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Here’s the latest in sports from around the leagues.

=== Tuesday, August 12, 2014 ===

=== BASEBALL ===

Pittsburgh Pirates – Recalled pitcher Brandon Cumpton from Indianapolis (IL); optioned pitcher Casey Sadler to Indianapolis.

=== BASKETBALL ===

National Basketball Association – Suspended Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker for the first three games of the 2014-15 season for pleading guilty to driving while under the extreme influence of intoxicating liquor.

=== FOOTBALL ===

Cleveland Browns – Signed quarterback Rex Grossman; waived quarterback Tyler Thigpen.

Miami Dolphins – Signed quarterback Brady Quinn; waived quarterback Pat Devlin.

National Football League – Suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick for four games.

New York Jets – Released linebacker Tim Fugger; signed defensive back LeQuan Lewis.

Pittsburgh Steelers – Placed punter Adam Podlesh on the reserved/did not report list.

=== HOCKEY ===

Edmonton Oilers – Signed forward Leon Draisaitl to a three-year, entry-level contract.

=== COLLEGE ===

Navy – Named Rebecca Tillett assistant women’s basketball coach.

South Dakota State – Named Dean Ellis assistant golf coach.

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