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Stewart-Haas Racing has signed Darian Grubb to a multi-year contract to serve as crew chief for driver/owner Tony Stewart and the No. 14 Chevrolet upon the conclusion of the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season, team officials announced Friday at Richmond International Raceway.

Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson sit 1-2-3, respectively, in the Sprint Cup Series standings and combined to win all eight races in July and August.

As recently as five weeks ago, he looked like a lock. Kasey Kahne stood seventh in Sprint Cup points after finishing in the same position at the Aug. 3 event at Pocono Raceway, and liked his chances of climbing a little higher before the Chase. Little did he know it would be the last time he would see the top 10 until last Sunday night's race at Auto Club Speedway in Southern California -- which might have been too little, too late.

At 12 he was racing in the World Karting Association. He earned championships and awards, and moved on. His Truck Series debut was in 2002, and he has run 102 races in the Nationwide Series spread across six years. His only full-time season was 2006.

While testing at The Milwaukee Mile Wednesday for Penske Racing, David Stremme couldn't help but crack a smile as he looked across track and found the No. 40 Dodge.

Johnny Benson has the largest points lead of the season, 119 over Ron Hornaday, going into Saturday's Craftsman Truck Series Camping World 200 at Gateway International Raceway.

NASCAR issued a technical bulletin Tuesday amending the Craftsman Truck Series rulebook. Effective as of Sept. 3, 2008, Section 20B -- 5.10.4 is amended as follows:

On Tuesday, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Germain Racing regarding the No. 30 truck. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following post-race inspection for the Craftsman Truck Series event at Nashville Superspeedway on Aug. 9.

Bill Davis Racing announced on Tuesday that it has signed Brian Scott to drive a BDR Toyota in the Truck Series for 2009 season.

Marc Davis will make his Craftsman Truck Series debut on Sept. 6 at Gateway in the Randy Moss Motorsports No. 81 with sponsorship from Howard University's WHUR 96.3 Radio.

Another race. Another milestone. When you are in your 18th season of racing in the Nationwide Series, milestones are hard to avoid.

The Nationwide Series begins a new era when its new car goes on track for the first of two scheduled tests Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 8-9, at Richmond International Raceway. Wednesday, Sept. 10, will be a rain date.

On Sept. 3, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Joe Gibbs Racing. The appeal concerned two penalties issued by NASCAR to drivers Tony Stewart and Joey Logano.

Give Kyle Busch credit for being a quick study.

Last season, Jason Leffler finished third in Nationwide Series point standings with Braun Racing, the highest showing of any Nationwide-only driver. This season, he has fallen back to eighth as Brad Keselowski leads the way as the series' new breakout star, battling Sprint Cup regulars Clint Bowyer and Carl Edwards for the title.

Back from his annual trip, Jay Glazer is ready to fire with his predictions. Tony Romo for MVP looks like a nice place to start.

If you want to appreciate a living NASCAR legend, you best do it now. Jeff Gordon won't be around for long, Mark Kriegel says.

Oklahoma has its eyes on a title, and Cincy will be the team's first real obstacle. Fearless Predictions looks at this and every game.

You want to get into a real political debate? Try figuring out which of the candidates for NL MVP deserves to win, Ken Rosenthal says.

Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones has been released from federal prison after completing her sentence for lying about her steroid use. A federal Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman says Jones was released Friday morning from a halfway house in San Antonio after serving most of her six-month sentence for lying to federal investigators about her use of performance-enhancing drugs. An admitted steriod dealer testified that he gave Jones a cocktail of steriods before the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

The LPGA has decided to rescind penalty provisions of its new "effective communications policy" that previously had proposed suspensions for international tour members who did not pass an oral English evaluation after two years on tour.

The Eagles could play the season opener without their two top wide receivers after Reggie Brown missed his second straight practice Friday. Brown has been sidelined since straining his left hamstring in the second preseason game against Carolina. He took part in individual drills on Wednesday, but sat out the next two practices and is doubtful for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams. "He went out and practiced and it didn't feel right," coach Andy Reid said.

Roger Federer struggled at times against 130th-ranked qualifier Gilles Muller before eventually winning 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (5) at the U.S. Open on Thursday to reach the semifinals for the 18th consecutive Grand Slam tournament. It was Federer's 32nd victory in a row at Flushing Meadows, where he has won the past four championships. Despite playing a man who never before was past the third round at a major event, Federer had some trouble.

The Mets are surging behind the bat of Carlos Delgado. Rob Dibble and Kevin Kennedy think the Mets can hold in the NL East.

2008, Wiesloch, Germany, UCI 11th Cycling Tour of Germany, the 174 km stage four, Andre Greipel, of Team Columbia, wins the day continuing the teams dominates with a second stage win and as teammate Linus Gerdeman still holds the overall lead.

Jeff Gordon likes to have a good time while he's home in California. Come along as Jeff kicks back with a few of his friends. FOXSports.com spoke with Gordon at the Pepsi 500 party in Hollywood.

After the Giants stunned the world, will another 'Super' shocker emerge from the NFC? Kevin Hench and Krystal Fernandez debate.

Brett Lancaster, from Team Milra, posted the fastest time of three minutes and 59.85 seconds, in the first day of the Tour of Germany starting in Kitzbuhel, Austria.

Day two of the U.S. Open came to an end and some big names were eliminated. Hear Ana Ivanovic, Serena Williams, and others talk about the day's action.

Check out highlights of the women's finals at the 2008 NSSA College Surfing Championship from Dana Point, California. UCSB's Lily Howard and Lipoa Kahaleuahi ripped through the waves at Salt Creek beach.

Giants defeat Redskins in NFL opener, Plaxico Burress gets extension, Bengals recognize Ocho Cinco, Chris Wells out for Ohio game, Federer to face Djokovic in semifinals and more of the day's top stories.

Tennis Week takes a look at some of the big names that have been in attendance at the U.S. Open, as well as the best action from Day 11.

Check out LeBron James as he takes on David Kalb in a game of HORSE. Find out how the Olympic gold medalist lost in the shooting game at Venice Beach, California.

Strahan rumors swirling, Logano a go for Gibbs, Woods considering Dubai, Warren Sapp to go dancing and more of the day's sports news.

The Detroit Shock and the Los Angeles Sparks exchange words and punches. Lisa Leslie speaks out on the incident.

Shaquille O'Neal dissed former teammate Kobe Bryant during a freestyle rap in a NYC club. Listen to Shaq's full rap right here.

Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick is told he's being traded to Japan as a part of a hilarious prank orchestrated by Brett Myers and the clubhouse.

It was an absolutely insane year in the NFL for Adam Schein. Watch all the insanity in a condensed format.