Patrick Reed wins The Northern Trust at Liberty National
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - Patrick Reed picked a good time to end 16 months without a victory. Reed fell behind early, was still two shots behind on the back nine at Liberty National and then rolled in three straight putts - one for par, two for birdies - that allowed him to overtake Jon Rahm and hold off Abraham Ancer to win The Northern Trust. Reed closed with a 2-under 69 after a breezy...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - Patrick Reed picked a good time to end 16 months without a victory. Reed fell behind early, was still two shots behind on the back nine at Liberty National and then rolled in three straight putts - one for par, two for birdies - that allowed him to overtake Jon Rahm and hold off Abraham Ancer to win The Northern Trust. Reed closed with a 2-under 69 after a breezy...
Kevin Harvick wins NASCAR Cup race at Michigan
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kevin Harvick is so confident in his talent and team he doesn't get excited when he wins. "It's more of an expectation," Harvick said. He raced to the 47th NASCAR Cup victory of his career and his second in less than a month Sunday, pulling away from the pack to win at Michigan International Speedway for the second straight year. With just three...
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) - Kevin Harvick is so confident in his talent and team he doesn't get excited when he wins. "It's more of an expectation," Harvick said. He raced to the 47th NASCAR Cup victory of his career and his second in less than a month Sunday, pulling away from the pack to win at Michigan International Speedway for the second straight year. With just three...
Minor, Rangers edge Brewers 1-0
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Texas left-hander Mike Minor was ready for Christian Yelich. For all the Milwaukee Brewers, really. Minor struck out 11 in eight innings, and the Rangers beat Jordan Lyles and the Brewers 1-0 on Sunday to avoid a three-game series sweep. Minor (11-6) allowed four hits and walked one. José Leclerc finished the four-hitter for his eighth save, securing Texas'...
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Texas left-hander Mike Minor was ready for Christian Yelich. For all the Milwaukee Brewers, really. Minor struck out 11 in eight innings, and the Rangers beat Jordan Lyles and the Brewers 1-0 on Sunday to avoid a three-game series sweep. Minor (11-6) allowed four hits and walked one. José Leclerc finished the four-hitter for his eighth save, securing Texas'...
American gold medalist kneels during national anthem at Pan Am Games
Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control.
Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of control.
49ers beat Cowboys 17-9 in exhibition opener
Dak Prescott got the Dallas Cowboys off to a good start in a brief cameo in the exhibition opener. San Francisco's rookie receivers took over after that to lead the 49ers to the victory.
Dak Prescott got the Dallas Cowboys off to a good start in a brief cameo in the exhibition opener. San Francisco's rookie receivers took over after that to lead the 49ers to the victory.
Houser posts 10 Ks, Brewers top Rangers 3-2 for 5th straight
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser might just take the woozy feelings he had on the mound Saturday night if he has the same success.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser might just take the woozy feelings he had on the mound Saturday night if he has the same success.
Servania, Barrios help FC Dallas beat Minnesota United 5-3
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Brandon Servania scored two goals, Michael Barrios had three assists and FC Dallas beat Minnesota United 5-3 on Saturday night.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Brandon Servania scored two goals, Michael Barrios had three assists and FC Dallas beat Minnesota United 5-3 on Saturday night.
Johnson takes 1-shot lead over Spieth at Liberty National
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - Dustin Johnson has missed nine birdie chances from 10 feet or closer at Liberty National, which ordinarily might annoy him. He's hitting it so well that he still leads The Northern Trust Open. Johnson birdied three of his last six holes Friday, finishing with an approach to 8 feet on the 489-yard closing hole, for a 4-under 67 that gave him a one-shot lead over...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - Dustin Johnson has missed nine birdie chances from 10 feet or closer at Liberty National, which ordinarily might annoy him. He's hitting it so well that he still leads The Northern Trust Open. Johnson birdied three of his last six holes Friday, finishing with an approach to 8 feet on the 489-yard closing hole, for a 4-under 67 that gave him a one-shot lead over...
Kyler Murray sharp in brief debut as Cards edge Chargers
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Kyler Murray wanted to take his team on a scoring drive Thursday night, and even checked twice with his coach to see if he could play beyond one possession. Arizona didn't take any chances with their prized rookie quarterback, but Murray completed nearly all of his passes and showed the mobility that made him the top overall draft pick, going 6 for 7 for 44 yards in...
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Kyler Murray wanted to take his team on a scoring drive Thursday night, and even checked twice with his coach to see if he could play beyond one possession. Arizona didn't take any chances with their prized rookie quarterback, but Murray completed nearly all of his passes and showed the mobility that made him the top overall draft pick, going 6 for 7 for 44 yards in...
Cowboys rookie RB Pollard rises quickly with Elliott missing
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Tony Pollard tried not to make too much out of what it meant for the rookie Dallas running back with Ezekiel Elliott away from training camp while seeking a new contract from the Cowboys.
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Tony Pollard tried not to make too much out of what it meant for the rookie Dallas running back with Ezekiel Elliott away from training camp while seeking a new contract from the Cowboys.
White Sox, Yankees to play at 'Field of Dreams' in 2020
Major League Baseball is going to build it - and the White Sox and Yankees are coming to Iowa. The Chicago White Sox will play the New York Yankees next summer at the site in eastern Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed, MLB announced Thursday. The game is set for Aug. 13 in Dyersville, which is about 200 miles west of Chicago. A temporary 8,000-seat stadium will be...
Major League Baseball is going to build it - and the White Sox and Yankees are coming to Iowa. The Chicago White Sox will play the New York Yankees next summer at the site in eastern Iowa where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed, MLB announced Thursday. The game is set for Aug. 13 in Dyersville, which is about 200 miles west of Chicago. A temporary 8,000-seat stadium will be...
Dallas Cowboys DE Robert Quinn given 2 game suspension
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn has been suspended for the first two games of the 2019 regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn has been suspended for the first two games of the 2019 regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Despite talk, Cowboys haven't replaced safeties Woods, Heath
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Xavier Woods was always ready with a reminder for Jerry Jones when he saw the Dallas owner and general manager during an offseason filled with talk about whether the Cowboys were adding a safety. "I'd run into him and he said, 'Why are you so worried about safety? Got me back there. Why is everybody worried about a safety? I can do it,'" Jones...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Xavier Woods was always ready with a reminder for Jerry Jones when he saw the Dallas owner and general manager during an offseason filled with talk about whether the Cowboys were adding a safety. "I'd run into him and he said, 'Why are you so worried about safety? Got me back there. Why is everybody worried about a safety? I can do it,'" Jones...
Indians sweep Rangers in doubleheader
CLEVELAND (AP) - For two months, they've chiseled, chipped and whittled away at Minnesota's large lead. The Indians are in position to erase it completely. José Ramírez homered in both games, Cleveland's bullpen combined on a four-hitter in the second game and the Indians swept a doubleheader Wednesday from the Texas Rangers to set up a four-game showdown series...
CLEVELAND (AP) - For two months, they've chiseled, chipped and whittled away at Minnesota's large lead. The Indians are in position to erase it completely. José Ramírez homered in both games, Cleveland's bullpen combined on a four-hitter in the second game and the Indians swept a doubleheader Wednesday from the Texas Rangers to set up a four-game showdown series...
Rangers-Indians game postponed by rain
CLEVELAND (AP) - Yasiel Puig has made a quick impact with the Cleveland Indians since being acquired at last week's trade deadline. Manager Terry Francona believes it's only a matter of time until Franmil Reyes does the same. Reyes, picked up at the deadline from San Diego, is batting .105 with one RBI and had struck out eight times in 19 at-bats over five games with the Indians.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Yasiel Puig has made a quick impact with the Cleveland Indians since being acquired at last week's trade deadline. Manager Terry Francona believes it's only a matter of time until Franmil Reyes does the same. Reyes, picked up at the deadline from San Diego, is batting .105 with one RBI and had struck out eight times in 19 at-bats over five games with the Indians.
Cowboys DE Robert Quinn breaks hand, sidelined for preseason
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn fractured his left hand in practice at training camp and is expected to miss the rest of the preseason. Quinn sustained the injury during a one-on-one pass rushing drill against star left tackle Tyron Smith on Tuesday. Executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Quinn was returning to Dallas for surgery, but should...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Dallas Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn fractured his left hand in practice at training camp and is expected to miss the rest of the preseason. Quinn sustained the injury during a one-on-one pass rushing drill against star left tackle Tyron Smith on Tuesday. Executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Quinn was returning to Dallas for surgery, but should...
TCU to start beer sales at football games for 2019 season
TCU fans will be able to enjoy a cold one inside Amon G. Carter stadium for the upcoming football season.
TCU fans will be able to enjoy a cold one inside Amon G. Carter stadium for the upcoming football season.
Report: Ezekiel Elliott won't play in 2019 for Dallas Cowboys without new contract
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has told owner Jerry Jones he will not play this season without a new contract, according to a report on Tuesday.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has told owner Jerry Jones he will not play this season without a new contract, according to a report on Tuesday.
Minor strikes out 7 in 7 innings, Rangers beat Indians 1-0
CLEVELAND (AP) - All-Star Mike Minor and the Texas Rangers finally exhaled after the trade deadline. They haven't lost since catching their breath. Minor struck out seven over seven innings - allowing one runner to reach third base - and combined with Jesse Chavez and Jose Leclerc to shut down the Cleveland Indians 1-0 Monday night.
CLEVELAND (AP) - All-Star Mike Minor and the Texas Rangers finally exhaled after the trade deadline. They haven't lost since catching their breath. Minor struck out seven over seven innings - allowing one runner to reach third base - and combined with Jesse Chavez and Jose Leclerc to shut down the Cleveland Indians 1-0 Monday night.
Prescott, Cooper shrug off money talk in camp with Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott pretends he can't hear questions about a new contract, while receiver Amari Cooper steadfastly says he simply doesn't think about his negotiations. Both reported to training camp on time as they prepare for the final year of their deals, unlike running back Ezekiel Elliott. The two-time rushing champion has been holding out...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott pretends he can't hear questions about a new contract, while receiver Amari Cooper steadfastly says he simply doesn't think about his negotiations. Both reported to training camp on time as they prepare for the final year of their deals, unlike running back Ezekiel Elliott. The two-time rushing champion has been holding out...