AP Sports Summary for November 18th, 2023.
Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist, ending a disappointing campaign for the Cincinnati Bengals' star quarterback in the first year of a $275 million contract. Burrow and Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor say the injury will likely require surgery. The 26-year-old Burrow established himself as one of the league's top quarterbacks while leading the Bengals to the Super Bowl after the 2021 season and the AFC title game the following year. Those goals now appear unattainable for Cincinnati with Burrow's backup, Jake Browning, taking over. The Bengals are 5-5 and last in the AFC North.
NFL investigating why Bengals didn't list Joe Burrow on injury report, AP source says
The NFL is investigating why the Cincinnati Bengals did not list Joe Burrow on their injury report before Thursday night's game at Baltimore. That's according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the review is not being discussed publicly. Burrow left the game in the second quarter with a wrist injury that will end his season. The Bengals had posted and later deleted a video on social media that showed Burrow getting off a bus with his right hand in what appeared to be a soft cast. Burrow says he was wearing a compression sleeve that was unrelated to the injury.
F1 tries to recover from embarrassing first day of Las Vegas Grand Prix
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula One is hoping to turn its luck around on the Strip, like so many other Vegas visitors who blow a big bankroll soon after they arrive. The elite global motorsports series placed a $500 million gamble on a new event in Sin City promoted for the first time by F1 and owner Liberty Media. But it now must recover after an opening-night debacle in which the first practice was ruined just nine minutes in when Carlos Sainz Jr. ran over a water valve cover on the temporary street course. Those nine minutes were the only action fans who had spent thousands of dollars were able to view. Another practice was scheduled for Friday night.
Ferrari sweeps qualifying for Las Vegas Grand Prix, but penalty to Sainz drops him to 12th
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ferrari rebounded from a disastrous first day of the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. sweep of Friday night qualifying. Only it does not translate into a 1-2 start in Saturday night's race for the two Ferrari drivers. Sainz is in a backup car because his Ferrari was badly damaged when he ran over a drainage valve cover in Thursday night's opening practice. Because he moved to a backup car for the rest of the weekend, Sainz was penalized 10 spots on the starting grid and will instead start 12th on Saturday night.
More turmoil for No. 2 Michigan as assistant coach Chris Partridge fired day before Maryland game
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 2 Michigan has fired linebackers coach Chris Partridge a day before the Wolverines play at Maryland. Athletic director Warde Manuel says Rick Minter has been promoted to lead the linebackers. He did not say why Partridge was let go. Earlier this week, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh agreed to serve the remainder of a three-game suspension. In exchange, the Big Ten will drop its investigation into a sign-stealing scandal that is under NCAA investigation. The Wolverines close the regular season at home next week against rival Ohio State. After that, Harbaugh is eligible to return to the sideline.
NFL host Charissa Thompson says on social media she didn't fabricate quotes by players or coaches
Fox Sports and Amazon host Charissa Thompson has taken to social media to clarify her comments on a podcast earlier this week that she "would make up" sideline reports during NFL games. Thompson said in an Instagram post that she never fabricated quotes by players or coaches. Instead, she said she would report her observations from the sidelines on occasions when coaches didn't talk to her or give her any information. Thompson had said on the "Pardon My Take" podcast that she made up sideline reports when coaches didn't talk to her at halftime. The remarks grew widespread condemnation.
Browns work out former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco following Deshaun Watson injury, AP sources say
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Several people familiar with the visit told The Associated Press that former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco worked out for the Cleveland Browns, who are still sorting through their changing quarterback situation. The 38-year-old Flacco could be an option for the Browns, who lost Deshaun Watson for the season earlier this week with a broken bone in his shoulder. Flacco is the only QB who worked out Friday, said the people who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team does not publicly disclose player workouts. A 15-year veteran, Flacco did not sign a contract before leaving. He rallied the New York Jets to an improbable comeback win over the Browns last season.
Woodruff, Lewis among 63 new free agents as 19 players reach deals and teams make flurry of trades
NEW YORK (AP) — Starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was cut loose by Milwaukee and former AL Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis by Arizona, among 63 players who became free agents when their teams declined to offer 2024 contracts. Nick Senzel, the No. 2 pick in the 2016 amateur draft, was dropped by Cincinnati and Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings by Miami. A pair of 2019 All-Stars were allowed to go free, designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach by the New York Mets and outfielder Austin Meadows by Detroit. Veteran pitchers Dakota Hudson of St. Louis and Matt Bush of Texas also were cut.
Alison Lee rides her hot streak and shares the lead with Nasa Hataoka at LPGA finale
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Alison Lee shouldn't have any doubts about her game now. She's one of the hottest players in women's golf and showed it Friday in the CME Group Tour Championship. Lee shot a 64 with four birdies on her last five holes. That gives her a share of the lead with Nasa Hataoka going into the weekend of the LPGA finale. At stake is $2 million to winner. Lee has two runner-up finishes and a win in Saudi Arabia in her last three starts. She used to have doubts about her game. This year, she's been getting messages of support from Fred Couples.
Cousins has gone from denial to grief to full immersion in rehab; his future with Vikings can wait
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins is in recovery mode from a torn right Achilles tendon. It was the first major injury of his career and further complicated the question about whether or not he'll return to the Minnesota Vikings next season. He said in his first interview session since the injury that he's simply trying to take his rehabilitation one day at a time and not think ahead yet to his future. Cousins recently had his post-surgical cast removed. He's carefully walking around in a bulky gray boot. Cousins says his football career is not over.
AP-Scorecard
Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Milwaukee 130 Charlotte 99
Final New York 120 Washington 99
Final Boston 108 Toronto 105
Final Cleveland 108 Detroit 100
Final Philadelphia 126 Atlanta 116
Final Sacramento 129 San Antonio 120
Final New Orleans 115 Denver 110
Final Orlando 103 Chicago 97
Final L.A. Lakers 107 Portland 95
Final Phoenix 131 Utah 128
Final L.A. Clippers 106 Houston 100
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final Toronto 3 Detroit 2
Final Winnipeg 3 Buffalo 2
Final Florida 2 Anaheim 1
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TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final (3)Arizona 100 Belmont 68
Final (6)Houston 76 Utah 66
Final (9)Duke 90 Bucknell 60
Final (12)Miami 79 Georgia 68
Final (13)Texas A&M 74 Oral Roberts 66
Final UNC-Greensboro 78 (14)Arkansas 72
Final (17)Kentucky 101 Stonehill 67
Final (18)Michigan St. 74 Butler 54
Final (20)North Carolina 77 UC Riverside 52
Final (21)Villanova 57 Maryland 40
Final (22)Alabama 98 Mercer 67
Final (23)Illinois 87 Valparaiso 64
Final (24)James Madison 76 Radford 73
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TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
New York at Charlotte 6 p.m.
Minnesota at New Orleans 7 p.m.
Dallas at Milwaukee 8 p.m.
Memphis at San Antonio 8 p.m.
Miami at Chicago 8 p.m.
Oklahoma City at Golden State 8:30 p.m.
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Minnesota at Ottawa 11 a.m.
Vegas at Philadelphia 1 p.m.
Chicago at Nashville 2 p.m.
Edmonton at Tampa Bay 4 p.m.
Arizona at Winnipeg 7 p.m.
Montreal at Boston 7 p.m.
N-Y Islanders at Calgary 7 p.m.
N-Y Rangers at New Jersey 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Carolina 7 p.m.
Columbus at Washington 7:30 p.m.
Colorado at Dallas 9 p.m.
Seattle at Vancouver 10 p.m.
St. Louis at Los Angeles 10:30 p.m.
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TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL
(5)Washington at (10)Oregon St. 7:30 p.m.
(16)Utah at (19)Arizona 2:30 p.m.
(1)Georgia at (21)Tennessee 3:30 p.m.
(9)Louisville at Miami 12 p.m.
(17)Tulane at FAU 12 p.m.
Chattanooga at (8)Alabama 12 p.m.
(2)Michigan at Maryland 12 p.m.
(14)Oklahoma at BYU 12 p.m.
Rutgers at (12)Penn St. 12 p.m.
Louisiana-Monroe at (13)Mississippi 12 p.m.
Umass at (25)Liberty 1 p.m.
Appalachian St. at (18)James Madison 2 p.m.
(22)North Carolina at Clemson 3:30 p.m.
Wake Forest at (20)Notre Dame 3:30 p.m.
(24)Oklahoma St. at Houston 4 p.m.
Minnesota at (3)Ohio St. 4 p.m.
(6)Oregon at Arizona St. 4 p.m.
North Alabama at (4)Florida St. 6:30 p.m.
(23)Kansas St. at Kansas 7 p.m.
Florida at (11)Missouri 7:30 p.m.
Georgia St. at (15)LSU 8 p.m.
(7)Texas at Iowa St. 8 p.m.
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TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Texas Southern at (8)Creighton 8:30 p.m.
Bryant at (10)FAU 6 p.m.
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