NIAGARA, Wis. — The registration deadline is March 10 for the 2025 season of Soccer Association for Youth, Northern Michigan League.

For registration information, go to www.saynml.org.

Late registration carries an additional $10 fee and ends March 17.

SAY teams, which are formed by a blind draw, are scheduled to play two games each week, Monday through Thursday at 5:15 p.m. or 6:45 p.m.

The first season, May 27 to June 27, includes Passers, ages 6-7; Minors, ages 14-15; and Seniors, ages 16-18. There is a tournament, Saturday, June 28, but not all teams qualify.

The second season, June 30 to Aug. 8, includes Wings, ages 8-9; Strikers, ages 10-11; and Kickers, ages 12-13. There is a tournament the weekend of Friday, Aug. 8, but not all teams qualify.

More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/saysoccernorthernmichiganleague/.

YANKEES DROP BAN ON BEARDS

TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have dropped their ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team’s spring training opener.

Hal Steinbrenner says in a statement: “It is the appropriate time to move beyond the familiar comfort of our former policy.”

As recently as Monday, the Yankees had left reminders on the clubhouse chair of each player to arrive clean shaven the following morning for photo day, which was ignored by closer Devin Williams.

MICHIGAN EXTENDS MAY

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has agreed to a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May, who this season became the first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games. The school announced the move on Friday two hours before tipping off against rival Michigan State. May made it clear he is happy with the 12th-ranked Wolverines and had no interest in being the next coach at Indiana.

Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson is stepping down after the season. In May’s debut season, Michigan has won 20 games for the first time in four years.

“His commitment to this university and the success of the men’s basketball program has far exceeded our expectations and makes us all excited for what the future holds,” athletic director Warde Manuel said.