BASEBALL

American League

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Named Mike Murov director of baseball operations.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

NBA — Fined Memphis F Matt Barnes $35,000 for inappropriate public comments that are detrimental to the best interests of the league.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Reassigned F Bryan Bickell to Rockford (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled G Tom McCollum from Toledo (ECHL) to Grand Rapids (AHL).

EDMONTON OILERS — Signed G Cam Talbot to a three-year contract extension.

COLLEGE

IONA — Suspended men’s basketball F Jordan Washington two games for slapping an opponent.