Judge rejects proposed sale of NHL's Phoenix Coyotes

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ben Patrick has been suspended for four games after testing positive for an amphetamine, a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. . . . The New York Jets signed third-round draft pick Shonn Greene to a four-year deal that includes a $905,000 signing bonus. Greene rushed for a school-record 1,850 yards and 20 touchdowns at Iowa, and was selected the Big Ten Conference's offensive player of the year.

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MISCELLANY

Bradley to defend WBO title Aug. 1

Timothy Bradley, the unbeaten World Boxing Organization junior-welterweight champion from Palm Springs, will make his next title defense against former lightweight champion Nate Campbell on Aug. 1 at Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, said Gary Shaw, Bradley's promoter.

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The sports federations for golf, baseball, softball, rugby sevens, roller sports, squash and karate made pitches to the International Olympic Committee's executive board for inclusion in the 2016 Games.

The board will select two sports in August to put forward for ratification at the IOC general assembly in October.

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PASSINGS

Woodeshick, former Houston pitcher; 76

Hal Woodeshick, who pitched for the expansion Houston Colt .45s during an 11-year career in which he was an All-Star and part of a World Series championship team, has died. He was 76.

Woodeshick died Sunday in Houston, the Astros said. Story, Section A.