FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
HOCKEY
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Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) -- Traded left wing Bill Armstrong and
defenseman Jeff Buchanan to the Kansas City Blades for
defenseman Jason Herter and center/right wing Reggie Savage.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
HOCKEY
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St. Louis Blues -- Recalled forward Michel Picard from Grand
Rapids of the International Hockey League.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
HOCKEY
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St. Louis Blues -- Recalled forward Michel Picard from Grand
Rapids of the International Hockey League; returned goaltender
Rich Parent to Detroit of the International Hockey League.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
HOCKEY
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St. Louis Blues -- Recalled forward Michel Picard from Grand
Rapids of the International Hockey League; returned goaltender
Rich Parent to Detroit of the International Hockey League.
Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) -- Traded left wing Bill Armstrong and
defenseman Jeff Buchanan to the Kansas City Blades for
defenseman Jason Herter and center/right wing Reggie Savage.
RACING
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Indy Racing League -- Fined Kelley Racing team driver Scott
Sharp $15,000 and penalized him seven points for two violations
that occurred during the March 22 Dura-Lube 200; fined Kelley
Racing team Mark Dismore $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct
during the March 22 race.
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BASEBALL
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Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
HOCKEY
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St. Louis Blues -- Recalled forward Michel Picard from Grand
Rapids of the International Hockey League; returned goaltender
Rich Parent to Detroit of the International Hockey League.
Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) -- Traded left wing Bill Armstrong and
defenseman Jeff Buchanan to the Kansas City Blades for
defenseman Jason Herter and center/right wing Reggie Savage.
RACING
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Indy Racing League -- Fined Kelley Racing team driver Scott
Sharp $15,000 and penalized him seven points for two violations
that occurred during the March 22 Dura-Lube 200; fined Kelley
Racing team Mark Dismore $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct
during the March 22 race.
COLLEGE
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Michigan -- Announced junior forward Robert Taylor will forgo
his final year of eligibility and enter the NBA Draft.
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Signed pitcher Chris Hammond to a minor league
contract and assigned him to Charlotte on the International League
(AAA).
Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
HOCKEY
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St. Louis Blues -- Recalled forward Michel Picard from Grand
Rapids of the International Hockey League; returned goaltender
Rich Parent to Detroit of the International Hockey League.
Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) -- Traded left wing Bill Armstrong and
defenseman Jeff Buchanan to the Kansas City Blades for
defenseman Jason Herter and center/right wing Reggie Savage.
LACROSSE
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Syracuse Samsh (NLL) -- Placed forward Jim Morrissey on the
practice squad; dropped forward Jamie Archer from the practice
squad.
RACING
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Indy Racing League -- Fined Kelley Racing team driver Scott
Sharp $15,000 and penalized him seven points for two violations
that occurred during the March 22 Dura-Lube 200; fined Kelley
Racing team Mark Dismore $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct
during the March 22 race.
COLLEGE
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Michigan -- Announced junior forward Robert Taylor will forgo
his final year of eligibility and enter the NBA Draft.
Wichita State University -- Announced the resignation of associate
athletics director Casey Scott, who accepted the same position at
Colorado State University.
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Signed pitcher Chris Hammond to a minor league
contract and assigned him to Charlotte on the International League
(AAA).
Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
New York Mets -- Named Kevin Morgan assistant to the director
of personnel.
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Signed pitcher Chris Hammond to a minor
league contract and assigned him to Charlotte on the
International League (AAA).
Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
New York Mets -- Named Kevin Morgan assistant to the director of
personnel.
FOOTBALL
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Re-signed free agent cornerback
Orlondo Steinauer.
HOCKEY
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St. Louis Blues -- Recalled forward Michel Picard from Grand
Rapids of the International Hockey League; returned goaltender
Rich Parent to Detroit of the International Hockey League.
Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) -- Traded left wing Bill Armstrong and
defenseman Jeff Buchanan to the Kansas City Blades for
defenseman Jason Herter and center/right wing Reggie Savage.
LACROSSE
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Syracuse Samsh (NLL) -- Placed forward Jim Morrissey on the
practice squad; dropped forward Jamie Archer from the practice
squad.
RACING
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Indy Racing League -- Fined Kelley Racing team driver Scott
Sharp $15,000 and penalized him seven points for two violations
that occurred during the March 22 Dura-Lube 200; fined Kelley
Racing team Mark Dismore $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct
during the March 22 race.
COLLEGE
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Conference USA -- Announced the 1999 men's conference basketball
tournament will be held in Birmingham, Alabama.
Michigan -- Announced junior forward Robert Taylor will forgo
his final year of eligibility and enter the NBA Draft.
Wichita State -- Announced the resignation of associate
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Signed pitcher Chris Hammond to a minor
league contract and assigned him to Charlotte on the
International League (AAA).
Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
New York Mets -- Named Kevin Morgan assistant to the director of
personnel.
Seattle Mariners -- Purchased the contracts of catcher John Marzano
and outfielder Glenallen Hill from Triple-A Tacoma; placed Giomar
Guevara on the 60-day disabled list, claimed outfielder Ryan
Radmanovich on waivers from the Minnesota Twins and optioned him
to Tacoma; designated pitcher Jose Paniagua for assignment.
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BASEBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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LACROSSE
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RACING
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COLLEGE
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Michigan -- Announced junior forward Robert Traylor will forgo
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Signed pitcher Chris Hammond to a minor
league contract and assigned him to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA).
Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
New York Mets -- Named Kevin Morgan assistant to the director of
personnel.
Pittsburgh Pirates -- Reassigned outfielder Manny Martinez to
minor league camp and placed pitcher Ricardo Rincon on the
15-day disabled list retroactive to March 22nd with a strained
right hamstring.
Seattle Mariners -- Purchased the contracts of catcher John
Marzano and outfielder Glenallen Hill from Tacoma of the Pacific
Coast League (AAA), placed Giomar Guevara on the 60-day disabled
list, claimed outfielder Ryan Radmanovich on waivers from the
Minnesota Twins and optioned him to Tacoma; designated pitcher
Jose Paniagua for assignment.
BASKETBALL
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NBA -- Suspended forward Gary Trent of the Toronto Raptors one
game and fined him $5,000 for leaving the bench area during an
altercation in Thursday's game between Toronto and the Cleveland
Cavaliers; fined center Marcus Camby of the Toronto Raptors one
game and suspended him $2,500 for leaving the bench area in
Thursday's game; fined coach Larry Brown and forward Derrick
Coleman of the Philadelphia 76ers $6,000 each and guard Allen
Iverson of Philadelphia $3,000 for publicly criticizing the
referees after Wednesday's game between New Jersey and
Philadelphia.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Buffalo Sabres center Michael Peca one game,
pending a hearing, for an elbowing incident on Thursday.
St. Louis Blues -- Recalled forward Michel Picard from Grand
Rapids of the International Hockey League; returned goaltender
Rich Parent to Detroit of the International Hockey League.
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (AHL) -- Signed right wing Shawn
Wansborough to an amateur tryout.
Fredericton Canadiens (AHL) -- Recalled left wing Roman Vopat,
who had been on loan to the Los Angeles Kings.
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) -- Recalled right wing Vladimir
Vorobiev, who had been on loan from the New York Rangers.
Rochester Americans (AHL) -- Signed defenseman Shane Kenny to an
amateur tryout.
St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL) -- Recalled goaltender Doug Bonner,
who had been on loan to the Louisiana Ice Gators of the ECHL.
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BASEBALL
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Boston Red Sox -- Signed vice president and general manager Dan
Duquette to a three-year contract extension through the 2001
season; signed manager Jimy Williams to a one-year contract
extension through the 1999 season.
Florida Marlins -- Signed pitcher Chris Hammond to a minor
league contract and assigned him to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA).
Kansas City Royals -- Placed pitcher Kevin Appier on the 60-day
disabled list; claimed pitcher Danny Rios off waivers from the
New York Yankees.
Montreal Expos -- Signed pitcher Ugueth Urbina to a three-year
contract with a club option for the 2001 season; signed
infielder Mike Mordecai to a one-year contract with a club
option for 1999.
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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LACROSSE
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RACING
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COLLEGE
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San Jose State -- Promoted assistant football coach Todd
Throckmorton to defensive coordinator; named Barry Sacks and
Jesse Williams assistant coaches; announced that assistant
coaches Bob Bostad and Steve Hagen will share the offensive
coordinator duties.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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Vancouver Grizzlies -- Signed guard Larry Robinson to a
10-day contract.
FOOTBALL
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Re-signed free agent cornerback
Orlondo Steinauer.
HOCKEY
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NHL -- Suspended Buffalo Sabres center Michael Peca one game,
pending a hearing, for an elbowing incident on Thursday.
St. Louis Blues -- Recalled forward Michel Picard from Grand
Rapids of the International Hockey League; returned goaltender
Rich Parent to Detroit of the International Hockey League.
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (AHL) -- Signed right wing Shawn
Wansborough to an amateur tryout.
Fredericton Canadiens (AHL) -- Recalled left wing Roman Vopat,
who had been on loan to the Los Angeles Kings.
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) -- Recalled right wing Vladimir
Vorobiev, who had been on loan from the New York Rangers.
Rochester Americans (AHL) -- Signed defenseman Shane Kenny to an
amateur tryout.
St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL) -- Recalled goaltender Doug Bonner,
who had been on loan to the Louisiana Ice Gators of the ECHL.
Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) -- Activated forward Derek Crimin from
the injured reserve list; recalled forward Eric Naud to Providence
Bruins of the American Hockey League.
Columbus Chill (ECHL) -- Activated goaltender Clint Owen from the
injured reserve list; released emergency goaltender Jason Grahn.
Dayton Bombers (ECHL) -- Activate forward Keith Morris from the
injured reserve list, who then announced his retirement; placed forward
Jeff Geis on the 14-day injured list; added forward Cameron Knox to
the roster; added defenseman Erich Goldmann from Detroit Vipers of the
International Hockey League; added center Martin Menard from the
Cincinnati Cyclones of the IHL.
Jacksonville Lizard Kings (ECHL) -- Added right wing Nathan Perrott
and center Stevev Tardif from the Indianapolis Ice of the IHL;
waived defenseman Lars Bruggermann; placed left wing Maurice Meagher
on the 14-day injured list.
New Orleans Brass (ECHL) -- Added center Scott King from the
Fredericton Canadiens of the AHL.
Pensacola Ice Pilot (ECHL) -- Added defenseman Brian LaFleur and
forward Martin Chouinard from the Quebec Rafales of the IHL; placed
forward Andrew Rodgers on the 14-day injured list.
Peoria Rivermen (ECHL) -- Placed defenseman Garry Gruber on the
30-day injured list; added right wing Brent Cullaton from the
San Antonio Dragons of the IHL.
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BASEBALL
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Winnipeg Golden Eyes (Northern League/Independent) -- Traded
pitcher Mike Bailey and outfielder CJ Martin to the Sioux
Falls Canaries for pitcher Alonzo Aguilar and outfielder
Sean Hearn.
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (ECHL) -- Released goaltender Rob
Daunhauer; added defenseman Louis Bernard from the Adirondack
Red Wings of the AHL; added goaltender Donovan Nunweiler to the
roster.
Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) -- Released goaltender Vincent Ferraivolo;
loaned center Jeremy Brown to Cincinnati Cyclones of the IHL;
added goaltender David Aabischer from the Colorado Avalance;
added defenseman Jeff Rucinski and right wing Ryan Pisiak to
the roster.
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BASEBALL
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Boston Red Sox -- Signed vice president and general manager Dan
Duquette to a three-year contract extension through the 2001
season; signed manager Jimy Williams to a one-year contract
extension through the 1999 season.
Detroit Tigers -- Purchased the contract of outfielder Pete
Incaviglia and added him to the 40-man roster; placed pitcher
John Rosengren on the 60-day disabled list with a left elbow
sprain.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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Miami Heat -- Placed forward P.J. Brown on the injured list with
a sprained left ankle; activated forward Antonio Lang from the
injured list.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Los Angeles Kings -- Recalled center Roman Vopat from
Fredericton of the American Hockey League.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) -- Recalled right wing Vladimir
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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Seattle SuperSonics -- Activated G/F David Wingate off the
injured list; released center George Zidek.
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BASEBALL
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BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Perrott and center Steve Tardif from the Indianapolis Ice of
the IHL; waived defenseman Lars Bruggermann; placed left wing
Maurice Meagher on the 14-day injured list.
New Orleans Brass (ECHL) -- Added center Scott King from the
Fredericton Canadiens of the AHL.
Pensacola Ice Pilot (ECHL) -- Added defenseman Brian LaFleur and
forward Martin Chouinard from the Quebec Rafales of the IHL;
placed forward Andrew Rodgers on the 14-day injured list.
Peoria Rivermen (ECHL) -- Placed defenseman Garry Gruber on the
30-day injured list; added right wing Brent Cullaton from the
San Antonio Dragons of the IHL.
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (ECHL) -- Released goaltender Rob
Daunhauer; added defenseman Louis Bernard from the Adirondack
Red Wings of the AHL; added goaltender Donovan Nunweiler to the
roster.
Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) -- Released goaltender Vincent
Ferraivolo; loaned center Jeremy Brown to Cincinnati Cyclones of
the IHL; added goaltender David Aabischer from the Colorado
Avalance; added defenseman Jeff Rucinski and right wing Ryan
Pisiak to the roster.
Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) -- Traded left wing Bill Armstrong and
defenseman Jeff Buchanan to the Kansas City Blades for
defenseman Jason Herter and center/right wing Reggie Savage.
LACROSSE
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Syracuse Smash (NLL) -- Placed forward Jim Morrissey on the
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BASEBALL
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Arizona Diamondbacks -- Released infielder Darnell Coles;
assigned pitcher Bob Wolcott to Tucson of the Pacific Coast
League (AAA).
BASKETBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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New Jersey Devils -- Recalled left wing Jay Pandolfo from Albany
of the American Hockey League.
New York Rangers -- Returned right wing Vladimir Vorobiev to
Hartford of the American Hockey League.
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BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Placed guard Brian Shaw on the injured
list with plantar fasciaitis of his right heel; activated
forward Kebu Stewart from the injured list.
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BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Placed guard Brian Shaw on the injured
list with plantar fasciaitis of his right heel; activated
forward Kebu Stewart from the injured list.
COLLEGE
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Jacksonville State -- Named Mark Turgeon men's basketball
coach.
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BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Placed guard Brian Shaw on the injured
list with plantar fasciaitis of his right heel and an avulsion
fracture of the heel bone; activated forward Kebu Stewart from
the injured list.
SOCCER
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Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) -- Claimed midfielder Guillermo Jara off
waivers from the Los Angeles Galaxy; waived defender John Jones.
BSW
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BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Placed guard Brian Shaw on the injured
list with plantar fasciaitis of his right heel and an avulsion
fracture of the heel bone; activated forward Kebu Stewart from
the injured list.
SOCCER
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Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) -- Claimed midfielder Guillermo Jara off
waivers from the Los Angeles Galaxy; waived defender John Jones.
COLLEGE
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Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference -- Named Tom Bohlsen
commissioner.
Jacksonville State -- Named Mark Turgeon men's basketball coach.
Texas -- Lifted the suspension of men's basketball freshman
guard Luke Axtell.
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BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Placed guard Brian Shaw on the injured
list with plantar fasciaitis of his right heel and an avulsion
fracture of the heel bone; activated forward Kebu Stewart from
the injured list.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent
linebacker Marty Moore.
SOCCER
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Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) -- Claimed midfielder Guillermo Jara off
waivers from the Los Angeles Galaxy; waived defender John Jones.
COLLEGE
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Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference -- Named Tom Bohlsen
commissioner.
Jacksonville State -- Named Mark Turgeon men's basketball coach.
San Diego State -- Granted a release to women's basketball
sophomore Courtney Bale and freshmen Alyssa Fredrick, Kawai
Matthews, Michelle Neely and Tonda Williams from their
grant-in-aid commitments.
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BASEBALL
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Philadelphia Phillies -- Placed pitcher Mark Portugal on the
15-day disabled list with inflammation of the right knee;
recalled pitcher Wayne Gomes from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the
International League (AAA).
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BASEBALL
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Cincinnati Reds -- Signed pitcher Jeff Shaw to a three-year
contract extension.
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BASEBALL
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Cincinnati Reds -- Signed pitcher Jeff Shaw to a three-year
contract extension through the 2001 season.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Placed pitcher Mark Portugal on the
15-day disabled list with inflammation of the right knee;
recalled pitcher Wayne Gomes from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the
International League (AAA).
BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Placed guard Brian Shaw on the injured
list with plantar fasciaitis of his right heel and an avulsion
fracture of the heel bone; activated forward Kebu Stewart from
the injured list.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent
linebacker Marty Moore.
HOCKEY
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Philadelphia Flyers -- Returned goaltender Neil Little and right
wing Paul Healey to Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Recalled right wing Corey Spring from
Adirondack of the American Hockey League.
SOCCER
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Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) -- Claimed midfielder Guillermo Jara off
waivers from the Los Angeles Galaxy; waived defender John Jones.
Vancouver 86ers (A-League) -- Signed defender/midfielder Chris
Franks, defender Richie Sumner and midfielders Chris Clarke,
Paul Dailly and Craig Dalrymple.
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BASEBALL
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Cincinnati Reds -- Signed pitcher Jeff Shaw to a three-year
contract extension through the 2001 season.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Placed pitcher Mark Portugal on the
15-day disabled list with inflammation of the right knee;
recalled pitcher Wayne Gomes from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the
International League (AAA).
BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Placed guard Brian Shaw on the injured
list with plantar fasciaitis of his right heel and an avulsion
fracture of the heel bone; activated forward Kebu Stewart from
the injured list.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent
linebacker Marty Moore.
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) -- Signed running back Erik
Thomas and wide receiver Jay Kearney; re-signed safety Jason
Mallett to a two-year contract with an option.
HOCKEY
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Philadelphia Flyers -- Returned goaltender Neil Little and right
wing Paul Healey to Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Recalled right wing Corey Spring from
Adirondack of the American Hockey League.
SOCCER
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Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) -- Claimed midfielder Guillermo Jara off
waivers from the Los Angeles Galaxy; waived defender John Jones.
Vancouver 86ers (A-League) -- Signed defender/midfielder Chris
Franks, defender Richie Sumner and midfielders Chris Clarke,
Paul Dailly and Craig Dalrymple.
COLLEGE
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Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference -- Named Tom Bohlsen
commissioner.
Catholic -- Named Chris McManes sports information director.
Jacksonville State -- Named Mark Turgeon men's basketball coach.
University of Redlands -- Announced the resignation of assistant
football coach Keith Gissel, effective May 31st.
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BASEBALL
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Cincinnati Reds -- Signed pitcher Jeff Shaw to a three-year
contract extension through the 2001 season.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Placed pitcher Mark Portugal on the
15-day disabled list with inflammation of the right knee;
recalled pitcher Wayne Gomes from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the
International League (AAA).
BASKETBALL
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Placed guard Brian Shaw on the injured
list with plantar fasciaitis of his right heel and an avulsion
fracture of the heel bone; activated forward Kebu Stewart from
the injured list.
FOOTBALL
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New England Patriots -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent
linebacker Marty Moore.
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) -- Signed running back Erik
Thomas and wide receiver Jay Kearney; re-signed safety Jason
Mallett to a two-year contract with an option.
Tampa Bay Storm (Arena) -- Traded wide receiver/defensive
back Antoine Worthman to the Milwaukee Mustangs for lineman
Ricky Shaw.
HOCKEY
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Philadelphia Flyers -- Returned goaltender Neil Little and right
wing Paul Healey to Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Recalled right wing Corey Spring from
Adirondack of the American Hockey League; reassigned center Steve
Kelly to the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the International Hockey
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BASEBALL
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Cincinnati Reds -- Signed pitcher Jeff Shaw to a three-year
contract extension through the 2001 season.
Philadelphia Phillies -- Placed pitcher Mark Portugal on the
15-day disabled list with inflammation of the right knee;
recalled pitcher Wayne Gomes from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the
International League (AAA).
Shreveport Captains (Texas League/AA) -- placed outfielder Mike
Glendenning on the disabled list; received outfielder Scott
Smith from Fresno of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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SOCCER
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Seattle Sounders (A-League) -- Signed forward Erik Storkson to a
one-year contract with an option for 1999; released midfielder
Vicente Figueroa to the San Jose Clash of Major League Soccer.