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BASEBALL Major League Baseball Office of the Commissioner suspended Cleveland right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon for seven games and fined him an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing at Houston catcher Scott Servais in a game on July 17. American League Cleveland Indians agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Jake Dittler. Tampa Bay Devil Rays placed right-handed pitcher Bryan Rekar on the 15-day disabled list. Recalled right-handed pitcher Jesus Colome from Durham of the International League. National League Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Michael Tucker from the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed pitcher Chris Booker and right-handed pitcher Ben Shaffar. Philadelphia Phillies designated right-handed pitcher Amaury Telemaco for assignment. Activated right-handed pitcher Ricky Bottalico from the 15-day disabled list. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Chicago Bulls acquired guard Greg Anthony from the Portland Trail Blazers for a future second-round draft pick. Renounced the rights to guard Bryce Drew. Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Mitch Richmond to a one-year contract. Toronto Raptors re-signed centre Antonio Davis to a five-year contract and guard Alvin Williams. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL suspended Green Bay defensive tackle Cletidus Hunt for the first four regular-season games for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Cleveland Browns signed offensive lineman Tony Jones and offensive lineman Paul Zukauskasto to three-year contracts, defensive end Mark Word to a one-year contract and running back Benjamin Gay to a two-year contract. Released defensive end Kerry Linnear and offensive lineman Noel LaMontagne. Detroit Lions signed linebacker Jason Glenn. Re-signed guard Andy Vincent. Released tightend Khary Jackson and linebacker Andre Offing. St. Louis Rams signed tightend Steve Bush. Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with running back Jonathan Linton. HOCKEY National Hockey League Anaheim Mighty Ducks agreed to terms with left-winger Mike Leclerc on a two-year contract. Boston Bruins agreed to terms with defenceman Hal Gill to a two-year contract. Florida Panthers re-signed centre Olli Jokinen to a one-year contract. Vancouver Canucks re-signed defenceman Drake Berehowsky. TENNIS U.S. Tennis Association USTA fired Tom Gullikson, director of coaching.

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