Baseball Milwaukee Brewers -- Placed OF Candy Maldonado on 15-day disabled list. Called up P Don August from Class AAA Denver (American Association).

Oakland Athletics -- Placed P Gene Nelson and P Eric Show on 15-day disabled list. Recalled P Reggie Harris and P Joe Slusarski from Class AAA Tacoma (Pacific Coast League).

Football

Los Angeles Rams -- Released LB Mel Owens, who missed the season because of a back injury.

Olympics

U.S. Olympic Committee -- Named Dr. Wade Exum director of drug control administration.