HOCKEY DEVILS ACCEPT ARBITRATOR’S RULING, SIGN GOMEZ The Devils re-signed Scott Gomez to a one-year, $5 million contract yesterday, ending speculation that the team would be unable to fit the 26-year-old forward’s contract under the NHL’s salary cap. The details of the contract were confirmed to the Associated Press by a person familiar with the negotiations who requested anonymity because the team had not yet announced the signing. The Devils did not immediately return a telephone message seeking comment. Gomez was awarded $5 million by an arbitrator on Tuesday. According to the person familiar with the negotiations, the Devils went to arbitration offering Gomez $3.5 million, while Gomez sought $6.5 million.

FOOTBALL TITANS AGREE TO TERMS WITH BOTH YOUNG, WHITE Vince Young, the no. 3 overall pick out of Texas, agreed to a five-year deal with the Tennessee Titans, with $25.7 million guaranteed and an overall value that could reach $58 million with option and roster bonuses.That would top the six-year deal for the top draft pick, defensive end Mario Williams of Houston.The Titans also agreed to terms with running back LenDale White, a day before the first practice Friday afternoon.

GOLF WIE SHARES SECOND-ROUND LEAD AT EVIAN MASTERS Michelle Wie is tied for the lead at a tournament again.Wie sank six birdies for a share of the lead yesterday. Wie shot a 6-under 66 in the second round of the Evian Masters on Thursday to share the lead with Lorena Ochoa and Karrie Webb. It’s the fourth time the 16-year-old from Hawaii has had a share of the lead as a professional — though she’s still looking for her first victory.

— Associated Press