Mets, Mejia agree to no-money deal

Suspended relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia and the Mets went through the formality of agreeing to a one-year contract worth $1,976,000, money he will never receive.

Mejia was given a lifetime ban from baseball last Feb. 12 after his third positive test under the major league drug program. He remains on the Mets roster on the restricted list, and because he has four years of major league service he was eligible for salary arbitration. However, players serving drug suspensions do not get paid.

MICHIGAN’S PEPPERS TO NFL

Jabrill Peppers is taking his do-it-all talent to the NFL. The Heisman Trophy finalist announced his plans Tuesday to enter the draft and skip his senior season at Michigan.

Peppers, from Paramus Catholic H.S., said he made his decision last week while with his family in New Jersey and told coach Jim Harbaugh on Monday.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Peppers is projected to be a first-round pick in April.

l The Cubs will take up President Barack Obama on his invitation to visit him at the White House before his departure later this month. ESPN reports the Cubs will visit Monday.

FIFA TO EXPAND WORLD CUP

FIFA will expand the World Cup to 48 teams, adding 16 extra nations to the 2026 tournament that is likely to be held in North America.

NO. 1 BAYLOR FALLS

Nathan Adrian broke out of a shooting slump with a career-high 22 points, and No.10 West Virginia beat No. 1 Baylor, 89-68, in the Bears’ first game as the top-ranked team in program history.

l Xavier Rathan-Mayes scored 18 of his 21 points in the second half, helping No.9 Florida State beat No. 7 Duke, 88-72.

EDWARDS DRIVING OFF

In a stunning decision, NASCAR driver Carl Edwards is retiring from the sport less than two months after nearly winning his first Cup championship, two people with knowledge of the situation told the AP.

RAIDER OC MAY BE OUT

The Oakland Raiders are making changes on their coaching staff after their first playoff berth in 14 years. A person familiar with the plans said quarterbacks coach Todd Downing will replace offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave next season.