NHL rejects Kovalchuk's 17-year deal with Devils (AP)
AP - The NHL rejected Ilya Kovalchuk's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night after it was deemed to circumvent the league's salary cap. Full text
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Ray Lewis: Jets have 'no excuses' with Revis (AP)AP - Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis says the New York Jets have "no excuses" when they play the Ravens on Monday night with the return of cornerback Darrelle Revis after a 36-day holdout. Full text |
AP - The NHL rejected Ilya Kovalchuk's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night after it was deemed to circumvent the league's salary cap. Full text
AP - Serena Williams is hoping to recover from a right foot injury in time to play at the U.S. Open, the agent for the 13-time Grand Slam singles champion said Tuesday. Full text
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AP - Southern California was slapped with a two-year bowl ban last month. Now North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida are acknowledging that the NCAA has taken a look at their athletic departments. Full text
Reuters - Free agent Juwan Howard has signed with the Miami Heat as a reserve forward, the NBA team said Tuesday. Full text
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AP - Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils turned a 32-game test drive into the longest contract in NHL history. Full text
AP - The Dallas Cowboys have signed offensive tackle Sam Young and defensive end Sean Lissemore to four-year contracts. Full text
AP - Texas Rangers pitcher Dustin Nippert says he didn't sustain any significant injuries when he was hit by a batted ball during Monday night's game against Detroit. Full text