AP Sports Summary for November 25th, 2023.
Hill's special TD catch and Holland's 99-yard INT return lead Dolphins past Jets 34-13
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tyreek Hill celebrated a touchdown catch by giving the ball to his new wife in the stands, Jevon Holland returned an intercepted first-half Hail Mary attempt 99 yards for a score, and the Miami Dolphins cruised past the New York Jets 34-13. Raheem Mostert also ran for two touchdowns in the NFL's first game played on Black Friday. The Dolphins sent the Jets to their fourth straight loss. Tua Tagovailoa was intercepted twice, including one returned for a score by Brandin Echols. Tim Boyle started at quarterback for the Jets, but New York's offense continued to struggle.
Oregon defeats Oregon State 31-7 for a spot in the Pac-12 title game as rivalry ends for now
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bo Nix threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, securing No. 6 Oregon a spot in the Pac-12 championship game with a 31-7 victory over No. 15 Oregon State in the final scheduled matchup between the in-state rivals. The Ducks will face No. 4 Washington next Friday in Las Vegas, the final conference championship before 10 of the league's teams bolt next season. The winner has a chance at learning a spot in the four-team College Football Playoff. Oregon has won six straight since losing at Washington. Nix threw for 367 yards. DJ Uiagalelei threw for 220 yards and a touchdown for Oregon State.
No. 7 Texas overwhelms Texas Tech 57-7 to reach Big 12 championship game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Keilan Robinson returned a kickoff 95 yards for one of his two touchdowns, Bert Auburn made five field goals and No. 7 Texas overwhelmed Texas Tech 57-7 on Friday night to reach the Big 12 championship game. Leaving with Oklahoma for the Southeastern Conference after this season, Texas (11-1, 8-1), has won six straight since a loss to Oklahoma. The Longhorns will face an opponent to be determined Saturday in the championship game Dec. 2 in Arlington. Texas Tech (6-6, 5-4) was outgained 528 yards to 198. Texas' Quinn Ewers threw for 196 yards and a touchdown against one interception. He was 17 of 26.
Wild's Fleury wears mask in warmups on Native American Heritage night after the NHL says not to
Marc-Andre Fleury wore a mask for warmups on the Minnesota Wild's Native American Heritage night after being told by the NHL that was not allowed. Fleury's agent confirmed earlier in the day the league said the mask was a violation of policy prohibiting gear for team theme nights. Allan Walsh said Fleury offered to pay the fine before the league threatened more serious punishment. The situation is the latest chapter in the league's ongoing controversy with theme games since a handful of players opted out of Pride night warmups last season.
Dolphins' Holland calls MetLife Stadium turf 'trash' after teammate Phillips injures Achilles tendon
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Miami safety Jevon Holland called the MetLife Stadium turf "trash" after teammate Jaelan Phillips injured his right Achilles tendon in the Dolphins' 34-13 win over the New York Jets. Phillips was carted from the field late in the fourth quarter, a non-contact injury that reignited the turf-vs.-grass debate among players. The third-year linebacker will have additional tests Saturday but appeared to indicate in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, he has a potentially season-ending injury.
Commanders fire defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio after losing to the Cowboys
The Washington Commanders have fired defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer. The moves come a day after a 45-10 loss at the Dallas Cowboys. Washington has allowed 40 or more points in seven of 12 games and 290-plus yards 11 times. Coach Ron Rivera could take over the defensive play-calling duties himself. That would allow him to defer even more to new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Del Rio was 12 games into his fourth season with Washington after Rivera hired him in 2020.
Greatest of The Games: 6 of the most memorable meetings between Ohio State and Michigan
If it's Michigan-Ohio State it is almost always a huge game. No rivalry has produced more games matching AP Top 25 ranked teams, top-10 matchups and top-five games. The Game is filled with lore and legends and thrilling performances. Even before the second-ranked Buckeyes and third-ranked Wolverines kick off Saturday in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the 119th meeting will be historic. One day it could make the list of the most memorable in perhaps the best rivalry in college football.
No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year's Six bowl bid
DETROIT (AP) — Drew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and Kaytron Allen ran for a career-high 137 yards, providing No. 11 Penn State with plenty of offense in a 42-0 win over Michigan State. The Nittany Lions had 586 yards of offense in a game they controlled from the start. The eight-loss Spartans closed a tumultuous season that was stunted by Mel Tucker getting suspended and fired. It also hurt that a slew of injuries left them with about 50 scholarship players healthy enough to play in the finale at Ford Field. Allar completed 17 of 26 passes, a week after getting knocked out against Rutgers with a hard hit to his right shoulder.
The vital question may linger forever: Did Oscar Pistorius know he was shooting at his girlfriend?
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — In the decade since Oscar Pistorius pulled the trigger four times on his 9mm pistol, firing into the head and body of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp as she stood inside a locked toilet cubicle in his home, the vital question has still never been answered: Did the world-famous Olympic runner know he was shooting at and killing his girlfriend that Valentine's Day in 2013? Pistorius has always claimed that he didn't, that he mistook her for an intruder in his home. Steenkamp's family believes he intended to shoot the 29-year-old model and law graduate. Only Pistorius really knows for sure. The lasting twist of Pistorius' case was back in the spotlight Friday when he was granted parole.
Ferentz revisits fair catch call, says Iowa got 'screwed' out of 11 wins
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Less than an hour after Iowa recorded win No. 10 with a dramatic 13-10 victory over Nebraska, Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz suggested his team actually should have had a chance to win 11 games in the regular season. A month after a ruling on whether a punt returner's arm motion was or was not a fair catch signal took away an Iowa touchdown in a loss to Minnesota, Ferentz passionately revisited the episode during his postgame news conference. Ferentz said, "I'm just gonna tell you we got screwed on that one by the replay system."
AP-Scorecard
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Orlando 113 Boston 96
Final Phoenix 110 Memphis 89
Final Toronto 121 Chicago 108
Final New York 100 Miami 98
Final Houston 105 Denver 86
Final Sacramento 124 Minnesota 111
Final Indiana 136 Detroit 113
Final Milwaukee 131 Washington 128
Final Golden State 118 San Antonio 112
Final New Orleans 116 L.A. Clippers 106
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final N-Y Rangers 3 Philadelphia 1
Final Detroit 5 Boston 2
Final OT Chicago 4 Toronto 3
Final Columbus 2 New Jersey 1
Final Nashville 8 St. Louis 3
Final Edmonton 5 Washington 0
Final Los Angeles 5 Anaheim 2
Final SO Montreal 3 San Jose 2
Final Buffalo 3 Pittsburgh 2
Final N-Y Islanders 5 Ottawa 3
Final Winnipeg 3 Florida 0
Final Tampa Bay 8 Carolina 2
Final Calgary 7 Dallas 4
Final Colorado 3 Minnesota 2
Final Vancouver 5 Seattle 1
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Final Miami 34 N-Y Jets 13
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TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Final (6)Oregon 31 (15)Oregon St. 7
Final (13)Oklahoma 69 TCU 45
Final (20)Iowa 13 Nebraska 10
Final (23)Toledo 32 Cent. Michigan 17
Final (18)Tulane 29 UTSA 16
Final (10)Missouri 48 Arkansas 14
Final (7)Texas 57 Texas Tech 7
Final (11)Penn St. 42 Michigan St. 0
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TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final (5)UConn 90 Manhattan 60
Final (6)Houston 79 Montana 44
Final (9)Duke 80 S. Indiana 62
Final (19)FAU 96 (12)Texas A&M 89
Final (13)Baylor 95 Florida 91
Final (14)North Carolina 87 (20)Arkansas 72
Final (16)Kentucky 118 Marshall 82
Final Ohio St. 92 (17)Alabama 81
Final Oklahoma 72 (23)Southern Cal 70
Final (25)Mississippi St. 74 Nicholls 61
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