BASEBALLAmerican LeagueNEW YORK YANKEES — Reinstated LHP CC Sabathia from the 15-day DL.OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Signed manager Bob Melvin to a two-year contract extension through the 2018 season.National LeagueCHICAGO CUBS — Named Jared Porter director of pro scouting/special assistant.ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Reinstated 1B Matt Adams from the 60-day DL. Designated LHP Nick Greenwood for assignment.

FOOTBALLNational Football LeagueATLANTA FALCONS — Signed OG Ben Garland to the practice squad.BUFFALO BILLS — Signed CB Merrill Noel to the practice squad. Released QB Alex Tanney from the practice squad.CHICAGO BEARS — Signed RB Bronson Hill to the practice squad.DETROIT LIONS — Released WR Andrew Peacock from the practice squad. Signed WR Kendrick Ings to the practice squad.KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Placed OL Paul Fanaika on injured reserve. Re-signed LB Dezman Moses.NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed DB Justin Coleman. Placed OL Bryan Stork on injured reserve-return. Signed LB Alex Singleton to the practice squad. Released OL Chris Barker from the practice squad.NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed LB Jasper Brinkley. Signed QB G.J. Kinne and LB Gerald Rivers to the practice squad.TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed LBs Justin Staples and Jason Ankrah and CB B.W. Webb to the practice squad.