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Carr leads East squad in annual Shrine game

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Utah receiver Steve Smith capped his college career Saturday with two touchdowns in the West's 20-10 victory Saturday in the East-West Shrine Game.

The 76th annual East-West game, which raises money for Shriners' hospitals, was played at the San Francisco Giants' bayside ballpark for the first time. The event has become a showcase for seniors like Smith, hoping to get another chance to impress NFL scouts looking for draftable talent.

Kansas State's Jonathan Beasley was 5-of-10 for 117 yards and the two scoring passes to Smith. Nebraska's Correll Buckhalter caught three passes for 61 yards and ran 10 times for 54 yards.

Mack Brown of Texas served as head coach for the West, which included punter Nick Harris of California and defensive lineman Casey Hampton of Texas - both first-team All-Americans.

Michigan coach Lloyd Carr led the East squad, with three players from Sugar Bowl champion Miami: safety Al Blades, running back James Jackson and King, a receiver.

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Weinke, Heupel to miss Senior Bowl

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Two of the nation's top quarterbacks - Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke and Josh Heupel - will miss the Senior Bowl on Saturday because of injuries.

Heupel led Oklahoma past Weinke and Florida State in the Orange Bowl to settle the national title.

The two arrived in Mobile on Sunday and informed Senior Bowl officials and NFL scouts they needed to rest.

Weinke has a sprained left foot and was examined by Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham on Friday. Heupel, a left-hander, has an injured throwing arm.

"It's not a serious condition," said Heupel, who guided Oklahoma to a 13-0 season.

Weinke initially hurt his foot in September and said he needs to rest so he can begin getting ready for NFL workouts.

Senior Bowl officials replaced Weinke on the South team with Florida quarterback Jesse Palmer. Heupel was replaced on the North team by Rashard Casey of Penn State.

Wells traded to Sox after bashing Jays

CHICAGO (AP) - David Wells could be just the pitcher the Chicago White Sox need. It's a safe bet he'll also be more than just the staff ace.

The White Sox sent pitchers Mike Sirotka, Kevin Beirne and Mike Williams and outfielder Brian Simmons to Toronto for Wells, a 20-game winner last season, and pitcher Matt DeWitt.

Wells, 37, is 161-107 in his 14-year career, including 20-8 last season with a league-best nine complete games in 35 starts. He has averaged 16 victories the last six years and has been at his best in the postseason with an 8-1 record in 19 games.

"We needed an ace, and the price for an ace is high," Williams said. "We won 95 games and got to the playoffs and it wasn't enough."

Earlier this month, Wells criticized the Blue Jays' organization was not doing enough to win. He also said the Blue Jays' fans "stink."

Two Stars arrested in Tampa nude club

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Two Dallas Stars players were among those arrested when police raided a nude club to enforce a city ordinance banning lap dances.

Left wing Ted Donato and Tyler John Bouck, a rookie celebrating his 21st birthday, posted $250 bail less than 90 minutes after being arrested Saturday night.

The Stars were in town for a game Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Donato and Bouck were charged with violating Tampa's adult use entertainment ordinance, which police have said they intend to enforce leading to the Super Bowl on Jan. 28.

The club, Mons Venus, is a few blocks from Raymond James Stadium, site of the NFL championship. More than 200 people have been arrested since the ordinance was enacted in December 1999.