Braves activate Eli White from the paternity list

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Atlanta Braves have activated outfielder Eli White from the paternity list and designated outfielder Jose Azocar for assignment.

Northern Arizona's Shane Burcar opts to go big in the final year of his contract

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) – Northern Arizona’s players cut, pass and shoot, chatter filling the thin air, the coaching staff shouting out instructions.

Maddy Siegrist has been the good luck charm for the Wings

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Maddy Siegrist would prefer to see her WNBA career blossom into something more than being a good luck charm.

Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues

How about Texas quarterback Arch Manning paired with Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith on the same college football roster. While at it, add Michigan tailback Jordan Marshall, too.

Newcastle signs Ajax teen Steur and moves for 20-year-old star Manzambi

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) – Newcastle sealed a deal to sign 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur on Thursday and is reportedly moving in for World Cup breakout star Johan Manzambi.

Murakami set for White Sox return after being sidelined by hamstring

CHICAGO (AP) – Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the slumping Chicago White Sox on Friday night after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring.

Project B names former Hawks GM Landry Fields head of men's basketball

Project B, the new global women’s and men’s basketball league, has named former Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields as its head of men’s basketball.

Paralympics great Sarah Storey retires at 48 and won't chase a 10th Games

LONDON (AP) – Paralympics great Sarah Storey retired from competitive racing on Thursday at age 48 instead of training for a 10th Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers' $90 million offer

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.