The NHL approved Ilya Kovalchuk's revised 15-year, $100 million deal with the Devils Friday. The free agent's initial pact with New Jersey was rejected, because the NHL said it violated the salary cap. (Sept. 3)

North Carolina, the 18th-ranked team by the Associated Press, faces the prospect of playing the 21st-ranked LSU Tigers on Saturday without as many as 15 players because of an NCAA investigation. (Sept. 3)

Ben Roethlisberger's suspension has been reduced from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Pittsburgh Steelers' star quarterback met with Goodell early Friday and was told he could return on Oct. 17 against Cleveland. (Sept. 3)

The nation's second-ranked team, Ohio State, crushed Marshall 45-7 Thursday. No. 13 Miami of Florida also won in a blowout. But No. 15 Pittsburgh lost in overtime to Utah, 27-24. (Sept. 3)

Tiger Woods said Thursday the course for the Deutsche Bank Championship was in perfect shape. First-round play is Friday. Woods also talked about his Ryder Cup chances. (Sept. 2)