NBA roundup: Tempers flare as Rockets down Lakers
James Harden scored 36 points, and Chris Paul added 28 points with 10 assists as the Houston Rockets spoiled LeBron James’ home opener with the Los Angeles Lakers by earning a high-intensity 124-115 victory Saturday night.
NHL roundup: Skinner’s hat trick leads Sabres in rout
Jeff Skinner earned a hat trick, and goaltender Linus Ullmark made 19 saves as the visiting Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon.
Top 25 roundup: Purdue pummels No. 2 Ohio State
David Blough threw for two touchdowns in the first half, and D.J. Knox ran for three in the second as Purdue upset No. 2 Ohio State 49-20 at West Lafayette, Ind.
Motorcycling: Marquez clinches fifth MotoGP title with victory in Japan
Spain’s Marc Marquez wrapped up his third straight MotoGP championship with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday after title rival Andrea Dovizioso fell on the penultimate lap while trying to find a way past the Honda rider.
Dodgers power past Brewers to return to World Series
MILWAUKEE — Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger acknowledged feeling “ice cold” late Saturday night.
Bowlen’s daughter eyes Broncos ownership one day
Brittany Bowlen, daughter of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, told attendees at a fundraiser Saturday that she indeed has aspirations to one day take over the team her family has run for more than three decades.
Motor racing: Ricciardo and Bottas are the obstacles in Vettel’s way
Formula One favorite Lewis Hamilton can win his fifth title from pole position on Sunday but the Mercedes driver cannot expect Sebastian Vettel to give up without a fight after Ferrari’s strong showing in U.S. Grand Prix qualifying.
NHL roundup: Skinner’s hat trick leads Sabres in rout
Jeff Skinner earned a hat trick, and goaltender Linus Ullmark made 19 saves as the visiting Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon.
NFL notebook: Gronk’s chances of playing Sunday look grim
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, the team announced Saturday evening.
MLB notebook: Sale blames belly ring for illness
If you believe Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale, he already has a ring. A bellybutton ring.
