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Baltimore Orioles -- Named David McGowan public address
announcer.
Boston Red Sox -- Agreed to terms with second baseman Mark Lemke
on a minor-league contract; optioned pitcher Ron Mahay and
outfielder Michael Coleman to Pawtucket of the International
League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Optioned infielder Jason Hardtke to Iowa of the
American Association (AAA); assigned pitcher Dave Stevens to
their minor-league camp; placed outfielder Robin Jennings on the
15-day disabled list with a sprained right wrist.
Chicago White Sox -- Traded pitcher Jim Bullinger to the Seattle
Mariners for minor-league pitcher Marty Weymouth.
Cincinnati Reds -- Acquired pitcher Jesus Martinez from the
Florida Marlins as the player to be named in the March 21st
trade for Eric Owens and assigned Martinez to Indianapolis (AAA)
of the American Association.
Florida Marlins -- Sent pitcher Hector Ramirez outright to
Charlotte (AAA) of the International League.
New York Mets -- Optioned catcher Todd Pratt to Norfolk of the
International League (AAA); sent infielder Shawn Gilbert to
their minor league complex for re-assignment; voided contract of
infielder/outfielder Chad Fonville due to a pre-existing
physical condition.
Oakland Athletics -- Announced that minor-league pitching
instructor Rick Peterson has replaced Bob Cluck as pitching
coach.
Seattle Mariners -- Claimed pitcher Jose Paniagua on waivers
from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; announced that infielder Aaron
Holbert has cleared waivers and was sent outright to Tacoma of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Assigned first baseman Russ Morman,
catcher Darron Cox, outfielder Jerome Walton, infielder Dave
Silvestri and pitchers Josias Manzanillo and Scott Aldred to the
minor league camp.
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Portland Trail Blazers -- Activated guard Damon Stoudamire from
the injured list; placed guard Rick Brunson on the injured list
with a bruised right shoulder.
Sacramento Kings -- Suspended center Olden Polynice two games
for conduct detrimental to the team and fined him an undisclosed
amount.
Toronto Raptors -- Activated forward Gary Trent from the injured
list.
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Cincinnati Bengals -- Acquired quarterback Paul Justin from the
Indianapolis Colts for a 1998 fifth-round pick.
Seattle Seahawks -- Named Winston Moss defensive quality control
coach.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Signed wide receiver Clarence Jones
and offensive lineman Sheldon Napastuk.
Portland Forest Dragons (Arena) -- Signed quarterback Alfred
Montez.
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Dallas Stars -- Activated left wing Dave Reid and defenseman
Sergei Zubov from injured reserve.
Detroit Red Wings -- Re-assigned center Sylvain Cloutier to
Detroit of the International Hockey League.
New Jersey Devils -- Re-assigned right wing Bobby House to
Syracuse of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Recalled right wing John Druce from
Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Phoenix Coyotes -- Re-assigned left wing Jocelyn Lemieux to
Springfield of the American Hockey League.
Pittsburgh Penguins -- Re-assigned center Serge Aubin to Hershey
of the American Hockey League.
San Jose Sharks -- Re-assigned goaltender Jamie Ram to Utah of
the International Hockey League.
Vancouver Canucks -- Recalled goaltender Corey Hirsch from
Syracuse of the American Hockey League.
Washington Capitals -- Signed free agent left wing Brian
Bellows.
American Hockey League -- Suspended Hamilton Bulldogs right wing
Alex Vasilevski and Rochester Americans defenseman Rumun Ndur
six games for leaving the bench, Rochester right wing Dan
Frawley three games for becoming the second player to leave the
bench and Hamilton defenseman Terran Sandwith one game for
receiving a match penalty for high-sticking on February 22nd.
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (AHL) -- Released center Tim Lovell from
his amateur tryout.
Kentucky Thoroughblades (AHL) -- Released defenseman Iuori
Krivokhija from his professional tryout; returned defenseman
Terry Lindgren to Louisville of the East Coast Hockey League.
Portland Pirates (AHL) -- Released defenseman Travis Tucker from
his professional tryout.
Rochester Americans (AHL) -- Recalled defenseman Shane Kenny
from Port Huron of the United Hockey League; traded left wing
Mike Casselman to Grand Rapids for center Mike Harder; returned
defenseman Tim Murray to Detroit of the International Hockey
League.
St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL) -- Recalled goaltender Doug Bonner
from Louisiana of the East Coast Hockey League.
Syracuse Crunch (AHL) -- Released goaltender Joaquin Gage from
his professional tryout; recalled right wing Richard Irwin from
Raleigh of the East Coast Hockey League.
Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Traded defenseman Craig Binns to the
Quebec Rafales to complete a March 17th trade.
Cincinnati Cyclones (IHL) -- Signed defenseman Dan Boyle for the
remainder of the season; re-assigned defenseman Jeff Sirkka to
Hershey of the American Hockey League.
Detroit Vipers (IHL) -- Acquired defenseman Duane Joyce on loan
from Adirondack of the American Hockey League; loaned defenseman
Tim Murray and left wing Rob Pattison to Adirondack of the
American Hockey League.
Fort Wayne Komets (IHL) -- Acquired defenseman Todd Reirden from
the San Antonio Dragons for future considerations.
Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL) -- Acquired defensmeman Mark
Cornforth from the Cleveland Lumberjacks for right wing Sean
Tallaire; acquired right wing Jamie Linden from the Las Vegas
Thunder for future considerations; loaned left wing Mike
Casselman to Rochester of the American Hockey League.
Kansas City Blades (IHL) -- Acquired defenseman Jeff Buchanan
and left wing Bill Armstrong from the Orlando Solar Bears for
defenseman Jason Herter and left wing Reggie Savage.
Las Vegas Thunder (IHL) -- Signed defenseman J.P. Davis for the
remainder of the season.
Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Re-assigned forward Martin Chouinard and
defenseman Brian LaFleur to Pensacola of the East Coast Hockey
League.
Utah Grizzlies (IHL) -- Re-assigned defenseman Jeff Libby to
Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
Louisiana IceGators (ECHL) -- Added goaltender Lance Franz as
emergency backup; activated forward Scott McKay from injured
reserve.
New Orleans Brass (ECHL) -- Added goaltender John Hultberg to
roster; released emergency backup goaltender David Huston.
Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) -- Waived defensemam/right wing Stephen
Douglas.
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Coastal Carolina -- Announced the resignation of men's
basketball coach Michael Hopkins.
Idaho State -- Named Jay McMillin assistant men's basketball
coach.
Texas-Pan American -- Named William Weidner athletic director.
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Detroit Lions -- Re-signed linebacker Ben Hanks and safety Ryan
Stewart; signed linebacker Phillip Ward.
Seattle Seahawks -- Named Winston Moss defensive quality control
coach.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Signed wide receiver Clarence Jones
and offensive lineman Sheldon Napastuk.
Portland Forest Dragons (Arena) -- Signed quarterback Alfred
Montez.
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Dallas Stars -- Activated left wing Dave Reid and defenseman
Sergei Zubov from injured reserve.
Detroit Red Wings -- Re-assigned center Sylvain Cloutier to
Detroit of the International Hockey League.
New Jersey Devils -- Re-assigned right wing Bobby House to
Syracuse of the American Hockey League.
New York Islanders -- Assigned defenseman Jeff Libby to Kentucky
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Bowling Green -- Named Tim Beckman secondary coach.
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WNBA -- Signed guards Nani Cockett and Skyla Sisco, centers
Pollyanna Johns and Gergana Branzova and forwards Aquenda Clark
and Kerri Chatten.
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Providence -- Named Tim Welsh men's basketball coach.
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WNBA -- Signed guards Nani Cockett and Skyla Sisco, centers
Pollyanna Johns and Gergana Branzova and forwards Aquenda Clark
and Kerri Chatten.
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Toronto Maple Leafs -- Recalled forward Lonny Bohonos from St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
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Major League Soccer -- Named Fernando Clavijo assistant coach
for the Project-40 select team.
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Providence -- Named Tim Welsh men's basketball coach.
San Jose State -- Named Pablo Morales women's swimming coach.
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WNBA -- Signed guards Nani Cockett and Skyla Sisco, centers
Pollyanna Johns and Gergana Branzova and forwards Aquenda Clark
and Kerri Chatten.
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Toronto Maple Leafs -- Recalled forward Lonny Bohonos from St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
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Major League Soccer -- Named Fernando Clavijo assistant coach
for the Project-40 select team.
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Providence -- Named Tim Welsh men's basketball coach.
Rutgers -- Gave men's basketball sophomore guard Sam Sanders a
release to transfer to South Florida.
San Jose State -- Named Pablo Morales women's swimming coach.
Southern Illinois -- Announced the resignation of women's
basketball coach Cindy Scott, effective at the end of the
academic year.
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WNBA -- Signed guards Nani Cockett and Skyla Sisco, centers
Pollyanna Johns and Gergana Branzova and forwards Aquenda Clark
and Kerri Chatten.
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Buffalo Sabres -- Agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with
defenseman Richard Smehlik.
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WNBA -- Signed guards Nani Cockett and Skyla Sisco, centers
Pollyanna Johns and Gergana Branzova and forwards Aquenda Clark
and Kerri Chatten.
Dakota Wizards (IBA) -- Announced the resignation of head coach
Jay Garmatz.
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NHL -- Suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Dainius Zubrus two
games and fined him $1,000 for a slashing incident against the
Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
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WNBA -- Signed guards Nani Cockett and Skyla Sisco, centers
Pollyanna Johns and Gergana Branzova and forwards Aquenda Clark
and Kerri Chatten.
Dakota Wizards (IBA) -- Announced the resignation of head coach
Jay Garmatz.
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NHL -- Suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Dainius Zubrus two
games and fined him $1,000 for a slashing incident against the
Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Buffalo Sabres -- Agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with
defenseman Richard Smehlik.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Recalled forward Lonny Bohonos from St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
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Major League Soccer -- Named Fernando Clavijo assistant coach
for the Project-40 select team.
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Iowa -- Men's basketball coach Tom Davis announced he will coach
in 1998-99 and then step down.
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WNBA -- Signed guards Nani Cockett and Skyla Sisco, centers
Pollyanna Johns and Gergana Branzova and forwards Aquenda Clark
and Kerri Chatten.
Dakota Wizards (IBA) -- Announced the resignation of head coach
Jay Garmatz.
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NHL -- Suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Dainius Zubrus two
games and fined him $1,000 for a slashing incident against the
Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Buffalo Sabres -- Agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with
defenseman Richard Smehlik.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Recalled forward Lonny Bohonos from St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
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Major League Soccer -- Named Fernando Clavijo assistant coach
for the Project-40 select team.
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) -- Traded striker Eduardo Hurtado to
the MetroStars for midfielder Wellington Sanchez.
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Fairfield -- Named Tim O'Toole men's basketball coach.
Iowa -- Men's basketball coach Tom Davis announced he will coach
in 1998-99 and then step down.
Providence -- Named Tim Welsh men's basketball coach.
Rutgers -- Gave men's basketball sophomore guard Sam Sanders a
release to transfer to South Florida.
San Jose State -- Named Pablo Morales women's swimming coach.
Southern Illinois -- Announced the resignation of women's
basketball coach Cindy Scott, effective at the end of the
academic year.
Winthrop -- Named Gregg Marshall men's basketball coach.
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WNBA -- Signed guards Nani Cockett and Skyla Sisco, centers
Pollyanna Johns and Gergana Branzova and forwards Aquenda Clark
and Kerri Chatten.
Dakota Wizards (IBA) -- Announced the resignation of head coach
Jay Garmatz.
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NHL -- Suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Dainius Zubrus two
games and fined him $1,000 for a slashing incident against the
Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Signed right wing Teemu Selanne to
a two-year contract extension through the 2001-02 season.
Buffalo Sabres -- Agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with
defenseman Richard Smehlik.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Recalled forward Lonny Bohonos from St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
Syracuse Crunch (AHL) -- Named Bob Ohrablo senior vice president
of sales.
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Major League Soccer -- Named Fernando Clavijo assistant coach
for the Project-40 select team.
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) -- Traded striker Eduardo Hurtado to
the MetroStars for midfielder Wellington Sanchez.
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Fairfield -- Named Tim O'Toole men's basketball coach.
Iowa -- Men's basketball coach Tom Davis announced he will coach
in 1998-99 and then step down.
Providence -- Named Tim Welsh men's basketball coach.
Rutgers -- Gave men's basketball sophomore guard Sam Sanders a
release to transfer to South Florida.
San Jose State -- Named Pablo Morales women's swimming coach.
Seton Hall -- Named Jeff Fogelson director of athletics.
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Texas -- Announced the resignation of men's basketball
coach Tom Penders.
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WNBA -- Signed guards Nani Cockett and Skyla Sisco, centers
Pollyanna Johns and Gergana Branzova and forwards Aquenda Clark
and Kerri Chatten.
Dakota Wizards (IBA) -- Announced the resignation of head coach
Jay Garmatz.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) -- Re-signed tailback Profail
Grier to a three-year contract.
Milwaukee Mustangs (Arena) -- Acquired wide receiver/defensive
back Antoine Worthman from the Tampa Bay Storm for lineman
Ricky Shaw.
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NHL -- Suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Dainius Zubrus two
games and fined him $1,000 for a slashing incident against the
Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Signed right wing Teemu Selanne to a
two-year contract extension through the 2001-02 season.
Buffalo Sabres -- Agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with
defenseman Richard Smehlik.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Recalled forward Lonny Bohonos from St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
Syracuse Crunch (AHL) -- Named Bob Ohrablo senior vice president
of sales.
Miami (ECHL) -- Announced its nickname will be the Matadors.
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Major League Soccer -- Named Fernando Clavijo assistant coach
for the Project-40 select team.
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) -- Traded forward Eduardo Hurtado to
the MetroStars for midfielder Wellington Sanchez.
National Professional Soccer League -- Received an expansion
application from MSG Sports Management, Inc. in suburban
Toronto.
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WNBA -- Signed guards Nani Cockett and Skyla Sisco, centers
Pollyanna Johns and Gergana Branzova and forwards Aquenda Clark
and Kerri Chatten.
Dakota Wizards (IBA) -- Announced the resignation of head coach
Jay Garmatz.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) -- Re-signed tailback Profail
Grier to a three-year contract.
Milwaukee Mustangs (Arena) -- Acquired wide receiver/defensive
back Antoine Worthman from the Tampa Bay Storm for lineman Ricky
Shaw.
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NHL -- Suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Dainius Zubrus two
games and fined him $1,000 for a slashing incident against the
Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Signed right wing Teemu Selanne to a
two-year contract extension through the 2001-02 season.
Carolina Hurricanes -- Returned defenseman Mike Rucinski to New
Haven of the American Hockey League.
Buffalo Sabres -- Agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with
defenseman Richard Smehlik.
Montreal Canadiens -- Returned center Eric Houde to Fredericton
of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Recalled goaltender Neil Little from
Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Phoenix Coyotes -- Assigned right wing Jocelyn Lemieux to
Springfield of the American Hockey League.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Recalled forward Lonny Bohonos from St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (AHL) -- Released goaltender Shawn
Wansborough.
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Cincinnati Reds -- Placed first basemen Sean Casey on the
15-day disabled list with a broken right eye socket; recalled
pitcher Todd Williams from Triple-A Indianapolis of the
International League.
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Cincinnati Reds -- Placed first basemen Sean Casey on the
15-day disabled list with a broken right eye socket; recalled
pitcher Todd Williams from Triple-A Indianapolis of the
International League.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Claimed pitcher Eddie Gaillard off
waivers and assigned him to Durham of the International League
(AAA).
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New Jersey Devils -- Recalled center Brendan Morrison from
Albany of the American Hockey League.
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Kansas -- Announced that junior forward Paul Pierce will
forego his senior season to make himself elgible for the
NBA draft.
Loyola Marymount -- Named Paul Krumpe men's soccer coach.
Marshall -- Fired baseball coach Craig Antusch.
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Cincinnati Reds -- Placed first basemen Sean Casey on the
15-day disabled list with a broken right eye socket; recalled
pitcher Todd Williams from Indianapolis of the International
League (AAA).
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forego his senior season to make himself eligible for the