Sports People

Keith Jackson ended his three-month absence from the NFL and reported to the Green Bay Packers… . In Ames, Iowa, Kenny Pratt, who had been arrested for sexual abuse, was thrown off the Iowa State basketball team by coach Tim Floyd… . The Washington Capitals signed holdout Peter Bondra to a five-year contract and he immediately joined the team… . Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic has signed a two-year contract, the NHL team announced… . Boston University freshman left wing Travis Roy, playing in his first college game, was paralyzed after he checked an opponent then crashed headfirst into the boards.