Motor racing: Hamilton storms to 80th pole in Japan, Vettel ninth
Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton seized a record-extending 80th pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, timing his sole flying lap to perfection while Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel managed only ninth.
Golf: Tropical storm forces abandonment of play in International Crown
Heavy rain and high winds from Tropical Storm Kong-Rey forced the abandonment of any play on the third day of the LPGA’s International Crown teams event in Incheon on Saturday.
Hamilton completes practice clean sweep
Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton completed a practice clean sweep in his Mercedes, setting the pacein the final hour of track action ahead of qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Golf: Snedeker pushes to three-stroke lead at Safeway Open
Brandt Snedeker fired a seven-under-par 65 on Friday to surge to a three-stroke lead after two rounds of the Safeway Open in Napa, California.
Nebraska releases RB Bell
Nebraska running back Greg Bell, a highly touted junior college transfer, received his release from the team Friday.
NHL notebook: Caps’ Wilson appealing suspension
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has appealed the 20-game suspension he received Wednesday from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for a check to the head of St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist.
NBA notebook: Butler, Wolves remain at impasse
The impasse between four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves continues with the season opener less than two weeks away.
Former teammate charged in Rice star’s death
A former teammate has been arrested on a second-degree felony in relation to the death of Rice defensive end Blain Padgett, who was found dead in his apartment in March.
Caps’ Wilson appeals 20-game suspension
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has appealed the 20-game suspension he received Wednesday from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for a check to the head of St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist.
Butler’s impasse with Timberwolves continues as season nears
The impasse between four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves continues with the season opener less than two weeks away.
