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Cubs place RHP Camp on disabled list

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs have placed reliever Shawn Camp on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right big toe and recalled RHP Rafael Dolis.

Rams OL Watkins suspended for opener

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Canucks fire Alain Vigneault as coach

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- The Vancouver Canucks have fired coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday.

Utley to have sore ribcage examined

MIAMI (AP) -- Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is scheduled for an MRI Thursday on his sore ribcage.

Laimbeer, new-look Liberty ready for a fresh start

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- When the New York Liberty open the regular season May 25 in Connecticut, you might not recognize them.

Houston D Boswell's suspension doubled to 2 games

NEW YORK (AP) -- Houston defender Bobby Boswell's suspension has been doubled to two games by the MLS disciplinary committee.

Strong offseason raises the bar for Tulsa Shock

TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Are the pieces finally falling in place for the Tulsa Shock?

Rays minor leaguer Yepez suspended 50 games

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Angel Yepez has been suspended for 50 games following a positive test under minor league baseball's drug program.

After Mattingly criticism, Dodgers top Brewers 9-2

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly criticized his team and benched All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier, then watched Los Angeles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 Wednesday.

Jaguars sign WR Ebert, waive DT Pendleton

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jaguars have signed first-year receiver Jeremy Ebert and waived defensive tackle Jeris Pendleton.

WR Crabtree not on 49ers' practice field

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- San Francisco 49ers leading wide receiver Michael Crabtree is not on the practice field for Wednesday afternoon's organized team activity, though the team has provided no update regarding his absence amid reports he tore his Achilles tendon.

Declan's Warrior wins Belmont's Gygistar Stakes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Declan's Warrior rallied to beat Tenango by a neck in the $83,300 Gygistar Stakes for 3-year-olds on Wednesday at Belmont Park.

D-Backs shut down OF Eaton after setback

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have ended Adam Eaton's rehabilitation stint in the minors after the young outfielder felt soreness in his injured elbow.

Whitaker begins new role as Texas Tech coach

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Candi Whitaker's favorite spot on campus while attending Texas Tech was in the basketball arena.

Jose Canseco accused of sexual assault in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Las Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegations that former baseball player Jose Canseco sexually assaulted her.

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