NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of "a proven methamphetamine user" could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans.
NASCAR wants the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Charlotte, N.C., to overturn U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen's decision last week to lift Mayfield's indefinite suspension after a positive drug test.
Mayfield was suspended May 9 for failing a random drug test eight days earlier. NASCAR has said he tested positive for methamphetamine, but Mayfield has denied using the illegal drug.
Formula One's fragile peace deal was thrown into doubt when eight leading teams walked out of a meeting with the governing body in London after being told they had not been entered into the 2010 championship and would have no say on finalizing cost-cutting measures.
FOOTBALL
Goodell, Mora reach summit
A group including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Seahawks Coach Jim Mora reached the summit of Mt. Rainier.
The team made it to the summit of the 14,411-foot volcano at 9:15 a.m. and was back at Camp Muir by about 2:30 p.m., said Jered Erlandson, a spokesman for United Way of King County.
The climb is a fundraiser for the Seattle charity.
After taking its fight to change the Bowl Championships Series to Congress, the Mountain West Conference has reluctantly agreed to a BCS television deal.
University of Utah President Michael Young issued a statement on behalf of the conference one day after he testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee. In the statement, Young said the Mountain West felt it had no choice but to sign the agreement with ESPN, which runs through the 2013 season. The Mountain West champion would still not automatically qualify for a spot in one of the top-tier bowls.
BASEBALL
Morneau to skip home-run derby
Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau says he has declined an invitation to defend his title in the home run derby Monday in St. Louis. He says he wants to rest and would prefer to watch.
Michael Weiner has been approved unanimously by the Major League Baseball Players Assn. executive board to succeed Donald Fehr as the union's head.
JURISPRUDENCE
Two USC players are arrested
USC defensive lineman Everson Griffen and linebacker Jordan Campbell were arrested last weekend in Nantucket, Mass., on suspicion of breach of the peace.
