NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOC.
BULLS: Re-signed F-C Michael Ruffin.
Charlotte: Waived F forward Jermareo Davidson.
Golden State: Waived F Rob Kurz.
L.A. Lakers: Exercised option on G Jordan Farmar. Waived G Coby Karl.
New York: Waived F Patrick Ewing Jr.
Toronto: Exercised 4th-year option on F Andrea Bargnani.
Utah: Waived G Gerry McNamara.
Washing.: Exercised 3rd-year options on F Oleksiy Pecherov, G Nick Young.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Cincinnati: Put S Corey Lynch on IR.
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
BLACKHAWKS: Recalled D Cam Barker from Rockford (AHL).
Carolina: Recalled C Dwight Helminen from Albany (AHL).
Columbus: Put G Pascal LeClaire on, and activated RW Jared Boll from IR.
Montreal: Sent D Mathieu Carle to Hamilton (AHL).
New Jersey: Put C Brian Rolston and C Bobby Holik on IR.
Philadelphia: Sent F Jared Ross to Philadelphia (AHL).
San Jose: Recalled F Jamie McGinn from Worcester (AHL).
COLLEGE
Cleveland St.: Men’s basketball coach Gary Waters agreed to 5-year deal.
Illinois State: Promoted Keith Trivitt to assistant media relations director.
Indiana State: Women’s soccer coach Vernon Croft steps down at season’s end to became asst. AD for facilities.
Washington: Football coach Tyrone Willingham will step down at season’s end.
Weber State: Suspended WR-KR Bryant Eteuati indefinitely after being arrested on outstanding warrants.
HONORS
Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Assn.: Named Ralph Drendel, track coach at Kaneland, to its hall of fame.
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EDITED BY THOMAS L. OUTLAW
