Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Isner fights back to beat teen Auger-Aliassime in Miami semis

Big-hitting American John Isner kept his title defense alive but needed all his experience to see off Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(3) 7-6(4) on Friday to return to the Miami Open final. The 18-year-old Canadian led Isner 5-3 in each set and both times allowed the defending champion off the hook, unable to deliver the knockout, as the towering American fought back and extended his tiebreak record to 9-0 in the tournament. Former Pro Bowl OL Lang retires

Two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman T.J. Lang announced his retirement on Friday in a social media post. The 31-year-old Lang was released by the Detroit Lions earlier this month. Revolution hopes to rev up attack against Minnesota United

One hot and one not so hot MLS team meet Saturday as Minnesota United travels to take on the New England Revolution in Foxborough, Mass. New England (0-3-1, one point) played without some key players last week and dropped a 2-0 game at home to FC Cincinnati. ASA criticizes IAAF over Semenya hearing, says they failed to prove case

Athletics South Africa (ASA) have issued a rebuke of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and say the body failed to prove their case in the appeal hearing of double Olympic champion Caster Semenya. ASA also claim the IAAF have sought to further amend regulations that would limit the testosterone levels of athletes classed as having differences in sexual development (DSDs). Report: Hoiberg in talks to become Nebraska coach

Former Chicago Bulls and Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg might be landing on his feet in his hometown, after he had discussions with the Nebraska Cornhuskers about becoming their next men's basketball coach. According to sources at ESPN, Hoiberg, who was born in Lincoln, Neb., was first approached about the position in February, when Tim Miles was still coaching the team. The two sides have had talks about the position throughout the week. Spurs retire Ginobili's No. 20

The San Antonio Spurs retired the jersey of guard Manu Ginobili in a ceremony that recognized both his contribution to the Spurs and his Argentinian heritage. Former teammates returned to San Antonio to take part in the emotional ceremony Thursday night at AT&T Center, where a full house had to wait until 25 minutes after the Spurs 116-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to celebrate Ginobili. Fans had lined up outside the arena more than four hours before game time to make sure they didn't miss a minute of the festivities. More than 250 international players on opening day rosters

More than 250 players representing 20 different countries and territories outside of the United States were on opening day rosters and inactive lists, Major League Baseball said on Friday. The 251 players born outside the United States represent 28.5 percent of MLB rosters and come from a record pool of 882 players that includes those on 25-man rosters, injured, suspended or restricted lists. Woods and McIlroy win in Match Play, set up Saturday meeting

Tiger Woods came from behind to set up a Saturday showdown with Rory McIlroy after they both won matches in the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Texas on Friday. Woods rallied to defeat fellow American Patrick Cantlay 4&2 and Northern Irishman McIlroy prevailed over England's Matthew Fitzpatrick by the same score. Cal hires ex-Georgia coach Fox

Cal has hired Mark Fox as the Golden Bears' next basketball coach, the school announced Friday. "Mark Fox is a man of unparalleled integrity with a proven record of success as a head basketball coach," athletic director Jim Knowlton said in a prepared statement. "He is an inspiring leader, a teacher and an exceptional communicator who has displayed a strong commitment to developing the entire student-athlete on the court and off the court. We had an exceptional pool of candidates, and through the entire process, one person clearly rose to the top." St. John's Ponds declares for NBA draft

St. John's guard Shamorie Ponds will bypass his senior season to enter the NBA draft, the school announced Friday. Ponds said that he will hire an agent. That will prohibit him from later deciding to return to school.