Hamilton on pole in Brazil, Vettel summoned to stewards
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton handed Mercedes their 100th pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday while Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel qualified second but faced a stewards’ investigation for a weighbridge incident.
Strycova gives Czechs early lead in Fed Cup final
Barbora Strycova beat Sofia Kenin in the opening rubber of the Fed Cup final in Prague on Saturday to give the Czech Republic a 1-0 lead against the United States, the defending champions.
Huskies players OK after bus catches fire
The Washington Huskies’ team bus blew a tire and caught fire as it carried the team away from a Friday night loss at No. 11 Auburn.
Bogey on 18 cuts Garcia’s lead at Nedbank Golf Challenge
A bogey on the last hole saw Sergio Garcia card a 71 to hold a two-shot lead after the third round of the European Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge following a day of high scores at the Gary Player Country Club on Saturday.
NBA roundup: Sixers’ Embiid scores 42 in OT win over Hornets
Joel Embiid had a season-high 42 points to go along with 18 rebounds and four blocked shots to lift the Philadelphia 76ers past the visiting Charlotte Hornets 133-132 in overtime Friday night.
NHL roundup: Wheeler’s 5-point night jolts Jets past Avs
Blake Wheeler had a goal and four assists and Mark Scheifele added a goal and two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
NHL concussion lawsuit reportedly near settlement
A lawsuit brought against the NHL over what more than 100 former players claim was negligence in dealing with their head injuries could be on the verge of a settlement.
NFL notebook: Saints WR Bryant reportedly hurts Achilles
New Orleans Saints receiver Dez Bryant is being evaluated for a possible torn Achilles tendon, multiple outlets reported Friday.
Twins icon Mauer announces retirement
Longtime Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer announced his retirement on Friday in a letter to fans.
Golf: Kuchar sinks eight birdies to take the lead in Mexico
Matt Kuchar sank eight birdies in a second round 64 to take a two-stroke lead over fellow American Cameron Champ at the Mayakoba Classic in Mexico on Friday.
