=== Sports Transactions from The Sports Network ===

                       === Thursday, June 28, 2012 ===


=== BASEBALL ===

Arizona Diamondbacks - Recalled pitcher Trevor Bauer from Reno (PCL); optioned
infielder Josh Bell to Reno.

Baltimore Orioles - Recalled outfielder Xavier Avery from Norfolk (IL); placed
designated hitter Nick Johnson on the 15-day disabled list.

Chicago White Sox - Designated pitcher Will Ohman for assignment; selected the
contract of pitcher Leyson Septimo from Charlotte (IL).

Cleveland Indians - Optioned pitcher Scott Barnes to Columbus (IL); recalled
pitcher Zach McAllister from Columbus; agreed to terms with shortstop Nick
Hamilton on a minor league contract.

Los Angeles Dodgers - Recalled infielder/outfielder Scott Van Slyke from
Albuquerque (PCL); optioned infielder Ivan De Jesus to Albuquerque.

New York Yankees - Placed pitcher CC Sabathia on the 15-day disabled list;
placed pitcher Andy Pettitte on the 60-day disabled list; recalled pitcher
Ryota Igarashi from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Int.); signed pitcher Adam Warren
to a major league contract and selected him to the 25-man roster.

Oakland Athletics - Extended its player development contract with Single-A
Vermont through the 2014 season.

Philadelphia Phillies - Optioned pitcher Joe Savery to Lehigh Valley (IL);
selected the contract of pitcher Brian Sanches from Lehigh Valley; designated
pitcher Chad Qualls for assignment; selected the contracts of pitchers Brian
Sanches and Jeremy Horst from Lehigh Valley.

Pittsburgh Pirates - Signed infielder Jimmy Rider.

Tampa Bay Rays - Reinstated designated hitter Luke Scott from the 15-day
disabled list; optioned pitcher Chris Archer to Durham (IL).


=== BASKETBALL ===

NBA - Announced the resignation of Major General Ronald L. Johnson, senior
vice president, referee operations, effective at the end of July.

New Orleans Hornets - Extended a qualifying offer to guard Eric Gordon.

Orlando Magic - Extended a qualifying offer to forward Ryan Anderson.

Phoenix Suns - Extended qualifying offers to center Robin Lopez and guard
Aaron Brooks.


=== FOOTBALL ===

Minnesota Vikings - Signed defensive end Jeff Charleston; waived defensive
tackle Terrell Resonno.

New Orleans Saints - Agreed to terms with defensive tackle Akiem Hicks on a
four-year contract.

New York Jets - Released offensive tackle Ray Willis; waived quarterback G.J.
Kinne.

Pittsburgh Steelers - Signed linebacker Ryan Baker; released linebacker
Brandon Lindsey.


=== HOCKEY ===

Columbus Blue Jackets - Signed defenseman Nikita Nikitin.

Los Angeles Kings - Agreed with goaltender Jonathan Quick on a 10-year
contract extension.

Nashville Predators - Signed defenseman Hal Gill to a two-year contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins - Agreed to a 12-year contract extension with Sidney
Crosby.

St. Louis Blues - Signed forward Scott Nichol to a one-year contract.

Tampa Bay Lightning - Signed defenseman Brian Lee to a two-year contract.

Vancouver Canucks - Agreed to a contract with goaltender Cory Schneider.


=== SOCCER ===

D.C. United - Acquired striker Long Tan from Vancouver Whitecaps FC for a
first-round selection in the 2015 MLS Supplemental Draft.

San Jose Earthquakes - Waived defender Josh Suggs and midfielder Ellis
McLoughlin.

Toronto FC - Waived midfielder Efrain Burgos Jr.