NEW YORK — The percentage of black players in the major leagues dropped again on opening day this year even as the sport again received a top overall grade for racial diversity.

Baseball's grade for gender hiring declined slightly, according to the annual study released by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports at the University of Central Florida.

SALT LAKE CITY — Looking to file a federal lawsuit aimed at disbanding the BCS system, Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has put out a request for proposals from national antitrust firms to help with the case.Shurtleff said he expects the suit, accusing the BCS of being an illegal monopoly, will be filed this summer. It will seek damages for schools, including the Utah and Boise State, that have lost out on millions over the years because the system keeps non-preferred conferences at a competitive disadvantage, he said.

ATLANTA — Former Braves pitcher Tom Glavine said he would like to be part of an ownership group that keeps the NHL's Thrashers in Atlanta.Glavine told an Atlanta radio station he hopes to organize an ownership group.