SPORTS TRANSACTIONS FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 19+

+SPORTS TRANSACTIONS FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 19+

(ADDING UHL)

BASEBALL

Arizona Diamondbacks -- Signed pitcher Rick Helling, who had

been with the Texas Rangers, to a one-year contract with a

mutual option for 2003.

BASKETBALL

New York Knicks -- Activated forward Clarence Weatherspoon from

the injured list; placed swingman Larry Robinson on the injured

list with right patella tendinitis.

HOCKEY

Carolina Hurricanes -- Activated left wing Chris Dingman from

injured reserve.

Washington Capitals -- Claimed left wing Ivan Ciernik off

waivers from the Ottawa Senators.

Quad City Mallards (UHL) -- Signe dleft wing Brandon Merli.

COLLEGE

Longwood -- Named Amy Stephenson athletic trainer.

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