CONCORD, N.C. (AP) John Probst was hired Friday as technical director to oversee all engineering for the NASCAR operation at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. View full post on SI.com – Motorsports
Kei Nishikori of Japan ousted top-seeded Nicolas Almagro of Spain 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4 Friday to reach the semifinals of the Malaysian Open. View full post on ESPN.com – Tennis
Andy Murray defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 Friday to reach the semifinals of the Thailand Open. View full post on ESPN.com – Tennis
Teenage sensation Lexi Thompson will be going to work full-time on the LPGA Tour next year. View full post on ESPN.com – GOLF
As the new season draws near, Sidney Crosby’s health stands as a symbol of hockey’s dangerous new era. Stu Hackel suggests some compelling weekend reading on the subject. View full post on SI.com – NHL
The NFL has upheld Terrelle Pryor’s five-game suspension, a ruling that will trigger a non-injury grievance on Pryor’s behalf by the NFL Players’ Association, a union source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. View full post on ESPN.com – NFL
MIAMI (AP) — After several days of finalizing details, the plan for a charity game featuring Miami Heat stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh at Florida International next weekend is now set. View full post on SI.com – NBA
Terry Francona and the Red Sox agreed that he will not return as manager, the team announced on Friday. View full post on ESPN.com – MLB
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant and other NBA players have arrived for meetings with owners that could determine if the season starts on time. View full post on ESPN.com
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Blind Luck will make her final tuneup for the Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic when she runs in the Lady’s Secret Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday, one of four Grade 1 races with Breeders’ Cup implications. View full post on SI.com – More
