Czechs look to clinch sixth Fed Cup title in eight years
Katerina Siniakova will look to clinch the Czech Republic’s sixth Fed Cup title in eight years on Sunday as the world doubles number one takes on American Sofia Kenin in the first of the reverse singles rubbers.
NHL roundup: Pastrnak’s hat trick carries Bruins over Leafs
David Pastrnak scored his third career hat trick, Patrice Bergeron had one goal and two assists, and the Boston Bruins defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 Saturday night.
NBA roundup: Aldridge double-double leads Spurs over Rockets
LaMarcus Aldridge posted a double-double and paced the host San Antonio Spurs to a 96-89 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday in the first meeting this season between the Southwest Division rivals.
NFL notebook: Steelers’ Bell unlikely to report by deadline
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is unlikely to report to the team before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, meaning he will likely miss the entire 2018 season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday.
Reports: Saints WR Thomas fined $30K
New Orleans Saints star receiver Michael Thomas was fined $30,000 by the NFL for using a cellphone as a prop during a touchdown celebration last Sunday, multiple outlets reported Saturday.
Kuchar surges to four-stroke lead in Mexico
Matt Kuchar, seeking his first PGA Tour win in four years, grabbed a four-stroke lead with a tournament-record performance for three rounds at the Mayakoba Classic in Mexico on Saturday.
Report: Timberwolves to trade Butler to Sixers
The Minnesota Timberwolves are ending the drama surrounding Jimmy Butler after agreeing to trade the disgruntled superstar to the Philadelphia 76ers, according to an ESPN report on Saturday.
Hamilton on pole in Brazil, Vettel alongside
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton gave Mercedes their 100th pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday with Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, fined and reprimanded for a weighbridge incident, starting alongside.
Czechs take 2-0 lead over United States in Fed Cup final
World doubles number one Katerina Siniakova and veteran Barbora Strycova powered the Czech Republic to the verge of another Fed Cup title in the final against defending champions the United States on Saturday.
Czechs take 2-0 lead against United States in Fed Cup final
World doubles number one Katerina Siniakova helped the Czech Republic to sweep the opening-day matches in the Fed Cup final against defending champions the United States on Saturday, overpowering Alison Riske 6-3 7-6(2).




