WEDNESDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
HOCKEY
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Boston Bruins -- Signed left wing Jay Henderson to a tryout
agreement with Providence of the American Hockey League.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
HOCKEY
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Boston Bruins -- Signed left wing Jay Henderson to a tryout
agreement with Providence of the American Hockey League.
Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Acquired center Steve Larouche and right
wing Marc Rodgers from the Quebec Rafales for right wing Dave
Paradise and future considerations.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Detroit Red Wings right wing Martin Lapointe at
least one game, pending a hearing, as a result of a cross check
on the Edmonton Oilers' Rem Murray in a game on Tuesday.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Detroit Red Wings right wing Martin Lapointe at
least one game, pending a hearing, as a result of a cross check
on the Edmonton Oilers' Rem Murray in a game on Tuesday.
Boston Bruins -- Signed left wing Jay Henderson to a tryout
agreement with Providence of the American Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Recalled goaltender Ryan Bach from Houston
of the International Hockey League; placed goaltender Kevin
Hodson on the injured reserve list with a strained hip flexor,
effective March 11th.
Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Acquired center Steve Larouche and right
wing Marc Rodgers from the Quebec Rafales for right wing Dave
Paradise and future considerations.
COLLEGE
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Cincinnati -- Named Tim Swanger strength and conditioning coach.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Agreed to a contract extension with
defensive tackle Warren Sapp.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
BASKETBALL
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New Jersey Nets -- Signed forward David Vaughn to a second
10-day contract.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Agreed to a contract extension with
defensive tackle Warren Sapp.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Detroit Red Wings right wing Martin Lapointe at
least one game, pending a hearing, as a result of a cross check
on the Edmonton Oilers' Rem Murray in a game on Tuesday.
Boston Bruins -- Signed left wing Jay Henderson to a tryout
agreement with Providence of the American Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Recalled goaltender Ryan Bach from Houston
of the International Hockey League; placed goaltender Kevin
Hodson on the injured reserve list with a strained hip flexor,
effective March 11th.
Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Acquired center Steve Larouche and right
wing Marc Rodgers from the Quebec Rafales for right wing Dave
Paradise and future considerations.
SOCCER
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Major League Soccer -- Allocated forward Waldir Saenz to the
Colorado Rapids.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
BASKETBALL
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New Jersey Nets -- Signed forward David Vaughn to a second
10-day contract.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Agreed to a contract extension with
defensive tackle Warren Sapp.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Detroit Red Wings right wing Martin Lapointe at
least one game, pending a hearing, as a result of a cross check
on the Edmonton Oilers' Rem Murray in a game on Tuesday;
suspended Dallas Stars defenseman Craig Ludwig one more game and
fined him $1,000 for an elbowing incident on March 13th against
Anaheim.
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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St. Louis Blues -- Named Rick Meager interim assistant coach for
the remainder of the season; agreed to terms with right wing
Kelly Chase, center Daniel Corso, and goaltenders Grant Fuhr and
Jamie McLennan.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
BASKETBALL
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New Jersey Nets -- Signed forward David Vaughn to a second
10-day contract.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Signed defensive tackle Warren Sapp to a
new six-year contract.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Signed offensive tackle Chad
Groover and defensive back Joe Hagins.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Detroit Red Wings right wing Martin Lapointe at
least one game, pending a hearing, as a result of a cross check
on the Edmonton Oilers' Rem Murray in a game on Tuesday;
suspended Dallas Stars defenseman Craig Ludwig one more game and
fined him $1,000 for an elbowing incident on March 13th against
Anaheim.
Boston Bruins -- Signed left wing Jay Henderson to a tryout
agreement with Providence of the American Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Recalled goaltender Ryan Bach from Houston
of the International Hockey League; placed goaltender Kevin
Hodson on the injured reserve list with a strained hip flexor,
effective March 11th.
St. Louis Blues -- Named Rick Meagher interim assistant coach
for the remainder of the season; agreed to terms with right wing
Kelly Chase, center Daniel Corso, and goaltenders Grant Fuhr and
Jamie McLennan.
Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Acquired center Steve Larouche and right
wing Marc Rodgers from the Quebec Rafales for right wing Dave
Paradise and future considerations.
SOCCER
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Major League Soccer -- Allocated forward Waldir Saenz to the
Colorado Rapids.
COLLEGE
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Mid-Continent Conference -- Named Jeff Reynolds assistant
commissioner for media relations, effective April 13th.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed catcher Benito Santiago on the 60-day
disabled list with a right knee injury; optioned outfielder
Anthony Sanders to Syracuse of the International League (AAA) and
pitchers Gary Glover and Tom Davey to Knoxville of the Southern
League (AA); returned pitchers Dane Johnson and Roy Halladay and
catcher Alex Delgado to minor league camp.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
Texas Rangers -- Optioned outfielder Mark Little to Oklahoma
City of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and infielder Rob Sasser
to Tulsa of the Texas League (AA); returned infielder Warren
Newson to minor-league camp; named Bruce Crabbe manager at
Pulaski of the Appalachian League (Rookie) and coach at Tulsa for
the first half of the season.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed catcher Benito Santiago on the 60-day
disabled list with a right knee injury; optioned outfielder
Anthony Sanders to Syracuse of the International League (AAA) and
pitchers Gary Glover and Tom Davey to Knoxville of the Southern
League (AA); returned pitchers Dane Johnson and Roy Halladay and
catcher Alex Delgado to minor-league camp.
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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SOCCER
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TENNIS
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United States Tennis Association -- Named Julie Chen assistant
general counsel.
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BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Announced a working agreement with the
Aguascalientes Railroadmen of the Mexican Summer League.
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Kansas City Blades (IHL) -- Named Michael Behymer senior vice
president of business operations.
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (ECHL) -- Claimed left wing Patrice
Paquin off waivers from the Mobile Mysticks.
SOCCER
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Major League Soccer -- Allocated forward Waldir Saenz to the
Colorado Rapids.
Minnesota Thunder (A-League) -- Signed midfielders Stoian
Mladenov and Aidan Murphy to one-year contracts with a club
option.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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Utah Jazz -- Activated center Greg Ostertag from the injured
list.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Signed defensive tackle Warren Sapp to a
new six-year contract.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Signed offensive tackle Chad
Groover and defensive back Joe Hagins.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Detroit Red Wings right wing Martin Lapointe at
least one game, pending a hearing, as a result of a cross check
on the Edmonton Oilers' Rem Murray in a game on Tuesday;
suspended Dallas Stars defenseman Craig Ludwig one more game and
fined him $1,000 for an elbowing incident on March 13th against
Anaheim.
Boston Bruins -- Signed left wing Jay Henderson to a tryout
agreement with Providence of the American Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Recalled goaltender Ryan Bach from Houston
of the International Hockey League; placed goaltender Kevin
Hodson on the injured reserve list with a strained hip flexor,
effective March 11th.
Phoenix Coyotes -- Recalled center Daniel Briere from
Springfield of the American Hockey League.
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Anaheim Angels -- Announced a working agreement with the
Aguascalientes Railroadmen of the Mexican Summer League.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
Texas Rangers -- Optioned outfielder Mark Little to Oklahoma of
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Fredericton Canadiens (AHL) -- Recalled left wing Earl Cronan
from New Orleans of the East Coast Hockey League.
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) -- Recalled defenseman Dale Purinton
from Charlotte of the East Coast Hockey League.
Providence Bruins (AHL) -- Assigned forward Andre Roy to
Charlotte of the East Coast Hockey League.
Birmingham Bulls (ECHL) -- Placed defenseman Jason Coles on the
seven-day injured list; activated right wing Mark Donahue from
the injured list.
Louisiana IceGators (ECHL) -- Activated forward Jason McQuat
from the seven-day injured list; placed forward Marty Yewchuk on
the seven-day injured list.
Richmond Renegades (ECHL) -- Added right wing Steve Dumkowski to
the roster.
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (ECHL) -- Claimed left wing Patrice
Paquin off waivers from the Mobile Mysticks.
Toledo Storm (ECHL) -- Added left wing Scott Burt and defenseman
Greg Labenski to the roster.
Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Acquired center Steve Larouche and right
wing Marc Rodgers from the Quebec Rafales for right wing Dave
Paradise and future considerations.
Detroit Vipers (IHL) -- Recalled goaltender Scott Roche from
Peoria of the East Coast Hockey League.
Kansas City Blades (IHL) -- Named Michael Behymer senior vice
president of business operations.
Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) -- Recalled defenseman Chad Dameworth
from Mississippi of the East Coast Hockey League.
Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Recalled forward Francois Sasseville
from Pensacola of the East Coast Hockey League.
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BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Announced a working agreement with the
Aguascalientes Railroadmen of the Mexican Summer League.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
Texas Rangers -- Optioned outfielder Mark Little to Oklahoma of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and infielder Rob Sasser to Tulsa
of the Texas League (AA); returned infielder Warren Newson to
minor-league camp; named Bruce Crabbe manager at Pulaski of the
Appalachian League (Rookie) and coach at Tulsa for the first
half of the season.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed catcher Benito Santiago on the
60-day disabled list with a right knee injury; optioned
outfielder Anthony Sanders to Syracuse of the International
League (AAA) and pitchers Gary Glover and Tom Davey to Knoxville
of the Southern League (AA); returned pitchers Dane Johnson and
Roy Halladay and catcher Alex Delgado to minor-league camp.
Rochester Red Wings (International League/AAA) -- Named Ogden
Whitehead assistant director of administration.
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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SOCCER
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TENNIS
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COLLEGE
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Houston -- Named Clyde Drexler men's basketball coach.
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BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Activated center/foward Scott Williams and
released center William Cunningham.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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Chicago Bears -- Agreed to terms with free agent guard Mike
Zandofsky, who had been with the Philadelphia Eagles, on a
two-year contract.
New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
New Orleans Saints -- Signed Carolina Panthers restricted free
agent linebacker Andre Royal to an offer sheet.
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BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Announced a working agreement with the
Aguascalientes Railroadmen of the Mexican Summer League.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Promoted Ed Wade to vice president and
general manager, David Buck to vice president of advertising
sales, Debbie Nocito to manager of client services, Rory McNeil
to director of broadcasting and video services and Kurt Funk to
director of events.
San Francisco Giants -- Optioned pitcher Ricky Pickett to Fresno
of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned outfielder Jalal
Leech, infielder Jeff Ball, catcher Henry Mercedes and pitcher
Jeff Darwin to their minor-league camp.
Texas Rangers -- Optioned outfielder Mark Little to Oklahoma of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and infielder Rob Sasser to Tulsa
of the Texas League (AA); returned infielder Warren Newson to
minor-league camp; named Bruce Crabbe manager at Pulaski of the
Appalachian League (Rookie) and coach at Tulsa for the first
half of the season.
Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed catcher Benito Santiago on the
60-day disabled list with a right knee injury; optioned
outfielder Anthony Sanders to Syracuse of the International
League (AAA) and pitchers Gary Glover and Tom Davey to Knoxville
of the Southern League (AA); returned pitchers Dane Johnson and
Roy Halladay and catcher Alex Delgado to minor-league camp.
Rochester Red Wings (International League/AAA) -- Named Ogden
Whitehead assistant director of administration.
Johnstown Johnnies (Frontier League) -- Signed pitcher Mathew
Vanderbush, outfielders Danny Vasquez and Usman Shakir.
Ohio Valley Redcoats (Frontier League) -- Signed pitcher Robert
Boggs and catcher Jason Frushour.
BASKETBALL
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New Jersey Nets -- Signed forward David Vaughn to a second
10-day contract.
Philadelphia 76ers -- Activated center/foward Scott Williams and
released center William Cunningham.
Utah Jazz -- Activated center Greg Ostertag from the injured
list.
La Crosse Bobcats (CBA) -- Signed center Tim Kempton; added
forward Tony Dumas to the roster; placed forward Ed O'Bannon on
the suspended list; waived guard Rumeal Robinson.
Rockford Lightning (CBA) -- Added center Terrell Bell to the
roster.
FOOTBALL
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Carolina Panthers -- Failed to match the New Orleans Saints'
offer to safety Chad Cota.
Chicago Bears -- Agreed to terms with free agent guard Mike
Zandofsky, who had been with the Philadelphia Eagles, on a
two-year contract.
Detroit Lions -- Signed guard Eric Beverly and tight end Eric
Stocz.
Indianapolis Colts -- Matched the Chicago Bears' offer sheet to
offensive lineman Tony Mandarich; terminated the contract of
linebacker Stephen Grant; waived wide receiver Levi Kealaluhi,
defensive back Dedric Mathis and offensive lineman Clay
Williams.
New England Patriots -- Named Jack Reilly quarterbacks coach and
DeWayne Walker defensive assistant; reassigned Jeff Davidson to
assistant offensive line coach and Carl Smith to tight ends
coach.
New Orleans Saints -- Signed Carolina Panthers restricted free
agent linebacker Andre Royal to an offer sheet.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Signed defensive tackle Warren Sapp to a
new six-year contract.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Signed offensive tackle Chad
Groover and defensive back Joe Hagins.
Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) -- Waived cornerback Brad Pope,
offensive tackle Oliver Barnett, linebacker Mark Williams,
tackles Matt Cravens, Robert Denton and Harry Stamps, tight end
Jeremy Burkett, wide receivers Obadiah Cooper and Nilo Sivan.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Detroit Red Wings right wing Martin Lapointe at
least one game, pending a hearing, as a result of a cross check
on the Edmonton Oilers' Rem Murray in a game on Tuesday;
suspended Dallas Stars defenseman Craig Ludwig one more game and
fined him $1,000 for an elbowing incident on March 13th against
Anaheim.
Boston Bruins -- Signed left wing Jay Henderson to a tryout
agreement with Providence of the American Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Recalled goaltender Ryan Bach from Houston
of the International Hockey League; placed goaltender Kevin
Hodson on the injured reserve list with a strained hip flexor,
effective March 11th.
New Jersey Devils -- Assigned center Brendan Morrison to Albany
of the American Hockey League.
New York Rangers -- Assigned center P.J. Stock to Hartford of
the American Hockey League.
Phoenix Coyotes -- Recalled center Daniel Briere from
SOCCER
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TENNIS
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COLLEGE
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Bloomsburg -- Named Sandi Dickson women's soccer coach.
Cincinnati -- Named Tim Swanger strength and conditioning coach.
Houston -- Named Clyde Drexler men's basketball coach.
Indiana Tech -- Announced the resignation of men's basketball
coach Dan Kline.
Lock Haven -- Named Elizabeth Driscoll women's soccer coach.
Loyola Marymount -- Announced the resignation of assistant
sports information director Ross Vitale, effective March 24th.
Miami, Ohio -- Announced the resignation of sports information
director John Estes.
North Carolina -- Announced the resignation of men's golf coach
Devon Brouse, so he could become men's and women's golf coach at
Purdue.
Oklahoma -- Announced the resignations of athletic director
Steve Owens and senior associate athletic director Bob King.
Pittsburgh -- Announced that women's basketball coach Kirk Bruce
has resigned to accept an administrative position in the
athletic department.
St. John Fischer -- Named John Loncz lacrosse coach.
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New England Patriots -- Announced they will not match the New
York Jets' offer sheet to restricted free agent Curtis Martin.
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BASKETBALL
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Denver Nuggets -- Named Dan Issel general manager.
CBA -- Named the Fort Wayne Fury's Keith Smart and the Quad City
Thunder's Dan Panaggio head coaches for the American and
National Conference, respectively, for the All-Star Game.
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Denver Nuggets -- Named Dan Issel general manager.
CBA -- Named the Fort Wayne Fury's Keith Smart and the Quad City
Thunder's Dan Panaggio head coaches for the American and
National Conference, respectively, for the All-Star Game.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Announced they will not match the New
York Jets' offer sheet to restricted free agent Curtis Martin.
COLLEGE
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San Jose State -- Named Phil Johnson head men's basketball coach.
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Sold the contract of pitcher Doug Bochtler
to the Detroit Tigers.
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Sold the contract of pitcher Doug Bochtler
to the Detroit Tigers.
BASKETBALL
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Denver Nuggets -- Named Dan Issel general manager.
CBA -- Named the Fort Wayne Fury's Keith Smart and the Quad City
Thunder's Dan Panaggio head coaches for the American and
National Conference, respectively, for the All-Star Game.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Announced they will not match the New
York Jets' offer sheet to restricted free agent Curtis Martin.
COLLEGE
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Alabama -- Named Mark Gottfried head men's basketball coach.
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BASEBALL
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Oakland Athletics -- Sold the contract of pitcher Doug Bochtler
to the Detroit Tigers.
BASKETBALL
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Denver Nuggets -- Named Dan Issel general manager.
CBA -- Named the Fort Wayne Fury's Keith Smart and the Quad City
Thunder's Dan Panaggio head coaches for the American and
National Conference, respectively, for the All-Star Game.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Announced they will not match the New
York Jets' offer sheet to restricted free agent Curtis Martin.
HOCKEY
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Calgary Flames -- Recalled defenseman Rocky Thompson from Saint
Jean of the American Hockey League.
COLLEGE
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Alabama -- Named Mark Gottfried head men's basketball coach.
Cornell - Announced sports information director Dave Wohlhueter
will step down, effective July 17th.
San Jose State -- Named Phil Johnson head men's basketball
coach; named Philip Pearson as an assistant coach.
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Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
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BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
Oakland Athletics -- Sold the contract of pitcher Doug Bochtler
to the Detroit Tigers.
BASKETBALL
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Denver Nuggets -- Named Dan Issel general manager.
CBA -- Named the Fort Wayne Fury's Keith Smart and the Quad City
Thunder's Dan Panaggio head coaches for the American and
National Conference, respectively, for the All-Star Game.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Announced they will not match the New
York Jets' offer sheet to restricted free agent Curtis Martin.
HOCKEY
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Calgary Flames -- Recalled defenseman Rocky Thompson from Saint
Jean of the American Hockey League.
COLLEGE
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Alabama -- Named Mark Gottfried head men's basketball coach.
Cornell -- Announced sports information director Dave Wohlhueter
will step down, effective July 17th.
Pepperdine -- Announced the resignation of Kenny Dale, head coach
of the women's soccer team.
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COLLEGE
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Santa Barbara -- Named Bob Williams head basketball coach.
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Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
Milwaukee Brewers -- Purchased outfielder Eric Owens from the
Florida Marlins.
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BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
Oakland Athletics -- Sold the contract of pitcher Doug Bochtler
to the Detroit Tigers.
BASKETBALL
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Denver Nuggets -- Named Dan Issel general manager.
CBA -- Named the Fort Wayne Fury's Keith Smart and the Quad City
Thunder's Dan Panaggio head coaches for the American and
National Conference, respectively, for the All-Star Game.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Announced they will not match the New
York Jets' offer sheet to restricted free agent Curtis Martin.
New Jersey Red Dogs (Arena Football League) -- Named Joe Moss as
an assistant coach; traded offensive specialist Adrian Jarrell
to the Milwaukee Mustangs for fullback/linebacker Brad Lacombe;
traded lineman Jim Spenser to Milwaukee for future
consideration.
HOCKEY
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Calgary Flames -- Recalled defenseman Rocky Thompson from Saint
Jean of the American Hockey League.
COLLEGE
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Alabama -- Named Mark Gottfried head men's basketball coach.
Cincinnati -- Promoted graduate assistant football coach Jeff
Filkovski to full-time assistant football coach.
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Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
Detroit Tigers -- Designated pitcher Eddie Gaillard for
assignment; assigned pitcher Denny Harriger to the club's minor
league camp; asked for outright release waivers on catcher
Marcus Jensen.
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BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
Detroit Tigers -- Designated pitcher Eddie Gaillard for
assignment; assigned pitcher Denny Harriger to their
minor-league camp; asked for outright release waivers on catcher
Marcus Jensen.
New York Mets -- Sent pitcher Rick Trlicek and outfielder Rick
Parker to their minor-league camp for reassignment; placed
pitchers Armando Reynoso and Paul Wilson on the 15-day disabled
list.
Oakland Athletics -- Sold the contract of pitcher Doug Bochtler
to the Detroit Tigers.
BASKETBALL
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Denver Nuggets -- Named Dan Issel general manager.
CBA -- Named the Fort Wayne Fury's Keith Smart and the Quad City
Thunder's Dan Panaggio head coaches for the American and
National Conference, respectively, for the All-Star Game.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Announced they will not match the New
York Jets' offer sheet to restricted free agent Curtis Martin.
New Jersey Red Dogs (Arena Football League) -- Named Joe Moss as
an assistant coach; traded offensive specialist Adrian Jarrell
to the Milwaukee Mustangs for fullback/linebacker Brad Lacombe;
traded lineman Jim Spenser to Milwaukee for future
consideration.
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Calgary Flames -- Recalled defenseman Rocky Thompson from Saint
John of the American Hockey League.
Carolina Hurricanes -- Recalled goaltender Tripp Tracy from
Richmond of the East Coast Hockey League.
Adirondack Red Wings (AHL) -- Assigned goaltender Martin
Bradette to Chesapeake of the East Coast Hockey League.
Rochester Americans (AHL) -- Recalled left wing Daniel
Bienvenue from South Carolina of the East Coast Hockey League.
Saint John Flames (AHL) -- Returned right wing Lukas Smital to
Johnstown of East Coast Hockey League.
Syracuse Crunch (AHL) -- Recalled center Ryan Savoia from
Johnstown of the East Coast Hockey League.
Chicago Wolves (IHL) -- Recalled defenseman Craig Binns from
Mobile of the East Coast Hockey League.
Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) -- Loaned defenseman Iouri Krivokhija to
Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
Pensacola Ice Pilots (ECHL) -- Placed defenseman Keith O'Connell
on injured reserve; activated defenseman Christian Gosselin from
injured reserve.
South Carolina Sting Rays (ECHL) -- Activated left wing Ryan
Sittler from injured reserve.
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Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
Detroit Tigers -- Designated pitcher Eddie Gaillard for
assignment; assigned pitcher Denny Harriger to their
minor-league camp; asked for outright release waivers on catcher
Marcus Jensen.
New York Mets -- Sent pitcher Rick Trlicek and outfielder Rick
Parker to their minor-league camp for reassignment; placed
pitchers Armando Reynoso and Paul Wilson on the 15-day disabled
list.
Oakland Athletics -- Sold the contract of pitcher Doug Bochtler
to the Detroit Tigers.
BASKETBALL
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Boston Celtics -- Signed forward Reggie Hansen to a 10-day
contract; placed forward Bruce Bowen on the injured list with a
stress reaction in his left foot.
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South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) -- Activated left wing Ryan
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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New York Rangers -- Recalled goaltender Dan Cloutier, center
Marc Savard, right wing Vladimir Vorobiev and left wing Daniel
Goneau from Hartford of the American Hockey League.
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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New York Islanders -- Assigned left wing Sean Haggerty to
the Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
New York Rangers -- Recalled goaltender Dan Cloutier, center
Marc Savard, right wing Vladimir Vorobiev and left wing Daniel
Goneau from Hartford of the American Hockey League.
Washington Capitals -- Assigned right wing Andrew Brunette,
left wing Jaroslav Svejkovsky and defenseman David Harlock to
Portland of the American Hockey League.
Adirondack Red Wings (AHL) -- Assigned goaltender Martin
Bradette to Chesapeake of the East Coast Hockey League.
Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) -- Released centers Jason Chimeka and
Peter Sarno fron their amateur tryouts.
Kentucky Thoroughblades (AHL) -- Signed defenseman Iovri
Krivokhija to a professional tryout.
Portland Pirates (AHL) -- Released defenseman Corey Nelson from
his professional tryout.
Rochester Americans (AHL) -- Recalled left wing Daniel Bienvenue
from South Carolina of the East Coast Hockey League; received
defenseman Jason Holland on loan from the Buffalo Sabres.
Saint John Flames (AHL) -- Returned right wing Lukas Smital to
Johnstown of East Coast Hockey League.
St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL) -- Signed right wing Jason Sessa.
BSW
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Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
Detroit Tigers -- Designated pitcher Eddie Gaillard for
assignment; assigned pitcher Denny Harriger to their
minor-league camp; asked for outright release waivers on catcher
Marcus Jensen.
Milwaukee Brewers -- Sent infielders Eddy Diaz, Pablo Martinez,
Eddie Zosky and Antone Williamson and pitcher Brad Woodall to
their minor-league camp for reassignment.
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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COLLEGE
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Clemson -- Announced defensive back Aaron Boone has been
permanently dismissed from the football team for violating a
team rule.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
Detroit Tigers -- Designated pitcher Eddie Gaillard for
assignment; assigned pitcher Denny Harriger to their
minor-league camp; asked for outright release waivers on catcher
Marcus Jensen.
New York Mets -- Sent pitcher Rick Trlicek and outfielder Rick
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BASEBALL
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Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
Detroit Tigers -- Designated pitcher Eddie Gaillard for
assignment; assigned pitcher Denny Harriger to their
minor-league camp; asked for outright release waivers on catcher
Marcus Jensen.
Milwaukee Brewers -- Sent infielders Eddy Diaz, Pablo Martinez,
Eddie Zosky and Antone Williamson and pitcher Brad Woodall to
their minor-league camp for reassignment.
New York Mets -- Sent pitcher Rick Trlicek and outfielder Rick
Parker to their minor-league camp for reassignment; placed
pitchers Armando Reynoso and Paul Wilson on the 15-day disabled
list.
New York Yankees -- Assigned pitchers Orlando Hernandez and
Mike Jerzembeck to Columbus of the International League (AAA).
BSW
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Arizona Diamondbacks -- Waived pitcher Hector Carrasco for the
purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
BSW
BASEBALL
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Arizona Diamondbacks -- Waived pitcher Hector Carrasco for the
purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
Atlanta Braves -- Waived pitcher pitcher Brad Clontz.
Cincinnati Reds -- Placed outfielder Melvin Nieves on the 15-day
disabled list; assigned outfielder Guillermo Garcia to their
minor-league camp.
Cleveland Indians -- Gave second baseman Carlos Garcia his
unconditional release.
Detroit Tigers -- Designated pitcher Eddie Gaillard for
assignment; assigned pitcher Denny Harriger to their
minor-league camp; asked for outright release waivers on catcher
Marcus Jensen.
Los Angeles Dodgers -- Sent outfielder Billy Ashley to
Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); agreed to terms
with outfielder Thomas Howard on a one-year contract.
Milwaukee Brewers -- Sent infielders Eddy Diaz, Pablo Martinez,
Eddie Zosky and Antone Williamson and pitcher Brad Woodall to
their minor-league camp for reassignment.
New York Mets -- Sent pitcher Rick Trlicek and outfielder Rick
Parker to their minor-league camp for reassignment; placed
pitchers Armando Reynoso and Paul Wilson on the 15-day disabled
list.
New York Yankees -- Assigned pitchers Orlando Hernandez and Mike
Jerzembeck to Columbus of the International League (AAA).
Oakland Athletics -- Sold the contract of pitcher Doug Bochtler
to the Detroit Tigers.
San Diego Padres -- Placed pitcher Ed Vosberg on the 15-day
disabled list; optioned third baseman George Arias and pitcher
Donne Wall to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Archie Corbin to their minor league camp.
St. Louis Cardinals -- Placed catcher Danny Shaeffer on waivers
for the purpose of giving him unconditional release.
BASKETBALL
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National Basketball Association -- Fined Washington Wizards
guard Rod Strickland $5,000 for verbally abusing officials and
failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his
ejection from a game on March 24th against the Portland Trail
Blazers.
Boston Celtics -- Signed forward Reggie Hansen to a 10-day
contract; placed forward Bruce Bowen on the injured list with a
stress reaction in his left foot.
Denver Nuggets -- Named Dan Issel general manager.
Golden State Warriors -- Signed guard Gerald Madkins for the
remainder of the seasoon.
Portland Trail Blazers -- Signed guard Gary Grant for the
remainder of the season.
CBA -- Named the Fort Wayne Fury's Keith Smart and the Quad City
Thunder's Dan Panaggio head coaches for the American and
National Conference, respectively, for the All-Star Game.
FOOTBALL
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Carolina Panthers -- Announced they will not match the New
Orleans Saints' offer sheet to linebacker to Andre Royal.
Detroit Lions -- Acquired linebacker Rob Frederickson from the
Oakland Raiders for a 1998 fourth-round draft pick.
HOCKEY
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COLLEGE
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Eastern Illinois -- Named Ron Lambert defensive secondary coach.
Pepperdine -- Announced the resignation of Kenny Dale, head
coach of the women's soccer team.
Santa Barbara -- Named Bob Williams head basketball coach.
San Jose State -- Named Phil Johnson head men's basketball
coach; named Philip Pearson as an assistant coach.
Texas-Pan American -- Named Willie Weidner athletic director.
BSW
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