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

                      === Saturday, August 18, 2012 ===

=== BASEBALL ===

Baltimore Orioles - Recalled pitcher Zach Britton from Norfolk (IL); optioned
infielder Joe Mahoney to Norfolk.

Boston Red Sox - Placed pitcher Felix Doubront on the 15-day disabled list;
recalled first baseman Mauro Gomez from Pawtucket (IL).

Chicago Cubs - Recalled pitcher Brooks Raley from Iowa (PCL).

Cincinnati Reds - Recalled pitcher Todd Redmond from Louisville (IL).

Colorado Rockies - Placed outfielder Carlos Gonzalez on the bereavement list;
recalled outfielder Charlie Blackmon from Colorado Springs (PCL).

Houston Astros - Relieved manager Brad Mills, hitting coach Mike Barnett and
first base coach Bobby Meacham of their duties.

Kansas City Royals - Placed second baseman Chris Getz on the 15-day disabled
list; recalled second baseman Johnny Giavotella from Omaha (PCL).

Los Angeles Angels - Activated pitcher Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled
list; optioned pitcher Steve Geltz to Salt Lake (PCL).

Major League Baseball - Suspended Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly
two games.

Miami Marlins - Optioned outfielder Scott Cousins to New Orleans (PCL);
designated infielder Gil Velazquez for assignment; reinstated infielders
Donnie Murphy and Emilio Bonifacio from the 15-day disabled list.

San Diego Padres - Recalled pitcher Nick Vincent from Tucson (PCL); optioned
pitcher Ross Ohlendorf to Tucson.


=== BASKETBALL ===

Oklahoma City Thunder - Signed forward Serge Ibaka to a multi-year contract
extension.


=== FOOTBALL ===

Atlanta Falcons - Reached an injury settlement with wide receiver Michael
Calvin.

Cincinnati Bengals - Signed defensive end Luke Black.


=== SOCCER ===

Major League Soccer - Suspended Vancouver midfielder Barry Robson one game and
fined him an undisclosed amount for aggravated dissent against an assistant
referee during an Aug. 15 game.