National Sports

Indians activate Swisher from paternity list

BOSTON (AP) -- Cleveland Indians first baseman Nick Swisher is back from the paternity list after his wife, JoAnna, had the couple's first child, a girl.

Red Sox put OF Victorino, 3B Middlebrooks on DL

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox have placed outfielder Shane Victorino and third baseman Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Alfredo Aceves and infielder Jose Iglesias.

Johnson says no shave until Nats start hitting

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Davey Johnson says he's not going to shave until the Washington Nationals start hitting.

Blue Jackets sign McElhinney, Melart to contracts

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Curtis McElhinney and defenseman Ilari Melart to one-year contracts.

Coyotes GM Maloney signs contract extension

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney signed a long-term contract extension Friday with the NHL-owned team. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled

NEW YORK (AP) -- A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre (farv) over claims he sent racy text messages says the case has been settled.

Reds LH Marshall back on DL with sore shoulder

CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Reds have placed left-handed reliever Sean Marshall on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this season because of a sore pitching shoulder.

Predators sign Mikko Vainonen to 3-year contract

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Mikko Vainonen (vigh-NOH-nehn) to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Former Bears tackle Dick Evey dies at 72

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72.

Nationals' Espinosa has broken bone in right wrist

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa has a broken bone in his right wrist and will rest a few days to see if it improves.

Canard to help with tornado relief in home state

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Motocross rider Trey Canard is setting up a booth at this weekend's race to help with relief efforts for the deadly Oklahoma tornado.

AP Source: NCAA looking to talk to Dye again

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that NCAA investigators are planning to interview Miami football player Dyron Dye early next week, looking for more information about any ties he may have had with former Hurricanes booster Nevin Shapiro.