American League

HOUSTON ASTROS — Announced Jared Crane has joined the leadership team. Named Reid Ryan executive adviser, business relations.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Promoted Pete Woodworth to pitching coach, Carson Vitale major league field coordinator and Jarret DeHart assistant hitting coach. Named Paul Davis chief pitching strategist.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Announced 2B Devon Travis declined an outright assignment to Buffalo (IL) and elected free agency.

National Basketball AssociationNBA — Fined the Los angeles Clippers $50,000 for statements, including by head coach Doc Rivers, that were inconsistent with Kawhi Leonard's health status.”ATLANTA HAWKS — Recalled G-F Allen Crabbe from College Park (NBAGL).

National Football LeagueATLANTA FALCONS — Announced assistant head coach/wide receivers coach Raheem Morris will switch to defensive secondary coach.GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed LB Tim Williams to the practice squad. Released G Ben Braden from the practice squad.OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed LB Quentin Poling from the practice squad. Placed DE Arden Key on reserve/injured list.WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Activated RB Derrius Guice from the IR.Canadian Football LeagueEDMONTON ESKIMOS — Activated DBs Arjen Colquhoun and Forrest Hightower from the injured list.WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed DE Royce LaFrance, LB Mason Moe, RB Joshua Caldwell and DB Raekwon Williams to futures contracts.

National Hockey LeagueDETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned D Joe Hicketts to Grand Rapids (AHL).SOCCERMajor League SoccerFC CINCINNATI — Signed MF Allan Cruz to a multi-year contract extension using targeted allocation money.

NIAGARA — Removed the interim tag and named Greg Paulus men’s basketball coach.ST. PETER’S — Announced men’s basketball coach Shaheen Holloway was suspended four games for an NCAA violation while working at Seton Hall.SOUTHERN CAL — Named Mike Bohn athletic director.