AP Sports Summary for October 31st, 2024:
Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive miscues and rallying on sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts in the eighth inning to beat New York 7-6 in Game 5. Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning, Alex Verdugo's RBI single chased Jack Flaherty in the second and Giancarlo Stanton's third-inning homer against Ryan Brasier built a 5-0 lead for New York. But the Dodgers rallied, helped by a shaky defensive performance by the Yankees.
Yankees blow 5-run lead with epic defensive meltdown as Dodgers rally to clinch World Series
NEW YORK (AP) — Just when it appeared Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were right back in this World Series, they all but handed away the trophy. An epic meltdown of defensive miscues, beginning with Judge's embarrassing error in center field, helped the Los Angeles Dodgers rally in a five-run fifth inning that tied the score at 5. Young shortstop Anthony Volpe and ace pitcher Gerrit Cole also committed costly mistakes. New York's bullpen squandered a one-run lead in the eighth, and the Dodgers held on for a 7-6 victory in Game 5 that wrapped up their eighth championship and second in five years. Finally back in their first World Series since 2009, the Yankees didn't last long.
Japan celebrates as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto win World Series with Dodgers
TOKYO (AP) — The World Series trophy is headed to Los Angeles, but there's a hearty celebration going on across the Pacific Ocean in Japan, too. People milled around the edge of the Ginza shopping area in central Tokyo on Thursday afternoon as single-sheet, special newspaper editions rolled off the presses, proclaiming Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as world champions along with their Dodgers teammates after a stirring Game 5 victory over the New York Yankees. The headline in Japanese in the Yomiuri newspaper, set in yellow and blue type — with red highlights — read: No. 1 in The World. Ohtani beats the Yankees.
Bronny James feels love from Cleveland while scoring first NBA points in an arena where he grew up
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James let his son, Bronny, have the Cleveland stage to himself. As the Los Angeles Lakers superstar watched from the bench, Bronny James scored his first points in an NBA game — on a shot that looked just like his old man — in a 134-110 loss to the Cavaliers. LeBron James checked out in the fourth quarter and saw his son soak in the love of a Cleveland crowd that cheered him for 11 seasons. Cleveland's crowd began chanting "We want Bronny!" in the fourth hoping to see the rookie they watched grow up. He checked in with 5:16 left and made first basket on a jumper from the left corner with 2:03 left.
World Series: Freddie Freeman wins MVP award after tying record with 12 RBIs for Dodgers
NEW YORK (AP) — When the World Series started, it was hard to figure what Freddie Freeman would be able to provide for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He left no doubt about the MVP winner. Freeman broke records by homering in the first four games and he matched a Fall Classic mark with 12 RBIs to power the Dodgers past the New York Yankees for their second championship in five years. The popular slugger delivered yet again Wednesday night with a two-run single off Yankees ace Gerrit Cole in a five-run fifth inning that helped rally Los Angeles to a clinching 7-6 victory in Game 5. When it was over, Freeman was an easy choice for the Series MVP award.
Panthers QB Bryce Young will start in Week 9, when the Saints anticipate Derek Carr's return
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback is scheduled to get his second straight start on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, who expect to have Derek Carr return under center for the first time since Week 5. Andy Dalton was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. But Carolina coach Dave Canales said he wanted to err on the side of caution and give Dalton another week to recover from the thumb injury he suffered in a car accident. Meanwhile, Carr practiced on Wednesday for the first time since injuring an oblique muscle in a game at Kansas City on Oct. 7. Saints coach Dennis Allen says he was "encouraged" by Carr's form.
Police investigate handling of a traffic stop involving Lions WR Jameson Williams and a gun
DETROIT (AP) — Police in Detroit are conducting an internal investigation after Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was not locked up following a traffic stop despite the discovery of a gun under his seat. Commander Michael McGinnis told WXYZ-TV that the police chief was "very unhappy" when he heard details about the Oct. 8 stop. The gun was registered to Williams, but he did not have a permit to carry it in the vehicle. Prosecutors are reviewing the case. Williams' lawyer noted that the player's brother, who was driving, has a concealed-carry permit.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels practices through his rib injury and says he's 'still intact'
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels was a limited participant in Washington Commanders practice Wednesday while dealing with a rib injury. The rookie quarterback took several big hits on the way to throwing his Hail Mary touchdown pass to beat Chicago last weekend and get the Commanders to 6-2 this season. Daniels says he feels good and is still intact. The No. 2 pick and reigning Heisman Trophy winner does not know when his ribs will be fully healed. But Daniels is fully expected to play against the New York Giants this weekend.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
MIAMI (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night. Towns had the fourth-most points for the Knicks against the Heat. Jamal Crawford scored 52 in 2007, Carmelo Anthony had 50 at Miami in 2013 and RJ Barrett 46 in 2022. Mikal Bridges added 17 points for New York, which trailed by 13 in the third quarter before flipping the game. OG Anunoby had 11 points and Josh Hart finished with 10 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Tyler Herro had 34 points for Miami, hitting eight 3-pointers.
White Sox hire Will Venable as manager, AP sources say
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have hired Will Venable to take over as manager, turning to the former big league outfielder to help turn around the team after a miserable season. Two people with direct knowledge of the decision confirmed the choice to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the franchise hadn't announced the move. Venable is stepping in for Pedro Grifol, who was fired in August with the White Sox on their way to breaking the modern major league record for most losses in a season. With Grady Sizemore serving as interim manager, the club finished with a 41-121 record. Venable was an associate manager for Texas for the past two years.
AP-Scorecard
Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Cleveland 134 L.A. Lakers 110
Final Detroit 105 Philadelphia 95
Final Charlotte 138 Toronto 133
Final Washington 133 Atlanta 120
Final OT Indiana 135 Boston 132
Final New York 116 Miami 107
Final Chicago 102 Orlando 99
Final Brooklyn 119 Memphis 106
Final Oklahoma City 105 San Antonio 93
Final Golden State 104 New Orleans 89
Final Portland 106 L.A. Clippers 105
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final Columbus 2 N-Y Islanders 0
Final Winnipeg 6 Detroit 2
Final Tampa Bay 5 Colorado 2
Final Utah 5 Calgary 1
Final Los Angeles 6 Vegas 3
Final New Jersey 6 Vancouver 0
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TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Milwaukee at Memphis 8 p.m.
Houston at Dallas 8:30 p.m.
San Antonio at Utah 9 p.m.
Phoenix at L.A. Clippers 10:30 p.m.
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Anaheim at Pittsburgh 7 p.m.
Boston at Carolina 7 p.m.
Montreal at Washington 7 p.m.
Seattle at Toronto 7 p.m.
St. Louis at Philadelphia 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Nashville 8 p.m.
Chicago at San Jose 10:30 p.m.
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Houston at N-Y Jets 8:15 p.m.
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