Lawsuit against ex-player Sosa tossed for lack of evidence

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- A lawsuit by a local business seeking $203,000 from former Major League Baseball star Sammy Sosa was thrown out by a Dominican Republic prosecutor on Friday.

Adolfo Feliz said the suit lacked sufficient evidence.

Carim Abu Nabaa alleged that Sosa didn't pay him a commission of $150,000 on a house sale, $43,000 for a luxury watch, and $10,000 for getting Reggaeton singer Don Omar to perform at Sosa's 41st birthday party.

Sosa played primarily for the Chicago Cubs and became one of MLB's most feared hitters. He also played for the Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles until 2007.