FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
HOCKEY
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Detroit Red Wings -- Signed goaltender Aren Miller to a
three-year contract.
COLLEGE
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Westminster -- Named Jim Dafler men's basketball coach.
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
HOCKEY
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Detroit Red Wings -- Signed goaltender Aren Miller to a
three-year contract.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Re-assigned goaltender Neil Little to
Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
HOCKEY
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Detroit Red Wings -- Signed goaltender Aren Miller to a
three-year contract; returned goaltender Ryan Bach to Houston of
the International Hockey League; activated goaltender Kevin
Hodson from injured reserve.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Signed center Benoit Benjamin to a second
10-day contract.
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Re-assigned pitcher Kris Benson and
catcher Miguel Ojeda to minor-league camp.
BSW
(ADDING METS TRADE)
BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
New York Mets -- Re-acquired outfielder Robert Stratton from the
Florida Marlins for pitcher Brandon Villafuerte and a player
to be named.
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(ADDING GALAXY)
BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
New York Mets -- Re-acquired outfielder Robert Stratton from the
Florida Marlins for pitcher Brandon Villafuerte and a player
to be named.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Re-assigned pitcher Kris Benson and
catcher Miguel Ojeda to minor-league camp.
BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Signed center Benoit Benjamin to a second
10-day contract.
HOCKEY
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Detroit Red Wings -- Signed goaltender Aren Miller to a
three-year contract; returned goaltender Ryan Bach to Houston of
the International Hockey League; activated goaltender Kevin
Hodson from injured reserve.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Re-assigned goaltender Neil Little to
Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
SOCCER
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Los Angeles Galaxy -- Signed forward David Quesada.
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(ADDING ABL MOVE)
BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
New York Mets -- Re-acquired outfielder Robert Stratton from the
Florida Marlins for pitcher Brandon Villafuerte and a player
to be named.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Re-assigned pitcher Kris Benson and
catcher Miguel Ojeda to minor-league camp.
BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Signed center Benoit Benjamin to a second
10-day contract.
American Basketball League -- Announced that Philadelphia Rage
general manager Cathy Andruzzi is leaving the team.
BSW
(ADDING JETS MOVE)
BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
New York Mets -- Re-acquired outfielder Robert Stratton from the
Florida Marlins for pitcher Brandon Villafuerte and a player
to be named.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Re-assigned pitcher Kris Benson and
catcher Miguel Ojeda to minor-league camp.
BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Signed center Benoit Benjamin to a second
10-day contract.
American Basketball League -- Announced that Philadelphia Rage
general manager Cathy Andruzzi is leaving the team.
FOOTBALL
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New York Jets -- Signed New England Patriots restricted free
agent running back Curtis Martin to an offer sheet.
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(ADDING DEVIL RAYS, STARS MOVES)
BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
New York Mets -- Re-acquired outfielder Robert Stratton from the
Florida Marlins for pitcher Brandon Villafuerte and a player
to be named.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Re-assigned pitcher Kris Benson and
catcher Miguel Ojeda to minor-league camp.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Re-assigned catcher Bob Natal, pitchers
Ryan Karp, Santos Hernandez and John LeRoy and outfielders Greg
Blosser and Carlos Mendoza to minor-league camp.
BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Signed center Benoit Benjamin to a second
10-day contract.
American Basketball League -- Announced that Philadelphia Rage
general manager Cathy Andruzzi is leaving the team.
FOOTBALL
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New York Jets -- Signed New England Patriots restricted free
agent running back Curtis Martin to an offer sheet.
HOCKEY
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Dallas Stars -- Activated defenseman Derian Hatcher from injured
reserve; assigned defenseman Sergey Gusev to Michigan of the
International Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Signed goaltender Aren Miller to a
three-year contract; returned goaltender Ryan Bach to Houston of
the International Hockey League; activated goaltender Kevin
Hodson from injured reserve.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Re-assigned goaltender Neil Little to
Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
SOCCER
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Los Angeles Galaxy -- Signed forward David Quesada.
COLLEGE
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Morgan State -- Named Darryl Conway head athletic trainer.
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FOOTBALL
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San Jose SaberCats (Arena) -- Signed fullback/linebacker Mike
Jones and lineman Kevin Clemens; placed lineman Larry Townsend
on the exempt list; waived wide receiver/defensive backs Jai
Hill and JeMone Smith.
HOCKEY
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Dallas Stars -- Activated defenseman Derian Hatcher from injured
reserve; assigned defenseman Sergey Gusev to Michigan of the
International Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Signed goaltender Aren Miller to a
three-year contract; returned goaltender Ryan Bach to Houston of
the International Hockey League; activated goaltender Kevin
Hodson from injured reserve.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Re-assigned goaltender Neil Little to
Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
SOCCER
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Los Angeles Galaxy -- Signed forward David Quesada.
COLLEGE
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Fairfield -- Announced the resignation of men's basketball coach
Paul Cormier to accept a position as associate director of
athletics.
Hofstra -- Announced the resignation of assistant football coach
Jeff Braxton to accept a similar position at Towson University.
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Detroit Tigers -- Placed shortstop Deivi Cruz and outfielders
Trey Beamon and Juan Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
New York Mets -- Re-acquired outfielder Robert Stratton from the
Florida Marlins for pitcher Brandon Villafuerte and a player to
be named.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Re-assigned pitcher Kris Benson and
catcher Miguel Ojeda to minor-league camp.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Re-assigned catcher Bob Natal, pitchers
Ryan Karp, Santos Hernandez and John LeRoy and outfielders Greg
Blosser and Carlos Mendoza to minor-league camp.
BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Signed center Benoit Benjamin to a second
10-day contract.
American Basketball League -- Announced that Philadelphia Rage
general manager Cathy Andruzzi is leaving the team.
FOOTBALL
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New York Jets -- Signed New England Patriots restricted free
agent running back Curtis Martin to an offer sheet.
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) -- Signed offensive lineman Milos
Pejovic and wide receivers Andre Batson and Billy Williams.
San Jose SaberCats (Arena) -- Signed fullback/linebacker Mike
Jones and lineman Kevin Clemens; placed lineman Larry Townsend
on the exempt list; waived wide receiver/defensive backs Jai
Hill and JeMone Smith.
HOCKEY
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Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Recalled center J.F. Jomphe from
Quebec of the International Hockey League; assigned right wing
Peter LeBoutillier to Cincinnati of the American Hockey League.
Buffalo Sabres -- Assigned left wing Randy Burridge to Rochester
of the American Hockey League.
Dallas Stars -- Activated defenseman Derian Hatcher from injured
reserve; assigned defenseman Sergey Gusev to Michigan of the
International Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Signed goaltender Aren Miller to a
three-year contract; returned goaltender Ryan Bach to Houston of
the International Hockey League; activated goaltender Kevin
Hodson from injured reserve.
Montreal Canadiens -- Recalled center Eric Houde and left wing
Terry Ryan from Fredericton of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Re-assigned goaltender Neil Little to
Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Vancouver Canucks -- Recalled goaltender Corey Hirsch and
defenseman Chris McAllister from Syracuse of the American Hockey
League; re-assigned center Brandon Convery to Syracuse.
Washington Capitals -- Recalled defenseman Stewart Malgunas from
Portland of the American Hockey League.
St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL) -- Signed goaltender Dennis Lake.
Syracuse Crunch (AHL) -- Signed goaltender Joaquin Gage.
SOCCER
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Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) -- Signed forward David Quesada.
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Detroit Tigers -- Placed shortstop Deivi Cruz and outfielders
Trey Beamon and Juan Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
New York Mets -- Re-acquired outfielder Robert Stratton from the
Florida Marlins for pitcher Brandon Villafuerte and a player to
be named.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Re-assigned pitcher Kris Benson and
catcher Miguel Ojeda to minor-league camp.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Re-assigned catcher Bob Natal, pitchers
Ryan Karp, Santos Hernandez and John LeRoy and outfielders Greg
Blosser and Carlos Mendoza to minor-league camp.
Texas Rangers -- Placed pitcher Mark Brandenburg on the 15-day
disabled list with a strained chest wall.
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Detroit Tigers -- Placed shortstop Deivi Cruz and outfielders
Trey Beamon and Juan Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
New York Mets -- Re-acquired outfielder Robert Stratton from the
Florida Marlins for pitcher Brandon Villafuerte and a player to
be named.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Re-assigned pitcher Kris Benson and
catcher Miguel Ojeda to minor-league camp.
St. Louis Cardinals -- Claimed outfielder Luis Saturria off
waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Detroit Tigers -- Placed shortstop Deivi Cruz and outfielders
Trey Beamon and Juan Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Andy Larkin and Mike
Villano and infielder Luis Castillo to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned pitchers Matt Mantei and
Mike Gardiner and infielders Lou Lucca, Lionel Hastings and
catcher John Roskos to minor-league camp.
New York Mets -- Re-acquired outfielder Robert Stratton from the
Florida Marlins for pitcher Brandon Villafuerte and a player to
be named.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Re-assigned pitcher Kris Benson and
catcher Miguel Ojeda to minor-league camp.
St. Louis Cardinals -- Claimed outfielder Luis Saturria off
waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Re-assigned catcher Bob Natal, pitchers
Ryan Karp, Santos Hernandez and John LeRoy and outfielders Greg
Blosser and Carlos Mendoza to minor-league camp.
Texas Rangers -- Placed pitcher Mark Brandenburg on the 15-day
disabled list with a strained chest wall.
Winnipeg Goldeyes (Northern League/Independent) -- Signed
outfielder Matt Hobbie.
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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SOCCER
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COLLEGE
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Austin Peay -- Announced the resignation of men's and women's
tennis coach Lou Weiss, effective July 31st, and assistant
women's basketball coach Pam Bettis.
Fairfield -- Announced the resignation of men's basketball coach
Paul Cormier to accept a position as associate director of
athletics.
Hofstra -- Announced the resignation of assistant football coach
Jeff Braxton to accept a similar position at Towson University.
Michigan -- Named Brian Ellerbe permanent men's basketball
coach.
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HOCKEY
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San Jose Sharks -- Signed free agent defenseman Andy Sutton and
assigned him to Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
Vancouver Canucks -- Recalled goaltender Corey Hirsch and
defenseman Chris McAllister from Syracuse of the American Hockey
League; re-assigned center Brandon Convery to Syracuse.
Washington Capitals -- Recalled defenseman Stewart Malgunas from
Portland of the American Hockey League.
St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL) -- Signed goaltender Dennis Lake.
Syracuse Crunch (AHL) -- Signed goaltender Joaquin Gage.
Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Recalled forward Dave Paradise from
Peoria of the East Coast Hockey League.
San Antonio Dragons (IHL) -- Assigned goaltender Mike Torchia to
Peoria of the East Coast Hockey League.
Columbus Chill (ECHL) -- Loaned defenseman Beau Bilek to
Indianapolis of the International Hockey League; activated
defensemen Mark Yannetti and Robin DeLaCour from injured
reserve.
Mobile Mysticks (ECHL) -- Loaned goaltender Chuck Thuss to
Houston of the International Hockey League.
New Orleans Brass (ECHL) -- Added goaltender David Huston as the
emergency backup; released goaltender William Foreman as the
emergency backup.
Peoria Rivermen (ECHL) -- Placed left wing Butch Kaebel on the
seven-day injured reserve; acctivated left wing Tom White and
center Doug Evans from injured reserve.
SOCCER
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Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) -- Signed forward David Quesada.
COLLEGE
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Austin Peay -- Announced the resignation of men's and women's
tennis coach Lou Weiss, effective July 31st, and assistant
women's basketball coach Pam Bettis.
Fairfield -- Announced the resignation of men's basketball coach
Paul Cormier to accept a position as associate director of
athletics.
Hofstra -- Announced the resignation of assistant football coach
Jeff Braxton to accept a similar position at Towson University.
Michigan -- Named Brian Ellerbe permanent men's basketball
coach.
Morgan State -- Named Darryl Conway head athletic trainer.
Westminster -- Named Jim Dafler men's basketball coach.
Widener -- Named David Duda men's basketball coach.
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Milwaukee Mustangs (Arena) -- Traded fullback/linebacker Brad
LaCombe to the New Jersey Red Dogs for wide receiver Adrian
Jarrell.
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Tampa Bay Storm (Arena) -- Signed lineman Pat McNeil.
BSW
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New York Knicks -- Signed forward Ben Davis for the remainder of
the season.
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Colorado Rockies -- Placed pitcher Kevin Ritz on the 15-day
disabled list with an inflamed right shoulder; placed pitcher
John Burke on the 15-day disabled list with an inflamed right
elbow.
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West Coast Hockey League -- Suspended Idaho Steelheads center
Sergei Klimovich for three games and defenseman Rob Dumas for
one game.
Bakersfield Fog (WCHL) -- Removed Kevin Deschambeault as
emergenct goaltender.
Reno Rage (WCHL) -- Suspended left wing Jamie Dunn and
defenseman Tim Green.
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SOCCER
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Chicafgo Fire (MLS) -- Acquired forwards Ante Razov and Tony
Kuhn as discovery options.