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North Melbourne and Sydney have been boosted by the returns of key talls ahead of their pivotal AFL clash in Hobart.Important defender Scott Thompson and forward Ben Brown have recovered from adductor and knee issues respectively for North, while star Swans ruck-forward Kurt Tippett will play his first game since round 12 after overcoming a hamstring injury.The eighth-placed Kangaroos need to defeat the Swans, who sit second, to stave off a late challenge from fast-finishing Melbourne.Hard-running Roo Sam Gibson was named despite breaking his nose on Tuesday when he dropped a barbell on his head in a gym mishap.Sydney also recalled Ben McGlynn, but lost co-captain Kieren Jack to an ankle injury, suffered on Thursday at training, while Toby Nankervis was dropped.Former Swan Lewis Jetta and Jackson Nelson come in for West Coast as they prepare to host ladder leaders Hawthorn in a huge Friday night encounter.Hawks forward James Sicily was available after serving a one-match ban, but Alastair Clarkson named an unchanged line-up.Greater Western Sydney have brought in Jacob Hopper and Nathan Wilson as they look to climb back into the top four with a win against Fremantle at Spotless Stadium.The Dockers will be without Aaron Sandilands (glute) and Matthew Pavlich (rested), with Cameron Sutcliffe, Matt Taberner and Jonathon Griffin included.Adelaide ruckman Sam Jacobs returns from a two-week ankle injury to take on cross-town rivals Port Adelaide.The Power will be without Charlie Dixon (ankle), Chad Wingard (hamstring) and Logan Austin (groin) for the 41st Showdown. Jake Neade, Jay Schulz and Jimmy Toumpas earned recalls.Richmond coach Damien Hardwick swung the selection axe, making four unforced changes to the side who capitulated to Geelong.Out go Ty Vickery, Anthony Miles, Nathan Drummond and Ben Lennon and in come Kane Lambert, Todd Elton, Callum Moore and Connor Menadue.The Tigers take on St Kilda on Saturday at the MCG, the Saints losing Sam Fisher to a hamstring injury and Tom Hickey to a calf strain, while bringing in Jarryn Geary, Jason Holmes and Jack Lonie.Ben Crocker replaces Taylor Adams (ankle) for Collingwood, who take on Gold Coast on Saturday night at Etihad Stadium.The Suns have recalled Alex Sexton, Sean Lemmens and Brayden Fiorini as they look to rebound from an embarrassing loss to Essendon.Pies forward Travis Cloke did not earn a recall from the VFL.In notable moves in extended squads named for Sundays fixtures, Andrew Mackie is back for the Cats, who take on a Lions side who regain Tom Bell.Darcy Parish and Mark Jamar return for the Bombers against the Bulldogs, who lost Matt Suckling to an achilles injury.Toby McLean, Koby Stevens, Will Minson and Roarke Smith are the inclusions to Luke Beveridges squad.Melbourne added Viv Michie, Sam Weideman and Alex Neal-Bullen for their clash with Carlton, who brought in Liam Sumner, Andrejs Everitt and Nick Graham. 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A lawyer for MLB, Matthew Menchel, confirmed Wednesday the league dropped its case against Biogenesis of America, its owner Anthony Bosch and several other individuals. The lawsuit had accused Biogenesis and Bosch of conspiring with players to violate their contracts by providing them with banned performance-enhancing substances. Nike Cortez Uomo . General manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday that he wants to see Gaboriks contributions go beyond the scoresheet before considering a long-term deal for the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent. CHICAGO -- All the interest around the league is flattering. Matt Garza just isnt sure what to make of it. He realizes the Chicago Cubs could trade him at any moment. And performances like this will make him that much more attractive to contenders. Garza pitched seven strong innings, Alfonso Soriano homered and scored four runs, and the Cubs pulled away late to beat the White Sox 8-2 on Monday night. Dave Sappelt had a career-high four hits, while Soriano had three along with two steals. Luis Valbuena drove in three runs, hitting the tiebreaking two-run double and scoring during a five-run eighth. Garza (5-1), meanwhile, came through with another terrific outing at a time when interest in him is high. "At least youre wanted," he said. "It could be the other way. If it happens, my phone will ring and that will be it. But it hasnt rung." For now, managements phones are ringing. General manager Jed Hoyer acknowledged that earlier in the day, saying Garzas "a guy weve gotten a lot of phone calls on" and has "opened a lot of eyes" of late. Garza, who has an expiring contract, said hes discussed a new deal with the Cubs and isnt ruling it out, no matter how slim the odds appear to be. He said the possibility is "as real as the trade." "Its always a possibility, 50-50," he added. Hes 4-0 in his last five starts after allowing two runs -- one earned -- and five hits, striking out six without a walk. Hes lowered his ERA from 4.98 to 3.22 during this stretch, while his trade value has remained high. Valbuena broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run double off reliever Matt Thornton (0-3) and came around on a single by Sappelt off Nate Jones. Ransom capped the rally with a two-run, bases-loaded single, and the Cubs completed the four-game season sweep against their crosstown rivals. Hector Santiago lasted 5 1-3 innings, allowing two runs and five hits, for the White Sox, but they lost for the 10th time in 12 games. This one, a makeup from May 28, was delayed 29 minutes at the start by rain. "Its at that point where you want to win against anybody," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "Coming back here and losing this one, yyou dont like losing to anybody, but again, we have to right the ship.dddddddddddd" The Cubs continued to unload players before the game, trading outfielder Scott Hairston to the Washington Nationals for minor league pitcher Ivan Pineyro. In the past week alone, theyve also dealt pitchers Scott Feldman and Carlos Marmol, along with catcher Steve Clevenger, and Garza could be on his way out, too. He gave up a solo drive in the third to Josh Phegley, who hit his first career homer against Tampa Bays David Price on Sunday. That made him the quickest White Sox rookie to homer in consecutive games since Magglio Ordonez went deep in his second and third games in 1997. "Other than that, (Garza) was outstanding," manager Dale Sveum said. "I think hed probably tell you he didnt have the great fastball command, but he did have the velocity." Soriano gave the Cubs a 2-1 lead when he knocked a high pitch to the seats in left leading off the sixth, just after lightning flashed and thunder cracked. The home run was his 13th on the season and sixth in 10 games. It was also the 385th of his career, putting him in sole possession of 59th place on baseballs all-time list ahead of former White Sox All-Star Harold Baines. But the White Sox immediately tied it, thanks to some shaky defence by the Cubs. Second baseman Darwin Barney threw wildly to first on an infield single by Gordon Beckham with one out, allowing the runner to advance to second, and a single by Alex Rios put men on the corners. With two outs, catcher Dioner Navarro bounced a throw to second that Barney could not handle on a double steal, allowing Beckham to score the tying run. It was also the first time a White Sox player swiped home since Juan Pierre did it against Cleveland on Oct. 2, 2010. NOTES: Neither team had swept the season series with its crosstown rival since they moved to a home-and-home format in 1999. ... The White Sox open a three-game series at Detroit on Tuesday, with LHP Jose Quintana (3-2, 3.69 ERA) starting against RHP Justin Verlander (9-5, 3.54). ... Travis Wood (5-6, 2.69) starts Tuesday for the Cubs against the Angels, with RHP Joe Blanton (2-10, 5.14) going for the Angels. ' ' '