Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy and Cleveland's Stephen Vogt win Manager of the Year for 2nd straight season
Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt is the AL Manager of the Year for the second straight year. Same for Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy on the NL side. Vogt received 17 of 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, beating out Toronto’s John Schneider and Seattle’s Dan Wilson. Voting was conducted before the postseason. Murphy got 27 first-place votes. Cincinnati’s Terry Francona was second, followed by Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson. The previous AL manager to win the award in consecutive seasons was Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash in 2020 and 2021. The only other NL manager was Bobby Cox for Atlanta in 2004 and 2005.
Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison nine months after the Luka Doncic trade that backfired on the franchise. The move comes a day after Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont attended a 116-114 loss to Milwaukee during which fans again chanted “fire Nico.” It’s been a familiar scene since the blockbuster deal that brought Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers and angered the Dallas fan base. Harrison was in his fourth season and engineered three trades that helped Dallas on two deep playoff runs. The ill-fated Doncic deal and a slow start to the first full season without the young superstar led to a stunning downfall.
What are prop bets, and why can't sports leagues escape them?
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Major League Baseball and its affiliated sportsbooks offered a fast reaction Monday to the latest on a growing list of sports betting scandals. They capped bets on individual pitches at $200 and excluding them from parlays to keep those prop bets from jeopardizing the integrity of the sport. That decision came a day after Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to purposely throw certain types of pitches that would pay off bets. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was also arrested for allegedly providing inside information to gamblers. Despite these incidents, prop bets remain lucrative for leagues and sportsbooks.
Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move
Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted. Alabama and Georgia rounded out the same top five as in last week’s season-opening rankings. Texas Tech jumped two spots to No. 6, moving one notch ahead of Mississippi.
Mike Tomlin: No long-term concerns about Aaron Rodgers after Steelers' loss to Chargers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn't worried about Aaron Rodgers bouncing back after a tough game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rodgers completed only 16 of 31 passes for 161 yards with a late touchdown and two interceptions. Tomlin says the Steelers need to improve on third downs and create more big plays to help out the NFL's oldest starting quarterback. Pittsburgh has struggled with third-down conversions, making only 21% over the last three weeks. Tomlin wants to see more from players other than DK Metcalf, who is frequently double-teamed. Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati on Sunday as it tries to hold onto its slim lead in the AFC North.
Fired coach Brian Kelly lawsuit alleges LSU is declining to honor the terms of his contract
Brian Kelly is suing LSU, arguing that the university is declining to acknowledge that the recently fired coach is owed his full $54 million buyout. The lawsuit was filed in civil district court in Baton Rouge. It alleges that LSU representatives told Kelly’s attorneys that the coach was never “formally terminated” the day after LSU’s 49-25 loss to No. 3 Texas A&M because then-athletic director Scott Woodward didn't have the authority to fire him. Woodward resigned under pressure four days after Kelly's firing. The lawsuit says LSU representatives told Kelly’s lawyers for the first time on Monday that the university intends to fire him for cause — a move that could substantially reduce Kelly’s buyout.
The chase is over for Rory McIlroy. He hasn't stopped running
Rory McIlroy says he has spent 18 years chasing something. He finally got the grand prize this year at the Masters to complete the Grand Slam. McIlroy grew tired of being asked what his next big mountain would be. He realized that it really doesn't matter. He simply wants to enjoy what he has achieved and play good golf and see where it leads. But there's always something out there in golf. He is two Race to Dubai titles from catching Colin Montgomerie, who is two majors from catching Harry Vardon for most by a European. He's not done running, just chasing.
Ronaldo expects his 6th World Cup at age 41 next year is 'definitely' his last
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo says he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last. Ronaldo has told CNN anchor Becky Anderson: “Definitely, yes, because I will be 41 years old.” He spoke on a live video link from Portugal’s training camp to a tourism conference in Saudi Arabia. Portugal should seal its World Cup place this week playing qualifiers against Ireland and Armenia. Ronaldo has already scored five goals in four qualifying games to extend his men’s world record to 143 for a national team. He says “I score goals, I still feel quick and sharp.”
Michael Ray Richardson, versatile guard banned from NBA for violating drug policy in the 1980s, dies
Michael Ray Richardson, a versatile guard who was banned from the NBA for violating its drug policy in the 1980s, has died. He was 70. Richardson’s attorney and close friend, John Zelbst, confirmed his death to The Associated Press. Richardson, who had prostate cancer, died Tuesday at his Lawton, Oklahoma, home, with his wife, Kimberly, present. News outlet Andscape first reported his death. Richardson was a three-time All-Big Sky Conference player at Montana before being selected No. 4 in the 1978 NBA draft, two slots ahead of Larry Bird. He was banned in 1986 after violating the drug policy for cocaine use.
Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses game with hamstring injury
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson missed Tuesday night's game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi due to a hamstring injury. Jayhawks coach Bill Self believes the injury won't keep the potential NBA lottery pick out for long. The No. 25 Jayhawks still managed a 77-46 victory without Peterson, who was the top high school recruit. Peterson scored 21 points in his college debut and 22 against North Carolina but has faced cramping issues. Kohl Rosario stepped up with 16 points in Peterson's absence. Kansas faces Princeton on Saturday and has upcoming games against Duke, Notre Dame and Syracuse.
