Not doggin’ it

Georgia’s mascot, UGA X, looks on from a prime spot as Bulldogs tailback Elijah Holyfield dives into the end zone for a second-quarter touchdown and a 35-7 lead against Georgia Tech on Saturday in Athens, Ga. The host Bulldogs rolled 45-21. For complete college football coverage, see Section D. Friday.

Matthew Fitzpatrick (68) and 2017 Race to Dubai winner Tommy Fleetwood (66) share second place, six off the pace at 10 under.

Hamilton clinches pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP

Five-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton clinched pole position for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday.

The Mercedes driver’s 11th pole of the season and recordextending 83rd of his career looked in some doubt as Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel was quicker at the first time split.

But Vettel went too wide on the last turn and qualified only third behind the Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas.

Hamilton is aiming to sign off in style with an 11th win of the season, while Bottas has yet to win one and Vettel’s last victory came at the Belgian GP in August.

Lauda hopes to be back working with Mercedes soon

Niki Lauda hopes to be back working with Mercedes soon as he continues his recovery from a lung transplant.

The three-time Formula One champion appeared cheerful as he posted a message on the Mercedes team’s Twitter account on Saturday.

Speaking softly but clearly, Lauda says “the important message is I will be there soon” before thanking all his fans for the “unbelievable” support he has received.