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HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL -- Suspended Toronto D Wade Belak two games, without pay, for elbowing Washington D Brendan Witt in the head during a game on Nov. 26, and Phoenix D Todd Simpson three games, without pay, for high-sticking LW Rob DiMaio during a game on Nov. 25. Atlanta Thrashers -- Reassigned D Pauli Levokari from Chicago of the AHL to Greenville of the ECHL. Phoenix Coyotes -- Named Ron Woodbridge senior vice president and general manager of the Glendale Arena. American Hockey League Bridgeport Sound Tigers -- Announced G Rick DiPietro has been recalled by the New York Islanders. Signed G Jim Sanca. Grand Rapids Griffins -- Signed D Matt Eldred. East Coast Hockey League ECHL -- Suspended Florida F Tom Buckley one game, and fined him an undisclosed amount, and Florida coach Gerry Fleming two games, as a result of their actions in a game against Greensboro on Nov. 23. Florida Everblades -- Traded F John Campbell to Augusta for F Kevin Brown. Pensacola Ice Pilots -- Announced D Harlan Pratt has been called up by Springfield of the AHL. South Carolina Stingrays -- Signed F Rob Concannon. United Hockey League UHL -- Suspended Flint RW Jeremy Cornish three games for his actions during a game against Adirondack on Nov. 22, Muskegon RW Robin Bouchard three games for his actions during a game against Quad City on Nov. 22, and Missouri LW Lonnie Loach three games for his actions in a game against Muskegon on Nov. 23. BASEBALL American League Boston Red Sox -- Signed RHP Ryan Rupe. Cleveland Indians -- Named Buddy Bell bench coach. Announced first base coach Robby Thompson will become special assistant to the general manager. Seattle Mariners -- Named Rene Lachemann bench coach and Orlando Gomez bullpen coach. Claimed LHP Steve Kent off waivers from Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Devil Rays -- Sent INF Jace Brewer outright to Durham of the IL. International League Indianapolis Indians -- Named Dallas Williams hitting coach and Mike Caldwell pitching coach. Central League San Angelo Colts -- Signed OF Juan Rocha and INF-OF Jake Burnham. Purchased the contract of RHP Jesse Turner from Dubois County of the Frontier League. Northern League St. Paul Saints -- Signed RHP Mike Cosgrove and RHP Jason Von Haefen. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Golden State Warriors -- Signed G Earl Boykins. Women's National Basketball Association Miami Sol -- Announced the Miami franchise will cease operations. National Basketball Development League Greenville Groove -- Waived Eric Williams. Acquired Luis Fernando de Souza. FOOTBALL National Football League Carolina Panthers -- Signed S Julian Jones to the practice squad. Waived TE Shaun Draper from the practice squad. Cleveland Browns -- Waived DT Damian Gregory. Waived FB Marvin Brown from the practice squad. Signed G Chad Ward to the practice squad. Dallas Cowboys -- Placed S Darren Woodson on injured reserve. Signed K Richie Cunningham. Signed KR Woody Dantzler from the practice squad. Green Bay Packers -- Re-signed OT Mark Tauscher through the 2008 season. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Signed PK Richie Cunningham. Philadelphia Eagles -- Promoted QB Tim Hasselbeck from the practice squad to the active roster. Signed QB Tee Martin to the practice squad. St. Louis Rams -- Signed RB Justin Watson and T Jerry Wisne. Promoted OL Andy King from the practice squad to the active roster. Released QB Scott Covington and WR Yo Murphy. Placed G Tom Nutten on injured reserve. Signed WR Francis St. Paul to the practice squad. Arena Football Arizona Rattlers -- Signed WR-DB Ryan Dennard. Re-signed OL-DL Pete Tramontanas. Buffalo Destroyers -- Signed WR-DB Malik Campbell, DS Ken Haslip, OL-DL Jason Jewell, OL-DL Brad Keeney, QB Jeff Loots and OS Gunnard Twyner. Re-signed WR-DB Bret Cooper. Colorado Crush -- Signed QB Charles Puleri and QB Kane Claunch. Waived QB Brandon Davis. Dallas Desperados -- Signed WR-DB Tyrone Tolbert. Detroit Fury -- Signed OL-DL Corey Callens. New Jersey Gladiators -- Signed WR-DB Tacoma Fountaine. San Jose Sabercats -- Signed OL-DL Brian Lytle.

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