BASEBALL
American League
Anaheim Angels activated shortstop David Eckstein from the 15-day disabled list.
Baltimore Orioles recalled left-handed pitcher Matt Riley, right-handed pitcher Sean Douglass, first baseman Carlos Mendez and catcher Geronimo Gil from Ottawa of the International League.
Cleveland Indians purchased the contract of outfielder Chris Magruder from Buffalo of the International League. Placed outfielder Matt Lawton on the 15-day disabled list and outfielder Ryan Ludwick on the 60-day disabled list.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed outfielder Delmon Young to a five-year contract.
National League
San Diego Padres acquired first baseman Todd Sears from Minnesota for infielder Alex Garcia.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
Detroit Lions released cornerback Blue Adams. Claimed cornerback Rod Babers off waivers from the NY Giants.
Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Frank Rice to the practice squad. Released guard Kaulana Noa.
Jacksonville Jaguars signed offensive lineman Sammy Williams and wide receiver Jimmy Redmond. Released runningback Joe Smith and defensive back David Young.
Minnesota Vikings signed fullback Charles Stackhouse. Released fullback James Lynch. Signed cornerback Rhett Nelson to the practice squad. Released cornerback Horace Willis from the practice squad.
NY Giants terminated the practice squad contract of wide receiver Derek Dorris. Signed wide receiver Ataveus Cash to the practice squad.
NY Jets released kick return Albert Johnson.
San Francisco 49ers waived offensive tackle Ben Archibald from the practice squad. Signed cornerback Joselio Hanson to the practice squad.
Seattle Seahawks placed fullback Chris Davis on injured reserve. Re-signed cornerback Doug Evans.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
Anaheim Mighty Ducks signed left-winger Craig Johnson to a one-year contract. Released goaltender Kelly Guard, centre Lanny Gare, centre Bill Cass and defenceman Cliff Loya. Returned defenceman Francois Caron to Moncton, defenceman Luke Fritshaw to Prince Albert and defenceman Brian Lee to Erie in the junior hockey leagues. Returned right-winger Joonas Vihko to HIFK Finland and right-winger Bjorn Melin to HV-71 Sweden.
Released Boston Bruins named Bob Essensa goaltending consultant.
Buffalo Sabres Promoted Jim Corsi from part-time goaltending coach to full-time goaltending coach.
Calgary Flames named David Marcoux goaltender coach. Signed defenceman Mike Commodore.
Florida Panthers signed defenceman Lyle Odelein to a one-year contract.
Los Angeles Kings named Nelson Emerson coaches aide.
Toronto Maple Leafs signed centre Joe Nieuwendyk.
HORSE RACING
Michigan Office of Racing Commissioner Suspended jockey Jeffrey H. Faul indefinitely after allegations he used an electrical buzzer to influence a race he won on Aug. 24 at the Muskegon County track.
US COLLEGE
UCLA suspended quarterback John Sciarra for one game after he was arrested on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and public intoxication and providing a false name to a police officer.