MONDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed outfielder Jeff Conine on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with a strained
lower abdominal muscle; transferred outfielder Roderick Myers
from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the minor
league contracts of third baseman Terry Pendleton and pitcher
Pat Rapp; optioned catcher Sal Fasano and pitcher Danny Rios to
Omaha of the American Association (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose
Santiago to Wichita of the Texas League (AA); reassigned catcher
Joe Kmak to the minor league camp.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed outfielder Jeff Conine on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with a strained
lower abdominal muscle; transferred outfielder Roderick Myers
from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the minor
league contracts of third baseman Terry Pendleton and pitcher
Pat Rapp; optioned catcher Sal Fasano and pitcher Danny Rios to
Omaha of the American Association (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose
Santiago to Wichita of the Texas League (AA); reassigned catcher
Joe Kmak to the minor league camp.
HOCKEY
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San Jose Sharks -- Recalled goaltender Jason Muzzatti on
emergency conditions from the Kentucky Thoroughblades of the
American Hockey League.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed outfielder Jeff Conine on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with a strained
lower abdominal muscle; transferred outfielder Roderick Myers
from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the minor
league contracts of third baseman Terry Pendleton and pitcher
Pat Rapp; optioned catcher Sal Fasano and pitcher Danny Rios to
Omaha of the American Association (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose
Santiago to Wichita of the Texas League (AA); reassigned catcher
Joe Kmak to the minor league camp.
HOCKEY
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San Jose Sharks -- Recalled goaltender Jason Muzzatti on
emergency conditions from the Kentucky Thoroughblades of the
American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Re-instated center Daymond Langkow, who
had missed seven games due to a team suspension.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed outfielder Jeff Conine on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with a strained
lower abdominal muscle; transferred outfielder Roderick Myers
from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the minor
league contracts of third baseman Terry Pendleton and pitcher
Pat Rapp; optioned catcher Sal Fasano and pitcher Danny Rios to
Omaha of the American Association (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose
Santiago to Wichita of the Texas League (AA); reassigned catcher
Joe Kmak to the minor league camp.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed pitcher Erik Hanson on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to March 26th, with soreness in his
right shoulder; optioned infielder Tom Evans to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); announced second baseman Pat Kelly
refused a minor-league assignment and opted for free agency.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed outfielder Jeff Conine on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with a strained
lower abdominal muscle; transferred outfielder Roderick Myers
from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the minor
league contracts of third baseman Terry Pendleton and pitcher
Pat Rapp; optioned catcher Sal Fasano and pitcher Danny Rios to
Omaha of the American Association (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose
Santiago to Wichita of the Texas League (AA); reassigned catcher
Joe Kmak to the minor league camp.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed pitcher Erik Hanson on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to March 26th, with soreness in his
right shoulder; optioned infielder Tom Evans to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); announced second baseman Pat Kelly
refused a minor-league assignment and opted for free agency.
BASKETBALL
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San Antonio Spurs -- Placed forward Chuck Person on the injured
list with a recurrence of a previous disc injury.
HOCKEY
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San Jose Sharks -- Recalled goaltender Jason Muzzatti on
emergency conditions from the Kentucky Thoroughblades of the
American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Reinstated center Daymond Langkow from
a seven-game suspension.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed outfielder Jeff Conine on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with a strained
lower abdominal muscle; transferred outfielder Roderick Myers
from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the minor
league contracts of third baseman Terry Pendleton and pitcher
Pat Rapp; optioned catcher Sal Fasano and pitcher Danny Rios to
Omaha of the American Association (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose
Santiago to Wichita of the Texas League (AA); reassigned catcher
Joe Kmak to the minor league camp.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed pitcher Erik Hanson on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to March 26th, with soreness in his
right shoulder; optioned infielder Tom Evans to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); announced second baseman Pat Kelly
refused a minor-league assignment and opted for free agency.
BASKETBALL
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San Antonio Spurs -- Placed forward Chuck Person on the injured
list with a recurrence of a previous disc injury.
Springfield Slamm (EBA) -- Signed forward Tyrone Weeks.
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BASEBALL
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Chicago Cubs -- Purchased contract of pitcher Terry Mulholland
from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased
contract of pitcher Ben VanRyn from Iowa; designated contracts
of outfielder Terrell Lowery and pitcher Alan Mahaffey for
assignment; claimed catcher Mike Hubbard off waivers from the
Montreal Expos; sent contracts of pitchers Kurt Miller and
outfielder Pedro Valdes outright to Iowa.
BASKETBALL
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HOCKEY
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SOCCER
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Baltimore Spirit (NPSL) -- Announced that Edwin F. Hale, Sr.
has entered into an agreement to purchase the team.
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BASEBALL
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Chicago Cubs -- Purchased contract of pitcher Terry Mulholland
from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased
contract of pitcher Ben VanRyn from Iowa; designated contracts
of outfielder Terrell Lowery and pitcher Alan Mahaffey for
assignment; claimed catcher Mike Hubbard off waivers from the
Montreal Expos; sent contracts of pitchers Kurt Miller and
outfielder Pedro Valdes outright to Iowa.
Kansas City Royals -- Placed outfielder Jeff Conine on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with a strained
lower abdominal muscle; transferred outfielder Roderick Myers
from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the minor
league contracts of third baseman Terry Pendleton and pitcher
Pat Rapp; optioned catcher Sal Fasano and pitcher Danny Rios to
Omaha of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose
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BASEBALL
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Chicago Cubs -- Purchased contract of pitcher Terry Mulholland
from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased
contract of pitcher Ben VanRyn from Iowa; designated contracts
of outfielder Terrell Lowery and pitcher Alan Mahaffey for
assignment; sent contracts of pitchers Kurt Miller and
outfielder Pedro Valdes outright to Iowa.
Kansas City Royals -- Placed outfielder Jeff Conine on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with a strained
lower abdominal muscle; transferred outfielder Roderick Myers
from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the minor
league contracts of third baseman Terry Pendleton and pitcher
Pat Rapp; optioned catcher Sal Fasano and pitcher Danny Rios to
Omaha of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose
Santiago to Wichita of the Texas League (AA); reassigned catcher
Joe Kmak to the minor league camp.
Montreal Expos -- Claimed catcher Mike Hubbard off waivers from
the Chicago Cubs.
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BASKETBALL
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HOCKEY
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AUTO RACING
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NASCAR -- Fined crew chief Bill Ingle $2,000 for improperly
attached weight on Ricky Rudd's car, and Newt Moore, Buddy Cram
and Jason Shapiro $500 each for running onto the race track
after their driver, Kenny Wallace, was involved in an accident
at Sunday's Food City 500.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Traded the right to offensive
tackle James Parrish to the Montreal Alouettes for defensive end
Juan Hammonds and linebacker Henry Newby.
HOCKEY
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Calgary Flames -- Recalled defenseman Kevin Dahl from Chicago of
the International Hockey League.
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AUTO RACING
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NASCAR -- Fined crew chief Bill Ingle $2,000 for improperly
attached weight on Ricky Rudd's car, and Newt Moore, Buddy Cram
and Jason Shapiro $500 each for running onto the race track
after their driver, Kenny Wallace, was involved in an accident
at Sunday's Food City 500.
BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Acquired infielder Craig Shipley from the St.
Louis Cardinals for infielder Chip Hale.
Chicago Cubs -- Purchased contract of pitcher Terry Mulholland
from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased contract
of pitcher Ben VanRyn from Iowa; designated contracts of
outfielder Terrell Lowery and pitcher Alan Mahaffey for
assignment; sent contracts of pitchers Kurt Miller and
outfielder Pedro Valdes outright to Iowa.
Cincinnati Reds -- Traded pitcher Dave Burba to the Cleveland
Indians for first baseman Sean Casey.
Kansas City Royals -- Placed outfielder Jeff Conine on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with a strained
lower abdominal muscle; transferred outfielder Roderick Myers
from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the minor
league contracts of third baseman Terry Pendleton and pitcher
Pat Rapp; optioned catcher Sal Fasano and pitcher Danny Rios to
Omaha of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose
Santiago to Wichita of the Texas League (AA); reassigned catcher
Joe Kmak to the minor league camp.
Montreal Expos -- Claimed catcher Mike Hubbard off waivers from
the Chicago Cubs.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed pitcher Erik Hanson on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to March 26th, with soreness in his
right shoulder; optioned infielder Tom Evans to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); announced second baseman Pat Kelly
refused a minor-league assignment and opted for free agency.
BASKETBALL
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NBA -- Fined Houston Rockets forward Charles Barkley $10,000
for making critical comments regarding referees after a March
27th game against the Orlando Magic.
Philadelphia 76ers -- Signed center Benoit Benjamin for the
remainder of the season.
San Antonio Spurs -- Placed forward Chuck Person on the injured
list with a recurrence of a previous disc injury.
Springfield Slamm (EBA) -- Signed forward Tyrone Weeks.
FOOTBALL
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Traded the right to offensive
tackle James Parrish to the Montreal Alouettes for defensive end
Juan Hammonds and linebacker Henry Newby.
HOCKEY
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Calgary Flames -- Recalled defenseman Kevin Dahl from Chicago of
the International Hockey League.
San Jose Sharks -- Recalled goaltender Jason Muzzatti on
emergency conditions from the Kentucky Thoroughblades of the
American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Reinstated center Daymond Langkow from a
seven-game suspension.
SOCCER
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Baltimore Spirit (NPSL) -- Announced that Edwin F. Hale, Sr. has
entered into an agreement to purchase the team.
COLLEGE
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Southern Indiana -- Named Mike Hillyard men's and women's cross
country coach.
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HURRICANES, DRAGONS, MUSTANGS, SOUTHERN INDIANA MOVES, TO
NASCAR)
AUTO RACING
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NASCAR -- Fined crew chief Bill Ingle $2,000 for improperly
attached weight on Ricky Rudd's car, and Newt Moore, Buddy Cram
and Jason Shapiro $500 each for running onto the race track
after their driver, Kenny Wallace, was involved in an accident
at Sunday's Food City 500; named Tom Deery vice president.
BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Acquired infielder Craig Shipley from the St.
Louis Cardinals for infielder Chip Hale.
Boston Red Sox -- Agreed to terms with outfielder Billy Ashley
and Korean pitcher Jin Ho Cho on minor league contracts.
Chicago Cubs -- Purchased contract of pitcher Terry Mulholland
from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased contract
of pitcher Ben VanRyn from Iowa; designated contracts of
outfielder Terrell Lowery and pitcher Alan Mahaffey for
assignment; sent contracts of pitchers Kurt Miller and
outfielder Pedro Valdes outright to Iowa.
Chicago White Sox -- Purchased the contracts of shortstop Mike
Caruso and outfielders Ruben Sierra and Lou Frazier from
Calgary of the Pacific Coast League; designated shortstop Benji
Gil, second baseman Sergio Nunez and pitcher Bryan Ward for
assignment.
Cincinnati Reds -- Traded pitcher Dave Burba to the Cleveland
Indians for first baseman Sean Casey.
Kansas City Royals -- Placed outfielder Jeff Conine on the
15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25th, with a strained
lower abdominal muscle; transferred outfielder Roderick Myers
from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list; purchased the minor
league contracts of third baseman Terry Pendleton and pitcher
Pat Rapp; optioned catcher Sal Fasano and pitcher Danny Rios to
Omaha of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose
Santiago to Wichita of the Texas League (AA); reassigned catcher
Joe Kmak to the minor league camp.
Montreal Expos -- Claimed catcher Mike Hubbard off waivers from
the Chicago Cubs.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed pitcher Erik Hanson on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to March 26th, with soreness in his
right shoulder; optioned infielder Tom Evans to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); announced second baseman Pat Kelly
refused a minor-league assignment and opted for free agency.
Dubois County Dragons (Heartland League/A) -- Re-signed first
baseman/designated hitter Chad Overton.
BASKETBALL
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NBA -- Fined Houston Rockets forward Charles Barkley $10,000
for making critical comments regarding referees after a March
27th game against the Orlando Magic.
Philadelphia 76ers -- Signed center Benoit Benjamin for the
remainder of the season.
San Antonio Spurs -- Placed forward Chuck Person on the injured
list with a recurrence of a previous disc injury.
Springfield Slamm (EBA) -- Signed forward Tyrone Weeks.
FOOTBALL
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Traded the right to offensive
tackle James Parrish to the Montreal Alouettes for defensive end
Juan Hammonds and linebacker Henry Newby.
Milwaukee Mustangs (Arena) -- Placed linemen Ross Setters and
Ricky Shaw and offensive specialist Steve Rhem on recallable
waivers.
HOCKEY
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Calgary Flames -- Recalled defenseman Kevin Dahl from Chicago of
the International Hockey League.
Carolina Hurricanes -- Signed free agent forward Greg Koehler,
center Craig McDonald and right wing Shane Willis.
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AUTO RACING
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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Chicago Bears -- Signed unrestricted free agent cornerback
Dedric Mathis, who had been with the Indianapolis Colts.
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AUTO RACING
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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B.C. Lions (CFL) -- Signed defensive back Dale Joseph.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Traded the right to offensive
tackle James Parrish to the Montreal Alouettes for defensive end
Juan Hammonds and linebacker Henry Newby.
Milwaukee Mustangs (Arena) -- Placed linemen Ross Setters and
Ricky Shaw and offensive specialist Steve Rhem on recallable
waivers.
HOCKEY
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Calgary Flames -- Recalled defenseman Kevin Dahl from Chicago of
the International Hockey League.
Carolina Hurricanes -- Signed free agent forward Greg Koehler,
center Craig McDonald and right wing Shane Willis.
San Jose Sharks -- Recalled goaltender Jason Muzzatti on
emergency conditions from the Kentucky Thoroughblades of the
American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Reinstated center Daymond Langkow from a
seven-game suspension.
Beast of New Haven -- Signed defenseman Mark McMahon.
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AUTO RACING
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BASEBALL
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Milwaukee Brewers -- Released pitcher Ben McDonald; placed
outfielder Darrin Jackson on the injured list, retroactive to
March 23rd, with a strained right calf.
Montreal Expos -- Claimed catcher Mike Hubbard off waivers from
the Chicago Cubs.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed pitcher Erik Hanson on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to March 26th, with soreness in his
right shoulder; optioned infielder Tom Evans to Syracuse of the
International League (AAA); announced second baseman Pat Kelly
refused a minor-league assignment and opted for free agency.
Dubois County Dragons (Heartland League/A) -- Re-signed first
baseman/designated hitter Chad Overton.
BASKETBALL
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NBA -- Fined Houston Rockets forward Charles Barkley $10,000
for making critical comments regarding referees after a March
27th game against the Orlando Magic.
Philadelphia 76ers -- Signed center Benoit Benjamin for the
remainder of the season.
San Antonio Spurs -- Placed forward Chuck Person on the injured
list with a recurrence of a previous disc injury.
Springfield Slamm (EBA) -- Signed forward Tyrone Weeks.
FOOTBALL
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Chicago Bears -- Signed unrestricted free agent cornerback
Dedric Mathis, who had been with the Indianapolis Colts.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Agreed to terms on a two-year contract
with safety Charles Mincy.
B.C. Lions (CFL) -- Signed defensive back Dale Joseph.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Traded the right to offensive
tackle James Parrish to the Montreal Alouettes for defensive end
Juan Hammonds and linebacker Henry Newby.
Milwaukee Mustangs (Arena) -- Placed linemen Ross Setters and
Ricky Shaw and offensive specialist Steve Rhem on recallable
waivers.
HOCKEY
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Calgary Flames -- Recalled defenseman Kevin Dahl from Chicago of
the International Hockey League.
Carolina Hurricanes -- Signed free agent forward Greg Koehler,
center Craig McDonald and right wing Shane Willis.
San Jose Sharks -- Recalled goaltender Jason Muzzatti on
emergency conditions from the Kentucky Thoroughblades of the
American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Reinstated center Daymond Langkow from a
seven-game suspension.
Beast of New Haven (AHL) -- Signed defenseman Mark McMahon.
Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Recalled defenseman Ola Sandberg from
Quebec of the East Coast Hockey League.
Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) -- Added defenseman Andrei Yakhanov,
placed defenseman Kurt Seher on the 14-day injured reserve.
Dayton Bombers (ECHL) -- Placed defenseman Troy Christensen on
the seven-day injured reserve.
Hampton Roads Admirals (ECHL) -- Activated right wing Marty
Clapton off the injured reserve; waived right wings Robin
Boleski and Billy Lincoln.
Huntington Blizzard (ECHL) -- Placed defenseman Jason Dageforde
on the seven-day injured reserve; waived left wing Valerie
Ermolov.
Louisiana Ice Gators (ECHL) -- Added left wing John Varga from
Providence and goaltender Doug Bonner from St. Johns's of the
AHL; placed defensemen Gerald Moriarity and Mario Dumoulin on
the 14-day injured reserve.
Peoria Rivermen (ECHL) -- Waived right wing Rob Phillips; left
wing Butch Kaebel retired.
South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) -- Waivedf goaltender Bob
Delorimiere; activated left wing Steve Zoryk off the injured
reserve.
Toledo Storm (ECHL) -- Activated centers Dennis Holland and
Rick Judson and defenseman Mike Kolenda off the injured reserve;
waived left wing Bruce McDonald.
SOCCER
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Baltimore Spirit (NPSL) -- Announced that Edwin F. Hale, Sr. has
entered into an agreement to purchase the team.
COLLEGE
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Hofstra -- Hired Vince Sinagra and Joe Woods as assistant football
coaches.
Idaho -- Named John Ely defensive coordinator, Chris Zermeno wide
receiver's coach and Lance Anderson tight end coach.
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Oakland Athletics -- Purchased the contracts of catchers A.J.
Hinch and Izzy Molina, infielder Jason Wood and outfielder
Kevin Mitchell; optioned outfielder Ryan Christenson to Edmonton
of the Pacific Coast league (AAA); reassigned catcher Damon
Berryhill and outfielder Jack Voigt to the minor-league camp;
placed pitcher Willie Adams, infielders Miguel Tejada and Kurt
Abbott and outfielder Brian Lesher on the 15-day disabled list
retroactive to March 22nd; placed catcher George Williams on
the 60-day disabled list retroactive to March 22nd.
Seattle Mariners -- Claimed outfielder Robert Perez off waivers
from Toronto and added him to their 25-man roster; recalled
outfielder Charles Gipson from Tacoma of the Pacific Coast
League (AAA); optioned pitcher Felipe Lira to Tacoma;
placed outfielder Rob Ducey on the 15-day disabled list,
retroactive to March 27th; placed pitcher Rafael Carmona
on the 15-day disabled, retroactive to March 22nd; placed
pitcher Tim Davis and outfielder Raul Ibanez on the 60-day
disabled list.
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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seven-game suspension and returned him to Adirondack of the
American Hockey League.
Beast of New Haven (AHL) -- Signed defenseman Mark McMahon.
Providence Bruins (AHL) -- Announced that right wing John Varga
has been reassigned on loan to Louisiana of the East Coast
Hockey League.
Syracuse Crunch (AHL) -- Announced that right wing Paul Ferone
has been recalled from loan to Raleigh of the East Coast Hockey
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BASEBALL
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Los Angeles Dodgers -- Assigned infielder/outfielder Garey
Ingram to Triple-A Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League.
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BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Optioned pitchers Steve Karsay, Tom Martin
and Ron Villone to Buffalo of the International League (AAA);
designated catcher Einar Diaz for assignment; placed pitcher
Dwight Gooden on the 15-day disabled list with stiffness in his
right shoulder; purchased the contract of infielder Edwin Perez
and optioned him to Columbus of the South Atlantic League (A);
purchased the contracts of catcher Pat Borders and infielder
Jeff Manto from Akron of the Eastern League (AA) so that they
may be added to the 40-man roster.
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AUTO RACING
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NASCAR -- Fined crew chief Bill Ingle $2,000 for improperly
attached weight on Ricky Rudd's car, and Newt Moore, Buddy Cram
and Jason Shapiro $500 each for running onto the race track
after their driver, Kenny Wallace, was involved in an accident
at Sunday's Food City 500; named Tom Deery vice president.
BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Agreed to terms with infielder Carlos Garcia;
optioned outfielder Orlando Palmeiro to Vancouver of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA); returned catcher Eric Helfand,
infielder Steve Scarsone and outfielder Gary Thurman to
Vancouver; acquired infielder Craig Shipley from the St.
Houston Astros -- Placed pitcher Chris Holt on the 15-day
disabled list while he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery;
placed Ramon Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a right
elbow strain; placed outfielder Ray Montgomery on the 15-day
disabled list, retroactive to March 22nd, with a strained right
trapezius.
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BASEBALL
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New York Mets -- Reassigned infielder Craig Paquette to their
minor-league camp; purchased the contracts of catchers Tim Spehr
and Jim Tatum; moved pitcher Hector Mercado from the 15-day to
the 60-day disabled list.