Cowboys waiving TE Gathers, former Baylor basketball player
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys are waiving tight end Rico Gathers, ending three years of steady progress with the club for the former Baylor basketball player who chose to pursue pro football over a shot at the NBA. The 25-year-old Gathers' status on the roster became more tenuous when 11-time Pro Bowler Jason Witten came out of retirement after a year in broadcasting. Gathers...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys are waiving tight end Rico Gathers, ending three years of steady progress with the club for the former Baylor basketball player who chose to pursue pro football over a shot at the NBA. The 25-year-old Gathers' status on the roster became more tenuous when 11-time Pro Bowler Jason Witten came out of retirement after a year in broadcasting. Gathers...
Defense forces turnovers in Cowboys Blue/White Scrimmage
The Dallas Cowboy’s annual Blue/White Scrimmage kicked off the second week of training camp.
The Dallas Cowboy’s annual Blue/White Scrimmage kicked off the second week of training camp.
Cowboys cautious with injured vets Sean Lee, Zack Martin
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Right guard Zack Martin dinged his back and linebacker Sean Lee tweaked his right knee early in training camp with the Dallas Cowboys. The club is in no rush to get either veteran back on the field. Martin was injured during the third padded practice, and an MRI a day later revealed some irritation in a disk. Coach Jason Garrett indicated it was unlikely the three-time...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Right guard Zack Martin dinged his back and linebacker Sean Lee tweaked his right knee early in training camp with the Dallas Cowboys. The club is in no rush to get either veteran back on the field. Martin was injured during the third padded practice, and an MRI a day later revealed some irritation in a disk. Coach Jason Garrett indicated it was unlikely the three-time...
Calhoun's 3-run triple keys Rangers in 9-4 win over Tigers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rangers manager Chris Woodward stayed with Nomar Mazara and Willie Calhoun, and they delivered. Calhoun hit a tiebreaking three-run triple in the seventh inning, and Texas beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on Sunday to finish a three-game sweep. The Rangers had runners on the corners with two out in the seventh when Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire replaced José...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rangers manager Chris Woodward stayed with Nomar Mazara and Willie Calhoun, and they delivered. Calhoun hit a tiebreaking three-run triple in the seventh inning, and Texas beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on Sunday to finish a three-game sweep. The Rangers had runners on the corners with two out in the seventh when Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire replaced José...
Gil Brandt enters Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (AP) - What a defensive backfield in gold jackets: Ed Reed , Ty Law and Champ Bailey. And what a challenge they had throughout their careers, trying to cover fellow inductee Tony Gonzalez. All four entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night. "Fitting to be in here with Mr. Johnny Robinson and Champ and Ty," Reed said. "My DBs know it was always...
CANTON, Ohio (AP) - What a defensive backfield in gold jackets: Ed Reed , Ty Law and Champ Bailey. And what a challenge they had throughout their careers, trying to cover fellow inductee Tony Gonzalez. All four entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night. "Fitting to be in here with Mr. Johnny Robinson and Champ and Ty," Reed said. "My DBs know it was always...
Cowboys' Jerry Jones seems worry-free over Elliott holdout
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott's contract holdout doesn't have Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones worried about a resolution or a timeline. At least that's the message Jones is offering about trying to get a deal done with his missing two-time NFL rushing champion. "When have I ever not done one?" Jones said after practice at training camp Thursday night. "So...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott's contract holdout doesn't have Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones worried about a resolution or a timeline. At least that's the message Jones is offering about trying to get a deal done with his missing two-time NFL rushing champion. "When have I ever not done one?" Jones said after practice at training camp Thursday night. "So...
Witten: Return to Cowboys is about winning, not cheerleading
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Upon further review, Jason Witten's snazzy one-handed catch in the back corner of the end zone wasn't a touchdown, because he apparently bobbled the ball while he was trying to get his second foot down. But hey, there's no replay in training camp. And whether it counted was beside the point for the tight end who came out of retirement and is poised to set the...
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Upon further review, Jason Witten's snazzy one-handed catch in the back corner of the end zone wasn't a touchdown, because he apparently bobbled the ball while he was trying to get his second foot down. But hey, there's no replay in training camp. And whether it counted was beside the point for the tight end who came out of retirement and is poised to set the...
Odor homers in 10th inning to lift Rangers over Tigers 5-4
Rougned Odor somehow managed to check his swing to get to a full count. The Texas Rangers second baseman, who has been climbing out of a season-long slump, ended the game on the next pitch.
Rougned Odor somehow managed to check his swing to get to a full count. The Texas Rangers second baseman, who has been climbing out of a season-long slump, ended the game on the next pitch.
Akindele, Orlando City beat FC Dallas 2-0
Tesho Akindele scored against his former team in the 13th minute and Orlando City held on to beat FC Dallas 2-0 on Saturday night.
Tesho Akindele scored against his former team in the 13th minute and Orlando City held on to beat FC Dallas 2-0 on Saturday night.
Rangers reliever Leclerc throws ball onto roof, tops Tigers
After throwing 24 pitches in a messy ninth inning, Texas Rangers reliever José Leclerc made his most notable toss.
After throwing 24 pitches in a messy ninth inning, Texas Rangers reliever José Leclerc made his most notable toss.
HOF Preview: Brandt finally joins Landry, Schramm in Canton
DALLAS (AP) - Gil Brandt is finally going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, nearly three decades after Tom Landry and Tex Schramm were enshrined a year apart for their roles in the rise of America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys.
DALLAS (AP) - Gil Brandt is finally going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, nearly three decades after Tom Landry and Tex Schramm were enshrined a year apart for their roles in the rise of America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys.
Dak Prescott motivated after being left off NFL Network Top 100 players list
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he has plenty of motivation heading into the 2019 season.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he has plenty of motivation heading into the 2019 season.
Llorente, Felix, Costa score, Atletico Madrid beats MLS 3-0
Marcos Llorente, Joao Felix, Diego Costa scored to lead 10-time Spanish League champion Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 victory over Major League Soccer's best in the annual MLS All-Star game Wednesday night.
Marcos Llorente, Joao Felix, Diego Costa scored to lead 10-time Spanish League champion Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 victory over Major League Soccer's best in the annual MLS All-Star game Wednesday night.
Minor stays with Rangers and stops Mariners' win streak, 9-7
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - All-Star lefty Mike Minor won for the first time in more than a month, with the Texas Rangers going ahead to stay after he had thrown his last pitch in a 9-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - All-Star lefty Mike Minor won for the first time in more than a month, with the Texas Rangers going ahead to stay after he had thrown his last pitch in a 9-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Lawsuit claims Dallas Cowboys conspired with Frisco police to cover-up 2017 Ezekiel Elliott crash
A driver involved in a 2017 crash with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott claims in a lawsuit that the team conspired with Frisco police to cover up the severity of the wreck.
A driver involved in a 2017 crash with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott claims in a lawsuit that the team conspired with Frisco police to cover up the severity of the wreck.
Rangers trade Chris Martin to Atlanta
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves have gotten some bullpen help, acquiring hard-throwing reliever Chris Martin from the Texas Rangers for former first-round draft pick Kolby Allard. Martin, whose fastball has averaged 96 mph this season, has 24 strikeouts and only one walk over his last 19 appearances since May 24 for his hometown Rangers. The 6-foot-8 Martin has four...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves have gotten some bullpen help, acquiring hard-throwing reliever Chris Martin from the Texas Rangers for former first-round draft pick Kolby Allard. Martin, whose fastball has averaged 96 mph this season, has 24 strikeouts and only one walk over his last 19 appearances since May 24 for his hometown Rangers. The 6-foot-8 Martin has four...
Seattle wins 6th in row, 8-5 at Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kyle Seager had a solo homer, a tiebreaking two-run triple and drove in four runs as the Seattle Mariners stretched their winning streak to six games with an 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kyle Seager had a solo homer, a tiebreaking two-run triple and drove in four runs as the Seattle Mariners stretched their winning streak to six games with an 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ezekiel Elliott holdout continues with Dallas Cowboys, potential road blocks ahead
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott continues to dominate the airwaves due to his on-going absence from training camp in California.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott continues to dominate the airwaves due to his on-going absence from training camp in California.
Jill Ellis stepping down as women's national team coach
National team coach Jill Ellis is stepping down after leading the United States to back-to-back Women's World Cup titles. Ellis has been coach of the team since 2014 and has led it to eight overall tournament titles, including victories at the World Cup in 2015 in Canada and earlier this month in France .
National team coach Jill Ellis is stepping down after leading the United States to back-to-back Women's World Cup titles. Ellis has been coach of the team since 2014 and has led it to eight overall tournament titles, including victories at the World Cup in 2015 in Canada and earlier this month in France .
Talented softball players in Plano for national tournament
Some of the top young softball players in the country are in Plano this week.
Some of the top young softball players in the country are in Plano this week.