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Coyotes sign Alaska-Anchorage player

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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Phoenix Coyotes signed free-agent forward Josh Lunden to an entry-level contract Friday. The 24-year-old Lunden recently completed his senior season with the University of Alaska-Anchorage, where he had eight... Full story

Indians coach cherishes TV race with daughter

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Indians third-base coach Steve Smith never imagined any experience topping the joy of winning a World Series. Racing around the world with his daughter changed his mind. The bootful of beer wasn't bad, either. Four... Full story

Coyotes creating buzz around NHL

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The secret is out on the Phoenix Coyotes. The NHL team has operated largely under the radar the past few seasons. But they are winning a lot this season — and it's getting noticed. When the Coyotes took the ice... Full story

Posey leads Giants past Indians split-squad 7-6

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Buster Posey hit a run-scoring double with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 7-6 victory over a Cleveland Indians split-squad on Friday. Indians left-hander Tony Sipp... Full story

Rockies' Smith impressive in five-inning outing

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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Greg Smith just wants to pitch. His role with the Rockies still unsettled, Smith was impressive over five innings Friday as Colorado beat the Oakland Athletics 10-4. Smith gave up three hits and a run while striking... Full story

Royals' Anderson hits for cycle and has seven RBIs

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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brian Anderson went 5 for 5 with seven RBIs and hit for the cycle in the Kansas City Royals' 24-9 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Anderson, a Tucson native, hit a two-run triple in the first inning, a... Full story

Cardinals agree to terms with LB Joey Porter

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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday. Porter, entering his 12th season, spent the past three with the Miami Dolphins, who released him in March. He... Full story

Patterson doubles with bases loaded for Athletics

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PHOENIX (AP) — Mark Reynolds said he's more relaxed after signing a new three-year, $14.5 million contract on Thursday, and it showed. Reynolds hit his second homer of the spring and added a double that led to another run in the Arizona... Full story

Guzman to have surgery; might miss season

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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cubs reliever Angel Guzman will have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right shoulder and could be out for the season. The surgery will be performed Tuesday by orthopedist James Andrews, who has already... Full story

Diamondbacks sign 3B Reynolds to 3-year deal

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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks signed third baseman Mark Reynolds to a three-year contract Thursday. The deal runs through 2012 and includes a club option for 2013. Last year, Reynolds hit 44 home runs and had 102 RBIs, both... Full story

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