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Browns releaseMichael Jameson
BEREA -- Safety Michael Jameson had his contract terminated by the Cleveland Browns on Monday, one week after finishing his four-game NFL suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Jameson, one of the club's best special teams players the past few seasons, was suspended by the league last month. He was allowed to attend team meetings and work out at the training facility during his suspension, but couldn't practice until last week.
The Browns had until Monday to add him to their active roster or release the 26-year-old, who was selected in the sixth round in 2001.
Although they knew in January that Jameson would be suspended, the Browns allowed him to participate in training camp.
Jameson's departure means the Browns have no players left from their 2001 draft class.
Jameson played in 42 games and made one start with Cleveland. He made one career interception, picking off a pass by Baltimore's Jeff Blake in 2002 to secure a 14-13 win over the Ravens.
Ryan, 3 othergreats honored
BEREA -- Quarterback Frank Ryan, who led Cleveland to its last NFL title in 1964, is among four new members to the Browns Legends club announced on Monday.
Ryan, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was chosen along with guard Jim Ray Smith (1940s/50s) defensive tackle Jerry Sherk (1970s) and cornerback Frank Minnifield (1980s/90s) by a vote of fans and a 10-member panel.
The four will be honored at Cleveland's Nov. 20 home game against the Miami Dolphins as part of the Browns' annual alumni weekend.
The team began the Browns Legends in 2001 to annually honor former players who have had a major impact on the organization.
Penguins reassignFleury to AHL
PITTSBURGH -- Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, the No. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL draft, was reassigned by the Pittsburgh Penguins to their Wilkes-Barre/Scranton farm club on Monday.
Fleury was called up after starting goalie Jocelyn Thibault injured a knee during a game day practice Oct. 8. Fleury went 0-1-1 with a 4.05 goals-against average in three starts, including a 6-5 overtime loss Friday to Philadelphia in which he was pulled after allowing four goals on 20 shots.
With Thibault ready to play again -- he is expected to start Thursday night against New Jersey -- the Penguins want Fleury playing regularly. Fleury was 2-0 with a 1.00 goals against average at Wilkes-Barre (AHL) before being called up.
Blue Jacketsput Fritsche on IR
COLUMBUS -- Blue Jackets center Dan Fritsche was placed on injured reserve on with an injured right ankle on Monday.
Fritsche injured the ankle while being checked by a Los Angeles player in Columbus' 3-1 loss on Sunday to the Kings. He had to be helped from the ice during the first period and the Blue Jackets said he will be out indefinitely, pending the results of an MRI.
Fritsche, a 20-year-old from the Cleveland suburb of Parma, had two goals this season -- both in a 3-2 loss at Washington on opening night.
His absence is a blow to an already weak Columbus offense that is missing All-Star left wing Rick Nash, who is on the injured reserve with a sprained ankle. Rookie center Gilbert Brule, the No. 6 overall pick in this year's draft, has been sidelined by a fractured sternum.
The Blue Jackets have scored a league-worst 11 goals during a 1-5 start. They're off until Friday night, when they host San Jose in the first of five consecutive home games.
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NBA introducesnew dress code
NEW YORK -- There will be no more dress down days in the NBA.
The league announced in a memo to teams on Monday that a minimum dress code will go into effect at the start of the regular season on Nov. 1.
Players will be expected to wear business casual attire whenever they participate in team or league activities, including arriving at games, leaving games, conducting interviews and making promotional or other appearances.
"If they're trying to change the image of league, that's cool," Suns forward Shawn Marion said.
Some teams already have their own dress code in place.
Portland coach Nate McMillian is known for his strict rules, including bans on headbands and on cell phones on the team bus.
"It's important that the players understand they have to respect the game," McMillian said in August. "They have to respect the league. And they have to respect the fans. You must be a professional at all times."
Players will no longer be able to wear: Sleveless shirts, Shorts, T-shirts, Chains, pendants, or medallions worn over the player's clothes.
Vindicator staff/wire reports
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