Doncic records triple-double, Mavericks beat Warriors 126-91
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki added one more memorable game in his final visit to Oracle Arena, scoring a season-high 21 points and insisting he couldn't remember whether it was a chair or a trash can that he threw into a wall opposite the visitors' locker room at one of his favorite arenas. Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Dallas Mavericks capitalized on Stephen...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki added one more memorable game in his final visit to Oracle Arena, scoring a season-high 21 points and insisting he couldn't remember whether it was a chair or a trash can that he threw into a wall opposite the visitors' locker room at one of his favorite arenas. Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Dallas Mavericks capitalized on Stephen...
McCann scores twice to help Penguins hold off Stars, 3-2
DALLAS (AP) - Jared McCann is pretty sure his pirouette wasn't as graceful as one might see from, say, Sidney Crosby. The result was good enough for Pittsburgh. McCann scored twice, including the go-ahead goal on a spinning short-handed play in the third period, and the Penguins beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Jared McCann is pretty sure his pirouette wasn't as graceful as one might see from, say, Sidney Crosby. The result was good enough for Pittsburgh. McCann scored twice, including the go-ahead goal on a spinning short-handed play in the third period, and the Penguins beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday night.
Hollingshead's late goal lifts FC Dallas over Rapids
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ryan Hollingshead scored the go-ahead goal in the 82nd minute and FC Dallas beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Saturday. Thomas Roberts found Zdenek Ondrasek open on the left side of the penalty area for a potential scoring opportunity. Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard denied Ondrasek's shot but deflected it to Hollingshead who put it back in the net.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ryan Hollingshead scored the go-ahead goal in the 82nd minute and FC Dallas beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Saturday. Thomas Roberts found Zdenek Ondrasek open on the left side of the penalty area for a potential scoring opportunity. Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard denied Ondrasek's shot but deflected it to Hollingshead who put it back in the net.
Culver scores 29, leads Texas Tech over Northern Kentucky
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Jarrett Culver had 29 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help No. 3 seed Texas Tech shake off a slow start and beat No. 14 seed Northern Kentucky 72-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Jarrett Culver had 29 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help No. 3 seed Texas Tech shake off a slow start and beat No. 14 seed Northern Kentucky 72-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Cowboys, Rams announce Aug. 17 preseason game in Hawaii
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys will travel to Hawaii for a preseason game on Aug. 17. The two defending division champions will meet in Aloha Stadium's first NFL preseason game since 1976, the teams announced Thursday. The venerable stadium hosted the Pro Bowl almost every year between 1979 and 2016, when it moved to Orlando.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys will travel to Hawaii for a preseason game on Aug. 17. The two defending division champions will meet in Aloha Stadium's first NFL preseason game since 1976, the teams announced Thursday. The venerable stadium hosted the Pro Bowl almost every year between 1979 and 2016, when it moved to Orlando.
Kings bounce back after tough loss to beat Mavs 116-100
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Marvin Bagley III had 22 points and 12 rebounds in his first game against fellow rookie star Luka Doncic, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-100 on Thursday night. Buddy Hield scored 11 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and De'Aaron Fox added 15 points and nine assists for Sacramento. Willie Cauley-Stein had 10 points and 18 rebounds.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Marvin Bagley III had 22 points and 12 rebounds in his first game against fellow rookie star Luka Doncic, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-100 on Thursday night. Buddy Hield scored 11 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and De'Aaron Fox added 15 points and nine assists for Sacramento. Willie Cauley-Stein had 10 points and 18 rebounds.
Baylor shoots past Syracuse 78-69 in NCAA's West Region
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Baylor heard all week about Syracuse's vaunted zone, how long the Orange are, how difficult it is to find openings. The Bears solved it by going over the top - after getting it inside. Creating open shots through the high post and kick-outs off drives, Baylor set a school NCAA Tournament record with 16 3-pointers to beat Syracuse 78-68 Thursday night in the West Region.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Baylor heard all week about Syracuse's vaunted zone, how long the Orange are, how difficult it is to find openings. The Bears solved it by going over the top - after getting it inside. Creating open shots through the high post and kick-outs off drives, Baylor set a school NCAA Tournament record with 16 3-pointers to beat Syracuse 78-68 Thursday night in the West Region.
Grubauer's 44 saves help Avalanche overcome Stars 3-1
DALLAS (AP) - Philipp Grubauer made a season-high 44 saves, including 23 in the third period, defensemen Erik Johnson and Tyson Barrie scored goals and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Thursday night to make the Western Conference playoff race even tighter. Grubauer has allowed only two goals while facing 104 shots and carrying Colorado on a three-game winning streak.
DALLAS (AP) - Philipp Grubauer made a season-high 44 saves, including 23 in the third period, defensemen Erik Johnson and Tyson Barrie scored goals and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Thursday night to make the Western Conference playoff race even tighter. Grubauer has allowed only two goals while facing 104 shots and carrying Colorado on a three-game winning streak.
March Madness: NCAA Tournament primed to top itself again
The NCAA Tournament somehow seems to be getting better every year, almost as if each bracket is extending from the previous one.
The NCAA Tournament somehow seems to be getting better every year, almost as if each bracket is extending from the previous one.
Gritty voted best mascot by NHL players
Gritty has done it again.
Gritty has done it again.
Ex-President George W. Bush gets 1st hole-in-one at Dallas course
DALLAS (AP) - Former President George W. Bush has made a hole-in-one at a Dallas course that will soon host his institute's Warrior Open honoring wounded U.S. military personnel. A photo posted Wednesday on Bush's Instagram account shows the beaming 43rd U.S. president holding a golf ball on the par-3 12th green of Trinity Forest Golf Club.
DALLAS (AP) - Former President George W. Bush has made a hole-in-one at a Dallas course that will soon host his institute's Warrior Open honoring wounded U.S. military personnel. A photo posted Wednesday on Bush's Instagram account shows the beaming 43rd U.S. president holding a golf ball on the par-3 12th green of Trinity Forest Golf Club.
Bucs become 1st NFL team with 2 female coaches on staff
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Maral Javadifar and Lori Locust as assistant coaches, becoming the first NFL team with two female coaches on their staff.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Maral Javadifar and Lori Locust as assistant coaches, becoming the first NFL team with two female coaches on their staff.
Lillard scores 33 points, Blazers beat Mavericks 126-118
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Damian Lillard had 33 points and 12 assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks 126-118 on Wednesday night. Seth Curry scored 20 off the bench for the Blazers, who have won five of six as they try to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Portland (44-27) led by as many as 25, and Lillard hit six of the team's 16...
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Damian Lillard had 33 points and 12 assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks 126-118 on Wednesday night. Seth Curry scored 20 off the bench for the Blazers, who have won five of six as they try to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Portland (44-27) led by as many as 25, and Lillard hit six of the team's 16...
Miller leads TCU past Sam Houston St. 82-69 in NIT tourney
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - JD Miller had 15 points to lead six TCU players in double figures as the Horned Frogs beat Sam Houston State 82-69 in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night. Desmond Bane and Alex Robinson added 13 points apiece for the Horned Frogs. RJ Nembhard chipped in 12 points, and Kevin Samuel had 11. Bane also had nine rebounds for the Horned Frogs, while Robinson posted...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - JD Miller had 15 points to lead six TCU players in double figures as the Horned Frogs beat Sam Houston State 82-69 in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night. Desmond Bane and Alex Robinson added 13 points apiece for the Horned Frogs. RJ Nembhard chipped in 12 points, and Kevin Samuel had 11. Bane also had nine rebounds for the Horned Frogs, while Robinson posted...
Alliance football league moves title game to Frisco
The Alliance of American Football is moving its championship game from Las Vegas to Frisco, Texas. The new eight-team spring league, which plays its seventh set of games this weekend, said Wednesday that the April 27 title match will switch to The Ford Center at the Star, which is owned by Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys.
The Alliance of American Football is moving its championship game from Las Vegas to Frisco, Texas. The new eight-team spring league, which plays its seventh set of games this weekend, said Wednesday that the April 27 title match will switch to The Ford Center at the Star, which is owned by Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys.
Manziel confident as he begins his latest football comeback
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Johnny Manziel says he remains confident in his ability to play football "at any level" as the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner attempts another comeback, this time with the Alliance of American Football's Memphis Express.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Johnny Manziel says he remains confident in his ability to play football "at any level" as the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner attempts another comeback, this time with the Alliance of American Football's Memphis Express.
Osetkowski leads Texas over S. Dakota St. 79-73 in NIT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Dylan Osetkowski had a career-high 26 points as Texas defeated South Dakota State 79-73 in the NIT first round on Tuesday night. Osetkowski shot 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. Courtney Ramey had 13 points for Texas (17-16). Kerwin Roach II added 12 points. Mike Daum had 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Jackrabbits (24-9). David Jenkins Jr. added 19 points. Skyler Flatten had...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Dylan Osetkowski had a career-high 26 points as Texas defeated South Dakota State 79-73 in the NIT first round on Tuesday night. Osetkowski shot 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. Courtney Ramey had 13 points for Texas (17-16). Kerwin Roach II added 12 points. Mike Daum had 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Jackrabbits (24-9). David Jenkins Jr. added 19 points. Skyler Flatten had...
Radulov, Stars too much for Panthers 4-2
DALLAS (AP) - Alexander Radulov had two goals in the third period to lift the Dallas Stars to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Coach Jim Montgomery reunited the Stars' three top scorers on the first line during the first period. In addition to Radulov's two goals and an assist, Jamie Benn had a goal and two assists and Tyler Seguin assisted on all four goals.
DALLAS (AP) - Alexander Radulov had two goals in the third period to lift the Dallas Stars to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Coach Jim Montgomery reunited the Stars' three top scorers on the first line during the first period. In addition to Radulov's two goals and an assist, Jamie Benn had a goal and two assists and Tyler Seguin assisted on all four goals.
Cowboys agree to terms on 1-year contract with WR Cobb
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free-agent receiver Randall Cobb. Cobb spent the first eight years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, though he was limited to nine games last season because of a hamstring injury and a concussion.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free-agent receiver Randall Cobb. Cobb spent the first eight years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, though he was limited to nine games last season because of a hamstring injury and a concussion.
Rangers LHP Mendez has elbow sprain, likely out till June
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Texas Rangers pitcher Yohander Mendez could return from his elbow injury around midseason. The team's fear that Mendez might miss the entire year was allayed Monday when an MRI revealed the 24-year-old lefty has a Grade 1 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament.
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Texas Rangers pitcher Yohander Mendez could return from his elbow injury around midseason. The team's fear that Mendez might miss the entire year was allayed Monday when an MRI revealed the 24-year-old lefty has a Grade 1 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament.