Cowboys release 2019 preseason schedule
The Dallas Cowboys will take on the 49ers, Rams, Texans and the Buccaneers when the 2019 NFL preseason starts in August.
The Dallas Cowboys will take on the 49ers, Rams, Texans and the Buccaneers when the 2019 NFL preseason starts in August.
Culver, Texas Tech fall short of 1st NCAA title
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jarrett Culver walked slowly around the perimeter as the final buzzer sounded, in a bit of a daze as he tugged his jersey to his chin. Texas Tech's sophomore star could easily have been surveying the scene of his struggles.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jarrett Culver walked slowly around the perimeter as the final buzzer sounded, in a bit of a daze as he tugged his jersey to his chin. Texas Tech's sophomore star could easily have been surveying the scene of his struggles.
TxDOT digital signs show support for Texas Tech ahead of men's basketball title game
Red Raider spirit is across the state of Texas on Monday thanks to TxDOT digital signs.
Red Raider spirit is across the state of Texas on Monday thanks to TxDOT digital signs.
Column: At the Masters, it's not the players who are stars
The not-quite-ready-for-prime-time Thanksgiving exhibition with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson produced such bad golf that Mickelson and country singer Jake Owen traded barbs about it a day later at Jordan Spieth's wedding. Owen said it was so bad he deserved a refund. He told Barstool Sports' "Fore Play" podcast that Mickelson, who won $9 million from the TV spectacle, pulled...
The not-quite-ready-for-prime-time Thanksgiving exhibition with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson produced such bad golf that Mickelson and country singer Jake Owen traded barbs about it a day later at Jordan Spieth's wedding. Owen said it was so bad he deserved a refund. He told Barstool Sports' "Fore Play" podcast that Mickelson, who won $9 million from the TV spectacle, pulled...
Texas Tech, Virginia chase first NCAA championship in final
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Texas Tech and Virginia are each going for their first national titles backed by hard-nosed defenses that were among the best in the nation. Virginia (34-3) the standard-bearer in lockdown basketball. The Cavaliers are going against the new kids on the defensive block, the Texas Tech Red Raiders (31-6). The over/under for points is 118. The over/under on bruises may be higher.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Texas Tech and Virginia are each going for their first national titles backed by hard-nosed defenses that were among the best in the nation. Virginia (34-3) the standard-bearer in lockdown basketball. The Cavaliers are going against the new kids on the defensive block, the Texas Tech Red Raiders (31-6). The over/under for points is 118. The over/under on bruises may be higher.
Did Babe Ruth's legendary 1919 Tampa home run really go 587 feet?
On the 100th anniversary of Babe Ruth’s historic home run in Tampa, several scholars are asking if it ever went the 587 feet quoted on a billboard in the spot it supposedly landed, near the University of Tampa.
On the 100th anniversary of Babe Ruth’s historic home run in Tampa, several scholars are asking if it ever went the 587 feet quoted on a billboard in the spot it supposedly landed, near the University of Tampa.
Mejri, Burke lead Mavericks past Grizzlies 129-127 in OT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Trey Burke scored the most points for the Dallas Mavericks, but Salah Mejri's were the most important. Mejri made the final basket of regulation and scored the first seven points in overtime en route to a career-high 19 as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 129-127 on Sunday night.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Trey Burke scored the most points for the Dallas Mavericks, but Salah Mejri's were the most important. Mejri made the final basket of regulation and scored the first seven points in overtime en route to a career-high 19 as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 129-127 on Sunday night.
Trout HRs in 4th straight; Angels top Texas after bee delay
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Texas Rangers relievers found themselves dealing with the wrong kind of buzz Sunday, first from bees in the bullpen and then from the crowd's reaction to another mammoth home run by Mike Trout. The star slugger went deep for the fourth straight game and the Los Angeles Angels, after waiting out a five-minute delay caused by a swarm of bees, beat the Rangers 7-2.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Texas Rangers relievers found themselves dealing with the wrong kind of buzz Sunday, first from bees in the bullpen and then from the crowd's reaction to another mammoth home run by Mike Trout. The star slugger went deep for the fourth straight game and the Los Angeles Angels, after waiting out a five-minute delay caused by a swarm of bees, beat the Rangers 7-2.
Baylor holds off Notre Dame 82-81 for women's title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Baylor lost a star player, then the rest of its 17-point lead. But the Lady Bears, led by the ever-poised Chloe Jackson, kept their composure. Jackson drove for a tiebreaking layup with 3.9 seconds left, and that put the game into the hands of another tournament hero. Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale missed the first of two free throws with 1.9 seconds remaining, and Baylor...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Baylor lost a star player, then the rest of its 17-point lead. But the Lady Bears, led by the ever-poised Chloe Jackson, kept their composure. Jackson drove for a tiebreaking layup with 3.9 seconds left, and that put the game into the hands of another tournament hero. Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale missed the first of two free throws with 1.9 seconds remaining, and Baylor...
Rangers put Guzman on IL with hamstring strain, Wisdom up
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Texas Rangers have placed first baseman Ronald Guzman on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Patrick Wisdom was recalled from Triple-A Nashville and was expected to split time at the position with Logan Forsythe, who will start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Guzman left the Rangers' 5-1 loss to the Angels on Saturday after...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Texas Rangers have placed first baseman Ronald Guzman on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Patrick Wisdom was recalled from Triple-A Nashville and was expected to split time at the position with Logan Forsythe, who will start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Guzman left the Rangers' 5-1 loss to the Angels on Saturday after...
Burke and Bedoya rally Union past FC Dallas 2-1
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) - Cory Burke and Alejandro Bedoya scored a pair of late goals on Saturday night to rally the Philadelphia Union to its third straight win, 2-1 over FC Dallas. Bedoya scored the go-ahead goal in the second minute of stoppage time, settling Ilsinho's pass and cutting back to create space for a low left-footed finish.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) - Cory Burke and Alejandro Bedoya scored a pair of late goals on Saturday night to rally the Philadelphia Union to its third straight win, 2-1 over FC Dallas. Bedoya scored the go-ahead goal in the second minute of stoppage time, settling Ilsinho's pass and cutting back to create space for a low left-footed finish.
Stars beat Wild for top wild-card spot in Western Conference
DALLAS (AP) - Tyler Seguin broke open a scoreless game with two third-period goals, and the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 to take the Western Conference's top wild-card spot Saturday night. Ben Bishop made 22 saves for his career-high seventh shutout of the season, and Tyler Pitlick also scored for the Stars. Dallas will open the postseason against Nashville.
DALLAS (AP) - Tyler Seguin broke open a scoreless game with two third-period goals, and the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 to take the Western Conference's top wild-card spot Saturday night. Ben Bishop made 22 saves for his career-high seventh shutout of the season, and Tyler Pitlick also scored for the Stars. Dallas will open the postseason against Nashville.
Texas Tech shuts down Michigan State to advance to title game
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - For those who thought Texas Tech only plays defense, it's time to meet Matt Mooney. While the Red Raiders were locking down Michigan State on one end, the graduate transfer shooting guard was raining in 3s on the other, lifting Tech one win away from the title Saturday night with a 61-51 victory over the Spartans in the Final Four.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - For those who thought Texas Tech only plays defense, it's time to meet Matt Mooney. While the Red Raiders were locking down Michigan State on one end, the graduate transfer shooting guard was raining in 3s on the other, lifting Tech one win away from the title Saturday night with a 61-51 victory over the Spartans in the Final Four.
Trout's grand slam powers Angels past Rangers, 5-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Mike Trout hit a grand slam for his fourth homer in three days, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Saturday for their first back-to-back victories of the season.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Mike Trout hit a grand slam for his fourth homer in three days, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Saturday for their first back-to-back victories of the season.
Brown, Cox lead Baylor over Oregon 72-67 into women's final
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Locked in a close game for the first time in weeks, Baylor never flinched. Kalani Brown scored 22 points and Lauren Cox added 21 as the Lady Bears (36-1) held off Final Four newcomer Oregon 72-67 Friday night to reach the women's championship game for the first time since 2012.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Locked in a close game for the first time in weeks, Baylor never flinched. Kalani Brown scored 22 points and Lauren Cox added 21 as the Lady Bears (36-1) held off Final Four newcomer Oregon 72-67 Friday night to reach the women's championship game for the first time since 2012.
Kane helps Blackhawks beat Stars 6-1
CHICAGO (AP) - Patrick Kane scored twice and Cam Ward made 25 saves in his 700th NHL game, helping the Chicago Blackhawks pound the short-handed Dallas Stars 6-1 on Friday night in their home finale. Dylan Strome, Chris Kunitz and Dominik Kahun also scored for Chicago, which earned its second straight win and improved to 3-0-2 in its past five. Slater Koekkoek added his second of the season,...
CHICAGO (AP) - Patrick Kane scored twice and Cam Ward made 25 saves in his 700th NHL game, helping the Chicago Blackhawks pound the short-handed Dallas Stars 6-1 on Friday night in their home finale. Dylan Strome, Chris Kunitz and Dominik Kahun also scored for Chicago, which earned its second straight win and improved to 3-0-2 in its past five. Slater Koekkoek added his second of the season,...
Wright trumps Dirk dunk to lift Grizzlies past Mavs 122-112
DALLAS (AP) - Delon Wright set career highs with 26 points and 14 assists in his first triple-double after Dirk Nowitzki's first dunk of the season opened the scoring in what could be his second-to-last home game for Dallas, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 122-112 on Friday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Delon Wright set career highs with 26 points and 14 assists in his first triple-double after Dirk Nowitzki's first dunk of the season opened the scoring in what could be his second-to-last home game for Dallas, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 122-112 on Friday night.
Texas Tech, Michigan State get ready for a Final Four grind
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Hunker down, hoops fans. This one might be ugly. The Final Four's second semifinal Saturday features Texas Tech, the team with the best defense in a generation, against Michigan State, the nose-in-the-dirt team whose coach used to put helmets and shoulder pads on his players for practice.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Hunker down, hoops fans. This one might be ugly. The Final Four's second semifinal Saturday features Texas Tech, the team with the best defense in a generation, against Michigan State, the nose-in-the-dirt team whose coach used to put helmets and shoulder pads on his players for practice.
Cowboys agree to extension with DeMarcus Lawrence
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a 5-year, $105 million contract with pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence.
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a 5-year, $105 million contract with pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence.
Texas Tech, MSU, Auburn, Virginia arrive at Final Four
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Auburn, Virginia, Michigan State and Texas Tech have arrived in Minneapolis for the Final Four. Teams will practice on Thursday and hold open-to-the-public workouts on Friday. The national semifinals are on Saturday, when Auburn faces Virginia and Michigan State takes on Texas Tech. The championship game is on Monday.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Auburn, Virginia, Michigan State and Texas Tech have arrived in Minneapolis for the Final Four. Teams will practice on Thursday and hold open-to-the-public workouts on Friday. The national semifinals are on Saturday, when Auburn faces Virginia and Michigan State takes on Texas Tech. The championship game is on Monday.