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.
Buzz Williams introduced as Texas A&M's new coach
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Buzz Williams valued his time as an assistant under coach Billy Gillispie at Texas A&M more than a decade ago so much that as he was heading to the airport to fly to Texas to be introduced as the school's new coach he made sure the last call he made was to his former boss. "I said: 'thanks and I'm coming home,'" Williams said choking...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Buzz Williams valued his time as an assistant under coach Billy Gillispie at Texas A&M more than a decade ago so much that as he was heading to the airport to fly to Texas to be introduced as the school's new coach he made sure the last call he made was to his former boss. "I said: 'thanks and I'm coming home,'" Williams said choking...
Hook 'em! Texas tops Lipscomb to win NIT championship
NEW YORK (AP) - Texas can hook its horns to an NIT championship. Dylan Osetkowski had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead Texas to the NIT championship with an 81-66 win over Lipscomb on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. "It's great to win a championship," coach Shaka Smart said. The Longhorns (21-16) beat South Dakota State, Xavier, Colorado and TCU to reach the final, and...
NEW YORK (AP) - Texas can hook its horns to an NIT championship. Dylan Osetkowski had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead Texas to the NIT championship with an 81-66 win over Lipscomb on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. "It's great to win a championship," coach Shaka Smart said. The Longhorns (21-16) beat South Dakota State, Xavier, Colorado and TCU to reach the final, and...
Support from family, players pours in for former Braves manager Bobby Cox
Support for Hall of Famer and former Atlanta Braves manager, Bobby Cox continues to pour in days after he was hospitalized.
Support for Hall of Famer and former Atlanta Braves manager, Bobby Cox continues to pour in days after he was hospitalized.
Texas Tech's Beard named AP men's college coach of the year
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Chris Beard of Texas Tech had a cheering, boisterous audience as he took stage Thursday to accept the trophy as The Associated Press men's college basketball coach of the year - his players and family filling the front row to celebrate his success as their own. He was happy to share a moment he said belonged to them, too.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Chris Beard of Texas Tech had a cheering, boisterous audience as he took stage Thursday to accept the trophy as The Associated Press men's college basketball coach of the year - his players and family filling the front row to celebrate his success as their own. He was happy to share a moment he said belonged to them, too.
Minor victory for Rangers in 4-0 win over frustrated Astros
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Minor pitched seven sharp innings for the Texas Rangers in a 4-0 victory Wednesday night over the frustrated Astros, whose starter Gerrit Cole immediately after his final out went to the home plate umpire who earlier ejected Houston's manager and hitting coach for arguing balls and strikes.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Minor pitched seven sharp innings for the Texas Rangers in a 4-0 victory Wednesday night over the frustrated Astros, whose starter Gerrit Cole immediately after his final out went to the home plate umpire who earlier ejected Houston's manager and hitting coach for arguing balls and strikes.
Towns, Wiggins help T-wolves turn away Mavs rally, 110-108
DALLAS (AP) - Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 13 rebounds, Andrew Wiggins hit the go-ahead bucket in the final minute and the Minnesota Timberwolves turned back a fourth-quarter rally by Dallas for a 110-108 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 13 rebounds, Andrew Wiggins hit the go-ahead bucket in the final minute and the Minnesota Timberwolves turned back a fourth-quarter rally by Dallas for a 110-108 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Texans have bought 15% of the tickets sold for this year's Final Four
With the Texas Tech men's basketball team making their first ever trip to the Final Four, a lot of Red Raider fans have bought tickets to go and support their team in Minneapolis.
With the Texas Tech men's basketball team making their first ever trip to the Final Four, a lot of Red Raider fans have bought tickets to go and support their team in Minneapolis.
Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams taking Texas A&M job
Texas A&M hired Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams on Wednesday, luring him back to his home state to try to turn the Aggies into a basketball power. "The Buzz is Back," Texas A&M tweeted from its official team account. Virginia Tech was 100-69 during Williams' five-year tenure and went to four postseason tournaments, including a program-record three consecutive NCAA...
Texas A&M hired Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams on Wednesday, luring him back to his home state to try to turn the Aggies into a basketball power. "The Buzz is Back," Texas A&M tweeted from its official team account. Virginia Tech was 100-69 during Williams' five-year tenure and went to four postseason tournaments, including a program-record three consecutive NCAA...
Roach lifts Texas past TCU 58-44 and into NIT championship
Kerwin Roach II is the Texas guard's name, not the tally marks for his season suspensions. Back on the roster, Roach stayed in the game and kept the Longhorns in the hunt to end the season in New York with a championship.
Kerwin Roach II is the Texas guard's name, not the tally marks for his season suspensions. Back on the roster, Roach stayed in the game and kept the Longhorns in the hunt to end the season in New York with a championship.
Gallo hard 2-run grounder pushes Rangers past Astros 6-4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo grounded a hard single to right field between two diving infielders to drive in two runs and put the Texas Rangers ahead to stay in a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. The Rangers (3-2) are over .500 for the second time this season in manager Chris Woodward's managerial debut. They never had a winning record at any point last year.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Joey Gallo grounded a hard single to right field between two diving infielders to drive in two runs and put the Texas Rangers ahead to stay in a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. The Rangers (3-2) are over .500 for the second time this season in manager Chris Woodward's managerial debut. They never had a winning record at any point last year.
Stars clinch 1st playoff trip since 2016, beating Flyers 6-2
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Stars clinched their first trip to the playoffs in three years Tuesday night, getting two goals and two assists from Alexander Radulov in a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. The Stars were just a point shy of the postseason and could have made it with an Arizona loss in a later game.
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Stars clinched their first trip to the playoffs in three years Tuesday night, getting two goals and two assists from Alexander Radulov in a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. The Stars were just a point shy of the postseason and could have made it with an Arizona loss in a later game.
Culver, Mooney take different paths to Tech and Final Four
Hometown standout Jarrett Culver was the first recruit Chris Beard reached out to when he got to Lubbock as Texas Tech's head coach three years ago. Then, when the Red Raiders were coming off their first NCAA Elite Eight appearance last season and had to replace a senior All-Big 12 point guard, they targeted Matt Mooney, a graduate transfer from South Dakota who began his college career at...
Hometown standout Jarrett Culver was the first recruit Chris Beard reached out to when he got to Lubbock as Texas Tech's head coach three years ago. Then, when the Red Raiders were coming off their first NCAA Elite Eight appearance last season and had to replace a senior All-Big 12 point guard, they targeted Matt Mooney, a graduate transfer from South Dakota who began his college career at...
Final Four features 3 first-time coaches and Izzo in his 8th
Tom Izzo drew up the perfect play at the perfect moment, sending Michigan State past mighty Duke for a spot in the Final Four. The trip is always emotional, but Izzo has done it before. This will be his eighth Final Four and a chance for a second national championship. The other three Final Four coaches all will be the new kids at the dance.
Tom Izzo drew up the perfect play at the perfect moment, sending Michigan State past mighty Duke for a spot in the Final Four. The trip is always emotional, but Izzo has done it before. This will be his eighth Final Four and a chance for a second national championship. The other three Final Four coaches all will be the new kids at the dance.
Reports: AAF suspending operations 8 games into season
The Alliance of American Football is suspending operations eight games into its first season. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the eight-team spring football league is not folding, but games will not be played this weekend. The decision was made by majority owner Tom Dundon, who also owns the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes.
The Alliance of American Football is suspending operations eight games into its first season. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the eight-team spring football league is not folding, but games will not be played this weekend. The decision was made by majority owner Tom Dundon, who also owns the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes.
Peacock, Chirinos lead Astros in 2-1 victory over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Robinson Chirinos woke up in his own bed and took his son to school, just the way he did during his first six seasons in the big leagues with the Texas Rangers. Houston's new catcher finished a special day with two key plays that helped the Astros beat his former team for the ninth straight time in his old home ballpark.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Robinson Chirinos woke up in his own bed and took his son to school, just the way he did during his first six seasons in the big leagues with the Texas Rangers. Houston's new catcher finished a special day with two key plays that helped the Astros beat his former team for the ninth straight time in his old home ballpark.
Top-seed Baylor routs Iowa 85-53 to cruise to Final Four
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Lauren Cox had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Baylor earned its first Final Four berth since 2012 by beating Iowa 85-53 on Monday night in the Greensboro Regional final.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Lauren Cox had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Baylor earned its first Final Four berth since 2012 by beating Iowa 85-53 on Monday night in the Greensboro Regional final.