BASEBALL
American League
BOSTON RED SOX—Optioned LHP Javier Lopez to Pawtucket (IL). Activated RHP Mike Timlin from the 15-day DL.
SEATTLE MARINERS—Placed LHP Arthur Rhodes on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 1. Recalled LHP Jake Woods from Tacoma (PCL).
National League
SAN DIEGO PADRES—Agreed to terms with RHP Chris Young on a four-year contract.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
NBA—Fined Charlotte F Adam Morrison $25,000 for making an obscene gesture to fans during a game on April 8.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
NFL—Suspended Tennessee CB Adam Jones for the 2007 season, without pay, and Cincinnati WR Chris Henry for the first eight games of the 2007 regular season, without pay, for violating the personal conduct policy and engaging in conduct detrimental to the league.
GREEN BAY PACKERS—Signed LB Nick Barnett to a contract extension.
NEW YORK GIANTS—Signed K Marc Hickok and P Cory Ohnesorge.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
CAROLINA HURRICANES—Signed C Bobby Hughes to a three-year contract.
MONTREAL CANADIENS—Signed G Carey Price to a three-year contract.
PHOENIX COYOTES—Announced the resignation of Barry Smith, associate coach, to become coach and director of hockey operations for SKA St. Petersburg (Russian Elite).
COLLEGE
TEXAS—Announced freshman G-F Kevin Durant is making himself available for the NBA draft.
TEXAS A&M—Named Mark Turgeon men's basketball coach.