Auto racing
Formula One -- Point leader Michael Schumacher ended speculation about his future by saying he will stay with Benetton.
Basketball
5) Chicago Bulls -- Signed G Ron Harper.
Colleges
7+ Nicholls State -- Named Mike Knight AD.
Football
New York Jets -- Waived WR Kenny Shedd. Signed LB Tuineau Alipate from the practice squad.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Signed DE Marcus Cotton, DE Jason Simmons and DE Herman Smith to the practice roster. Released OL Pat Mahon and LB Jeff Nichol.
Hockey
Boston Bruins -- Assigned F Daniel Marois, F Tim Tookey, F Brett Harkins, F Alex Nikolic, F Sandy Moger, F John Pratt, F Mike Bodnarcuk, F Darren Stolk, D Bill Armstrong, D Jeff Wells, D Claude Fillion, G Rob Tallas and G John Blue to AHL Providence. Cut F Jeff Kostuch, F Jan Benda and D Travis Tucker.
Buffalo Sabres -- Agreed to terms with C Pat LaFontaine on a five-year contract.
Chicago Blackhawks -- Returned LW Eric LeCompte to QMJHL Hull.
Dallas Stars -- Assigned F Robin Bawa, F Jeff Bes, F Grant Marshall, D Travis Richards and G Manny Fernandez to IHL Kalamazoo. Returned C Jamie Langenbrunner to OHL Peterborough.
Montreal Canadiens -- Assigned D Brent Bilodeau and D Christian Proulx to AHL Fredericton.
Philadelphia Flyers -- Assigned LW Ryan Sittler, D Aris Brimanis, D Milos Holan, D Terran Sandwith and D Bob Wilkie to AHL Hershey.
G; Quebec Nordiques -- Sent D Wade Belak to WHL Saskatoon.