS) -- Waived midfielders Edmundo
Rodriguez and Jamel Mitchell.
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) -- Waived midfielders Guillermo Jara
and Gerardo Laterza.
San Jose Clash (MLS) -- Waived goalkeeper Kevin Rueda.
Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) -- Waived defender David Moxom.
Long Island Rough Riders (A-League) -- Signed forwards Ernest
Inneh, Saul Martinez and Roger Lima.
Minnesota Thunder (A-League) -- Signed goalkeeper Joe Warren and
midfielder Kevin Anderson.
COLLEGE
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Hofstra -- Announced the resignation of field hockey coach Pam
Bustin, effective May 30th, to accept a position at Louisville.
Rhode Island -- Named Darrell Funk offensive line coach.
Texas A&M -- Named Melvin Watkins men's basketball coach.
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(ADDING GALAXY MOVE)
BASEBALL
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Winnipeg Goldeyes (Northern League/Independent) -- Re-signed
outfielder Chris Kokinda.
BASKETBALL
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San Antonio Spurs -- Signed center Brad Lohaus to a 10-day
contract.
FOOTBALL
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Atlanta Falcons -- Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent
quarterback Mark Rypien, who had been with the St. Louis Rams,
on a two-year contract; re-signed unrestricted free agents
cornerback Lenny McGill and linebacker Eddie Sutter and
restricted free agent defensive end John Burrough to one-year
contracts.
Green Bay Packers -- Signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Eric Curry, who had been with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Buffalo Sabres center Michael Peca one more
game and fined him $1,000 for an elbowing incident against
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund on March 26th.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Returned goaltender Neil Little to
Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Pittsburgh Penguins -- Assigned goaltender Peter Skudra to
Kansas City of the International Hockey League.
Adirondack Red Wings (AHL) -- Signed goaltender Jason Elliot.
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (AHL) -- Signed center Brad Englehart.
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) -- Signed left wings Andrew
Proskurnicki and Colin Pepperall.
Beast of New Haven (AHL) -- Signed defenseman Mark McMahon,
right wing Ivan Novoseltsev and center Nick Smith; added right
wing Shane Willis to the roster.
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (ECHL) -- Announced that the contract
of head coach Terry Christensen will not be renewed.
BOXING
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New York State Athletic Commission -- Announced the resignation
of chairman Floyd Patterson.
LACROSSE
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National Lacrosse League -- Denied the appeal of New York Saints
forward Steve Sombrotto's one-game suspension; converted New
York goaltender Dwight Maetche's one-game suspension to a $1,500
fine.
OLYMPICS
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U.S. Olympic Committee -- Named Jeffrey Genthner director of
broadcast marketing.
SOCCER
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Chicago Fire (MLS) -- Waived midfielder Don Gramenz and defender
Brad Wilson.
Columbus Crew (MLS) -- Waived defender Brandon Ward.
Kansas City Wizards (MLS) -- Waived midfielders Edmundo
Rodriguez and Jamel Mitchell.
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) -- Released midfielders Guillermo Jara
and Gerardo Laterza.
San Jose Clash (MLS) -- Waived goalkeeper Kevin Rueda.
Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) -- Waived defender David Moxom.
Long Island Rough Riders (A-League) -- Signed forwards Ernest
Inneh, Saul Martinez and Roger Lima.
Minnesota Thunder (A-League) -- Signed goalkeeper Joe Warren and
midfielder Kevin Anderson.
COLLEGE
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Hofstra -- Announced the resignation of field hockey coach Pam
Bustin, effective May 30th, to accept a position at Louisville.
Rhode Island -- Named Darrell Funk offensive line coach.
Texas A&M -- Named Melvin Watkins men's basketball coach.
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(ADDING PATRIOTS' MOVES)
BASEBALL
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Winnipeg Goldeyes (Northern League/Independent) -- Re-signed
outfielder Chris Kokinda.
BASKETBALL
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San Antonio Spurs -- Signed center Brad Lohaus to a 10-day
contract.
FOOTBALL
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Atlanta Falcons -- Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent
quarterback Mark Rypien, who had been with the St. Louis Rams,
on a two-year contract; re-signed unrestricted free agents
cornerback Lenny McGill and linebacker Eddie Sutter and
restricted free agent defensive end John Burrough to one-year
contracts.
Green Bay Packers -- Signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Eric Curry, who had been with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New England Patriots -- Re-signed defensive lineman Chad Eaton,
running back Mario Grier and center Juan Porter.
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(ADDING MILWAUKEE ARENA MOVES)
BASEBALL
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Winnipeg Goldeyes (Northern League/Independent) -- Re-signed
outfielder Chris Kokinda.
BASKETBALL
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San Antonio Spurs -- Signed center Brad Lohaus to a 10-day
contract.
FOOTBALL
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Atlanta Falcons -- Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent
quarterback Mark Rypien, who had been with the St. Louis Rams,
on a two-year contract; re-signed unrestricted free agents
cornerback Lenny McGill and linebacker Eddie Sutter and
restricted free agent defensive end John Burrough to one-year
contracts.
Green Bay Packers -- Signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Eric Curry, who had been with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New England Patriots -- Re-signed defensive lineman Chad Eaton,
running back Mario Grier and center Juan Porter.
Milwaukee Mustangs (Arena) -- Acquired offensive specialist
Khevin Pratt from the Nashville Kats for George Harris.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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BOXING
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LACROSSE
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OLYMPICS
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SOCCER
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New York/New Jersey MetroStars (MLS) -- Announced the retirement
of forward Steve Rammel.
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(ADDING TRAIL BLAZERS MOVE)
BASEBALL
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Winnipeg Goldeyes (Northern League/Independent) -- Re-signed
outfielder Chris Kokinda.
BASKETBALL
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Portland Trail Blazers -- Supsended guard Isaiah Rider for one
game for being late to Tuesday's practice.
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(ADDING MARINERS MOVE)
BASEBALL
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Seattle Mariners -- Announced pitcher Jose Paniagua has cleared
waivers and has been outrighted to Tacoma of the Pacific Coast
League.
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BASEBALL --------
Atlanta Braves -- Acquired an undisclosed amount of cash in
place of a player to be named to complete the Fred McGriff
trade.