Sports News Roundup: Saints WR Thomas fined $30K; LeBron, Lakers impacted by smoke

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Reports: Saints WR Thomas fined $30K

New Orleans Saints star receiver Michael Thomas was fined $30,000 by the NFL for using a cell phone as a prop during a touchdown celebration last Sunday, multiple outlets reported Saturday. Thomas' actions occurred after he caught a 72-yard touchdown pass during a 45-35 victory over the previously unbeaten Los Angeles Rams.

LeBron, Lakers impacted by smoke in Kings arena

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to get to .500 for the first time this season with a 101-86 win in Sacramento on Saturday night, but they had to contend with more than just the Kings. Smoke from the nearby Camp Fire, which has killed 23 people since starting on Thursday, poured into downtown Sacramento and was visible in the Golden 1 Center before and during the game.

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. Aldridge finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Derrick White added 14 points and eight assists.

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. Details of the trade, reported by Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe, were not disclosed. Wojnarowski reported that the league trade call and physicals are scheduled for Monday, and the earliest Butler will make his team debut likely will be Wednesday night when the 76ers visit the Orlando Magic.

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. Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak, starting after Tuukka Rask took a leave of absence Friday, made 40 saves. Joakim Nordstrom also scored for the Bruins, and Brad Marchand added two assists.

Anderson off to flyer at ATP Finals with win over Thiem

Kevin Anderson made a winning debut at the ATP Finals with a 6-3 7-6(10) victory over Austrian Dominic Thiem in the opening singles match at the O2 Arena on Sunday. Wimbledon runner-up Anderson, the first South African to qualify for the season-ender since Wayne Ferreira in 1995, was comfortably the better player in a one-sided first set.

NFL notebook: Steelers' Bell unlikely to report by the 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. According to the report, Bell's camp has nothing to say and will not discuss with reporters the 26-year-old back's plans for the coming week. Bell will not be eligible to play this season if he does not sign his franchise tag tender before Tuesday's deadline.

Kuchar surges to four-stroke lead in Mexico

Matt Kuchar, seeking his first win in four years, grabbed a four-stroke third-round lead with another dominating performance at the Mayakoba Classic in Mexico on Saturday. Kuchar rolled in seven birdies to shoot 65 as he dipped to 20-under-par 193 at the El Camaleon in Playa del Carmen.

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. The Czechs swept the opening-day singles matches on Saturday to go 2-0 up against the United States, the defending champions, in front of a sold-out O2 Arena in Prague.

Big finish bags Nedbank Challenge title for emotional Westwood

Lee Westwood bagged five birdies on his back nine to storm to victory in the Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club on Sunday, his first title on the European Tour for four years. Westwood carded a faultless 64 that included an eagle and six birdies for a tournament total of 15 under par, three shots ahead of overnight leader Sergio Garcia.

(With inputs from agencies.)