Professional

Jamie McMurray was the unlikely winner of an uncharacteristically dull race at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting forced most competitors to treat the event as a slow Sunday drive.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling.

SHANGHAI — Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.

BASEL, Switzerland — Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in a bid for a fourth straight title in his hometown tournament.

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy — Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her U.

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy — Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin lost in straight sets Saturday to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final.

LONDON — The International Tennis Federation has confirmed a one-year suspension for Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse.

SEATTLE — San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, The Columbian reported Friday.