Fiers, A's rout Rangers 8-0, maintain 2-game wild card lead

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Fiers wants to show he can confidently take the ball in a wild-card game and pitch the Oakland Athletics into the AL Division Series.

New England Patriots release wide receiver Antonio Brown after 2nd accusation

Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to have tired of the receiver's conduct.

SMU takes 3-0 mark to No. 25 TCU for Iron Skillet game

While No. 25 TCU is trying to start a season 3-0 for the 10th time in 17 seasons, SMU has already reached that mark for the first time since 1984.

No. 17 A&M could use signature win against No. 8 Auburn

The Texas A&M fan base understood when Fisher took over that it could take some time for him to get the Aggies where they could compete with the SEC's elite. But in Year 2 of that huge contract, how they perform against Auburn could be a measuring stick for what to expect later this season against the cream of the crop.

Texas has no easy choices stopping Cowboys' Hubbard, Wallace

Texas will do anything it can to end a four-game losing streak in a Big 12 rivalry that has become a yoke on the Longhorns' league title hopes.

Texas Rangers announce food, drink plans for new Globe Life Field

With just months until the Texas Rangers open play at Globe Life Field, the team announced the future of food at the ballpark.

Cole reaches 300 Ks for season, Astros beat Rangers 3-2

Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters, including his 300th of the season, in eight strong innings, Yuli Gurriel and Jose Altuve homered and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday night to lock up a postseason berth.

Taco no bueno: Dallas Cowboys release 2017 first round draft pick DE Taco Charlton

Team officials no longer digged what Taco brought in his on-field play. His rusty performances in his first two seasons were a warning sign of what happened in training camp in July – he was passed on the depth chart by several other players.

Verlander wins 19th as Astros beat Rangers 4-1

Justin Verlander picked up his major league-leading 19th win and Yuli Gurriel, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez all homered to help the Houston Astros to a 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

SMU radio's Rich Phillips talks 3-0 start, Battle for Iron Skillet
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The Mustangs are 3-0 for the first time since 1984 and will travel to Fort Worth on Saturday to take on TCU. Play-by-play voice Rich Phillips discusses the team's hot start and it's chance to take back the Iron Skillet.

Dallas Cowboys WR Michael Gallup out 2-4 weeks with knee injury

Gallup has a torn meniscus in his left knee. The injury took place early in the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins on Sunday.

Giants bench Eli Manning, name Daniel Jones starting QB

Eli Manning's long and distinguished reign as the New York Giants' starting quarterback is seemingly over.

Dak Prescott spreading the wealth in hot start for Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys receivers and tight ends have seven touchdown catches through two games, the same number of TDs the entire offense had in the first five games last year.

Reports: Saints' Brees has torn ligament in thumb, will miss game vs. Cowboys

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, said a person familiar with the situation.

Manaea throws 6 scoreless, A's beat Rangers 6-1 for sweep

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Athletics are returning home with a 1 1/2-game lead in the AL wild card race and plenty of confidence after a 6-1 trip.

Cowboys move to 2-0 with 31-21 win over the Redskins

Dak Prescott carved up the Washington Redskins' defense with his arm and his legs in a 31-21 Dallas Cowboys victory Sunday to improve to 2-0.

Hurts has 439 scrimmage yards, No. 5 Oklahoma's routs UCLA

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Lincoln Riley and Jalen Hurts sent the Big 12 a message in fifth-ranked Oklahoma's 48-14 victory over UCLA on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.