Local Roundup: H-BR to hold girls basketball camp

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All girls entering grades 3-8 in the fall are invited to basketball camp at Hinckley-Big Rock High School from July 13-17. Camp will run from 9-10:15 a.m. for third and fourth graders, 10:30-11:45 a.m. for fifth and sixth graders and 12:30-2 p.m. for seventh and eighth graders.

The cost for each camp is $30 for the week. Each camper will receive a T-shirt. Contact coach Greg Burks at 630-978-2296 for more information.

CFL cracks down on Jackson tribute
TORONTO – The Canadian Football League has fined Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce because it wasn’t thrilled with his tribute to Michael Jackson after scoring a touchdown.

The league announced Thursday it fined Bruce an undisclosed amount for his “excessive actions.”

After scoring on a 21-yard pass to put Toronto ahead 6-0, Bruce removed his helmet, shoulder pads and uniform top, then laid down in the end zone.

Bruce said he was honoring the memory of Jackson by pretending to be buried.

Bruce received two objectionable conduct penalties for his actions during the game, which the Argonauts won 30-17 on Wednesday night.

Toronto coach Bart Andrus says “next time around he will celebrate in an appropriate manner.”

Blackhawks sign veteran center
CHICAGO – The Blackhawks have signed John Madden, a center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the New Jersey Devils.

The 36-year-old Madden signed a one-year contract Thursday. He joins the Blackhawks a day after they signed Marian Hossa to a 12-year, $62.8 million deal and added forward Tomas Kopecky. Those two played last season with Detroit.

Madden has 140 goals and 157 assists for his career during the regular season.

Shaq arrives in Cleveland with motto
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Shaquille O’Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

“My motto is very simple,” the 15-time All-Star center said Thursday. “Win a ring for the King.”

Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O’Neal was introduced Thursday by the Cavaliers, who believe he can be their missing piece. The city of Cleveland has been waiting since 1964 for one of its three pro sports franchises to win a championship.

Cotts has Tommy John surgery
Left-hander Neal Cotts, who pitched in 19 games this season for the Cubs before being sent to the minors on May 27, underwent Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery Thursday.

Cotts was 0-2 with a 7.36 ERA for Chicago this season before being sent to Triple-A Iowa. The surgery was performed by Dr. Timothy Kremchek of Cincinnati.

Cotts has pitched in the majors for seven seasons.

– From staff, wire reports