Breland's 17 points help Dream rally past Wings, 76-72
ATLANTA (AP) - One year after a stout defense helped Atlanta advance to the WNBA semifinals, the Dream turned to that strength to help cap a comeback in their 2019 opener. Jessica Breland scored 17 points, including a late go-ahead three-point play, and Atlanta held Dallas without a field goal in the final 2 minutes as the Dream rallied to beat the Wings 76-72 on Friday night. Center...
ATLANTA (AP) - One year after a stout defense helped Atlanta advance to the WNBA semifinals, the Dream turned to that strength to help cap a comeback in their 2019 opener. Jessica Breland scored 17 points, including a late go-ahead three-point play, and Atlanta held Dallas without a field goal in the final 2 minutes as the Dream rallied to beat the Wings 76-72 on Friday night. Center...
Spieth tied for 5th, Blixt leads by 1 after round 2 at Colonial
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Kevin Na enjoys Colonial and has the cluster of low rounds to prove it. Na eagled the par-5 first hole Friday on the way to an 8-under 62, his third score at least that good in the past six rounds on the cozy course made famous by Ben Hogan. Na, tied for second at 8 under with first-round leader Tony Finau, trailed Jonas Blixt by one halfway through Colonial.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Kevin Na enjoys Colonial and has the cluster of low rounds to prove it. Na eagled the par-5 first hole Friday on the way to an 8-under 62, his third score at least that good in the past six rounds on the cozy course made famous by Ben Hogan. Na, tied for second at 8 under with first-round leader Tony Finau, trailed Jonas Blixt by one halfway through Colonial.
Art Briles hired as football coach for East Texas high school
Art Briles is returning to the sidelines here in Texas.
Art Briles is returning to the sidelines here in Texas.
Jones not concerned about Zeke's latest run-in with security guard
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is not all that upset about running back Ezekiel Elliott’s run-in with a security guard.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is not all that upset about running back Ezekiel Elliott’s run-in with a security guard.
Hometown star Spieth stays hot, 1 behind Finau at Colonial
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - If Jordan Spieth is going to end a victory drought that's approaching two years, the three-time major winner picked a good place to give himself a chance. Spieth opened with a 5-under 65 at Colonial on Thursday in his second Texas homecoming in three weeks - coming off his best finish of the season at the PGA Championship - and trailed Tony Finau by one shot....
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - If Jordan Spieth is going to end a victory drought that's approaching two years, the three-time major winner picked a good place to give himself a chance. Spieth opened with a 5-under 65 at Colonial on Thursday in his second Texas homecoming in three weeks - coming off his best finish of the season at the PGA Championship - and trailed Tony Finau by one shot....
Modano returns to NHL roots in Minnesota, as Wild adviser
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Mike Modano has decided to return to his NHL roots in Minnesota. The Hall of Fame center was named on Thursday as the executive adviser to Wild owner Craig Leipold and president Matt Majka, a newly created position that Modano will assume on Sept. 1.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Mike Modano has decided to return to his NHL roots in Minnesota. The Hall of Fame center was named on Thursday as the executive adviser to Wild owner Craig Leipold and president Matt Majka, a newly created position that Modano will assume on Sept. 1.
Texas gives football coach Herman 2-year contract extension
Tom Herman's Texas Longhorns won 10 games for the first time in a decade. Now the school is giving him a guaranteed contract extension worth an extra $13 million.
Tom Herman's Texas Longhorns won 10 games for the first time in a decade. Now the school is giving him a guaranteed contract extension worth an extra $13 million.
Long-running Colonial back on solid footing with new sponsor
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Colonial Country Club is the longest-running host of a PGA Tour event played on its original site, a fact that seemed in jeopardy not too long ago. Local companies backed the tournament last year when it was called the Fort Worth Invitational following an upscale grocer's withdrawal as title sponsor two years into a six-year contract.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Colonial Country Club is the longest-running host of a PGA Tour event played on its original site, a fact that seemed in jeopardy not too long ago. Local companies backed the tournament last year when it was called the Fort Worth Invitational following an upscale grocer's withdrawal as title sponsor two years into a six-year contract.
Rangers complete 3-game sweep of Mariners with 2-1 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Sampson and the Texas Rangers like the results of these delayed lengthy pitching appearances, with the right-hander entering after an "opener" gets through the first few batters. Sampson allowed one earned run over 5 1/3 innings after taking over in the second inning Wednesday, getting his second big league victory in a 2-1 win over the Seattle...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Sampson and the Texas Rangers like the results of these delayed lengthy pitching appearances, with the right-hander entering after an "opener" gets through the first few batters. Sampson allowed one earned run over 5 1/3 innings after taking over in the second inning Wednesday, getting his second big league victory in a 2-1 win over the Seattle...
Rangers OF Calhoun on 10-day injured list with quad strain
Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of a left quad strain.
Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of a left quad strain.
Starter Lynn, closer Kelley lead Rangers past Mariners 5-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lance Lynn allowed two runs over seven innings and Shawn Kelley earned the save hours after learning that two lumps removed from his throat last week were benign as the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Tuesday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Lance Lynn allowed two runs over seven innings and Shawn Kelley earned the save hours after learning that two lumps removed from his throat last week were benign as the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Doncic, Young unanimous NBA All-Rookie 1st-teamers
NEW YORK (AP) - With Dallas' Luka Doncic and Atlanta's Trae Young leading the way, the top five NBA draft picks from 2018 have been selected as the top five NBA rookies this season. Doncic and Young were unanimous first-team selections for the NBA All-Rookie team, which was announced Tuesday. Phoenix's Deandre Ayton, Memphis' Jaren Jackson and Sacramento's Marvin Bagley...
NEW YORK (AP) - With Dallas' Luka Doncic and Atlanta's Trae Young leading the way, the top five NBA draft picks from 2018 have been selected as the top five NBA rookies this season. Doncic and Young were unanimous first-team selections for the NBA All-Rookie team, which was announced Tuesday. Phoenix's Deandre Ayton, Memphis' Jaren Jackson and Sacramento's Marvin Bagley...
Hamilton into Rangers hall, hasn't really thought about game
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Josh Hamilton hasn't really thought much about baseball since knee issues ended his career, though he does miss playing at times. The 2010 AL MVP's moments on the diamond these days are watching and sometimes coaching his daughters playing softball.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Josh Hamilton hasn't really thought much about baseball since knee issues ended his career, though he does miss playing at times. The 2010 AL MVP's moments on the diamond these days are watching and sometimes coaching his daughters playing softball.
Dirk Nowitzki enjoying ice cream in retirement, reflects on emotional season
NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki has only been retired for about a month and a half but he said it agrees with him.
NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki has only been retired for about a month and a half but he said it agrees with him.
Dallas Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott handcuffed, detained at Las Vegas music festival
Dallas Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott was handcuffed and detained at Las Vegas music festival on Saturday, according to TMZ Sports.
Dallas Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott was handcuffed and detained at Las Vegas music festival on Saturday, according to TMZ Sports.
Warriors beat Blazers 119-117 in OT for NBA Finals berth
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Draymond Green had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, and made a key 3-pointer in overtime as the Golden State Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year with a 119-117 victory on Monday night to sweep the Portland Trail Blazers. Stephen Curry added 37 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. He and Green became the first teammates to have...
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Draymond Green had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, and made a key 3-pointer in overtime as the Golden State Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year with a 119-117 victory on Monday night to sweep the Portland Trail Blazers. Stephen Curry added 37 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. He and Green became the first teammates to have...
Minor 11 Ks, Rangers 5 homers in 10-9 win over Mariners
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Asdrúbal Cabrera hit two of the five Texas homers, Mike Minor struck out 11 over six innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 10-9 in a series opener Monday night. Hunter Pence, Joey Gallo and Rougned Odor also went deep. The Rangers twice had back-to-back homers while winning for the fifth time in six games since losing five in a row.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Asdrúbal Cabrera hit two of the five Texas homers, Mike Minor struck out 11 over six innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 10-9 in a series opener Monday night. Hunter Pence, Joey Gallo and Rougned Odor also went deep. The Rangers twice had back-to-back homers while winning for the fifth time in six games since losing five in a row.
Dirk Nowitzki enjoying retirement
The former Dallas Mavericks player stopped by Free 4 All.
The former Dallas Mavericks player stopped by Free 4 All.
Cowboys' Jaylon Smith earns college degree
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith kept a promise to his mother and got his degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith kept a promise to his mother and got his degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Vela's late goal helps LAFC to 1-1 tie with FC Dallas
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Carlos Vela scored a late goal and Los Angeles FC rallied for a 1-1 tie with FC Dallas on Sunday night. FC Dallas (5-5-3), which is winless in its last five games, played a man down after Matt Hedges was shown a red card for denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by Carlos Vela in the 49th minute.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Carlos Vela scored a late goal and Los Angeles FC rallied for a 1-1 tie with FC Dallas on Sunday night. FC Dallas (5-5-3), which is winless in its last five games, played a man down after Matt Hedges was shown a red card for denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by Carlos Vela in the 49th minute.