West Lafayette, Ind. — Robbie Hummel is injured again.

Purdue announced that the versatile forward will miss the upcoming season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in practice on Saturday.

It’s the same knee he injured Feb. 24 against Minnesota, knocking him out for the remainder of last season. He had surgery in March and expected to be ready for his senior season.

It’s a major a blow for a team many experts predicted to be a Final Four contender.

“This is obviously disappointing for Robbie, as well as our team, since he worked so hard to return from the tear he suffered in February,” coach Matt Painter said. “As he begins his rehab and recovery, we’ll persevere together and provide Robbie with all the support possible. I have no doubt he’ll continue to play a pivotal role this season as a leader of our team.”

Hummel was second on the team last season with 15.7 points and 6.9 rebounds a game. The Boilermakers were ranked No. 3 in the nation when he was hurt, then stumbled at first without him, before recovering to reach the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball

Calhoun returns to practice

Storrs, Conn. — Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun was back at practice Saturday one day after spending more than 13 hours in front of the NCAA committee on infractions in Indianapolis.

Calhoun declined to comment on the hearing after the team’s first practice, which lasted about 31/2 hours.

On Friday, other UConn officials, including President Philip Austin and athletic director Jeff Hathaway, tried to convince the committee that the school’s self-imposed sanctions were sufficient punishment for eight major violations alleged by NCAA enforcement staff.

NBA

James back in action for Heat

Miami — LeBron James returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Saturday, reporting no problems with his ailing right hamstring.

The NBA’s two-time reigning MVP was sidelined by a hamstring cramp during an exhibition game against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday and had not played or practiced since.

Golf

Mediate maintains three-shot lead

San Martin, Calif. — Rocco Mediate holed out with a pitching wedge from 111 yards on the par-5 15th hole for his third eagle of the week and finished with a 4-under 67 to maintain a three-stroke lead Saturday in the Frys.com Open.

The 47-year-old Mediate, looking for his first PGA Tour victory in eight years, became the first player to make three eagles in a tournament since Tiger Woods in the 1998 Sprint International.

Redman’s eagle ties her for lead

Danville, Calif. — Michele Redman holed out from 126 yards for an eagle on the par-4 18th hole for a 4-under 68 and a share of the third-round lead in the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge with Spain’s Beatriz Recari and South Korea’s Ilhee Lee.

Harrington dominating Iskandar

Johor Bahru, Malaysia — Ireland’s Padraig Harrington overcame a sore neck to shoot a 4-under 68 and take a five-stroke lead in the Asian Tour’s Iskandar Johor Open.

Harrington had a 17-under 199 total. Taiwan’s Lin Wen-tang (72) was second.

Martin 3-up at Portugal Masters

Vilamoura, Portugal — Spain’s Pablo Martin shot a 9-under 63, eagling the third and fifth holes, to take a three-shot lead in the Portugal Masters at 18 under. Denmark’s Jeppe Huldahl matched the Oceanico Victoria record with a 61 to join England’s Oliver Wilson (65) at 15 under.

NFL

Goodell: Favre to meet NFL rep

South Bend, Ind. — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a league official will meet with Brett Favre next week as part of an investigation into allegations the quarterback sent racy text messages and lewd photos to a Jets game hostess in 2008 when he played for New York.

Goodell made his comments Saturday during a sideline interview with NBC as he attended the Western Michigan-Notre Dame game. The commissioner said someone “from our staff” would meet with the Vikings quarterback and three-time league MVP.

The NFL Network later said the meeting would be Tuesday in Minnesota with a member of the league’s security team. An NFL spokesman declined further comment.

Giants sign kicker Graham

East Rutherford, N.J. — The New York Giants have signed kicker Shayne Graham because of Lawrence Tynes’ ankle injury.

Tynes was unable to do much Saturday during the walkthrough for today’s game against Detroit.

Tynes sprained his left ankle practicing kickoffs Friday. His status is uncertain, prompting the signing of Graham.

Tennis

Federer, Murray to meet in final

Shanghai — Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-4 Saturday to set up a match against Andy Murray in the final of the Shanghai Masters.

With the win, Federer will regain the No. 2 ranking he lost when he was beaten by the Serb in the U.S. Open semifinals in September.

Murray dispatched Juan Monaco of Argentina 6-4, 6-1 in the other semifinal to reach his fourth final of the year.

Date Krumm (age 40) in Japan final

Osaka, Japan — Japan’s Kimiko Date Krumm, who turned 40 last month, remains on track to become the oldest player to win a WTA singles title after beating Shahar Peer in the semifinals of the Japan Women’s Open on Saturday.

Baseball

Mets, K-Rod postpone grievance

New York — The start of a grievance hearing to recover more than $3 million withheld by the New York Mets from injured reliever Francisco Rodriguez has been postponed, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The hearing before arbitrator Shyam Das was to start Monday but was called off as the sides close in on a settlement, the person said Saturday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the sides agreed no public comments would be made.

Soccer

Wizards fall to Revolution, 1-0

Foxborough, Mass. — Shalrie Joseph scored the lone goal of the game to lead the New England Revolution to a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night.

Joseph put the Revolution ahead in the 31st minute while Bobby Shuttleworth stopped four shots to pick up his first career shutout and knock the Wizards out of playoff contention.

Cycling

Gilbert wins Giro Di Lombardia

Milan — Philippe Gilbert of Belgium held off the challenge of Michele Scarponi to retain his Giro Di Lombardia title in wet and slippery conditions.

Gilbert finished 12 seconds ahead of Scarponi on Saturday to win the last major race of the season.

He broke clear with just over three miles remaining on the 161-mile course. Gilbert took the lead on the final descent from the 3,687-foot-high Colma di Sormano.