AP Sports Summary for November 12th, 2023.
Without Jim Harbaugh, No. 2 Michigan grinds past No. 9 Penn State with 32 straight runs in 24-15 win
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — With coach Jim Harbaugh banned by the Big Ten Conference, J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum and No. 2 Michigan played unfazed by a scandal that has hounded the program for weeks and beat No. 9 Penn State 24-15. Corum ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns, McCarthy made a few key plays with his arms and legs and the Wolverines improved to 3-0 since it was revealed the program was under NCAA investigation for a sign-stealing scheme. In a game Harbaugh no doubt loved from afar, the 10-0 Wolverines ran the ball on 32 straight plays that counted, starting with the final two of the first half. The struggles in big games continued for coach James Franklin and Penn State.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Alabama is a national title contender again; Michigan may have its next man
The Alabama team that seemed to be trending in the wrong direction in September is now a legitimate national championship contender with quarterback Jalen Milroe as an emerging star and fringe Heisman Trophy candidate. After sharing the marquee with LSU's Jayden Daniels last week, Milroe was the star of the show as No. 8 Alabama routed Kentucky. Milroe accounted for six touchdowns, three through the air and three on the ground. That had never been down by an Alabama player. Elsewhere, No. 2 Michigan won without Jim Harbaugh under the direction of his possible long-term replacement.
Ali Krieger, Gotham win NWSL championship after Megan Rapinoe's career ends with an injury
SAN DIEGO (AP) — World Cup winner Esther González scored the go-ahead goal on a header in first-half stoppage time and Gotham FC survived a wild finish to beat OL Reign 2-1 in the National Women's Soccer League championship match. In the opening minutes, Megan Rapinoe hobbled off the pitch with an apparent Achilles injury in a heartbreaking end to her career. The non-contact injury to Reign star Rapinoe took some of the wind out of the crowd at San Diego State's Snapdragon Stadium. Ali Krieger of Gotham FC ran over to hug her former teammate on the U.S. women's national team before Rapinoe left the field. Rapinoe was in a walking boot after the match. Both retired after the title game.
Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East title
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Carson Beck threw for 306 yards, Kendall Milton ran for 127 yards and Brock Bowers made a triumphant return for No. 1 Georgia, which punctuated its return to the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 52-17 rout of No. 10 Mississippi on Saturday night.The Bulldogs (10-0, 7-0 SEC, No. 2 College Football Playoff) turned in their most impressive performance of the season, seemingly peaking at just the right time to make a run at their third straight national title.Georgia scored touchdowns on its first four possessions, building a 28-14 halftime lead against Ole Miss (8-2, 5-2, No. 9) and cruising the rest of the way to its 27th consecutive victory.
76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. hit by vehicle in Philly, to miss 'significant' time
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. has sustained undisclosed injuries after being struck by a vehicle Saturday, the team said, and is expected to miss significant playing time. Oubre was transported to a hospital in stable condition and released later Saturday. The team says he is not expected to miss the rest of the season due to the unspecified injuries. The Sixers said Oubre was walking near his residence in Center City when he struck. Philadelphia Police say an investigation is ongoing. The 27-year-old Oubre is in his first season with the 76ers and has averaged 16.8 points in the first eight games. He was the 15th overall pick of the 2015 draft and has played with four other teams. The 76ers are to play at home Sunday against Indiana.
Saints receiver Michael Thomas arrested after confrontation with construction worker
KENNER, La. (AP) — Police say New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas is facing simple battery and criminal mischief charges following a confrontation with a construction worker. Kenner police Capt. Mark McCormick says Thomas was arrested without incident Friday night and was released. A person familiar with the situation says Thomas is expected to play Sunday when the Saints visit the Minnesota Vikings. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't disclosed Thomas' status. Police say Thomas threatened a construction worker, threw a brick at his truck and knocked his phone from his hand after complaining about workers parking in front of his house.
Former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden and 5 others killed in crash in downtown Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — Police say six people including former NFL player D.J. Hayden have died in a two-vehicle crash in downtown Houston. A Chrysler 300 sped through a red light early Saturday and collided with an SUV. Four people died at the scene, and two more died after being taken to the hospital. The driver of the Chrysler was among the dead, as was a man who police say was apparently homeless. Hayden was 33. He was born in Houston and starred at the University of Houston. He was a first-round draft pick in 2013 and played in eight seasons for the Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jalen Milroe has 6 touchdowns, No. 8 Alabama blows out Kentucky 49-21 to clinch SEC West title
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Jalen Milroe had a career-high six touchdowns, three each rushing and passing, and No. 8 Alabama cruised past Kentucky 49-21 to clinch the Southeastern Conference West Division title. A week after rushing for a career-best four touchdowns, the sophomore used his arm and his feet to surpass that total and lead the Crimson Tide to a third conference championship appearance in four seasons. Milroe passed for his three of four TDs by halftime, including strikes of 26 and 40 yards to Amari Niblack and Kobe Prentice. He ran for two 1-yard scores and a 3-yarder. Kentucky's Ray Davis rushed for two short TDs.
Dillon Gabriel's school-record 8 TDs lead Oklahoma past West Virginia, 59-20
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Dillon Gabriel accounted for a school-record eight touchdowns to help No. 17 Oklahoma roll past West Virginia 59-20. Gabriel passed for 423 yards and five touchdowns and ran for 50 yards and three scores. Drake Stoops had career highs of 164 yards and three touchdowns receiving, Gavin Sawchuk had a career-best 135 yards rushing and Nic Anderson added four catches for 119 yards for Oklahoma. West Virginia's CJ Donaldson ran for 79 yards and a touchdown before going down with a left leg injury in the third quarter.
Slovakian skier Vlhova leads Shiffrin in 1st run of World Cup slalom
LEVI, Finland (AP) — Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova has built a big lead in the first run of a women's World Cup slalom. She won Saturday's race on the same hill by a huge margin. Vlhova led second-placed Mikaela Shiffrin by 0.76 seconds as the pair looked set to continue their dominance in the event. No other skier has won the traditional season-opening slalom in Finnish Lapland since 2016. Vlhova says "I did perfect in the steep part." Vlhova clocked the fastest times in the first three sections. Shiffrin had the strongest finish. The American says "I felt kind of my timing was a bit better than yesterday."
AP-Scorecard
Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Orlando 112 Milwaukee 97
Final Boston 117 Toronto 94
Final Miami 117 Atlanta 109
Final Cleveland 118 Golden State 110
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final Detroit 5 Columbus 4
Final Dallas 3 Winnipeg 2
Final Carolina 4 Tampa Bay 0
Final Ottawa 4 Calgary 1
Final Toronto 5 Vancouver 2
Final OT Montreal 3 Boston 2
Final Pittsburgh 4 Buffalo 0
Final Washington 4 N-Y Islanders 1
Final Arizona 7 Nashville 5
Final St. Louis 8 Colorado 2
Final Edmonton 4 Seattle 1
Final Philadelphia 4 Los Angeles 2
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TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Final (2)Michigan 24 (9)Penn St. 15
Final (1)Georgia 52 (10)Mississippi 17
Final (5)Washington 35 (13)Utah 28
Final (16)Missouri 36 (14)Tennessee 7
Final (20)Tulane 24 Tulsa 22
Final (8)Alabama 49 Kentucky 21
Final Texas Tech 16 (19)Kansas 13
Final (25)Liberty 38 Old Dominion 10
Final (21)James Madison 44 Uconn 6
Final (23)Arizona 34 Colorado 31
Final (4)Florida St. 27 Miami 20
Final UCF 45 (15)Oklahoma St. 3
Final (12)Oregon St. 62 Stanford 17
Final (17)Oklahoma 59 West Virginia 20
Final (3)Ohio St. 38 Michigan St. 3
Final (18)LSU 52 Florida 35
Final (7)Texas 29 TCU 26
Final (24)North Carolina 47 Duke 45
Final (6)Oregon 36 Southern Cal 27
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TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final (6)UConn 107 Stonehill 67
Final (7)Houston 82 Texas A&M-CC 50
Final (8)Creighton 89 N. Dakota St. 60
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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Final , Houston advances 4-3 on penalty kicks Houston 1 Real Salt Lake 1
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TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Charlotte at New York 12 p.m.
Washington at Brooklyn 3 p.m.
Memphis at L.A. Clippers 3:30 p.m.
Indiana at Philadelphia 6 p.m.
Dallas at New Orleans 7 p.m.
Denver at Houston 7 p.m.
Detroit at Chicago 7 p.m.
Miami at San Antonio 7 p.m.
Oklahoma City at Phoenix 8 p.m.
Minnesota at Golden State 8:30 p.m.
Portland at L.A. Lakers 10 p.m.
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Chicago at Florida 1 p.m.
Dallas at Minnesota 6 p.m.
Columbus at N-Y Rangers 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Montreal 7 p.m.
San Jose at Anaheim 8 p.m.
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Indianapolis at New England 9:30 a.m.
Cleveland at Baltimore 1 p.m.
Green Bay at Pittsburgh 1 p.m.
Houston at Cincinnati 1 p.m.
New Orleans at Minnesota 1 p.m.
San Francisco at Jacksonville 1 p.m.
Tennessee at Tampa Bay 1 p.m.
Atlanta at Arizona 4:05 p.m.
Detroit at L.A. Chargers 4:05 p.m.
N-Y Giants at Dallas 4:25 p.m.
Washington at Seattle 4:25 p.m.
N-Y Jets at Las Vegas 8:20 p.m.
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TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Lehigh at (19)North Carolina 2 p.m.
Gardner-Webb at (20)Baylor 5 p.m.
Weber St. at (23)Saint Mary's (Cal.) 8 p.m.
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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Atlanta at Columbus 7 p.m.
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