Dallas Cowboys may go to Oxnard without Zeke Elliott, who is reportedly planning trip out of country
The Dallas Cowboys may head to training camp later this week without star running back Ezekiel Elliott.
The Dallas Cowboys may head to training camp later this week without star running back Ezekiel Elliott.
Mariano Rivera closes Hall of Fame induction ceremony
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - For Mariano Rivera, it was the culmination of a storied career, dreams of being the next Pelé long since forgotten. For Brandy Halladay, the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a tearful moment to reflect on the accomplishments of her late husband, and she handled a difficult task admirably.
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - For Mariano Rivera, it was the culmination of a storied career, dreams of being the next Pelé long since forgotten. For Brandy Halladay, the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a tearful moment to reflect on the accomplishments of her late husband, and she handled a difficult task admirably.
Kevin Harvick holds off Denny Hamlin at New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) - Kevin Harvick used a late bump and run to win last year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Repeating required another bump, but there was little time for a run before Harvick crossed the finish line 0.210 seconds ahead of Denny Hamlin on Sunday. "It turned into a wild finish," Harvick said after his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season.
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) - Kevin Harvick used a late bump and run to win last year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Repeating required another bump, but there was little time for a run before Harvick crossed the finish line 0.210 seconds ahead of Denny Hamlin on Sunday. "It turned into a wild finish," Harvick said after his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season.
Brantley hits 2 HRs, Astros top Rangers 5-3 for 5th straight
Michael Brantley homered twice, Jose Altuve also went deep and the Houston Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 5-3 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.
Michael Brantley homered twice, Jose Altuve also went deep and the Houston Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 5-3 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.
Bad weather leads to some high scores at British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - Rain is no stranger to the British Open. Wet and windy weather is pretty common in Northern Ireland, too. But the adverse conditions on the final day of this year's tournament, the first time golf's oldest major has been across the Irish Sea since 1951, was evident in the scoring Sunday at Royal Portrush. Tony Finau was the only player who managed...
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - Rain is no stranger to the British Open. Wet and windy weather is pretty common in Northern Ireland, too. But the adverse conditions on the final day of this year's tournament, the first time golf's oldest major has been across the Irish Sea since 1951, was evident in the scoring Sunday at Royal Portrush. Tony Finau was the only player who managed...
Lowry wins British Open in celebrated return to Emerald Isle
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - Shane Lowry made the 68 years between British Opens in Northern Ireland worth the wait. The silver claret jug is staying on the Emerald Isle. Lowry, the 32-year-old Irishman with stout nerves and a soft touch around the greens, endured the worst weather of the week and the Sunday pressure of a sellout crowd cheering him along to win the British Open by six...
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - Shane Lowry made the 68 years between British Opens in Northern Ireland worth the wait. The silver claret jug is staying on the Emerald Isle. Lowry, the 32-year-old Irishman with stout nerves and a soft touch around the greens, endured the worst weather of the week and the Sunday pressure of a sellout crowd cheering him along to win the British Open by six...
Urquidy dominates struggling Rangers in Astros' 6-1 win
After two rough starts for the Astros earlier this month, José Urquidy worked on a few adjustments.
After two rough starts for the Astros earlier this month, José Urquidy worked on a few adjustments.
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...