BASKETBALL
Women's National Basketball Association
LOS ANGELES SPARKS—Announced the retirement of F Vicki Hall. Signed C Katryna Gaither.
PORTLAND FIRE—Activated G Tully Bevilaqua from the suspended list. Activated C Jenny Mowe from the injured list. Placed G Carolyn Young and F Amber Hall on the injured list.
SEATTLE STORM—Activated G Jamie Redd from the injured list. Placed F Takeisha Lewis on the injured list.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
ATLANTA FALCONS—Named Ray Farmer and Joe Dan Rogers scouts.
DETROIT LIONS—Announced the retirement of LB Stephen Boyd. Agreed to a contract restructuring with RB James Stewart. Signed WR Robert Kilow and DE Kourtney Young.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Signed C Kevin Long.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Released S Don Morgan.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Signed S Chris Hope to a three-year contract.
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS—Waived LB Sam Rogers.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Signed RW Ben Knopp to a multiyear contract.
FLORIDA PANTHERS—Named Dave Boyer medical trainer.
NEW YORK RANGERS—Named Bryan Trottier coach.