Testaverde's son debuts, Bucs top Cowboys 17-15 in preseason
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Vincent Testaverde's first NFL pass was badly overthrown on a simple toss in the flat, and the second was intercepted. At least the son of Vinny Testaverde could say he played in a preseason victory for the team that drafted his dad No. 1 overall in 1987. The younger Testaverde was part of a touchdown drive after Ryan Griffin threw a scoring pass in Tampa Bay's...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Vincent Testaverde's first NFL pass was badly overthrown on a simple toss in the flat, and the second was intercepted. At least the son of Vinny Testaverde could say he played in a preseason victory for the team that drafted his dad No. 1 overall in 1987. The younger Testaverde was part of a touchdown drive after Ryan Griffin threw a scoring pass in Tampa Bay's...
Mariners score twice in ninth inning, beat Rangers 5-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Seattle Mariners typically look to the long ball. On Thursday night against Texas, it was small ball that delivered big results. Austin Nola hit a sacrifice fly that scored Dee Gordon with the tiebreaking run in the top of the ninth inning and Omar Narváez added an insurance run with an RBI single as the Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-3...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Seattle Mariners typically look to the long ball. On Thursday night against Texas, it was small ball that delivered big results. Austin Nola hit a sacrifice fly that scored Dee Gordon with the tiebreaking run in the top of the ninth inning and Omar Narváez added an insurance run with an RBI single as the Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-3...
Mond accounts for 4 TDs as No. 12 A&M routs Texas St. 41-7
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - With Texas A&M's date against No. 1 Clemson looming next week, it would have been easy for the Aggies to take 33½-point underdog Texas State lightly. After the 12th-ranked Aggies easily handled the Bobcats, coach Jimbo Fisher said he never worried about his team looking past its first opponent.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - With Texas A&M's date against No. 1 Clemson looming next week, it would have been easy for the Aggies to take 33½-point underdog Texas State lightly. After the 12th-ranked Aggies easily handled the Bobcats, coach Jimbo Fisher said he never worried about his team looking past its first opponent.
101-year-old golfer has played nearly 10,000 rounds of the game: 'I hate to sit'
He's lived through 18 presidents, fought in WW II, and has been retired for nearly 40 years.
He's lived through 18 presidents, fought in WW II, and has been retired for nearly 40 years.
Jerry Jones says no deadline on contract talks with Ezekiel Elliott as regular season approaches
The Dallas Cowboys are prepared to start the 2019 regular season without running back Ezekiel Elliott.
The Dallas Cowboys are prepared to start the 2019 regular season without running back Ezekiel Elliott.
College football players shave heads to stand in solidarity with beloved coach battling cancer
The Lyon College's football team in Arkansas is more than just a squad, it’s a brotherhood.
The Lyon College's football team in Arkansas is more than just a squad, it’s a brotherhood.
Aggies look to handle Texas St. before trip to No. 1 Clemson
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - The 12th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies insist they're not looking past 33 1/2-point underdog Texas State in Thursday's opener. Next up is top-ranked Clemson. "It doesn't matter what team you're playing, you should be preparing like you're playing an NFL team," quarterback Kellen Mond said. "I would never take this game lightly."
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - The 12th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies insist they're not looking past 33 1/2-point underdog Texas State in Thursday's opener. Next up is top-ranked Clemson. "It doesn't matter what team you're playing, you should be preparing like you're playing an NFL team," quarterback Kellen Mond said. "I would never take this game lightly."
Fine time at North Texas; QB's 4th season with Littrell
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine was a 150-pound quarterback whose prep career had just ended with a lopsided shutout loss in the playoffs after an undefeated season until then. With no significant college offers despite several Oklahoma passing records, he just wanted to be alone in the school's field house. "My high school career is over and I don't know where I'm playing...
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine was a 150-pound quarterback whose prep career had just ended with a lopsided shutout loss in the playoffs after an undefeated season until then. With no significant college offers despite several Oklahoma passing records, he just wanted to be alone in the school's field house. "My high school career is over and I don't know where I'm playing...
Banged up running backs could be problem for No. 10 Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas coach Tom Herman has a problem at running back: He is having a hard time keeping them healthy. The No. 10 Longhorns head into their season-opener this week against Louisiana Tech with only two scholarship running backs available in sophomore Keaontay Ingram and Jordan Whittington. And while both are expected to be the top players in the group, they have been banged up...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas coach Tom Herman has a problem at running back: He is having a hard time keeping them healthy. The No. 10 Longhorns head into their season-opener this week against Louisiana Tech with only two scholarship running backs available in sophomore Keaontay Ingram and Jordan Whittington. And while both are expected to be the top players in the group, they have been banged up...
DeShields robs homer, Jurado pitches Rangers past Angels 3-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - With Mike Trout watching from the bench, Ariel Jurado and the Texas Rangers' relievers largely overwhelmed the lesser Angels. And when they didn't, Delino DeShields was there to help out. Jurado pitched six innings of two-hit ball to earn his second victory since June, and DeShields reached over the center field fence to make a spectacular homer-stealing catch in...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - With Mike Trout watching from the bench, Ariel Jurado and the Texas Rangers' relievers largely overwhelmed the lesser Angels. And when they didn't, Delino DeShields was there to help out. Jurado pitched six innings of two-hit ball to earn his second victory since June, and DeShields reached over the center field fence to make a spectacular homer-stealing catch in...
Texas Rangers to retire Michael Young's number Saturday
One of the greatest Texas Rangers of all time will have his number retired this weekend.
One of the greatest Texas Rangers of all time will have his number retired this weekend.
Calhoun, Trout lead Halos past Rangers 5-2, snap 5-game skid
The Los Angeles Angels haven't been eight games below .500 since 2016. After five consecutive road losses heading into this homestand, they certainly appeared to be headed to that dismal depth while Texas' Mike Minor dazzled them for six scoreless innings.
The Los Angeles Angels haven't been eight games below .500 since 2016. After five consecutive road losses heading into this homestand, they certainly appeared to be headed to that dismal depth while Texas' Mike Minor dazzled them for six scoreless innings.
Super Bowl practice run for Fox at Dolphins' preseason game
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - It's two hours before kickoff, and in the Fox TV truck, a large screen shows logos of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Miami Dolphins and this season's Super Bowl. Talk about fantasy football.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - It's two hours before kickoff, and in the Fox TV truck, a large screen shows logos of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Miami Dolphins and this season's Super Bowl. Talk about fantasy football.
Back in Texas, Art Briles returns to coaching in the world of high school football
MOUNT VERNON, Texas (AP) - In a small East Texas community, a few blocks from a quaint town square, Art Briles is coaching football again on American soil.
MOUNT VERNON, Texas (AP) - In a small East Texas community, a few blocks from a quaint town square, Art Briles is coaching football again on American soil.
Spanning decades, Tar Heels program a major pipeline for World Cup
Not all universities are created equal.
Not all universities are created equal.
Ondrásek scores twice, FC Dallas routs Dynamo 5-1
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Reto Ziegler opened the scoring with a penalty kick, Zdenek Ondrásek added two goals and an assist, and FC Dallas beat the Houston Dynamo 5-1 on Sunday night. FC Dallas' Dominique Badji drew the foul against José Bizama, and Ziegler converted from the spot in the 24th minute.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Reto Ziegler opened the scoring with a penalty kick, Zdenek Ondrásek added two goals and an assist, and FC Dallas beat the Houston Dynamo 5-1 on Sunday night. FC Dallas' Dominique Badji drew the foul against José Bizama, and Ziegler converted from the spot in the 24th minute.
Florida high school quarterback suffers brain bleeding after touchdown
A Florida high school football player suffered a serious injury during a game Friday night, the team said.
A Florida high school football player suffered a serious injury during a game Friday night, the team said.
López throws 5 no-hit innings, White Sox top Rangers 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) - Reynaldo López pitched five no-hit scoreless innings before leaving with dehydration and flu-like symptoms, and the Chicago White Sox went on to beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Sunday.
CHICAGO (AP) - Reynaldo López pitched five no-hit scoreless innings before leaving with dehydration and flu-like symptoms, and the Chicago White Sox went on to beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Sunday.
Rookie Allard dominant as Rangers beat White Sox 4-0
The Texas Rangers asked Kolby Allard to throw his curveball more. The rookie accepted the challenge and flourished.
The Texas Rangers asked Kolby Allard to throw his curveball more. The rookie accepted the challenge and flourished.
Cowboys get 34-0 win over the Texans
Dak Prescott scrambled and threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Michael Gallup while playing the first two series for Dallas.
Dak Prescott scrambled and threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Michael Gallup while playing the first two series for Dallas.