TUESDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
HOCKEY
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International Hockey League -- Named Bill Jamieson vice
president of communications.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
San Diego Chargers -- Signed unrestricted free agent center
Roman Fortin, who had been with the Atlanta Falcons, to a
two-year contract.
HOCKEY
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Los Angeles Kings -- Assigned right wing Vitali Yachmenev to
Long Beach of the International Hockey League.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Per Gustafsson to the
Ottawa Senators for a 1998 eighth-round draft choice.
International Hockey League -- Named Bill Jamieson vice
president of communications.
COLLEGE
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Atlantic 10 -- Announced Bell Atlantic will serve as title
sponsor of the Atlantic 10 championship events for 21 sports in
the conference during 1998-1999.
Florida -- Extended the contract of men's basketball coach Billy
Donovan one year through the 2002-2003 season.
Idaho State -- Named Loren Wolgemuth sports information
director.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of second baseman Ernie Young
to the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
HOCKEY
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International Hockey League -- Named Bill Jamieson vice
president of communications.
COLLEGE
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Idaho State -- Named Loren Wolgemuth sports information director
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of second baseman Ernie Young
to the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
HOCKEY
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International Hockey League -- Named Bill Jamieson vice
president of communications.
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
HOCKEY
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International Hockey League -- Named Bill Jamieson vice
president of communications.
COLLEGE
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Idaho State -- Named Loren Wolgemuth sports information director
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
HOCKEY
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International Hockey League -- Named Bill Jamieson vice
president of communications.
COLLEGE
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Florida -- Extended the contract of men's basketball coach Billy
Donovan one year through the 2002-2003 season.
Idaho State -- Named Loren Wolgemuth sports information director
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
HOCKEY
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Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Per Gustafsson to the
Ottawa Senators for a 1998 eighth-round draft choice.
International Hockey League -- Named Bill Jamieson vice
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
San Diego Chargers -- Signed unrestricted free agent center
Roman Fortin, who had been with the Atlanta Falcons, to a
two-year contract.
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BASEBALL
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Boston Red Sox -- Outrighted infielder Arquimedez Pozo to
Pawtucket of the International League.
Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
San Diego Chargers -- Signed unrestricted free agent center
Roman Fortin, who had been with the Atlanta Falcons, to a
two-year contract.
Arizona Rattlers -- Traded fullback-linebacker Rick Hamilton
to the Orlando Predators for kicker Michael Geary.
HOCKEY
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Los Angeles Kings -- Assigned right wing Vitali Yachmenev to
Long Beach of the International Hockey League.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Per Gustafsson to the
Ottawa Senators for a 1998 eighth-round draft choice.
International Hockey League -- Named Bill Jamieson vice
president of communications.
COLLEGE
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Atlantic 10 -- Announced Bell Atlantic will serve as title
sponsor of the Atlantic 10 championship events for 21 sports in
the conference during 1998-1999.
Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference -- Named Philip
Buttafuoco commissioner.
Florida -- Extended the contract of men's basketball coach Billy
Donovan one year through the 2002-2003 season.
Idaho State -- Named Loren Wolgemuth sports information
director.
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BASEBALL
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Boston Red Sox -- Outrighted infielder Arquimedez Pozo to
Pawtucket of the International League.
Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
San Diego Chargers -- Signed unrestricted free agent center
Roman Fortin, who had been with the Atlanta Falcons, to a
two-year contract.
Arizona Rattlers (Arena) -- Traded fullback-linebacker Rick
Hamilton to the Orlando Predators for kicker Michael Geary.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Released quarterback Anthony
Calvillo.
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BASEBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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COLLEGE
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Central Florida -- Named Gene Chizik defensive coordinator and
linebackers coach, Paul Lounsberry offensive coordinator, Alan
Gooch assistant coach and Scott Fountain recruiting coordinator;
retained special teams and secondary coach Danny Crossman.
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BASEBALL
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Boston Red Sox -- Outrighted infielder Arquimedez Pozo to
Pawtucket of the International League.
Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
San Diego Chargers -- Signed unrestricted free agent center
Roman Fortin, who had been with the Atlanta Falcons, to a
two-year contract.
Arizona Rattlers (Arena) -- Traded fullback-linebacker Rick
Hamilton to the Orlando Predators for kicker Michael Geary.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Released quarterback Anthony
Calvillo.
HOCKEY
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Los Angeles Kings -- Assigned right wing Vitali Yachmenev to
Long Beach of the International Hockey League.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Per Gustafsson to the
Ottawa Senators for a 1998 eighth-round draft choice; assigned
defenseman Yannick Tremblay to St. John's of the American
Hockey League.
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BASEBALL
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Boston Red Sox -- Outrighted infielder Arquimedez Pozo to
Pawtucket of the International League.
Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
San Diego Chargers -- Signed unrestricted free agent center
Roman Fortin, who had been with the Atlanta Falcons, to a
two-year contract.
Arizona Rattlers (Arena) -- Traded fullback-linebacker Rick
Hamilton to the Orlando Predators for kicker Michael Geary.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Released quarterback Anthony
Calvillo.
HOCKEY
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Carolina Hurricanes -- Returned right wing Kevin Brown to New
Haven of the American Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings -- Assigned right wing Vitali Yachmenev to
Long Beach of the International Hockey League.
New York Rangers -- Recalled defensemen Geoff Smith and Eric
Cairns and center Marc Savard from loan to Hartford of the
American Hockey League.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Per Gustafsson to the
Ottawa Senators for a 1998 eighth-round draft choice; assigned
defenseman Yannick Tremblay to St. John's of the American Hockey
League.
International Hockey League -- Named Bill Jamieson vice
president of communications.
Springfield Falcons (AHL) -- Signed defeseman Mike Mader to a
amatuer tryout contract; signed Mike Maurice to a player tryout
contract; announced Mike Harder has been assigned on loan from
Milwaukee of the International Hockey League.
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BASEBALL
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Boston Red Sox -- Outrighted infielder Arquimedez Pozo to
Pawtucket of the International League.
Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
FOOTBALL
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Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
Green Bay Packers -- Signed free agent wide receiver Lee
DeRamus.
San Diego Chargers -- Signed unrestricted free agent center
Roman Fortin, who had been with the Atlanta Falcons, to a
two-year contract.
Tennessee Oilers -- Agreed to terms with free agent running
back Ricky Whittle, who had been with the New Orleans Saints,
on a multi-year contract.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Boston Red Sox -- Outrighted infielder Arquimedez Pozo to
Pawtucket of the International League.
Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
Texas Rangers -- Assigned pitcher Jose Guzman to their
minor-league camp.
BASKETBALL
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Minnesota Timberwolves -- Placed guard Chris Carr on the
injured list with a sprained left ankle; activated forward
Bill Curley.
Portland Trail Blazers -- Placed forward Carlos Rogers on
the injured list with a sore right knee; activated center
Alton Lister.
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BASEBALL
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Boston Red Sox -- Outrighted infielder Arquimedez Pozo to
Pawtucket of the International League.
Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
Texas Rangers -- Assigned pitcher Jose Guzman to their
minor-league camp.
BASKETBALL
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Indiana Pacers -- Placed center Mark West on the injured
list with chronic chondromalacia in the left knee; activated
forward Mark Pope.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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COLLEGE
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Texas -- Suspended men's basketball guard Luke Axtell
indefinitely for academic reasons.
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BASEBALL
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Arizona Diamondbacks -- Assigned shortstop Danny Kassen,
pitchers Jason Boyd, Ben Ford, Bryan Corey, Reid Cornelius,
catchers Rod Barajas and Mark Osborne to their minor-league
camp.
Boston Red Sox -- Outrighted infielder Arquimedez Pozo to
Pawtucket of the International League.
Detroit Tigers -- Assigned pitchers Pedro Martinez and Kerry
Taylor to their minor-league camp.
Oakland Athletics -- Reassigned pitcher Dave Telgheder to their
minor league camp; sold contract of outfielder Ernie Young to
the Kansas City Royals.
Texas Rangers -- Assigned pitcher Jose Guzman to their
minor-league camp.
Canton Crocodiles (Frontier League) -- Re-Signed pitcher Gregg
Prenzlin; signed outfielder Carlos Rose.
BASKETBALL
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Chicago Bulls -- Activated guard Randy Brown from the injured
list, placed center Luc Longley on the injured list.
Indiana Pacers -- Placed center Mark West on the injured list
with chronic chondromalacia in the left knee; activated forward
Mark Pope.
Minnesota Timberwolves -- Placed guard Chris Carr on the injured
list with a sprained left ankle; activated forward Bill Curley.
Portland Trail Blazers -- Placed forward Carlos Rogers on the
injured list with a sore right knee; activated center Alton
Lister.
Washington Wizards -- Activated forward Juwan Howard from the
injured list.
FOOTBALL
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Carolina Panthers -- Agreed to terms with wide receiver Dwight
Stone and quarterback Shane Matthews on one-year contracts.
Dallas Cowboys -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Broderick Thomas to a one-year contract.
Green Bay Packers -- Signed free agent wide receiver Lee
DeRamus.
San Diego Chargers -- Signed unrestricted free agent center
Roman Fortin, who had been with the Atlanta Falcons, to a
two-year contract.
Tennessee Oilers -- Agreed to terms with free agent running back
Ricky Whittle, who had been with the New Orleans Saints, on a
multi-year contract.
Arizona Rattlers (Arena) -- Traded fullback-linebacker Rick
Hamilton to the Orlando Predators for kicker Michael Geary.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Released quarterback Anthony
Calvillo.
HOCKEY
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Carolina Hurricanes -- Returned right wing Kevin Brown to New
Haven of the American Hockey League.
Dallas Stars -- Signed defenseman Richard Jackman and assigned
him to Michigan of the International Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings -- Assigned right wing Vitali Yachmenev to
Long Beach of the International Hockey League.
New York Rangers -- Recalled defensemen Geoff Smith and Eric
Cairns and center Marc Savard from loan to Hartford of the
American Hockey League.
Ottawa Senators -- Sent defenseman Radim Bicanek to Manitoba of
the International Hockey League.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Per Gustafsson to the
Ottawa Senators for a 1998 eighth-round draft choice; assigned
defenseman Yannick Tremblay to St. John's of the American Hockey
League.
International Hockey League -- Named Bill Jamieson vice
president of communications.
Springfield Falcons (AHL) -- Signed defeseman Mike Mader to a
amatuer tryout contract; signed Mike Maurice to a player tryout
contract; announced Mike Harder has been assigned on loan from
Milwaukee of the International Hockey League.
COLLEGE
-------
Atlantic 10 -- Announced Bell Atlantic will serve as title
sponsor of the Atlantic 10 championship events for 21 sports in
the conference during 1998-1999.
Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference -- Named Philip
Buttafuoco commissioner.
Central Florida -- Named Gene Chizik defensive coordinator and
linebackers coach, Paul Lounsberry offensive coordinator, Alan
Gooch assistant coach and Scott Fountain recruiting coordinator;
retained special teams and secondary coach Danny Crossman.
Florida -- Extended the contract of men's basketball coach Billy
Donovan one year through the 2002-2003 season.
Fresno State -- Dismissed center Avondre Jones from the men's
basketball team.
Harvard -- Named Bruce Tall defensive coordinator and
linebackers coach.
Idaho State -- Named Loren Wolgemuth sports information
director.
Memphis -- Named Russ Huesman assistant football coach.
Monmouth, N.J. -- Announced the addition of women's golf as a
varsity sport beginning in the fall of 1998.
Stanford -- Named Patrick Shurmur offensive line coach.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to
Triple-A Omaha; reassigned Carlos Mendez to the minor league
camp; and gave pitcher Chris Hammond his unconditional release.
BSW
BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to
Triple-A Omaha; reassigned Carlos Mendez to the minor league
camp; and gave pitcher Chris Hammond his unconditional release.
AUTO RACING
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NASCAR -- Fined Busch Series driver Phil Parsons and crew chief
Gene Nead $2,500 each due to their actions before Saturday's
Busch Series Diamond Hill Plywood 200. Announced Nead will be
suspended until April 15th and both Parsons and Nead will be on
probation until December 31, 1998.
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor league camp.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor league camp.
Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to
Triple-A Omaha; reassigned Carlos Mendez to the minor league
camp; and gave pitcher Chris Hammond his unconditional release.
SOCCER
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Major League Soccer -- Allocated goalkeeper Ian Feuer, a member of the
English League club Luton Town, to the New England Revolution.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor league camp.
Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to
Triple-A Omaha; reassigned Carlos Mendez to the minor league
camp; and gave pitcher Chris Hammond his unconditional release.
HOCKEY
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Vancouver Canucks -- Traded defenseman Dave Babych and a
sixth-round pick in the 1998 draft to the Philadelphia Flyers
for a third-round pick in the 1998 draft.
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor league camp.
Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to
Triple-A Omaha; reassigned Carlos Mendez to the minor league
camp; and gave pitcher Chris Hammond his unconditional release.
HOCKEY
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Anaheim Mighty Ducks -- Traded defenseman Dmitri Mironov to the
Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Jamie Pushor and a fourth-round
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BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John
Smiley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March
22nd.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John
Smiley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March
22nd.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor league camp.
Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to
Triple-A Omaha; reassigned Carlos Mendez to the minor league
camp; and gave pitcher Chris Hammond his unconditional release.
HOCKEY
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Anaheim Mighty Ducks -- Traded defenseman Dmitri Mironov to the
Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Jamie Pushor and a fourth-round
pick in the 1998 draft.
Vancouver Canucks -- Traded defenseman Dave Babych and a
sixth-round pick in the 1998 draft to the Philadelphia Flyers
for a third-round pick in the 1998 draft.
SOCCER
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Major League Soccer -- Allocated goalkeeper Ian Feuer, a member
of the English League club Luton Town, to the New England
Revolution.
Soccer Leagues of America -- Announced the formation of the
Midwest Indoor Soccer League (MISL).
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BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John Smiley
on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor league camp.
Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to
Triple-A Omaha; reassigned Carlos Mendez to the minor league
camp; and gave pitcher Chris Hammond his unconditional release.
HOCKEY
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Anaheim Mighty Ducks -- Traded defenseman Dmitri Mironov to the
Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Jamie Pushor and a fourth-round
pick in the 1998 draft.
Florida Panthers -- Traded right wing Ray Sheppard to the
Carolina Hurricanes for goaltender Kirk McLean.
BSW
(ADDING TO MARLINS MOVES)
BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John Smiley
on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor league camp; placed
third baseman Bobby Bonilla on the 15-day disabled list,
retroactive to March 22nd.
Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to
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BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John Smiley
on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor league camp; placed
third baseman Bobby Bonilla on the 15-day disabled list,
retroactive to March 22nd.
Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to
Triple-A Omaha; reassigned Carlos Mendez to the minor league
camp; and gave pitcher Chris Hammond his unconditional release.
HOCKEY
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Anaheim Mighty Ducks -- Traded defenseman Dmitri Mironov to the
Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Jamie Pushor and a fourth-round
pick in the 1998 draft.
Florida Panthers -- Traded right wing Ray Sheppard to the
Carolina Hurricanes for goaltender Kirk McLean.
New York Islanders -- Traded left wing Paul Kruse and defenseman
Jason Holland to the Buffalo Sabres for right wing Jason Dawe.
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BASEBALL
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Cincinnati Reds -- Claimed outfielder Tony Tarasco on waivers
from the Baltimore Orioles.
Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John Smiley
on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd; claimed
pitcher Rick Krivda on waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor-league camp; placed
third baseman Bobby Bonilla on the 15-day disabled list,
retroactive to March 22nd.
Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to Omaha
of the American Association (AA); reassigned Carlos Mendez to
the minor-league camp; gave pitcher Chris Hammond his
unconditional release.
BASKETBALL
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Cleveland Cavaliers -- Placed forward Henry James on the injured
list with diabetes mellitus; activated forward Danny Ferry from
the injured list.
HOCKEY
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SOCCER
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AUTO RACING
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probation until December 31st, 1998.
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(ADDING NHL TRADE, CORNELL MOVES)
AUTO RACING
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NASCAR -- Fined Busch Series driver Phil Parsons and crew chief
Gene Nead $2,500 each due to their actions before Saturday's
Busch Series Diamond Hill Plywood 200. Announced Nead will be
suspended until April 15th and both Parsons and Nead will be on
probation until December 31st, 1998.
BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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HOCKEY
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Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Jeff Brown to the
Washington Capitals for defenseman Sylvain Cote;
St. Louis Blues -- Traded right wing Joe Murphy to the San Jose
Sharks for defenseman Todd Gill.
Vancouver Canucks -- Traded defenseman Dave Babych and a
sixth-round pick in the 1998 draft to the Philadelphia Flyers
for a third-round pick in the 1998 draft.
SOCCER
------
Major League Soccer -- Allocated goalkeeper Ian Feuer, a member
of the English League club Luton Town, to the New England
Revolution.
Soccer Leagues of America -- Announced the formation of the
Midwest Indoor Soccer League (MISL).
COLLEGE
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Cornell -- Named John Reaves offensive coordinator.
BSW
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AUTO RACING
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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HOCKEY
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Tampa Bay Lightning -- Traded defensemen Bryan Marchment and
David Shaw to the San Jose Sharks for right wing Andrei Nazarov;
traded left wing Jason Wiemer to the Calgary Flames for right
wing Sandy McCarthy and a third- and fifth-round draft pick in
1998.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Jeff Brown to the
Washington Capitals for defenseman Sylvain Cote; recalled
defenseman Jeff Ware from St. John's of the American Hockey
League.
St. Louis Blues -- Traded right wing Joe Murphy to the San Jose
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AUTO RACING
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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HOCKEY
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St. Louis Blues -- Traded right wing Joe Murphy to the San Jose
BSW
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AUTO RACING
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NASCAR -- Fined Busch Series driver Phil Parsons and crew chief
Gene Nead $2,500 each due to their actions before Saturday's
Busch Series Diamond Hill Plywood 200. Announced Nead will be
suspended until April 15th and both Parsons and Nead will be on
probation until December 31st, 1998.
BASEBALL
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Cincinnati Reds -- Claimed outfielder Tony Tarasco on waivers
from the Baltimore Orioles.
Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John Smiley
on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd; claimed
pitcher Rick Krivda on waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
Detroit Tigers -- Purchased the contracts of infielder Bill
Ripken and catcher Joe Oliver; designated catcher Marcus Jensen
for assignment; moved outfielder Trey Beamon from the 15 to
60-day disabled list.
BASKETBALL
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HOCKEY
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Washington Capitals for defenseman Sylvain Cote; recalled
defenseman Jeff Ware from St. John's of the American Hockey
League.
St. Louis Blues -- Traded right wing Joe Murphy to the San Jose
BSW
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AUTO RACING
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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HOCKEY
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and a conditional exchange of 1998 draft picks; traded left wing
BSW
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AUTO RACING
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BASEBALL
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Toronto Blue Jays -- Released outfielder Jacob Brumfield and
and returned pitcher Luis Andujar to their minor league camp.
BSW
(ADDING TO HOCKEY TRADES)
AUTO RACING
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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HOCKEY
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New York Rangers -- Traded right wing Mike Keane, center Brian
Skrudland and a conditional draft pick in 1998 or 1999 to the
Dallas Stars for left wing Bob Errey, right wing Todd Harvey and
a 1998 fourth-round draft pick.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Traded defensemen Bryan Marchment and
David Shaw to the San Jose Sharks for right wing Andrei Nazarov
and a conditional exchange of 1998 draft picks; traded left wing
Jason Wiemer to the Calgary Flames for right wing Sandy McCarthy
and a third-and fifth-round draft pick in 1998.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Jeff Brown to the
Washington Capitals for defenseman Sylvain Cote; traded
defenseman Mike Kennedy to the Dallas Stars for an eighth-round
pick in the 1998 draft; recalled defenseman Jeff Ware from St.
BSW
(ADDING LOUISVILLE)
AUTO RACING
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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HOCKEY
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SOCCER
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COLLEGE
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Louisville -- Extended the contract of men's basketball head
coach Denny Crum through the 2001-02 season.
BSW
(ADDING FLYERS-OILERS TRADE, SLOC, ARENA, NVA MOVES)
BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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Arena Football League -- Entered into a letter of intent to
purchase the patent, trademark and copyrights associated with
the Arena Football Game on a worldwide basis from Gridiron
Enterprises, Inc.
HOCKEY
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Anaheim Mighty Ducks -- Traded defenseman Dmitri Mironov to the
Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Jamie Pushor and a fourth-round
pick in the 1998 draft.
Florida Panthers -- Traded right wing Ray Sheppard to the
Carolina Hurricanes for goaltender Kirk McLean.
New York Islanders -- Traded left wing Paul Kruse and defenseman
Jason Holland to the Buffalo Sabres for right wing Jason Dawe.
New York Rangers -- Traded right wing Mike Keane, center Brian
Skrudland and a conditional draft pick in 1998 or 1999 to the
Dallas Stars for left wing Bob Errey, right wing Todd Harvey and
a 1998 fourth-round draft pick.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Acquired defenseman Dan McGillis and a
second-round draft pick in 1998 to the Edmonton Oilers for
defenseman Janne Niniimaa.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Traded defensemen Bryan Marchment and
David Shaw to the San Jose Sharks for right wing Andrei Nazarov
and a conditional exchange of 1998 draft picks; traded left wing
Jason Wiemer to the Calgary Flames for right wing Sandy McCarthy
and a third-and fifth-round draft pick in 1998.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Jeff Brown to the
Washington Capitals for defenseman Sylvain Cote; traded
defenseman Mike Kennedy to the Dallas Stars for an eighth-round
pick in the 1998 draft; recalled defenseman Jeff Ware from St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
St. Louis Blues -- Traded right wing Joe Murphy to the San Jose
Sharks for defenseman Todd Gill.
Vancouver Canucks -- Traded defenseman Dave Babych and a
sixth-round pick in the 1998 draft to the Philadelphia Flyers
for a third-round pick in the 1998 draft.
OLYMPICS
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International Olympic Committee -- Awarded the Canadian
television rights for next five Olympics to the Canadian
Broadcasting Company.
SOCCER
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Major League Soccer -- Allocated goalkeeper Ian Feuer, a member
of the English League club Luton Town, to the New England
Revolution.
Soccer Leagues of America -- Announced the formation of the
Midwest Indoor Soccer League (MISL).
AUTO RACING
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NASCAR -- Fined Busch Series driver Phil Parsons and crew chief
Gene Nead $2,500 each due to their actions before Saturday's
Busch Series Diamond Hill Plywood 200. Announced Nead will be
suspended until April 15th and both Parsons and Nead will be on
probation until December 31st, 1998.
VOLLEYBALL
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National Volleyball Association -- Announced the addition of
four expansion teams for the 1999 season.
BSW
(ADDING BASEBALL RANGERS' MOVES)
BASEBALL
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Cincinnati Reds -- Claimed outfielder Tony Tarasco on waivers
from the Baltimore Orioles.
Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John Smiley
on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd; claimed
pitcher Rick Krivda on waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
Detroit Tigers -- Purchased the contracts of infielder Bill
Ripken and catcher Joe Oliver; designated catcher Marcus Jensen
for assignment; moved outfielder Trey Beamon from the 15 to
60-day disabled list.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor-league camp; placed
third baseman Bobby Bonilla on the 15-day disabled list,
retroactive to March 22nd.
Kansas nuy Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to Omaha
of the American Association (AA); reassigned Carlos Mendez to
the minor-league camp; gave pitcher Chris Hammond his
unconditional release.
Texas Rangers -- Announced that infielder Scott Cooper has been
released from his contract with Oklahoma of the Pacific Coast
League (AAA); sent catcher Rick Wrona and outfielder Les Norman
to their minor-league camp for reassignment.
BSW
(ADDING NUMEROUS HOCKEY MOVES)
BASEBALL
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Cincinnati Reds -- Claimed outfielder Tony Tarasco on waivers
from the Baltimore Orioles.
Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John Smiley
on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd; claimed
pitcher Rick Krivda on waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
Detroit Tigers -- Purchased the contracts of infielder Bill
Ripken and catcher Joe Oliver; designated catcher Marcus Jensen
for assignment; moved outfielder Trey Beamon from the 15 to
60-day disabled list.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor-league camp; placed
third baseman Bobby Bonilla on the 15-day disabled list,
retroactive to March 22nd.
Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to Omaha
of the American Association (AA); reassigned Carlos Mendez to
the minor-league camp; gave pitcher Chris Hammond his
unconditional release.
Texas Rangers -- Announced that infielder Scott Cooper has been
released from his contract with Oklahoma of the Pacific Coast
League (AAA); sent catcher Rick Wrona and outfielder Les Norman
to their minor-league camp for reassignment.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Released outfielder Jacob Brumfield and and
returned pitcher Luis Andujar to their minor league camp.
BASKETBALL
----------
Cleveland Cavaliers -- Placed forward Henry James on the injured
list with diabetes mellitus; activated forward Danny Ferry from
the injured list.
FOOTBALL
--------
Arena Football League -- Entered into a letter of intent to
purchase the patent, trademark and copyrights associated with
the Arena Football Game on a worldwide basis from Gridiron
Enterprises, Inc.
HOCKEY
------
Anaheim Mighty Ducks -- Traded defenseman Dmitri Mironov to the
Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Jamie Pushor and a fourth-round
pick in the 1998 draft; acquired the rights to goaltender
Patrick Lalime from the Pittsburgh Penguins for center Sean
Pronger; acquired center Josef Marha from the Colorado Avalanche
for left wing Warren Rychel and a conditional 1999 draft pick.
Florida Panthers -- Traded right wing Ray Sheppard to the
Carolina Hurricanes for goaltender Kirk McLean.
Los Angeles Kings -- Recalled center Jason Morgan from
Springfield of the American Hockey League; recalled right wing
Vitali Yachmenev on an emergency basis from Long Beach of the
International Hockey League; agreed to terms with goaltender
Mike Buzak on a contract for the remainder of the season.
New York Islanders -- Traded left wing Paul Kruse and defenseman
Jason Holland to the Buffalo Sabres for right wing Jason Dawe.
New York Rangers -- Traded right wing Mike Keane, center Brian
Skrudland and a conditional draft pick in 1998 or 1999 to the
Dallas Stars for left wing Bob Errey, right wing Todd Harvey and
a 1998 fourth-round draft pick.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Acquired defenseman Dan McGillis and a
second-round draft pick in 1998 to the Edmonton Oilers for
defenseman Janne Niinimaa.
St. Louis Blues -- Traded right wing Joe Murphy to the San Jose
Sharks for defenseman Todd Gill; acquired center Mike Eastwood
from the New York Rangers for center Harry York.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Traded defensemen Bryan Marchment and
David Shaw to the San Jose Sharks for right wing Andrei Nazarov
and a conditional exchange of 1998 draft picks; traded left wing
Jason Wiemer to the Calgary Flames for right wing Sandy McCarthy
and a third-and fifth-round draft pick in 1998.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Jeff Brown to the
Washington Capitals for defenseman Sylvain Cote; traded
defenseman Mike Kennedy to the Dallas Stars for an eighth-round
pick in the 1998 draft; recalled defenseman Jeff Ware from St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
Vancouver Canucks -- Traded defenseman Dave Babych and a
BSW
(ADDING COYOTES MOVES)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
Phoenix Coyotes -- Acquired center Mark Janssens from the New
York Islanders for a ninth-round draft pick in 1998.
BSW
(RE-SENDING)
BASEBALL
--------
Chicago White Sox -- Optioned pitcher Jim Parque to Calgary of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
Calagry Flames -- Sent left wing Todd Hlushko and centers Jim
Dowd and Hnat Domichelli to Saint John of the American Hockey
League.
Chicago Blackhawks -- Acquired right wing Ryan Vandenbussche
from the New York Rangers for defenseman Ryan Risidore.
Detroit Red Wings -- Acquired defenseman Jamie Macoun from the
Toronto Maple Leafs for a fourth-round pick in the 1998 draft;
sent goaltender Norm Maracle to Adirondack of the American
Hockey League.
Florida Panthers -- Traded right wing Ray Sheppard to the
Carolina Hurricanes for goaltender Kirk McLean.
Los Angeles Kings -- Recalled center Jason Morgan from
Springfield of the American Hockey League; recalled right wing
Vitali Yachmenev on an emergency basis from Long Beach of the
International Hockey League; agreed to terms with goaltender
Mike Buzak on a contract for the remainder of the season.
New York Islanders -- Traded left wing Paul Kruse and defenseman
Jason Holland to the Buffalo Sabres for right wing Jason Dawe.
New York Rangers -- Traded right wing Mike Keane, center Brian
Skrudland and a conditional draft pick in 1998 or 1999 to the
Dallas Stars for left wing Bob Errey, right wing Todd Harvey and
a 1998 fourth-round draft pick; sent center Marc Savard, right
wing Vladimir Vorobiev and goaltender Dan Cloutier to Hartford
of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Acquired defenseman Dan McGillis and a
second-round draft pick in 1998 from the Edmonton Oilers for
defenseman Janne Niinimaa.
Phoenix Coyotes -- Acquired center Mark Janssens from the New
York Islanders for a ninth-round draft pick in 1998.
St. Louis Blues -- Traded right wing Joe Murphy to the San Jose
Sharks for defenseman Todd Gill; acquired center Mike Eastwood
from the New York Rangers for center Harry York.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Traded defensemen Bryan Marchment and
David Shaw to the San Jose Sharks for right wing Andrei Nazarov
and a conditional exchange of 1998 draft picks; traded left wing
Jason Wiemer to the Calgary Flames for right wing Sandy McCarthy
and a third-and fifth-round draft pick in 1998.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Traded defenseman Jeff Brown to the
Washington Capitals for defenseman Sylvain Cote; traded
defenseman Mike Kennedy to the Dallas Stars for an eighth-round
pick in the 1998 draft; recalled defenseman Jeff Ware from St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
Vancouver Canucks -- Traded defenseman Dave Babych and a
sixth-round pick in the 1998 draft to the Philadelphia Flyers
for a third-round pick in the 1998 draft.
Providence Bruins (AHL) -- Recalled defenseman Andrei Yakhanov
from Charlotte of the East Coast Hockey League; assigned
defenseman Charles Paquette to Charlotte.
Las Vegas Thunder (IHL) -- Acquired forward Paxton Schulte and
defensemen Sami Helenius and Keith McCambridge from the Saint
John Flames of the American Hockey League for defensemen Steve
Bancroft and Justin Kurtz; signed defenseman Brian Curran.
BSW
(CORRECTING SPELLING IN FLAMES TRANSACTION, ADDING CHARGERS)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
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San Diego Chargers -- Signed free agent linebacker Gerald Dixon
to a two-year contract.
Arena Football League -- Entered into a letter of intent to
purchase the patent, trademark and copyrights associated with
the Arena Football Game on a worldwide basis from Gridiron
Enterprises, Inc.
HOCKEY
------
Anaheim Mighty Ducks -- Traded defenseman Dmitri Mironov to the
Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Jamie Pushor and a fourth-round
pick in the 1998 draft; acquired the rights to goaltender
Patrick Lalime from the Pittsburgh Penguins for center Sean
Pronger; acquired center Josef Marha from the Colorado Avalanche
for left wing Warren Rychel and a conditional 1999 draft pick.
Calagry Flames -- Sent left wing Todd Hlushko and centers Jim
Dowd and Hnat Domenichelli to Saint John of the American Hockey
BSW
(ADDING TO RED WINGS NHL MOVES)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
Hockey League; activated goaltender Chris Osgood and center
Brent Glichrist from the injured reserve list.
BSW
(RE-SENDING)
BSW
(ADDING RANGERS-SHARKS, AVALANCHE-PANTHERS TRADES)
BASEBALL
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Chicago White Sox -- Optioned pitcher Jim Parque to Calgary of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds -- Claimed outfielder Tony Tarasco on waivers
from the Baltimore Orioles.
Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John Smiley
on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd; claimed
pitcher Rick Krivda on waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
Colorado Rockies -- Assigned infielder Nelson Liriano to minor
league camp.
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
Colorado Avalanche -- Acquired right wing Tom Fitzgerald from
the Florida Panthers for left wing Mark Parrish and a
third-round pick in the 1998 draft.
Detroit Red Wings -- Acquired defenseman Jamie Macoun from the
Toronto Maple Leafs for a fourth-round pick in the 1998 draft;
sent goaltender Norm Maracle to Adirondack of the American
Hockey League; activated goaltender Chris Osgood and center
Brent Glichrist from the injured reserve list.
Florida Panthers -- Traded right wing Ray Sheppard to the
Carolina Hurricanes for goaltender Kirk McLean.
Los Angeles Kings -- Recalled center Jason Morgan from
Springfield of the American Hockey League; recalled right wing
Vitali Yachmenev on an emergency basis from Long Beach of the
International Hockey League; agreed to terms with goaltender
Mike Buzak on a contract for the remainder of the season.
New York Islanders -- Traded left wing Paul Kruse and defenseman
Jason Holland to the Buffalo Sabres for right wing Jason Dawe.
New York Rangers -- Traded right wing Mike Keane, center Brian
Skrudland and a conditional draft pick in 1998 or 1999 to the
Dallas Stars for left wing Bob Errey, right wing Todd Harvey and
a 1998 fourth-round draft pick; traded goaltender Jason Muzzati
to the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Richard Brennan; sent
center Marc Savard, right wing Vladimir Vorobiev and goaltender
Dan Cloutier to Hartford of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Acquired defenseman Dan McGillis and a
second-round draft pick in 1998 from the Edmonton Oilers for
defenseman Janne Niinimaa.
Phoenix Coyotes -- Acquired center Mark Janssens from the New
York Islanders for a ninth-round draft pick in 1998.
St. Louis Blues -- Traded right wing Joe Murphy to the San Jose
Sharks for defenseman Todd Gill; acquired center Mike Eastwood
from the New York Rangers for center Harry York.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Traded defensemen Bryan Marchment and
David Shaw to the San Jose Sharks for right wing Andrei Nazarov
and a conditional exchange of 1998 draft picks; traded left wing
Jason Wiemer to the Calgary Flames for right wing Sandy McCarthy
and third-and fifth-round draft picks in 1998.
BSW
(ADDING VARIOUS MOVES)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
Huntington Blizzard (ECHL) -- Activated defenseman Kyle
Kirkpatrick from the injured reserve list.
Louisville River Frogs (ECHL) -- Placed right wing Rob Frid on
the injured reserve list; loaned defensemen Terry Lindgren to
Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
Mobile Mysticks (ECHL) -- Activated forward Neil Donovan from
the injured reserve list and loaned him to Houston of the
International Hockey League.
Roanoke Express (ECHL) -- Placed forward Kris Cantu on the
seven-day injured list; added left wing Erik Noack to the
roster.
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (ECHL) -- Moved defenseman Mikael
Tjallden from the seven-day to the 14-day injured list.
Toledo Storm (ECHL) -- Placed defenseman Mike Kolenda on the
seven-day injured list.
BSW
(CORRECTING SPELLING OF MUZZATTI IN HOCKEY RANGERS)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
a 1998 fourth-round draft pick; traded goaltender Jason Muzzatti
BSW
(ADDING BLACK DIAMONDS, MAPLE LEAFS)
BASEBALL
--------
Lethbridge Black Diamonds (Pioneer League/Rookie) -- Named Jason
Yound director of operations.
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
John's of the American Hockey League; signed right wing Jason
Sessa and assigned him to St. John's of the American Hockey
BSW
(ADDING TO MIGHTY DUCKS MOVES)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
Cleveland Cavaliers -- Placed forward Henry James on the injured
list with diabetes mellitus; activated forward Danny Ferry from
the injured list.
FOOTBALL
--------
San Diego Chargers -- Signed free agent linebacker Gerald Dixon
to a two-year contract.
Arena Football League -- Entered into a letter of intent to
purchase the patent, trademark and copyrights associated with
the Arena Football Game on a worldwide basis from Gridiron
Enterprises, Inc.
HOCKEY
------
Anaheim Mighty Ducks -- Traded defenseman Dmitri Mironov to the
Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Jamie Pushor and a fourth-round
pick in the 1998 draft; acquired the rights to goaltender
Patrick Lalime from the Pittsburgh Penguins for center Sean
Pronger; acquired center Josef Marha from the Colorado Avalanche
for left wing Warren Rychel and a conditional 1999 draft pick;
recalled left wing Mike Leclerc from Cincinnati of the American
Hockey League.
John's of the American Hockey League.
BSW
(CHANGING KENNEDY'S POSITION IN MAPLE LEAFS MOVES)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
Washington Capitals for defenseman Sylvain Cote; traded right
wing Mike Kennedy to the Dallas Stars for an eighth-round pick
BSW
(ADDING US HOCKEY MOVE)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
USA Hockey -- Named David Poile general manager.
BSW
(ADDING TO ISLANDERS MOVE)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
Jason Holland to the Buffalo Sabres for right wing Jason Dawe;
re-signed defenseman Rich Pilon to a multi-year contract and
recalled defensemen Ray Schultz and Vladimir Chebaturkin from
BSW
(ADDING DEVIL RAYS)
BASEBALL
--------
Chicago White Sox -- Optioned pitcher Jim Parque to Calgary of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Cincinnati Reds -- Claimed outfielder Tony Tarasco on waivers
from the Baltimore Orioles.
Cleveland Indians -- Placed pitchers Chad Ogea and John Smiley
on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd; claimed
pitcher Rick Krivda on waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
Colorado Rockies -- Assigned infielder Nelson Liriano to minor
league camp.
Detroit Tigers -- Purchased the contracts of infielder Bill
Ripken and catcher Joe Oliver; designated catcher Marcus Jensen
for assignment; moved outfielder Trey Beamon from the 15 to
60-day disabled list.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned pitchers Rob Stanifer and Manuel
Barrios to Charlotte of the International League (AAA);
reassigned pitcher Nelson Lara to minor-league camp; placed
third baseman Bobby Bonilla on the 15-day disabled list,
retroactive to March 22nd.
Kansas City Royals -- Optioned outfielder Jermaine Dye to Omaha
of the American Association (AA); reassigned Carlos Mendez to
the minor-league camp; gave pitcher Chris Hammond his
unconditional release.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Named Herm Winningham coach at
Charleston of the South Atlantic League (A).
BSW
(RE-SENDING)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
Calgary Flames -- Sent left wing Todd Hlushko and centers Jim
BSW
(ADDING CAPITALS' MOVES)
BASEBALL
--------
BASKETBALL
----------
FOOTBALL
--------
HOCKEY
------
Washington Capitals -- Assigned forwards Yogi Svejkovsky and
Andrew Brunette and defenseman David Harlock to Portland of the
American Hockey League.
Providence Bruins (AHL) -- Recalled defenseman Andrei Yakhanov
BSW
BASEBALL
--------
returned pitcher Luis Andujar to their minor league camp.
BASKETBALL
----------
Cleveland Cavaliers -- Placed forward Henry James on the injured
list with diabetes mellitus; activated forward Danny Ferry from
the injured list.
FOOTBALL
--------
San Diego Chargers -- Signed free agent linebacker Gerald Dixon
to a two-year contract.
Arena Football League -- Entered into a letter of intent to
purchase the patent, trademark and copyrights associated with
the Arena Football Game on a worldwide basis from Gridiron
Enterprises, Inc.
Albany Firebord (Arena) -- Waived wide receiver/defensive back
Calvin Jones.
Florida Bobcats (Arena) -- Signed fullback/linebacker Lou
D'Agostino; placed lineman Terrence Wisdom on the exempt list.
Grand Rapids Rampage (Arena) -- Acquired lineman Jim Spencer
from the New Jersey Red Dogs for future considerations.
Iowa Barnstormers (Arena) -- Signed wide receiver/defensive
backs Dameon Porter and Thomas Brown; waived wide
receiver/defensive back John Moffitt.
HOCKEY
------
Anaheim Mighty Ducks -- Traded defenseman Dmitri Mironov to the
Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Jamie Pushor and a fourth-round
pick in the 1998 draft; acquired the rights to goaltender
Patrick Lalime from the Pittsburgh Penguins for center Sean
Pronger; acquired center Josef Marha from the Colorado Avalanche
for left wing Warren Rychel and a conditional 1999 draft pick;
recalled left wing Mike Leclerc from Cincinnati of the American
Hockey League.
Calgary Flames -- Sent left wing Todd Hlushko and centers Jim
Dowd and Hnat Domenichelli to Saint John of the American Hockey
League.
Chicago Blackhawks -- Acquired right wing Ryan Vandenbussche
from the New York Rangers for defenseman Ryan Risidore.
Colorado Avalanche -- Acquired right wing Tom Fitzgerald from
the Florida Panthers for left wing Mark Parrish and a
third-round pick in the 1998 draft.
Detroit Red Wings -- Acquired defenseman Jamie Macoun from the
Toronto Maple Leafs for a fourth-round pick in the 1998 draft;
sent goaltender Norm Maracle to Adirondack of the American
Hockey League; activated goaltender Chris Osgood and center
Brent Gilchrist from the injured reserve list.