Jokic hits buzzer-beater to lift Nuggets over Mavs 100-99
DENVER (AP) - Luka Doncic's emphatic dunk capped a great night for the Dallas Mavericks rookie. Nikola Jokic topped him and saved the game for the Denver Nuggets, earning him some support in the MVP race. Jokic hit a falling, one-handed shot as time expired to lift the Nuggets over the weary Mavericks 100-99 on Thursday.
DENVER (AP) - Luka Doncic's emphatic dunk capped a great night for the Dallas Mavericks rookie. Nikola Jokic topped him and saved the game for the Denver Nuggets, earning him some support in the MVP race. Jokic hit a falling, one-handed shot as time expired to lift the Nuggets over the weary Mavericks 100-99 on Thursday.
Stars overcome Bishop's injury in 4-1 win against Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - With a record-setting run by goalie Ben Bishop, the Dallas Stars have surged forward in the Western Conference race. They proved in Minnesota they're plenty capable of winning without him, too. Radek Faksa, Roope Hintz and Joel L'Esperance scored in a span of 2:22 early in the second period, and the Stars hung on to beat the Wild 4-1 on Thursday night after Bishop...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - With a record-setting run by goalie Ben Bishop, the Dallas Stars have surged forward in the Western Conference race. They proved in Minnesota they're plenty capable of winning without him, too. Radek Faksa, Roope Hintz and Joel L'Esperance scored in a span of 2:22 early in the second period, and the Stars hung on to beat the Wild 4-1 on Thursday night after Bishop...
McMurray scores 27, SMU beats Tulsa 74-65 in AAC tourney
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Jahmal McMurray had 27 points as SMU defeated Tulsa 74-65 in the first round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday night. McMurray made 9 of 11 foul shots. Ethan Chargois had 12 points for SMU (15-16). Jarrey Foster added 10 points and eight rebounds. Feron Hunt had seven rebounds for SMU. Jeriah Horne had 19 points and seven rebounds for the Golden...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Jahmal McMurray had 27 points as SMU defeated Tulsa 74-65 in the first round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday night. McMurray made 9 of 11 foul shots. Ethan Chargois had 12 points for SMU (15-16). Jarrey Foster added 10 points and eight rebounds. Feron Hunt had seven rebounds for SMU. Jeriah Horne had 19 points and seven rebounds for the Golden...
West Virginia upsets No. 7 Texas Tech 79-74 in Big 12 Tourney
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Two down, two to go. That's the mindset of West Virginia coach Bob Huggins after his Mountaineers upset No. 7 Texas Tech 79-74 on Thursday night. The Mountaineers are 80 minutes away from making the NCAA Tournament as the 10th seed in the Big 12 Tournament. "We're playing to be in the NCAA Tournament, that's what we're doing," Huggins said....
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Two down, two to go. That's the mindset of West Virginia coach Bob Huggins after his Mountaineers upset No. 7 Texas Tech 79-74 on Thursday night. The Mountaineers are 80 minutes away from making the NCAA Tournament as the 10th seed in the Big 12 Tournament. "We're playing to be in the NCAA Tournament, that's what we're doing," Huggins said....
No. 15 K-State beats TCU 70-61 in Big 12 quarterfinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kamau Stokes had just been hammered by TCU on the way to the basket, and Kansas State's senior guard was still lying face-down on the floor when a scratchy voice rang out inside Sprint Center. "Make your free throws!" Wildcats coach Bruce Weber yelled. So much for sympathy.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kamau Stokes had just been hammered by TCU on the way to the basket, and Kansas State's senior guard was still lying face-down on the floor when a scratchy voice rang out inside Sprint Center. "Make your free throws!" Wildcats coach Bruce Weber yelled. So much for sympathy.
Horton-Tucker leads Iowa State past Baylor 83-66 in Big 12 tourney
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Talen Horton-Tucker hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points and Iowa State beat Baylor 83-66 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament. The Cyclones (21-11) also had key contributions from Marial Shayok who had 18 with four 3-pointers, Lindell Wigginton with 16 points and Tyrese Haliburton with 13. Iowa State faces top-seeded Kansas State or eighth-seeded TCU in the...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Talen Horton-Tucker hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points and Iowa State beat Baylor 83-66 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament. The Cyclones (21-11) also had key contributions from Marial Shayok who had 18 with four 3-pointers, Lindell Wigginton with 16 points and Tyrese Haliburton with 13. Iowa State faces top-seeded Kansas State or eighth-seeded TCU in the...
Texas A&M keeps Vanderbilt winless in SEC with 69-52 win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Texas A&M Aggies finally have a victory at the Southeastern Conference Tournament after leaving empty-handed each of their past two trips. Savion Flagg scored 17 of his career-high 29 points in the first half, and 11th-seeded Texas A&M beat Vanderbilt 69-52 Wednesday night in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament to keep coach Billy...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Texas A&M Aggies finally have a victory at the Southeastern Conference Tournament after leaving empty-handed each of their past two trips. Savion Flagg scored 17 of his career-high 29 points in the first half, and 11th-seeded Texas A&M beat Vanderbilt 69-52 Wednesday night in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament to keep coach Billy...
TCU holds off Oklahoma State 73-70 in Big 12 tourney
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - After blowing a 21-point lead in the second half, Desmond Bane hit a 3-pointer from the corner in the closing seconds to give TCU a 73-70 win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament. The Horned Frogs fought off a late comeback by the Cowboys, who outscored TCU 41-28 in the second half. Oklahoma State led by one with one minute...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - After blowing a 21-point lead in the second half, Desmond Bane hit a 3-pointer from the corner in the closing seconds to give TCU a 73-70 win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament. The Horned Frogs fought off a late comeback by the Cowboys, who outscored TCU 41-28 in the second half. Oklahoma State led by one with one minute...
Murray doesn't run, but shines as a passer at Pro Day
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Kyler Murray didn't run the 40-yard dash at Oklahoma's pro day. The people around him figure it's common knowledge he has blazing speed, so the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback chose not to run Wednesday in front of NFL scouts.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Kyler Murray didn't run the 40-yard dash at Oklahoma's pro day. The people around him figure it's common knowledge he has blazing speed, so the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback chose not to run Wednesday in front of NFL scouts.
Rangers' Jurado working on being consistent
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Texas Rangers pitcher Ariel Jurado did not have many Panamanian ballplayers to watch when he was growing up. So he became a fan of Cliff Lee. "He's a lefty but I liked him," Jurado said Tuesday through an interpreter. "His pitches were incredible, the way he dominated on the mound."
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Texas Rangers pitcher Ariel Jurado did not have many Panamanian ballplayers to watch when he was growing up. So he became a fan of Cliff Lee. "He's a lefty but I liked him," Jurado said Tuesday through an interpreter. "His pitches were incredible, the way he dominated on the mound."
Earl Thomas agrees to 4-year deal with Ravens
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens finally made their move during the NFL's free agent frenzy, securing running back Mark Ingram and safety Earl Thomas on Wednesday. After losing receiver John Brown and linebackers C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs and Za'darius Smith earlier in the week, Ravens first-year general manager Eric DeCosta bounced back to address two glaring needs.
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens finally made their move during the NFL's free agent frenzy, securing running back Mark Ingram and safety Earl Thomas on Wednesday. After losing receiver John Brown and linebackers C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs and Za'darius Smith earlier in the week, Ravens first-year general manager Eric DeCosta bounced back to address two glaring needs.
DeRozan, Aldridge lead Spurs past Mavericks 112-105
DALLAS (AP) - As a long-range jumper spun off the rim and out, Luka Doncic hopped and stomped the floor in frustration. It was that kind of night for the rookie and his Dallas Mavericks. DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Mavericks 112-105 on Tuesday night.
DALLAS (AP) - As a long-range jumper spun off the rim and out, Luka Doncic hopped and stomped the floor in frustration. It was that kind of night for the rookie and his Dallas Mavericks. DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Mavericks 112-105 on Tuesday night.
Bishop records 3rd straight shutout, Stars beat Sabres 2-0
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Ben Bishop is on a roll at an important time for the Dallas Stars. Bishop made 35 saves for his third straight shutout, and the Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 on Tuesday night. "Obviously, the shutouts are nice but it's not why we play the game," Bishop said. "Things are going my way right now. Just try to ride the high as long as you can. Just get...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Ben Bishop is on a roll at an important time for the Dallas Stars. Bishop made 35 saves for his third straight shutout, and the Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 on Tuesday night. "Obviously, the shutouts are nice but it's not why we play the game," Bishop said. "Things are going my way right now. Just try to ride the high as long as you can. Just get...
Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin indicted in college admissions bribery case
Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were charged along with at least 40 other people Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents bribed college coaches and insiders at testing centers to help get their children into some of the most elite schools in the country, prosecutors said.
Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were charged along with at least 40 other people Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents bribed college coaches and insiders at testing centers to help get their children into some of the most elite schools in the country, prosecutors said.
Cowboys WR Cole Beasley to sign contract with Buffalo Bills
Dallas Cowboys WR Cole Beasley will sign a four-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.
Dallas Cowboys WR Cole Beasley will sign a four-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.
N. Texas meets FIU in CUSA tourney
No. 10 seed North Texas (20-11, 8-10) vs. No. 7 seed Florida International (19-12, 10-8) Conference USA Conference Tourney First Round, Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
No. 10 seed North Texas (20-11, 8-10) vs. No. 7 seed Florida International (19-12, 10-8) Conference USA Conference Tourney First Round, Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
Rangers tab lefty Minor as their opening day starter vs Cubs
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Mike Minor has been tabbed the opening day starter for the Texas Rangers, who last year gave the left-hander the opportunity to start again. New Rangers manager Chris Woodward announced the decision Sunday. Woodward says Minor earned it by how he pitched last season and by now setting a tone in spring training with his attitude and work ethic. Texas opens at home March 28...
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Mike Minor has been tabbed the opening day starter for the Texas Rangers, who last year gave the left-hander the opportunity to start again. New Rangers manager Chris Woodward announced the decision Sunday. Woodward says Minor earned it by how he pitched last season and by now setting a tone in spring training with his attitude and work ethic. Texas opens at home March 28...
Reports: Redskins to sign Collins to $84M, 6-year deal
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - A person with knowledge of the move says the Washington Redskins have agreed to sign safety Landon Collins to an $84 million, six-year deal with $45 million guaranteed. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal cannot become official until free agency opens Wednesday. The deal is worth an average of $14 million a season.
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - A person with knowledge of the move says the Washington Redskins have agreed to sign safety Landon Collins to an $84 million, six-year deal with $45 million guaranteed. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal cannot become official until free agency opens Wednesday. The deal is worth an average of $14 million a season.
Reports: Foles to sign 4-year, $88M deal with Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have a new quarterback, maybe even the franchise passer the team has been missing for nearly two decades. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says quarterback Nick Foles has agreed to sign a four-year, $88 million contract with the Jaguars.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have a new quarterback, maybe even the franchise passer the team has been missing for nearly two decades. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says quarterback Nick Foles has agreed to sign a four-year, $88 million contract with the Jaguars.
Culver voted Big 12 player of year by league's coaches
DALLAS (AP) - Texas Tech star Jarrett Culver has been voted Big 12 player of the year and coach Chris Beard has been honored as coach of the year after the Red Raiders shared the regular-season title with Kansas State. The league announced its awards Sunday.
DALLAS (AP) - Texas Tech star Jarrett Culver has been voted Big 12 player of the year and coach Chris Beard has been honored as coach of the year after the Red Raiders shared the regular-season title with Kansas State. The league announced its awards Sunday.