Defensive Backs Coach

CollegesDrake: Women's basketball G Sally Spooner will transfer to Stetson.Georgia Tech: Promoted linebackers coach Ted Roof to defensive coordinator and running backs coach Bill O'Brien to recruiting coordinator. Named Paul Ferraro defensive backs coach.Southwestern Louisiana: Named Gary Bartell defensive backs coach.FootballEagles: Signed P Tony Martino to two-year contract.49ers: Interim GM John McVay will oversee club operations pending appointment of permanent replacement for interim club president Larry Thrailkill, who resigned Saturday.

Jarret Johnson got the news Tuesday that defensive coordinator Greg Mattison was leaving the Ravens for a homecoming in Michigan. His first thought: "Please hire in-house. " Twenty-four hours later, after the Ravens promoted defensive backs coach Chuck Pagano to coordinator, the veteran linebacker got his wish. "In my opinion, Chuck is the most deserving," Johnson said. "But if they would have given it to Dean [Pees, linebackers coach], we'd have been just as happy. If they'd have given it to [defensive line coach Clarence Brooks]

Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson was taken to a hospital after fainting before the game Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys, the Associated Press reported. Henderson, a former Ravens assistant, fainted while driving down the ramp into the team's parking lot and then hit a cement post, but he was alert and conscious as he was taken to an area hospital. Henderson, 53, who was born in Baltimore, began his NFL coaching career with the Ravens in 1999 as the assistant defensive backs coach until being promoted in 2000 to coach defensive backs.

Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson was taken to a hospital after fainting before the game Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys, the Associated Press reported. Henderson, a former Ravens assistant, fainted while driving down the ramp into the team's parking lot and then hit a cement post, but he was alert and conscious as he was taken to an area hospital. Henderson, 53, who was born in Baltimore, began his NFL coaching career with the Ravens in 1999 as the assistant defensive backs coach until being promoted in 2000 to coach defensive backs.

BaseballOrioles: Signed P Keith Shepherd and IF Clay Bellinger to minor-league contracts.Padres: Re-signed P Willie Blair to a one-year contract.Yankees: Re-signed 2B Pat Kelly to a two-year contract.BasketballHeat: Waived C-F LeRon Ellis.Mavericks: Placed G Lucious Harris on the injured list.CollegeDuke: Declared basketball player Tony Moore academically ineligible.Ohio State: Sent S Damon Moore home from the Florida Citrus Bowl for a violation of team rules.FootballBengals: Re-signed offensive coordinator Bruce Coslet, defensive coordinator Larry Peccatiello, offensive line coach Paul Alexander, running backs coach Jim Anderson, quarterbacks coach Ken Anderson, receivers coach and offensive assistant John Garrett, defensive backs coach Ron Meeks, linebackers coach Joe Pascale, defensive assistant Bobby DePaul, line coach Tim Krumrie, special teams coach Joe Wessel and strength coach Kim Wood.

BaseballAthletics: Signed former Orioles P Mike Oquist to minor-league contract.Giants: Claimed P Steve Connelly off waivers from Red Sox.Mariners: Agreed to terms with P Bill Swift on one-year contract.Padres: Named Wilbur Johnson major-league scout.Tigers: Announced that P Bryan Corey has cleared waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Toledo.BasketballGrand Rapids Hoops (CBA): Named Doc Rivers coaching consultant.CollegeAir Force: Named Vic Shealy defensive backs coach and Tim Horton wide receivers coach.

BaseballSt. Louis Cardinals -- Announced that broadcaster Jack Buck, 70, will go into semiretirement next year, working few, if any, road games. His son, Joe Buck, 25, who joined the team full time in 1991, will become the primary announcer on road games and share those duties with his father on home games.BasketballNew Jersey Nets -- Fined All-Star G Kenny Anderson $500 for missing Wednesday's practice.Phoenix Suns -- Waived rookie F Aaron Swinson.Seattle SuperSonics -- Suspended G Vincent Askew without pay for last night's game for refusing to re-enter Wednesday night's game.

BaseballAthletics: Named J. P. Ricciardi director of player personnel. Promoted Dave Seifert to assistant GM.Devil Rays: Agreed to terms with P Mike Duvall on one-year contract.Rangers: Signed P Derrick Cook, P Ryan Glynn, P Jonathan Johnson and IF Kelly Dransfeldt to one-year contracts.BasketballNBA: Fined Suns coach Danny Ainge $3,000 for kicking basketball into stands after his ejection Tuesday.Knicks: Placed G Latrell Sprewell (stress fracture of the right heel) on injured list.Magic: Placed F Derek Strong (bruised right foot)

BaseballAstros: Agreed to one-year contract with OF Derrick May (.301, 41 RBIs in 78 games) worth $750,000.Brewers: Re-signed 1B John Jaha (.313, 20 HRs, 65 RBIs in 88 games) to $1.05 million, one-year contract.Giants: Added P Osvaldo Fernandez to 40-man roster. Designated P Joe Rosselli for assignment.Mets: Traded C Kelly Stinnett (.219 in 77 games) to Brewers minor-league P Cory Lidle.Orioles: Signed IF Jeff Huson and P Alan Mills to one-year contracts and avoided arbitration with both.

Dave Brown, a defensive back who had 62 interceptions, tied for seventh in NFL history, died yesterday after suffering a heart attack while playing basketball at Texas Tech, the school said. He was 52. Brown, who had been an assistant coach at the school since 2001, won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers and also played with the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. A 1984 All-Pro selection, he holds the Seattle record with 50 interceptions. He tied an NFL record with two interception returns for touchdowns Nov. 4, 1984.

The friendship that bloomed between Ravens coach John Harbaugh and the Minnesota Vikings' Brad Childress was rooted in the meeting rooms and hallways of the Philadelphia Eagles' training facility when both men toiled as assistant coaches for Andy Reid. But that relationship was further enhanced outside the Eagles' building when the duo took part in long-distance runs during lunchtime. "I'd say we've shared a lot of the same kind of ideas about football over the years," Harbaugh recalled.

Dave Brown, a defensive back who had 62 interceptions, tied for seventh in NFL history, died yesterday after suffering a heart attack while playing basketball at Texas Tech, the school said. He was 52. Brown, who had been an assistant coach at the school since 2001, won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers and also played with the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. A 1984 All-Pro selection, he holds the Seattle record with 50 interceptions. He tied an NFL record with two interception returns for touchdowns Nov. 4, 1984.

Moves Baseball ASTROS: Agreed with former Orioles P Anthony Telford on minor-league contract. CARDINALS: Agreed to terms with P Mike Crudale, P Matt Duff, P Gabe Molina and P Gene Stechschulte. DEVIL RAYS: Agreed to terms with P Jason Standridge, P Brian Stokes, P Doug Waechter, P Victor Zambrano and OF Jason Conti. RANGERS: Agreed with IF Jason Hart and IF Mike Lamb on one-year contracts. REDS: Named Jeff Maultsby manager of Florida operations. College ARKANSAS: Named Tracy Rocker defensive line coach.

Baseball ORIOLES: Agreed to terms with P Sidney Ponson on one-year contract. ASTROS: Named Brian Dayett coach at Single-A Michigan. Named Kevin Eichorn trainer at Double-A Round Rock. Named Mike Smith trainer at Single-A Lexington. TIGERS: Agreed to terms with P Matt Anderson on three-year contract with option for 2005. Basketball USA BASKETBALL: Named Anne Donovan assistant coach for 2002 women's world championship team. BUCKS: Signed G Sam Cassell (Dunbar) to multiyear contract extension.

BaseballAthletics: Named J. P. Ricciardi director of player personnel. Promoted Dave Seifert to assistant GM.Devil Rays: Agreed to terms with P Mike Duvall on one-year contract.Rangers: Signed P Derrick Cook, P Ryan Glynn, P Jonathan Johnson and IF Kelly Dransfeldt to one-year contracts.BasketballNBA: Fined Suns coach Danny Ainge $3,000 for kicking basketball into stands after his ejection Tuesday.Knicks: Placed G Latrell Sprewell (stress fracture of the right heel) on injured list.Magic: Placed F Derek Strong (bruised right foot)

BaseballDevil Rays: Agreed to minor-league contract with OF-DH Billy Ashley, who had been with Red Sox.Expos: Agreed to minor-league contracts with OF Derrick May and C Darron Cox. Invited following to spring training: P Keith Evans, P Jake Westbrook, C Brian Schneider, C John Pachot, C Francisco Morales, IF Tomas De La Rosa, OF Peter Bergeron, OF Milton Bradley and OF Brad Wilkerson.Giants: Invited P Miguel Del Toro, P Osvaldo Fernandez, P Bronswell Patrick, P Aaron Fultz, C Giuseppe Chiaramonte, C Edwards Guzman, former Orioles OF Jesus Tavarez and former Orioles OF Jack Voigt to spring training.

BaseballChicago Cubs -- Signed P Matt Connolly from the Sioux City Explorers of the independent Northern League.Chicago White Sox -- Named Mike Gellinger manager of Single-A Sarasota; Mike Rojas manager of Single-A Hickory; Don Cooper pitching coach of Double-A Nashville; Dewey Robinson, pitching coordinator; Tom Spencer, outfielding coordinator; and ex-Oriole Dallas Williams base-running coordinator.BasketballNBA -- Named San Antonio Spurs F Chuck Person to replace Cleveland Cavaliers G Mark Price (fractured right wrist)

Baseball Devil Rays: Agreed to $1.4 million, one-year contract with P Bryan Rekar, avoiding salary arbitration; he had asked for $1.75 million and club had offered $1.2 million. Signed IF Damian Rolls to one-year contract. Marlins: Agreed to one-year contracts with P Wes Anderson, P Gary Knotts, P Blaine Neal and P Michael Tejera. Padres: Agreed to $625,000 one-year contract with P Bobby J. Jones. Royals: Agreed to $1.9 million, one-year contract with P Brian Meadows, avoiding salary arbitration; he had asked for $2.55 million and club had offered $1.55 million.

CollegesDrake: Women's basketball G Sally Spooner will transfer to Stetson.Georgia Tech: Promoted linebackers coach Ted Roof to defensive coordinator and running backs coach Bill O'Brien to recruiting coordinator. Named Paul Ferraro defensive backs coach.Southwestern Louisiana: Named Gary Bartell defensive backs coach.FootballEagles: Signed P Tony Martino to two-year contract.49ers: Interim GM John McVay will oversee club operations pending appointment of permanent replacement for interim club president Larry Thrailkill, who resigned Saturday.