NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NBA: Fined Memphis F Darrell Arthur $20,000 for being banished from NBA rookie symposium.
Boston: Coach Doc Rivers signed 3-year extension.
Los Angeles: Signed G Brandon Heath.
CONTINENTAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
CBA: Acting commissioner Jim Coyne resigned to become president and general manager of Albany Patroons. Named Dennis Truax commissioner for 2008-09 season.
AMERICAN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
ABA: Awarded expansion team to Charleston, W. Va., — to be Outlaws — for upcoming season.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
BEARS: Signed RT Fred Miller to 1-year deal.
Dallas: Signed WR Mike Jefferson and G Ryan Gibbons to practice squad.
Jacksonville: Placed OL Maurice Williams on injured reserve. Signed OL Todd Wade.
Minnesota: Signed DE Martail Burnett and OT Chris Clark to practice squad. Released DT Leger Douzable and LB Kyle Shotwell from practice squad.
New Eng.: Signed QB Matt Gutierrez to practice squad.
Oakland: Signed OL Seth Wand. Claimed OL James Marten off waivers from Dallas. Placed OL Paul McQuistan on IR.
St. Louis: Signed WR Eddie Kennison. Waived LB David Vybora. Re-signed Vybora to practice squad. Released CB Darius Vinnett from practice squad.
San Diego: Signed LB Antwan Applewhite from practice squad.
San Francisco: Placed QB Alex Smith on IR. Signed QB Jamie Martin. Cut DE Louis Holmes and signed DE Larry Birdine to practice squad.
Seattle: Placed G Rob Sims on IR. Signed WR Billy McMullen and WR Samie Parker. Re-signed WR Jordan Kent to practice squad.
COLLEGES
Summit League: Named Greg Walter assistant commissioner.
Connecticut: Men’s soccer coach Bill Lessig retired, effective at end of 2008 season.
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