BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
NBA — Fined Philadelphia C Joel Embiid $50,000 for making a lewd gesture during a Oct. 31 game against Boston.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Placed D Roman Josi on injured reserve.
OTTAWA SENATORS — Recalled G Leevi Merilainen from Belleville (AHL). Sent G Hunter Shepard to Belleville.
SAN JOSE SHARKS — Recalled F Ethan Cardwell from San Jose (AHL). Placed RW Ryan Reaves on injured reserve.
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Sent RW Niko Huuhtanen to Syracuse (AHL).
COLLEGE
AUBURN — Fired football coach Hugh Freeze.
SOUTH CAROLINA — Fired offensive coordinator Mike Shula.
