NASCAR

Ryan Blaney squeaks by at Talladega to advance to NASCAR playoffs round of eight

Blaney beat Kevin Harvick by 0.012 seconds to advance and keep Harvick winless in his final season before retirement. 7:36 p.m.

LPGA

LPGA Tour rookie Hae Ran Ryu leads NW Arkansas Championship

Seeking her first victory, the 22-year-old South Korean player was the LPGA Q-Series medalist last year. 9:40 p.m.

NFL

Raiders release Chandler Jones, capping final tumultuous month with the team

The decision came after Jones was arrested by Las Vegas police for allegedly violating a domestic violence temporary protection order. He’s scheduled to appear in court Dec. 4. 5:30 p.m.

golf

Europe in total control over US as Ryder Cup heads to singles on Sunday

The 9-and-7 victory was the biggest margin for any match over 18 holes in Ryder Cup history. 8:07 a.m.

golf

Europe builds huge lead in Ryder Cup as US fails to win a single match on the first day

The home side won all four matches in the morning and came away with a 6½-1½ lead. 2:10 p.m.

Judge says she is ending conservatorship between former NFL player Michael Oher and Memphis couple

Shelby County Probate Court Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Oher’s finances. 12:07 p.m.

sports business

Fenway Sports Group is bidding for a minority stake in the PGA Tour

A North American investment could have ramifications on the tour’s pending merger with the LIV series. 6:03 p.m.