BASKETBALL
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Boston: G J.R. Giddens agreed to 2-year deal.
Houston: Traded G Bobby Jackson, F Donte Greene and its 2009 first-round draft pick to Sacramento for G-F Ron Artest, F Patrick Ewing, Jr. and G Sean Singletary.
L.A. Lakers: Signed F Josh Powell.
Milwaukee: Signed C Francisco Elson.
Phoenix: Signed F Louis Amundson.
WOMEN’S NBA
SKY: Re-signed forward Leah Rush to 7-day free agent contract and waived forward Brooke Queenan.
Indiana: Signed G Doneeka Lewis to 7-day contract, effective Aug. 28.
ISRAELI LEAGUE
Hapoel Galil Elyon-Gilboa: Signed F Brian Randle to pro contract.
FOOTBALL
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Cincinnati: Waived G Justin Britt.
Cleveland: Waived OL Cliff Louis. Signed OL Jonathan Palmer.
Jacksonville: Signed DT Jonathan Lewis. Waived RB Lavarus Giles.
New England: Signed S John Lynch. Signed OL Stephen Sene. Released WR Chris Dunlap.
N.Y. Giants: Placed OT Shane Olivea on injured reserve. Waived-injured DE Antonio Reynolds.
HOCKEY
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Ottawa: Signed C Zack Smith. Signed 1-year affiliation agreement with Elmira (ECHL).
Philadelphia: Coach John Stevens agreed to 2-year contract extension.
Phoenix: Re-signed C Joel Perrault to 2-year contract.
AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE
WOLVES: Named Jason Shaver team’s play-by-play announcer.
SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Los Angeles: Acquired conditional fourth-round pick in 2010 MLS SuperDraft for rights to F Clint Mathis from Real Salt Lake.
Real Salt Lake: Acquired rights to MF Clint Mathis from Ergotelis (Greek Super League).
Seattle Sounders FC: Signed G Kasey Keller to multi-year contract.
COLLEGES
Cincinnati: Quarterback Ben Mauk filed a lawsuit against NCAA seeking to get another year of eligibility.
Central State, Ohio: Named Kellen Winslow Sr. director of athletics and student wellness.
Evansville: Signed men’s soccer coach Mike Jacobs to contract extension through 2012 season.
Indiana: Named Roshown McLeod men’s assistant basketball coach.
Michigan: Running back Kevin Grady pleaded guilty to misdemeanor drunken-driving charge.
Michigan State: Said safety Roderick Jenrette asked for an indefinite leave of absence to address an undisclosed personal matter and that safety Enrique Shaw has left team.
West Virginia: Said linebacker Reed Williams (shoulder) will miss Aug. 30 season opener against Villanova.
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EDITED BY THOMAS L. OUTLAW AND DAMIAN HOPKINS
