AP Sports Summary for March 13th, 2024.
Derrick Henry heading to Ravens is another sign that running backs are valued -- at the right price
Derrick Henry is leaving the Tennessee Titans to team up with MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens with a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. Henry's deal follows several others for running backs during the NFL's two-day legal tampering period. The position has been devalued in recent years, but this year's run shows teams will go after running backs at the right price. At least a dozen running backs are switching teams along with at least 10 quarterbacks, including Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson.
Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing legislation regulating college athletics by the end of the year. Cruz lowed his estimate of a bill getting through by the end of this session and said he and his counterparts are running out of time. The senator from Texas believes something will get done to standardize name, image and likeness and other financial aspects of college sports in the country. His comments came after Cruz oversaw a roundtable discussion on the topic with former Alabama football coach Nick Saban, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips and others.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura for a 2024 running mate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is having conversations with vice presidential candidates as he gets closer to announcing his running mate for his independent presidential bid. Kennedy told The New York Times that NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura are at the top of his list. Stefanie Spear, a campaign spokesperson, confirmed the Times report and said there are other names on Kennedy's short list. Kennedy has focused on getting access to the ballot across the country. Many states require him to name a running mate before he can begin the process of qualifying for the ballot.
Louisville coach Kenny Payne to be fired after going 12-52 in two seasons, AP source says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville plans to fire men's basketball coach Kenny Payne after he went 12-52 in two seasons. That's according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation who spoke to The Associated Press late Tuesday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Louisville officials had not yet met with Payne. The coach said after the Cardinals' 94-85 first-round loss to North Carolina State in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Tuesday that he had not been informed of his status with the program. Louisville is 1-28 away from home under the former Cardinals player and has just five wins in ACC play.
No. 21 Saint Mary's ends No. 17 Gonzaga's monopoly of WCC Tournament championship with 69-60 win
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Aidan Mahaney scored 23 points, Mitchell Saxen had 19 points and 15 rebounds and No. 21 Saint Mary's led nearly the entire way beat No. 17 Gonzaga 69-60 on Tuesday night and interrupt the Bulldogs' stranglehold on the West Coast Conference Tournament title. Gonzaga had won four WCC championships in a row and 10 of 11. Saint Mary's in 2019 was the one year the Bulldogs didn't claim the trophy over that span. Also for Saint Mary's, WCC player of the year Augustas Marciulionis scored 13 points. Anton Watson led the Zags with 18 points,
Monahan confident in his job and hopeful PGA Tour can strike a deal with Saudis
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan isn't offering any details on negotiations with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf. But he expresses confidence the tour can strike a deal with the Public Investment Fund and that golf's fractured landscape can be repaired. He also sounded a confident tone that he's the best person to lead the way. Monahan held a news conference Tuesday for the first time in nearly seven months. Since then, the tour got a minority investor pumping up to $3 billion into golf. And LIV persuaded Masters champion Jon Rahm to join. Monahan did not set a timetable for an outcome.
Browns are adding Jameis Winston to back up Deshaun Watson, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Cleveland Browns have agreed to sign quarterback Jameis Winston as a backup for Deshaun Watson. The person says Winston is getting a one-year deal worth up to $8.7 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move can't become official until the new league year begins Wednesday. And Joe Flacco's agent, Joe Linta, tells the AP that his client didn't receive an offer from the Browns to stay in Cleveland. Flacco went 4-1 last season in place of an injured Watson to help the Browns reach the playoffs.
Atlanta has lost two NHL teams. Former player Anson Carter leads one of two groups seeking a third
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is making a third bid to land an NHL team after losing both the Flames and the Thrashers. Former player Anson Carter heads a group that has made a formal request to the league to begin the process of adding an expansion team in the Atlanta area. Carter's group is the second to express serious interest in bringing another team to Georgia. It was home to the Flames from 1972-80 and the Thrashers from 1999-2011. Both teams moved to Canadian cities because of ownership issues and slumping attendance. Salt Lake City also has formally requested an expansion team through owner Ryan Smith of the NBA's Utah Jazz.
Stephen Curry cleared to resume on-court work as he recovers from right ankle sprain
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry has been cleared to resume on-court activity as he recovers from his latest right ankle sprain, and if all goes well could rejoin the Golden State Warriors for practice Friday in Los Angeles. The team provided an update on Curry's health after he was re-evaluated Tuesday and determined to be making "good progress." He is scheduled to be examined again after the Friday workout. He will train in the Bay Area until then, missing Wednesday's game at Dallas. The Warriors play at the Lakers on Saturday night.
The Lionheart: Dan Wheldon documentary covers grief, loss, love and familial legacy
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It's been nearly 13 years since two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was killed in a crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Although the grieving process has not stopped for his widow, Susie Wheldon gave unprecedented access to filmmaker Laura Brownson. Together they made the move "The Lionheart," which airs Tuesday night on HBO and MAX and chronicles the life of the late Wheldon and Susie's life as a single mother who allowed her two teenage sons to follow in their father's footsteps as budding young racers.
AP-Scorecard
Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:
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INTERLEAGUE
Final St. Louis 8 Boston 6
Final Houston 9 Miami 1
Final Colorado 4 Kansas City 2
Final Chicago White Sox 14 Cincinnati 1
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
Final Detroit 1 Minnesota 0
Final Baltimore 12 Tampa Bay 8
Final Toronto 8 N.Y. Yankees 1
Final Cleveland 3 Texas 0
Final Oakland 4 Seattle 2
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final Pittsburgh 5 Atlanta 1
Final L.A. Dodgers 6 San Francisco 4
Final Washington 4 N.Y. Mets 1
Final Chicago Cubs 6 Milwaukee 5
Final Arizona 2 San Diego 2
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final New York 106 Philadelphia 79
Final Indiana 121 Oklahoma City 111
Final Memphis 109 Washington 97
Final Houston 103 San Antonio 101
Final Boston 123 Utah 107
Final Minnesota 118 L.A. Clippers 100
Final Sacramento 129 Milwaukee 94
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final N-Y Rangers 1 Carolina 0
Final Montreal 3 Columbus 0
Final Buffalo 7 Detroit 3
Final OT Ottawa 2 Pittsburgh 1
Final Philadelphia 3 San Jose 2
Final Minnesota 4 Arizona 1
Final Florida 4 Dallas 3
Final Chicago 7 Anaheim 2
Final Colorado 6 Calgary 2
Final OT Vegas 5 Seattle 4
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TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final (21)Saint Mary's (Cal.) 69 (17)Gonzaga 60
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TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE
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INTERLEAGUE
St. Louis at Minnesota 1:05 p.m.
Detroit at Philadelphia 1:05 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Toronto 1:07 p.m.
Chi Cubs at Cleveland 4:05 p.m.
Seattle at L-A Dodgers 4:05 p.m.
Chi White Sox at Milwaukee 4:10 p.m.
Oakland at San Diego 4:10 p.m.
Atlanta at Baltimore 6:05 p.m.
Houston at N-Y Mets 6:10 p.m.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston at N-Y Yankees 1:05 p.m.
Minnesota at Tampa Bay 1:05 p.m.
L-A Angels at Kansas City 4:05 p.m.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
Washington at Miami 1:10 p.m.
Cincinnati at San Francisco 4:05 p.m.
Colorado at Arizona 4:10 p.m.
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Brooklyn at Orlando 7 p.m.
Toronto at Detroit 7 p.m.
Chicago at Indiana 7:30 p.m.
Denver at Miami 7:30 p.m.
Charlotte at Memphis 8 p.m.
Cleveland at New Orleans 8 p.m.
Golden State at Dallas 8:30 p.m.
Atlanta at Portland 10 p.m.
L.A. Lakers at Sacramento 10 p.m.
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Los Angeles at St. Louis 7:30 p.m.
Nashville at Winnipeg 7:30 p.m.
Washington at Edmonton 10 p.m.
Colorado at Vancouver 10:30 p.m.
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TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Cincinnati at (16)Kansas 9:30 p.m.
UCF at (20)BYU 12:30 p.m.
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