AP Sports Summary for September 16th:
Butker hits a 51-yard winner for KC after penalty on Bengals safety keeps Chiefs alive
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Harrison Butker kicked a 51-yard field goal as time expired and the Kansas City Chiefs, kept alive by a pass interference call on Bengals safety Daijahn Anthony on fourth down in the final minute, rallied to beat Cincinnati 26-25. Patrick Mahomes threw for 151 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. But it was his incomplete pass to Rashee Rice on fourth-and-16 from the Kansas City 35 that turned out to be decisive. Anthony arrived a split-second early and hit Rice from behind, and the penalty gave Kansas City a chance. A few plays later, Butker kicked the winner. Joe Burrow threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns, both to Andrei Iosivas, for the Bengals.
Carr, Kamara help Saints end Cowboys' 16-game home win streak in regular season with 44-19 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Alvin Kamara scored four touchdowns, including a 57-yarder on a screen pass, and the New Orleans Saints ended Dallas' 16-game home win streak in the regular season with a 44-19 victory. Derek Carr threw for 243 yards and two TDs with a 1-yard sneak for a score. The Saints got touchdowns on their first six drives a week after setting a franchise record by starting the season with points on nine consecutive possessions in a 47-10 rout of Carolina. It was actually the second straight loss at AT&T Stadium for the Cowboys after the 48-32 wild-card shocker against Green Bay last January.
Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns against his former team, including a 97-yard strike in the second quarter to Justin Jefferson, and an attacking defense again fueled the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The Vikings got three field goals by rookie Will Reichard and six sacks and two interceptions against Brock Purdy to overcome two turnovers and a quadriceps injury that forced Jefferson out of the game in the third quarter. Darnold spent last season backing up Purdy with the 49ers.
Stroud throws a TD pass and Fairbairn kicks 4 field goals to help the Texans top the Bears 19-13
HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud threw for 260 yards and a touchdown and Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked four field goals to help the Houston Texans top the Chicago Bears 19-13. Fairbairn connected from 56, 47, 59 and 53 yards, and Houston's defense put heavy pressure on Caleb Williams for much of the game. Stroud's 28-yard scoring pass to Nico Collins put Houston up 10-3 early in the second quarter, and the Texans led 16-10 at halftime. Houston had trouble moving the ball in the second half, but its defense intercepted Williams twice to secure the victory. Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, was 23 of 37 for 174 yards. He was sacked seven times.
Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping Georgia
Texas is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 16 years, replacing Georgia after the Bulldogs struggled to remain unbeaten against Kentucky. The Longhorns moved up a spot from No. 2 and received 35 first-place votes and 1,540 points. The Bulldogs, who have been No. 1 since the preseason poll, received 23 first-place votes and 1,518 points. Ohio State received five first-place votes and stayed at No. 3. No. 4 Alabama and No. 5 Mississippi held their places and Tennessee moved up a spot to No. 6, flip-flopping with Southeastern Conference rival Missouri.
Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist this week after suffering another concussion, AP source says
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist this week after suffering his fourth diagnosed concussion in five years and his third while in the NFL, according to a person familiar with his plans. Tagovailoa is focused on getting better and gathering information and isn't thinking about retiring, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for privacy reasons. Tagovailoa was injured on a scramble when he lowered his head and collided into Bills safety Damar Hamlin during Miami's 31-10 loss to Buffalo on Thursday night. While former players and even current Raiders coach Antonio Pierce have said Tagovailoa should retire, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel has emphasized the importance of not offering his opinion.
Lilia Vu puts away Europe with closing birdie, US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Lilia Vu made a 2-foot birdie putt on the final hole, and the United States won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017, beating Europe on a tense Sunday of singles matches at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Allisen Corpuz moved the U.S. to the brink of victory with blowout wins, and the Americans got just enough from the back half of their lineup to prevent Europe from capturing the cup for a record fourth straight time. The Americans won 15 1/2 to 12 1/2. Europe trailed 10-6 entering the final day and kept it interesting to the end.
Loose lap belt for Power helps Palou cruise to 3rd IndyCar season championship
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Palou easily drove to his third IndyCar championship in four years when challenger Will Power's seatbelt came loose minutes into the season-deciding finale Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway. Colton Herta won the Music City Grand Prix for his first career victory on an oval and second win of the season for Andretti Global. Herta topped Pato O'Ward in a wheel-to-wheel battle in the closing laps. But all attention was on the championship race as Palou, a Spaniard who won his first title in 2021 in his first season driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, won back-to-back IndyCar titles.
Buescher plays spoiler at Watkins Glen in chaotic NASCAR playoff race
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Chris Buescher won Sunday at Watkins Glen International, leading a string of five non-playoff drivers to the finish in a NASCAR Cup race marred by late wrecks, shredded tires, and busted parts among the championship contenders. The chaos on the 2.45-mile road course at The Glen — in the playoffs for the first time before it returns to an August date next year — shook up the playoff standings heading into the cutoff race. Buescher held off Shane van Gisbergen in the thrilling two final overtime laps to play spoiler. Chase Briscoe, who entered 16th in the playoff standings and 21 points behind the cutline, was sixth and the highest-finishing playoff driver in the field in the second race in NASCAR's postseason.
Jon Rahm holds on to win LIV Golf and capture the season points list for $18 million bonus
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — Jon Rahm earned quite the payday on Sunday. He won LIV Golf Chicago by three shots for the $4 million prize. And the victory gave him the season points title and an $18 million bonus. Rahm played bogey-free on the weekend at Bolingbrook Golf Course to win by three shots over Joaquin Niemann and Sergio Garcia. He was never seriously challenged. But he missed a pair of short birdie putts down the stretch that kept Niemann in the hunt for the season title. Rahm made a 12-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole that all but locked up two titles.
AP-Scorecard
TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE
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INTERLEAGUE
Final Minnesota 9 Cincinnati 2
Final Toronto 3 St. Louis 2
Final Pittsburgh 4 Kansas City 3
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
Final Detroit 4 Baltimore 2
Final Cleveland 2 Tampa Bay 0
Final Chicago White Sox 4 Oakland 3
Final N.Y. Yankees 5 Boston 2
Final Seattle 7 Texas 0
Final Houston 6 L.A. Angels 4
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final Philadelphia 2 N.Y. Mets 1
Final Washington 4 Miami 3
Final Chicago Cubs 6 Colorado 2
Final San Diego 4 San Francisco 3
Final Arizona 11 Milwaukee 10
Final L.A. Dodgers 9 Atlanta 2
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Final Cleveland 18 Jacksonville 13
Final Green Bay 16 Indianapolis 10
Final L.A. Chargers 26 Carolina 3
Final Las Vegas 26 Baltimore 23
Final Minnesota 23 San Francisco 17
Final N-Y Jets 24 Tennessee 17
Final New Orleans 44 Dallas 19
Final OT Seattle 23 New England 20
Final Tampa Bay 20 Detroit 16
Final Washington 21 N-Y Giants 18
Final Arizona 41 L.A. Rams 10
Final Kansas City 26 Cincinnati 25
Final Pittsburgh 13 Denver 6
Final Houston 19 Chicago 13
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WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Minnesota 88 New York 79
Final Indiana 110 Dallas 109
Final OT Atlanta 76 Washington 73
Final Las Vegas 84 Connecticut 71
Final Phoenix 93 Chicago 88
Final Seattle 90 Los Angeles 87
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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Final Seattle 2 Sporting Kansas City 0
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