MEDINAH, Ill. — An emotional Davis Love III was introduced Thursday as the next American captain of the Ryder Cup, pledging not to get in the way of the 12 players who will be responsible for winning the cup back from Europe.

The announcement wraps up a week that put the Ryder Cup in the news some 18 months before the next shot is struck. Europe, which won the gold trophy in Wales last October, appointed two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal as the captain this week.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti is confident that offseason labor talks will result in an agreement that will enable the NFL to avoid a work stoppage in March.Bisciotti said Thursday the key issue is “the revenue split is not working for the owners,” adding that he and his peers are forced to spend more money than they're taking in.He remains certain that both sides can hammer out an agreement.

MINNEAPOLIS — It could take five to six months to replace the snow-damaged roof of the Metrodome, according to an assessment from the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission.The agency is still awaiting a report from engineers on the extent of damage to the home of the Minnesota Vikings, as well as a recommendation on whether to repair torn panels or to replace the roof altogether.

NEW YORK — The NBA and its players’ association will meet next month during the All-Star break as they try to make progress on a new collective bargaining agreement.NBA spokesman Tim Frank said Thursday that the sides will have a negotiating session during the Feb. 18-20 weekend in Los Angeles.The CBA expires June 30, and though leadership from the sides have continued to meet, there has been little progress toward a deal, creating fears of a work stoppage.