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Rookie CB Banks signs 4-year contract with Bucs

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Second-round draft choice Johnthan Banks has agreed to a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leaving the team with one unsigned rookie.

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Panthers say top 3 draft picks now under contract

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers announced they’ve signed first-round draft pick Star Lotulelei and third-round selection Edmund Kugbila. With the signings, Carolina’s top three picks are now under contract.

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Rangers release Lowe, add Teahen as minor-leaguer

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed right-hander Derek Lowe on unconditional release waivers and signed utility man Mark Teahen (TEA-en) to a minor league contract.

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Padres’ rally fizzles in 5-3 loss to Cardinals

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Burch Smith throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of their baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Burch Smith’s first stint in the major leagues was a short one.

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Canucks fire Alain Vigneault as coach

In this April 30, 2013, file phot, Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault directs the team during hockey practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canucucks said Wednesday, May 22, 2013, that Vigneault has been relieved of his duties as head coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck, File

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

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