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There is no disputing the difference Ryan Fry has made for Team Brad Jacobs.

MILWAUKEE - The Chicago White Sox are planning to use Hector Santiago in long relief at the beginning of the season, and the left-hander sure looks ready to go.

CHICAGO - A stronger start and tight defensive effort led to a better result for the Anaheim Ducks.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Trey Burke never doubted he could lead Michigan to its deepest NCAA tournament run since the Fab Five era. Not after a scoreless first half.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Hyun-Jin Ryu is following in the footsteps of former major league pitcher Chan Ho Park, who inspired him and countless other South Korean kids who dreamed about getting to the big leagues.

TORONTO - Eager to make up for a drubbing at home, the Toronto Rock closed in on the National Lacrosse League's East Title by crushing the Buffalo Bandits.

INDIANAPOLIS - Even a nasty cold can't stop Russ Smith. With his teammates struggling with the virus he gave them and top-seeded Louisville facing its toughest test of the post-season, Russ put on his best show yet.

PHILADELPHIA - With first baseman Edwin Encarnacion back in the cleanup spot for the past two games, the Toronto Blue Jays lineup has started to take on a regular-season look.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Andrew MacWilliam of Calgary and Danny Kristo scored in a 57-second span early in the third period in North Dakota's 2-1 comeback victory over Niagara on Friday night in the NCAA West Regional semifinals.

SAN FRANCISCO - The Oakland Athletics designated infielder Daric Barton and left-hander Travis Blackley for assignment on Friday. Barton was the longest-tenured player on the A's.