College

Illinois: Announced that basketball sophomore Rich Beyers will transfer.

Football

Bears: Re-signed P Todd Sauerbrun to a one-year contract.

Dolphins: Signed WR Lamar Thomas and CB Jerry Wilson to contract extensions.

Giants: Agreed to terms on a contract with RB Gary Brown.

Hockey

NHL: Suspended Tampa Bay C Chris Gratton for three games for spitting at referee Paul Stewart in Wednesday's game at Buffalo.

Canadiens: Named Jacques Lemaire consultant to the general manager and signed him to a three-year contract.

Pub Date: 12/28/98