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Sanabia : I didn't know spitter was against rules

CHICAGO (AP) -- Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia says he didn't know it was illegal to spit on the ball, the way he did Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Gorzelanny activated, Burgos goes on DL

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers activated reliever Tom Gorzelanny from the 15-day disabled list.

N. Carolina beats Northwestern in lacrosse semis

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) -- Kara Cannizzaro scored four goals in the second half to help third-seeded North Carolina beat two-time defending national champion Northwestern 11-4 on Friday in the NCAA women's lacrosse semifinals.

Cornet, Hradecka reach final in Strasbourg

STRASBOURG, France (AP) -- Third-seeded Alize Cornet of France beat Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-3 on Friday to reach the Strasbourg International final.

Monfils, Montanes advance to Nice Open final

NICE, France (AP) -- France's Gael Monfils beat Spain's Pablo Andujar 7-5, 6-4 in the Nice Open on Friday to advance to the final.

Phillies recall Michael Martinez, Michael Stutes

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled utility player Michael Martinez and right-handed reliever Michael Stutes.

Seattle designates Andino calls up Sucre, Triunfel

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle Mariners have designated infielder Robert Andino for assignment, recalled infielder Carlos Triunfel from Triple-A Tacoma and selected catcher Jesus Sucre.

Neb. football player's indecency trial gets set

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A trial date has been set for a Nebraska defensive end accused of exposing his genitals to a female student.

Former NBA guard Flynn Robinson dies at 72

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Flynn Robinson, the former NBA guard who played on the Los Angeles Lakers' 1971-72 championship team, has died after a two-year fight with cancer. He was 72.

Indians activate Swisher from paternity list

BOSTON (AP) -- Cleveland Indians first baseman Nick Swisher is back from the paternity list after his wife, JoAnna, had the couple's first child, a girl.

Red Sox put OF Victorino, 3B Middlebrooks on DL

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox have placed outfielder Shane Victorino and third baseman Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Alfredo Aceves and infielder Jose Iglesias.

Johnson says no shave until Nats start hitting

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Davey Johnson says he's not going to shave until the Washington Nationals start hitting.

Blue Jackets sign McElhinney, Melart to contracts

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Curtis McElhinney and defenseman Ilari Melart to one-year contracts.

Coyotes GM Maloney signs contract extension

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney signed a long-term contract extension Friday with the NHL-owned team. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled

NEW YORK (AP) -- A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre (farv) over claims he sent racy text messages says the case has been settled.

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