Transactions

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BASEBALL

American League

BOSTON RED SOX--Optioned INF Alex Cora to Pawtucket (IL).

MINNESOTA TWINS--Placed RHP Scott Baker on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Kevin Slowey from Rochester (IL).

TORONTO BLUE JAYS--Purchased the contract of SS Jorge Velandia from Syracuse (IL). Optioned OF Adam Lind to Syracuse.

National League

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS--Optioned RHP Brad Hennessey to Fresno (PCL). Recalled RHP Billy Sadler from Fresno.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

NBA--Suspended Atlanta F Marvin Williams one game without pay for committing a flagrant foul in a May 4 game.

ATLANTA HAWKS--Announced the resignation of Billy Knight, general manager, effective July 1.

WNBA

CONNECTICUT SUN--Waived G Jessica Foley, G Tracy Gahan and F Christina Quaye.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

ATLANTA FALCONS--Named Lionel Vital assistant director of player personnel.

CINCINNATI BENGALS--Claimed WR Travis Brown off waivers from Seattle.

NEW YORK GIANTS--Signed OT David Diehl to a two-year contract extension through 2013.

OAKLAND RAIDERS--Signed LB Edgerton Hartwell, QB Brian White and DE Greyson Gunheim.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS--Fired Paul Maurice, coach.

COLLEGE

NCAA--Placed Florida International on four years probation for violations throughout its intercollegiate athletic programs.

GEORGETOWN--Announced sophomore men's basketball G Jeremiah Rivers will transfer.

GEORGE WASHINGTON--Dismissed junior F Cheyenne Moore and freshman G Miles Beatty from the men's basketball team.