US fencer punished for kneeling on podium at Pan Am Games, other athletes warned
Two U.S. athletes were given a year of probation by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) for staging protests while on the podium at the Pan American Games earlier this month, letters sent Tuesday revealed.
Two U.S. athletes were given a year of probation by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) for staging protests while on the podium at the Pan American Games earlier this month, letters sent Tuesday revealed.
Dallas' XFL franchise will be called the Renegades
The new Dallas XFL team will be called the Renegades, league officials announced on Wednesday.
The new Dallas XFL team will be called the Renegades, league officials announced on Wednesday.
Rookies push Rangers to 3-2 win for split of DH with Angels
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Delino DeShields raced home from second base with the winning run in the 11th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 win and a doubleheader split with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night after an error by first baseman Albert Pujols.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Delino DeShields raced home from second base with the winning run in the 11th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 win and a doubleheader split with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night after an error by first baseman Albert Pujols.
Dallas Cowboys, LB Jaylon Smith agree on extension amid Ezekiel Elliott holdout
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - When the Dallas Cowboys announced a contract extension for Jaylon Smith, it was first a celebration of the linebacker's journey from a career-threatening knee injury in college to one of the NFL's richest contracts at his position.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - When the Dallas Cowboys announced a contract extension for Jaylon Smith, it was first a celebration of the linebacker's journey from a career-threatening knee injury in college to one of the NFL's richest contracts at his position.
Josh Brent back with Dallas Cowboys staff after June arrest
Josh Brent was seen publicly with the Dallas Cowboys for the first time since his arrest in June on Tuesday.
Josh Brent was seen publicly with the Dallas Cowboys for the first time since his arrest in June on Tuesday.
Agent: Ezekiel Elliott not pleased by Jerry Jones' ‘Zeke who?' joke
Ezekiel Elliott is reportedly not amused by a joke made by Jerry Jones after a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday.
Ezekiel Elliott is reportedly not amused by a joke made by Jerry Jones after a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday.
Fertile ground for turnarounds, who is next to surge in AAC?
Nobody saw Cincinnati coming in the American Athletic Conference last year. Not even Luke Fickell, who guided the team to a seven-victory improvement in his second season as Bearcats coach. "As you go through it in your head did you really imagine yourself winning 11 games in Year 2?," Fickell said. "The progression throughout the entire year is what you remember most."
Nobody saw Cincinnati coming in the American Athletic Conference last year. Not even Luke Fickell, who guided the team to a seven-victory improvement in his second season as Bearcats coach. "As you go through it in your head did you really imagine yourself winning 11 games in Year 2?," Fickell said. "The progression throughout the entire year is what you remember most."
Angels back in Texas after Skaggs' death, Rangers rally, 8-7
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Andrew Heaney struggled to describe his emotions with the Los Angeles Angels back in Texas for the first time since pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room before the start of a series against the Rangers last month.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Andrew Heaney struggled to describe his emotions with the Los Angeles Angels back in Texas for the first time since pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room before the start of a series against the Rangers last month.
Another first for Clemson: No. 1 in AP preseason Top 25
Cross off another milestone for Clemson, college football's newest superpower. For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank. The Tigers won the program's second national title in three seasons behind freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence in January. Clemson now can claim equal standing with...
Cross off another milestone for Clemson, college football's newest superpower. For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank. The Tigers won the program's second national title in three seasons behind freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence in January. Clemson now can claim equal standing with...
Steph Curry gives Howard University money for his second favorite sport: golf
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry on Monday announced he’d be funding competitive men’s and women’s golf teams at Howard University to help the school compete in his second favorite sport.
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry on Monday announced he’d be funding competitive men’s and women’s golf teams at Howard University to help the school compete in his second favorite sport.
Former Texas Longhorn Cedric Benson dies in West Austin motorcycle crash
Two people are dead after a crash between a motorcycle and a minivan in West Austin Saturday night. One of them has been identified as former NFL and Texas Longhorns running back Cedric Benson. Benson was 36.
Two people are dead after a crash between a motorcycle and a minivan in West Austin Saturday night. One of them has been identified as former NFL and Texas Longhorns running back Cedric Benson. Benson was 36.
Thomas holds on to win BMW Championship, takes No. 1 seed to FedEx Cup finale
MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) - Staked to a six-shot lead, Justin Thomas spent more time Sunday worrying about what could go wrong than ending 12 months without winning. And right when it started to go wrong, Thomas delivered his biggest shots in the BMW Championship.
MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) - Staked to a six-shot lead, Justin Thomas spent more time Sunday worrying about what could go wrong than ending 12 months without winning. And right when it started to go wrong, Thomas delivered his biggest shots in the BMW Championship.
Polanco, Twins top Rangers 6-3 for 1st 4-game sweep of Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jorge Polanco cleared the bases with a tiebreaking triple in the eighth inning, helping the Minnesota Twins to their first-ever four-game sweep of Texas with a 6-3 victory over the Rangers on Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jorge Polanco cleared the bases with a tiebreaking triple in the eighth inning, helping the Minnesota Twins to their first-ever four-game sweep of Texas with a 6-3 victory over the Rangers on Sunday.
Hamilton inducted into Rangers hall in 1st trip back to park
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Josh Hamilton said he had forgotten how the grass looked and smelled at the home of the Texas Rangers. He hadn't been there since playing in the AL Division Series four years ago.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Josh Hamilton said he had forgotten how the grass looked and smelled at the home of the Texas Rangers. He hadn't been there since playing in the AL Division Series four years ago.
Cron's HR caps 6-run first as Twins beat Rangers 12-7
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tyler Duffey's season win total increased before the game while he was sitting in the clubhouse and again Saturday night after he was back out on the mound for the Minnesota Twins.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tyler Duffey's season win total increased before the game while he was sitting in the clubhouse and again Saturday night after he was back out on the mound for the Minnesota Twins.
FC Dallas overcomes 3-goal deficit to tie Impact
MONTREAL (AP) - Ryan Hollingshead scored in stoppage time and FC Dallas overcame a three-goal deficit to tie the Montreal Impact 3-3 on Saturday night.
MONTREAL (AP) - Ryan Hollingshead scored in stoppage time and FC Dallas overcame a three-goal deficit to tie the Montreal Impact 3-3 on Saturday night.
Cedric Benson, prolific rusher at UT who played in NFL, dies
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Former NFL and Texas running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Former NFL and Texas running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas.
Cowboys edge Rams 14-10 in preseason game in Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) - Dak Prescott appears ready for the regular season, with or without Ezekiel Elliott.
HONOLULU (AP) - Dak Prescott appears ready for the regular season, with or without Ezekiel Elliott.
Ezekiel Elliott spotted on plane coming back to Dallas from Cabo
The Dallas Cowboys are in Hawaii for their preseason game against the St. Louis Rams, but it looks like holdout running back Ezekiel Elliott is back in Dallas after spending some time in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The Dallas Cowboys are in Hawaii for their preseason game against the St. Louis Rams, but it looks like holdout running back Ezekiel Elliott is back in Dallas after spending some time in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Football game between Plano Senior H.S., El Paso's Eastwood H.S. to be played at The Star
A football game between Plano Senior High School and Eastwood High School in El Paso is back on after being cancelled by Plano ISD officials over “safety concerns.”
A football game between Plano Senior High School and Eastwood High School in El Paso is back on after being cancelled by Plano ISD officials over “safety concerns.”