AP Sports SummaryBrief at 7:39 p.m. EDT

Updated Oct. 30, 2024, 11:39 p.m. by AP 1 min read

Yankees fans who interfered with Betts' catch are banned from Game 5 of the World Series NEW YORK (AP) Two New York Yankees fans who were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series for interfering with Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts have been banned from Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Betts leaped at the retaining wall in foul territory and caught Gleyber Torres pop fly in the first inning Tuesday night, but a fan in the first row with a gray Yankees road jersey grabbed Betts glove with both hands and pulled the ball out.

Another fan grabbed Betts bare hand.

The Yankees announced the Game 5 ban in a statement that called the fans behavior egregious and unacceptable.

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.

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 hadnt 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.

Made in America: Weston McKennie and Tim Weah protect Juventus' unbeaten record MILAN (AP) United States internationals Weston McKennie and Tim Weah salvaged Juventus unbeaten start to the season.

The duo scored to help Juventus draw 2-2 at Parma.

Enrico Delprato and Simon Solomon Sohm had twice given Parma the lead.

Juventus slipped to fourth.

It is seven points behind Serie A leader Napoli and has been leapfrogged by Atalanta, which beat Monza 2-0.

Inter Milan remained second.

It is four points behind Napoli after winning 3-0 at 10-man Empoli.

Davide Frattesi scored his first-ever double against his former club.

Oilers star Connor McDavid is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Connor McDavid is expected to miss two-to-three weeks with an ankle injury.

The Edmonton Oilers announced the injury timeline on Wednesday.

McDavid, the reigning playoff MVP who led Edmonton to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, was injured Monday night when he was tripped and went left skate first into the boards on his first shift at Columbus.

The team sent him home to get evaluated, sowing fears that it might be a long-time absence for the undisputed best player in hockey.

McDavid had 10 points in his first nine games this season before being injured.

Copa del Rey games and other sporting events postponed after deadly floods devastate southern Spain VALENCIA, Spain (AP) The Copa del Rey matches involving Valencia and Levante have been postponed following floods that have killed at least 95 people and caused havoc in southern Spain.

Other sporting events were also affected by Tuesdays flash floods that swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted rail lines and highways in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.

Clubs, soccer stars and other athletes including Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, Diego Simeone and Thibaut Courtois posted messages of support on social media.

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.

Raptors F Scottie Barnes to miss at least 3 weeks because of right orbital fracture CHARLOTTE, N.C.

(AP) Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes will miss at least three weeks because of a right orbital fracture.

The team announced the injury timeline on Wednesday.

Barnes was struck by Denvers Nikola Jokic while battling for a rebound late in the fourth quarter of Mondays home loss to the Nuggets.

Barnes went down before stumbling to the bench in pain.

Barnes is averaging 19.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists through four games.

Toronto is 1-3 to start the year.

In 12-team College Football Playoff, strength of schedule will go a long way in deciding bracket The executive director of the new 12-team College Football Playoff suggested that while wins and the age-old eye test will play a role in determining who makes the bracket, strength of schedule also will be a major factor in the selection committees deliberations.

The first list of the committees weekly top 25 rankings comes out Tuesday, with the brackets to be determined on Dec.

8.

The playoffs start on Dec.

20 and the championship game is Jan.

20 in Atlanta..

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