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October 18, 2024AP Scorecard
October 18, 2024AP Sports
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Fry’s 2-run homer in 10th sends Guardians to stunning 7-5 win over Yankees, close to 2-1 in ALCS
CLEVELAND (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jhonkensy Noel tied the score with a two-out home run in the ninth inning and David Fry hit a two-run homer in the 10th, rallying Cleveland over the New York Yankees 7-5 and pulling the Guardians to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series. Cleveland led 3-1 in the eighth inning before Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer off All-Star closer Emanuel Clase and Giancarlo Stanton followed with a solo shot. With the Guardians trailing 5-3 and one out from falling into a 3-0 series deficit, Lane Thomas doubled against Luke Weaver in the ninth and Noel tied the score.
Ohtani and Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCS
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, Mookie Betts also went deep and drove in four runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 10-2 for a 3-1 lead in their lopsided National League Championship Series. Betts had a two-run homer and a two-run double among his four hits. Max Muncy extended his streak of reaching base safely to 12 plate appearances, a postseason record, and the Dodgers moved within one win of their 25th pennant — most in NL history. Game 5 is Friday at Citi Field, with Jack Flaherty expected to pitch for Los Angeles with an opportunity to put his hometown team in the World Series.
Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as the Broncos dominate the Saints, 33-10
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10. Bo Nix passed for 164 yards and ran for 75 yards for Denver. The Broncos outgained New Orleans 389 yards to 271 while sending the Saints to their fifth straight defeat. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler made his second straight start for New Orleans and his lack of experience was exacerbated by injuries all across the the offense. The Saints fell to 2-5, while the Broncos improved to 4-3.
Oregon exploited a loophole in its win over Ohio State, part of a long tradition in rule-bending
The Oregon football team’s decision to exploit a loophole in the rules late in a win over Ohio State is hardly new. Teams and players across sports and across time have been blurring the line between legal and illegal for decades. NBA teams sometimes intentionally foul poor free-throw shooters during a game. Former NFL coach Buddy Ryan once sent more than 11 players onto the field, sometimes without being caught. NCAA national coordinator of football officials Steve Shaw says his committee tries to be proactive in preventing loopholes from being tested but added the officials must adapt on the fly.
Rwanda shrugs off ‘sportswashing’ criticism in pursuit of a winning development formula
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — He may be the president of a small, landlocked state in central Africa, but Paul Kagame has always had outsize dreams. In recent months, Rwanda’s president has embarked on perhaps the biggest of them all by pitching to bring a Formula 1 Grand Prix to a country that was mired in genocide 30 years ago but now sees itself as one of the continent’s leaders. Determined to overcome his country’s geographical disadvantages, Kagame has relentlessly pursued a political, diplomatic and economic strategy to make Rwanda an African heavyweight. Since 2018, his government has secured sponsorship deals with some of Europe’s biggest soccer clubs, developed a partnership with the NBA and spent hundreds of millions of dollars in developing Rwanda’s sports facilities.
The Mets need their biggest comeback yet to reach the World Series
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets insist their greatest rebound of 2024 may be yet to come after they dropped into a 3-1 NL Championship Series deficit with a 10-2 dud against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They dropped six games back of a wild card berth with a 22-33 start and made the playoffs. They were two outs from elimination before Pete Alonso’s three-run home run saved them in the Wild Card Series at Milwaukee. They rallied with five runs in the eighth inning of the Division Series opener at Philadelphia.
Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately
Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately. The program said Thursday that Bennett will announce his retirement at a news conference Friday. No reasons were given for Bennett’s abrupt departure less than three weeks before the start of the season. The 55-year-old Bennett led the Cavaliers to the national title in 2019. In his 15 seasons as the coach in Charlottesville, he made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. He just signed an extension in June to keep him in the job through at least 2030.
Mountain West commissioner says she’s heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez says she is heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball this season. Four teams have canceled games against San Jose State: Boise State, Southern Utah, Utah State and Wyoming. None of the schools explicitly said why. Most Nevada players said they wouldn’t take the floor when the Wolf Pack are scheduled to host the Spartans on Oct. 26 even though the athletic department said it wants to play the match. The school says state law bars forfeiture “for reasons related to gender identity or expression.”
Ancelotti says Mbappé ‘not affected’ by reports of investigation in Sweden
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappé “is not affected” by the Swedish media reports this week that said the France captain was the subject of a rape investigation. The reports in Swedish media came out after the striker visited Stockholm during the international break when he was not called up by France due to a minor injury. Mbappé’s legal team dismissed those reports as false. Mbappé trained for Madrid this week before the Spanish league resumes. Madrid plays at Celta Vigo on Saturday.
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler charged with DUI, possession of handgun after traffic accident
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was charged with driving under the influence and possession of a handgun after a traffic accident in Franklin, Tennessee, on Thursday. Cutler was arrested and later released on $5,000 bond. Franklin police say they investigated an accident where it looked like Cutler’s vehicle rear-ended another. Authorities say they smelled alcohol on Cutler, whose eyes were bloodshot and who was slurring his words. Cutler played 12 seasons in the NFL with Denver, Chicago and Miami before retiring after the 2017 season.