Badji, Ferreira score; FC Dallas beats Sporting KC 2-0
Dominique Badji and Jesús Ferreira scored and FC Dallas beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Saturday night.
Dominique Badji and Jesús Ferreira scored and FC Dallas beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Saturday night.
First College GameDay of 2019 season to be at Sundance Square in Fort Worth
College GameDay will be back in North Texas to kick off football season.
College GameDay will be back in North Texas to kick off football season.
Spieth back to playing some good golf at British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - Jordan Spieth knows he can win the big ones. Perhaps that's why he saves his best golf for them. The three-time major winner, still only 25, moved his name up the leaderboard at the British Open on Friday with a superb four-hole run near the end of the front nine. He birdied the fifth and sixth, made eagle on the seventh and birdie on the eighth to take him...
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - Jordan Spieth knows he can win the big ones. Perhaps that's why he saves his best golf for them. The three-time major winner, still only 25, moved his name up the leaderboard at the British Open on Friday with a superb four-hole run near the end of the front nine. He birdied the fifth and sixth, made eagle on the seventh and birdie on the eighth to take him...
U.S. Open's $57 million prize purse is the richest in tennis
The U.S. Open total purse this year is more than $57 million, the richest in tennis history.
The U.S. Open total purse this year is more than $57 million, the richest in tennis history.
Early exit for Tiger Woods at British Open
Tiger Woods turned and saluted the fans at Royal Portrush who saw him for two days at this British Open, but no more.
Tiger Woods turned and saluted the fans at Royal Portrush who saw him for two days at this British Open, but no more.
The usual crowd support saw an unusual score for Woods
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - The excitement that always surrounds Tiger Woods even brought out the hired help near the fourth hole at Royal Portrush. They couldn't help his sore back, or his soaring score at the British Open. The Masters champion, a three-time winner on the links courses of the only major in Europe, shot a 7-over 78 on Thursday, his highest first-round score at the...
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - The excitement that always surrounds Tiger Woods even brought out the hired help near the fourth hole at Royal Portrush. They couldn't help his sore back, or his soaring score at the British Open. The Masters champion, a three-time winner on the links courses of the only major in Europe, shot a 7-over 78 on Thursday, his highest first-round score at the...
Colin Kaepernick's Nike commercial is nominated for an Emmy Award
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s “Dream Crazy” Nike commercial was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding commercial.
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s “Dream Crazy” Nike commercial was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding commercial.
D'backs tie franchise record with 21 hits, beat Rangers 19-4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Eduardo Escobar homered twice and the Arizona Diamondbacks tied a franchise record for a nine-inning game with 21 hits while thumping the Texas Rangers 19-4 Wednesday night. The 19 runs were Arizona's most since setting a franchise record with 20 against the San Diego Padres last July. Escobar's first homer sparked a seven-run first inning against right-handed...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Eduardo Escobar homered twice and the Arizona Diamondbacks tied a franchise record for a nine-inning game with 21 hits while thumping the Texas Rangers 19-4 Wednesday night. The 19 runs were Arizona's most since setting a franchise record with 20 against the San Diego Padres last July. Escobar's first homer sparked a seven-run first inning against right-handed...
Pacquiao vs Thurman: What to know before watching the most anticipated fight of the year
Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, will face off against the undefeated welterweight champion Keith Thurman on Saturday, July 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the WBA world welterweight title.
Boxing’s only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, will face off against the undefeated welterweight champion Keith Thurman on Saturday, July 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the WBA world welterweight title.
Rookie Young outpitches Lynn as Diamondbacks top Rangers 9-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rookie Alex Young allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Tuesday night. Young (3-0) gave up three hits and one walk to defeat Lance Lynn (12-5), who went into the game with an 8-0 home record this season and led the majors in wins. Young struck out four and was lifted following 79 pitches, the most in his three...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rookie Alex Young allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Tuesday night. Young (3-0) gave up three hits and one walk to defeat Lance Lynn (12-5), who went into the game with an 8-0 home record this season and led the majors in wins. Young struck out four and was lifted following 79 pitches, the most in his three...
Texas says 10-win season not enough to be 'back' in Big 12
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tom Herman knows that Texas is probably a bit ahead of schedule after 10 wins in his second season that included making the Big 12 championship game and a Sugar Bowl victory. That doesn't necessarily mean the Longhorns are back just yet. "We weren't here to just have a really good season in Year 2," Herman said Tuesday. "We were here to rebuild...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tom Herman knows that Texas is probably a bit ahead of schedule after 10 wins in his second season that included making the Big 12 championship game and a Sugar Bowl victory. That doesn't necessarily mean the Longhorns are back just yet. "We weren't here to just have a really good season in Year 2," Herman said Tuesday. "We were here to rebuild...
Pence activated from IL by Rangers, Calhoun back to minors
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have activated Hunter Pence from the injured list after he missed 23 games and his chance to start in the All-Star Game. Pence, out since June 17 with a right groin strain, was activated before Tuesday night's game against Arizona. He was set to bat third as the designated hitter.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers have activated Hunter Pence from the injured list after he missed 23 games and his chance to start in the All-Star Game. Pence, out since June 17 with a right groin strain, was activated before Tuesday night's game against Arizona. He was set to bat third as the designated hitter.
American Commissioner Aresco: No plans to replace UConn, stay at 11 teams
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Schools interested in joining the American Athletic Conference after Connecticut leaves can call Commissioner Mike Aresco. The AAC will not be soliciting applications for membership. Aresco said Tuesday at the American Athletic Conference media day that the league is leaning toward not replacing UConn and going forward with 11 football schools after the Huskies depart for...
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Schools interested in joining the American Athletic Conference after Connecticut leaves can call Commissioner Mike Aresco. The AAC will not be soliciting applications for membership. Aresco said Tuesday at the American Athletic Conference media day that the league is leaning toward not replacing UConn and going forward with 11 football schools after the Huskies depart for...
Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott reportedly considering training camp hold out over new contract
Ezekiel Elliott plans to hold out of training camp until he gets a new contract, according to Pro Football Talk.
Ezekiel Elliott plans to hold out of training camp until he gets a new contract, according to Pro Football Talk.
UCF picked to win American title for 3rd straight season, SMU picked 4th in West
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Central Florida has been picked to win the American Athletic Conference and face Memphis in the championship game for a third straight season. UCF was the top choice among media members to win the East Division and the league when the American released its preseason poll Tuesday at conference media day. The Knights received 19 of 30 first-place votes to win the East and 12...
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Central Florida has been picked to win the American Athletic Conference and face Memphis in the championship game for a third straight season. UCF was the top choice among media members to win the East Division and the league when the American released its preseason poll Tuesday at conference media day. The Knights received 19 of 30 first-place votes to win the East and 12...
Big 12 opposites: OU at top, KU's Miles returns with ring
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lincoln Riley has already won consecutive Big 12 titles and been to the College Football Playoff twice with different Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks in his two seasons as Oklahoma's head coach. The Sooners, with yet another transfer quarterback, are the preseason favorite to win the Big 12 for the fifth year in a row.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lincoln Riley has already won consecutive Big 12 titles and been to the College Football Playoff twice with different Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks in his two seasons as Oklahoma's head coach. The Sooners, with yet another transfer quarterback, are the preseason favorite to win the Big 12 for the fifth year in a row.
Big 12 is a 10: Bowlsby says no talk of expanding league
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bob Bowlsby sat on the podium at midfield of the massive NFL stadium where the Big 12 plays its championship game, talking about the successes of the smallest Power Five conference before getting a familiar question about the possibility of expansion. The commissioner said there is no talk about adding to the league's current 10 schools.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bob Bowlsby sat on the podium at midfield of the massive NFL stadium where the Big 12 plays its championship game, talking about the successes of the smallest Power Five conference before getting a familiar question about the possibility of expansion. The commissioner said there is no talk about adding to the league's current 10 schools.
Boxing great Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker killed after being hit by car
Retired boxer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, who held world titles at four weight classes, has been killed after being hit by a car, Virginia Beach police said Monday.
Retired boxer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, who held world titles at four weight classes, has been killed after being hit by a car, Virginia Beach police said Monday.
Tony Romo successfully defends celebrity golf title
Tony Romo completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the American Century Championship for his second straight victory in the celebrity tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
Tony Romo completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the American Century Championship for his second straight victory in the celebrity tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
Verlander, Altuve lead Astros to 12-4 win over Rangers
Justin Verlander followed a two-run first inning with five no-hit innings and José Altuve hit Houston's franchise-record ninth grand slam of the season as the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 12-4 on Sunday.
Justin Verlander followed a two-run first inning with five no-hit innings and José Altuve hit Houston's franchise-record ninth grand slam of the season as the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 12-4 on Sunday.