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Vernon Maxwell has filed a grievance against the Houston Rockets for terminating his contract after they waived him. … Wayne Gretzky ended weeks of silence and put to rest wild speculation about his future, saying he plans to finish his career with the Los Angeles Kings and remain with the organization after his playing days are over. … Pittsburgh Penguins star center Mario Lemieux skated at the team’s new practice facility, the first time he has skated since he announced on June 20 that he would return after missing the 1994-95 season. … Doug Flutie threw two touchdown passes as the Calgary Stampeders extended their CFL-record home winning streak to 26 games with a 27-19 victory over the Shreveport Pirates.