BASEBALL
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati: Named Mark Snipp special scout. C Dane Sardinha, LHP Michael Gosling, LHP Brian Shackelford, RHP Allan Simpson, OF Chris Denorfia and LHP Phil Dumatrait agreed to 1-year deals.
Houston: RHP Ezequiel Astacio, RHP Jason Hirsh and C Humberto Quintero agreed to 1-year deals.
NORTHERN LEAGUE
GARY: Released LHP John Gonzalez and RHP Randy Vanderplow.
BASKETBALL
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Orlando: Acquired F Trevor Ariza and G Anfernee Hardaway from Knicks for G Steve Francis. Waived F Bo Outlaw.
FOOTBALL
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Buffalo: Designated CB Nate Clements as franchise player.
Denver: Extended contract of Ted Sundquist, GM, through 2008.
Ind: WR Reggie Wayne agreed to 6-year deal.
N.Y. Jets: Released QB Jay Fiedler, OT Jason Fabini, FB Jerald Sowell, LB Barry Gardner, DT Lance Legree and WR Harry Williams Jr. CB Ty Law agreed not to exercise option for next 3 seasons.
HOCKEY
Washington: Signed D Jamie Heward and D Bryan Muir to 1-year extensions.
COLLEGE
NCAA: Placed Panhandle State on probation for 3 years for unethical conduct.
Auburn: Suspended freshman F Josh Dollard indefinitely from men’s basketball team.
Vanderbilt: Dismissed RB Zach Logan from football.
Xavier: Dismissed senior G Dedrick Finn from men’s basketball team.
LETTERS OF INTENT
MEN’S SOCCER
W. Virgina: Mike Brennan, Neuqua Valley, Alex Erwin, Sockers FC
WRESTLING
Northwestern: Brandon Precin, Sandburg.
