The Houston Astros have failed to sign the first pick in this year’s draft, saying they didn’t reach an agreement with high school pitcher Brady Aiken before Friday’s 5 p.m. ET deadline.    

CC Sabathia will have surgery on his right knee, which will end his 2014 season.    

49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was sentenced Friday to 12 days in jail on DUI charges but will be allowed to serve his sentence on a work crew.    

The Miami Heat re-signed longtime forward Udonis Haslem to a new contact on Friday. The team did not announce the terms but is for the room mid-level exception of two years and $5.5 million, sources told ESPN.com.    

Rory McIlroy has shot his second straight 6-under 66 at the Open Championship, giving him a commanding lead heading to the weekend.    

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers have discussed a blockbuster trade centered around Kevin Love and the league’s last two No. 1 draft picks, league sources told ESPN.    

Lance Stephenson doesn’t want to be known as the guy who blew in LeBron James’ ear.    

The day began with visions of Tiger Woods contending on the weekend to win the Claret Jug. It ended with him needing to hole a 6-footer for birdie just to make the cut.    

The Braves have released Dan Uggla, ending the veteran second baseman’s disappointing stint in Atlanta.    

The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement to retain free agent swingman Xavier Henry, a league source told ESPNLosAngeles.com on Friday.