Braves trade Rocker to Indians in four-player deal
Rocker was dealt from Atlanta to Cleveland in a four player exchange that sent Steve Karsay Steve Reed and cash to the Braves in return for Rocker and minor league third baseman Troy Cameron Rocker finished the season 2-2 with a 3.09 ERA and 19 saves in 23 chances.
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Brewerton program canceled by rain at Brewerton Speedway
Friday afternoon rain washed out Brewerton Speedway family autograph night and the regular stock car racing program. Thursday night at New Egypt Speedway in New Jersey, Brewerton regular Billy Decker won the Advanced Auto Super Di Dirt Series 100 lap modified race beating series champion and current point leader Steve Paine.
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Montgomery Wins 100 Meter Title At US Outdoors
Olympian Tim Montgomery captured the men's 100 meter title in Eugene in wind aided 9.95 seconds. Chryste Gaines won the women's title in a wind aided 10.89 seconds. Mike Powell, 37, failed in his comeback bid, finishing fourth as he seeks a World Championship spot.
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NBA free agents sign earlier after moratorium shortened
The NBA and the players union agree to a shorter signing moratorium allowing free agents including Chris Webber and Dikembe Mutombo to sign before July 31. The new window opens July 18, two weeks earlier than planned and replaces the prior July 1 to July 31 ban.
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Batavia Muckdogs take three of four from Auburn
The Batavia Muckdogs won three of four against the Auburn Doubledays with three Batavia pitchers allowing only two hits in a 6-3 Friday victory before 1,146 fans at Dewyer Stadium. Auburn moves on to Pittsfield, Mass., after the series.
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Umpire Al Clark Fired Over Airline Tickets
Umpire Al Clark was terminated by the commissioner's office for improperly using plane tickets in breach of his union contract. Sandy Alderson confirmed the move but declined further details, stating he is no longer employed by major league baseball.
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Christian shoots 69 to lead Gerry Ashe Memorial at Cavalry Club
After kidney issues derailed his rhythm Christian returned to form with a 69 tying Luke Hobika atop the Gerry Ashe Memorial standings. Leaders sit one stroke ahead of Phil Tripoli and two ahead of Mike Naton and Neil Reidy Jr. Defending champ Bill Moore withdrew with a back injury.
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Mussina recovers to lift Yankees past Rays 6-3
Mike Mussina overcame a tough fourth inning after surrendering a three-run lead as the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 6-3 in St. Petersburg. Shane Spencer homered and drove in three, Jeter and ONeill contributed key hits, and Mariano Rivera secured his 22nd save in 25 chances.
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Connolly Center Of Trade Rumors For Islander No. 2 Pick
Tim Connolly of the New York Islanders sits at the center of trade talk as the NHL draft opens with the No. 2 pick. General manager Mike Milbury weighs moving a marquee player or adding a big name to boost the team and fan excitement. Connolly, 20, is praised as a top young talent after recent scoring bursts and a World Championship showing, while expressing intent to stay with the Islanders if possible.
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