Baton Rouge, La. ? A person familiar with the decision says No. 1 LSU has suspended star cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, defensive back Tharold Simon and running back Spencer Ware for Saturday’s home game against Auburn because they’ve run afoul of the team’s drug policy.

The person told the Associated Press about the suspensions Wednesday on condition of anonymity because they have not been announced. LSU coach Les Miles declined to confirm any punishment for the three players, saying only that he is dealing with an internal disciplinary matter.

Mathieu has been one of the stars of the first half of the college football season. He has forced four fumbles, recovering three and returning two for scores. He also has two interceptions and 42 tackles including 11/2 sacks.

Mathieu has made so many big plays in nationally televised games, a grass-roots Heisman Trophy campaign sprouted for the hard-hitting 5-foot-9 defensive back nicknamed ‘Honey Badger.’

Ware is the leading rusher for the unbeaten Tigers with 512 yards and six touchdowns.

Simon has one interception and 29 tackles.

The Tigers have a week off after Saturday and play No. 2 Alabama on Nov. 5 in what could be the biggest game of the regular season.

MLS to hold expansion draft

New York — Major League Soccer will hold an expansion draft for the Montreal Impact on Nov. 23.

Montreal, the league’s 19th team, will select 10 players. Each current team can protect 11 players and must submit its protected list by Nov. 21.

High-priced designated players must be protected if they have a no-trade clause. Certain young players do not count against the 11-player limit on the protected list.

Bradley wins PGA Grand Slam

Southampton, Bermuda — Keegan Bradley held off a final-round charge from Charl Schwartzel to win the PGA Grand Slam on Wednesday.

Bradley’s par-71 left him 4 under for the tournament and a shot ahead of Schwartzel, who finished with a course-record-tying 65 to improve from 3 over to 3 under.

Overnight leader Rory McIlroy struggled with tee shots at Nos. 7 and 15, which led to bogeys. He finished with a 75 for the round.

Agent: T.O. is ready to return

Terrell Owens is ready to return to the NFL.

The veteran wide receiver has been rehabilitating a left knee injury that required surgery. He is a free agent, and agent Drew Rosenhaus says he will begin contacting teams immediately to let them know Owens is healthy.

Rosenhaus said Owens could play Sunday.

Vikings commit to rookie QB

Eden Prairie, Minn. — Christian Ponder says he’s excited and grateful for the opportunity to take over as quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. The rookie says he will also lean on veteran Donovan McNabb for help.

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier officially announced Wednesday that Ponder is the starting quarterback going forward.

Lions-Eagles RB trade voided

Allen Park, Mich. — Detroit’s trade with Philadelphia that exchanged seldom-used veteran running backs Ronnie Brown and Jerome Harrison has been voided.

The Eagles announced Tuesday they dealt Brown to Detroit for Harrison and an undisclosed draft pick. The Lions were hoping for depth behind injured starter Jahvid Best.