Raikkonen Prevails in Brazil to Win F1 Title

Thabo Mbeki, left, the president of South Africa, celebrated with team captain John Smit after South Africa's 15-6 victory over England in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday in Paris. The title was South Africa's second. (By Javier Garcia -- Back Page Images Via Bloomberg News)

Kimi Raikkonen won the Brazilian Grand Prix yesterday in Sao Paulo to capture the Formula One title in the tightest race for the championship in 21 years.

The Ferrari driver rallied from third place in the points standings for his first F1 crown, taking advantage of Lewis Hamilton's mistake on the first lap and Fernando Alonso's disappointing run.

Raikkonen grabbed the lead with 17 laps to go and was followed by teammate Felipe Massa. Alonso, Hamilton's McLaren teammate, finished third.

There were some doubts after the race whether Raikkonen would keep the title, however, as Formula One's governing body -- FIA -- opened up an investigation into possible fuel irregularities.

¿ BASKETBALL: Gus Gilchrist, a second-team All-Met forward at Progressive Christian last season, committed to play basketball for Maryland.

Gilchrist, who is 6 feet 10, had signed with Virginia Tech. However, after the April shootings on the Blacksburg campus, Gilchrist said he did not want to go to Virginia Tech because he felt he was "not mentally prepared to go there."

After being released from his letter-of-intent, he also considered Georgetown but said he made his decision after taking an official visit to Maryland this weekend.

"Once I got to know the establishment and get a feel for the coach, that's when I knew," Gilchrist said.

He will enroll at Maryland for the second semester, but said he was uncertain if he will choose to play this season or just practice with the team. Gilchrist averaged 22.3 points and 10.3 rebounds last season and was named MVP of the Capital Classic all-star game. . . .

Charlotte Bobcats reserve forward Adam Morrison is likely done for the season after an MRI exam revealed a torn ligament in his left knee.

¿ RUGBY: South Africans celebrated their nation's World Cup championship over England amid renewed calls to end white domination in sports.