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BASEBALL

National League

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: Agreed to terms with RHP Justin Verlander to a one-year contract.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS: Agreed to terms with RHP Jorge López on a one-year contract. Designated RHP Amos Willingham for assignment.

FOOTBALL

NFL

ATLANTA FALCONS: Fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers.

DENVER BRONCOS: Activated RB Tyler Badie from injured reserve. Placed OL Frank Crum on the non-football injury list.

GREEN BAY PACKERS: Signed QB Sean Clifford to the active roster from the practice squad.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Activated OL Calvin Anderson from injured reserve. Signed WR Scotty Miller to the practice squad.

HOCKEY

NHL

CAROLINA HURRICANES: Placed D Ty Smith on waivers.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS: Activated D Alec Martinez from injured reserve. Placed D Connor Murphy on injured reserve.

COLORADO AVALANCHE: Called up D John Ludvig from Colorado (AHL).