Ex-Indian Crisp to appear in one game with Crushers

Former Indians outfielder Coco Crisp signed a one-game contract with the Lake Erie Crushers, the team announced.

Crisp is slated to appear Aug. 3. The Crushers host River City at 6:05 p.m. that evening.

Crisp last played in MLB in 2016, appearing in 122 games with the Athletics and Indians.

Former Indians player Travis Hafner appeared in a game for the Crushers in 2018.

TALKS ON DECK >> and the union announced modest rule changes March 14, mostly starting in 2020 such as expanded rosters and a threebatter minimum for pitchers, and the commissioner’s office agreed to drop its push for pitch clocks until 2022 at the earliest.

Players have been furious at slow free-agent markets during the first two offseasons of the collective bargaining agreement set to expire Dec. 1, 2021..

NFL

RAIDERS CUTS >> The Raiders released 2018 leading wide receiver Jordy Nelson and backup QB AJ McCarron to create salary cap space after going on a spending spree earlier this week.

Horse racing

NEW RULES AFTER 22ND FATALITY >> Santa Anita will ban the use of medication and whips on racing days after the 22nd horse fatality in 2 1/2 months occurred at the historic track March 14.

The move by owner The Stronach Group would make Santa Anita the first racetrack in the nation to impose such restrictions in a sport that has taken repeated hits for drug and safety issues while struggling to maintain its fan base and attract younger gamblers.

College basketball

COACH STILL OUT >> LSU will not allow Will Wade to resume his duties as men’s basketball coach unless he speaks to university officials about the reports of an FBI wire-tap that resulted in his suspension. A statement from the school’s counsel was released amid reports that Wade has requested to return to the team.