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.
Gordon, Paul helps Rockets top Mavericks 94-93
DALLAS (AP) - This time, James Harden was reduced to a supporting role for the Houston Rockets. Eric Gordon and Chris Paul led the way. Gordon scored 26 points and Paul blocked Jalen Brunson's jumper in the final seconds, sending the streaking Rockets to a 94-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
DALLAS (AP) - This time, James Harden was reduced to a supporting role for the Houston Rockets. Eric Gordon and Chris Paul led the way. Gordon scored 26 points and Paul blocked Jalen Brunson's jumper in the final seconds, sending the streaking Rockets to a 94-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
US Olympic cyclist Catlin found dead in her home at age 23
Olympic track cyclist Kelly Catlin, who helped the U.S. women's pursuit team win the silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, died Friday at her home in California. She was 23.
Olympic track cyclist Kelly Catlin, who helped the U.S. women's pursuit team win the silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, died Friday at her home in California. She was 23.
Kyle Busch completes weekend swept in Arizona desert
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Kyle Busch made it a weekend sweep at ISM Raceway in the Arizona desert. Just like he nearly did last week at Las Vegas. Busch tracked down Ryan Blaney over a long green-flag run before passing his Team Penske rival for the lead with 16 laps to go, then made his fuel and tires last to the checkered flag to add a victory in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday to his triumph in...
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Kyle Busch made it a weekend sweep at ISM Raceway in the Arizona desert. Just like he nearly did last week at Las Vegas. Busch tracked down Ryan Blaney over a long green-flag run before passing his Team Penske rival for the lead with 16 laps to go, then made his fuel and tires last to the checkered flag to add a victory in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday to his triumph in...
Chargois, Hunt carry SMU past S Florida in 77-71 victory
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Ethan Chargois had 19 points to lead five SMU players in double figures as the Mustangs defeated South Florida 77-71 on Sunday. Feron Hunt added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Mustangs (14-16, 6-12 American Athletic Conference), Jimmy Whitt Jr. scored 14, Jahmal McMurray 13 with six assists and Isiaha Mike scored 11.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Ethan Chargois had 19 points to lead five SMU players in double figures as the Mustangs defeated South Florida 77-71 on Sunday. Feron Hunt added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Mustangs (14-16, 6-12 American Athletic Conference), Jimmy Whitt Jr. scored 14, Jahmal McMurray 13 with six assists and Isiaha Mike scored 11.
DeBrincat helps Blackhawks beat Stars 2-1
DALLAS (AP) - Alex DeBrincat and David Kampf scored on odd-man rushes in the first period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday night. Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks shut out the Stars for the last 53:37 in the team's second straight win. Crawford made 26 saves in his third victory in four games since recovering from a concussion.
DALLAS (AP) - Alex DeBrincat and David Kampf scored on odd-man rushes in the first period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday night. Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks shut out the Stars for the last 53:37 in the team's second straight win. Crawford made 26 saves in his third victory in four games since recovering from a concussion.
Beard Jr. scores 24 to lead FIU over North Texas 73-58
MIAMI (AP) - Brian Beard Jr. had 24 points as Florida International defeated North Texas 73-58 on Saturday night. Devon Andrews had 14 points and five assists for Florida International (19-12, 10-8 Conference USA), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory. Trejon Jacob added 12 points. Osasumwen Osaghae had 12 rebounds and three blocks for the hosts.
MIAMI (AP) - Brian Beard Jr. had 24 points as Florida International defeated North Texas 73-58 on Saturday night. Devon Andrews had 14 points and five assists for Florida International (19-12, 10-8 Conference USA), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory. Trejon Jacob added 12 points. Osasumwen Osaghae had 12 rebounds and three blocks for the hosts.
No. 8 Texas Tech beats Iowa State 80-73, clinches share of Big 12
AMES, Iowa (AP) - For the first time, Texas Tech can call itself champions of the Big 12. After his performance on Saturday, Jarrett Culver might soon be able to call himself the league's player of the year as well. Culver scored a career-high 31 points, Davide Moretti added 20 and No. 8 Texas Tech clinched a share of the league title by beating Iowa State 80-73.
AMES, Iowa (AP) - For the first time, Texas Tech can call itself champions of the Big 12. After his performance on Saturday, Jarrett Culver might soon be able to call himself the league's player of the year as well. Culver scored a career-high 31 points, Davide Moretti added 20 and No. 8 Texas Tech clinched a share of the league title by beating Iowa State 80-73.
Ziegler, Acosta score to lift FC Dallas over Galaxy 2-0
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Reto Ziegler and Bryan Acosta scored second-half goals and FC Dallas beat the LA Galaxy 2-0 on Saturday. Ziegler opened the scoring in the 53rd minute, beating goalkeeper David Bingham with a penalty kick into the left corner. The Galaxy's Diego Polenta conceded the penalty for a high kick in the area.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Reto Ziegler and Bryan Acosta scored second-half goals and FC Dallas beat the LA Galaxy 2-0 on Saturday. Ziegler opened the scoring in the 53rd minute, beating goalkeeper David Bingham with a penalty kick into the left corner. The Galaxy's Diego Polenta conceded the penalty for a high kick in the area.
Bane scores 34 to lead TCU over Texas 69-56
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - TCU's depleted roster only uses a seven-man rotation. Desmond Bane was about all the Horned Frogs needed to beat Texas. Desmond Bane made six 3-pointers and scored 34 points as the Horned Frogs rolled over the Longhorns 69-56 Saturday, handing Texas a critical loss that could be a big blow to its NCAA Tournament hopes.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - TCU's depleted roster only uses a seven-man rotation. Desmond Bane was about all the Horned Frogs needed to beat Texas. Desmond Bane made six 3-pointers and scored 34 points as the Horned Frogs rolled over the Longhorns 69-56 Saturday, handing Texas a critical loss that could be a big blow to its NCAA Tournament hopes.
Texas fires former QB Vince Young from part-time job
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas has fired former star quarterback Vince Young from his part-time role as a development officer for poor performance and often being absent from work or not in touch with his supervisors. The move also comes after Young had a second drunken-driving arrest within three years on Feb. 5.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas has fired former star quarterback Vince Young from his part-time role as a development officer for poor performance and often being absent from work or not in touch with his supervisors. The move also comes after Young had a second drunken-driving arrest within three years on Feb. 5.
Stormy Morning...Beautiful Afternoon!
After a stormy morning across north Texas, a warm and windy afternoon is expected. We'll see lots of sunshine and high temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Low rain chances return to the forecast tomorrow evening and become more widespread by Monday.
After a stormy morning across north Texas, a warm and windy afternoon is expected. We'll see lots of sunshine and high temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Low rain chances return to the forecast tomorrow evening and become more widespread by Monday.
Blunt departure: Cowboys' David Irving quits football in Instagram video while smoking weed
He’s gone in a puff of smoke… which is fitting for Dallas Cowboys player David Irving. That’s what got him in so much trouble.
He’s gone in a puff of smoke… which is fitting for Dallas Cowboys player David Irving. That’s what got him in so much trouble.
Cowboys re-sign DT Ross, exercise options on 3 other players
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed defensive tackle Daniel Ross while exercising the options on contracts for receiver Allen Hurns, center Joe Looney and linebacker Joe Thomas. Ross gives Dallas depth on the defensive front, particularly with the uncertainty surrounding defensive end Randy Gregory, who is suspended indefinitely. The moves were announced Friday.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed defensive tackle Daniel Ross while exercising the options on contracts for receiver Allen Hurns, center Joe Looney and linebacker Joe Thomas. Ross gives Dallas depth on the defensive front, particularly with the uncertainty surrounding defensive end Randy Gregory, who is suspended indefinitely. The moves were announced Friday.
Suarez, McDowell in qualifying dustup for NASCAR race
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Daniel Suarez threw Michael McDowell to the ground and both drivers had to be forcibly restrained Friday after they were eliminated while jockeying for position in the first round of qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series race at ISM Raceway.
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Daniel Suarez threw Michael McDowell to the ground and both drivers had to be forcibly restrained Friday after they were eliminated while jockeying for position in the first round of qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series race at ISM Raceway.
Ross, Vucevic lead Magic over Mavericks 111-106
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Terrence Ross scored 22 points, Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and 13 rebounds and the Orlando Magic topped the Dallas Mavericks 111-106 on Friday night. Aaron Gordon added 18 points for Orlando, which won for the 11th time in 16 games. Luka Doncic had 24 points and eight rebounds for Dallas, which has lost four straight and nine of 10. Jalen Brunson added 18 points and nine...
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Terrence Ross scored 22 points, Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and 13 rebounds and the Orlando Magic topped the Dallas Mavericks 111-106 on Friday night. Aaron Gordon added 18 points for Orlando, which won for the 11th time in 16 games. Luka Doncic had 24 points and eight rebounds for Dallas, which has lost four straight and nine of 10. Jalen Brunson added 18 points and nine...
Rangers adding a housing complex at spring training site
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - The Texas Rangers are building a new facility at their spring training complex in Arizona that will include housing for as many as 180 players and staff. Jon Daniels, president of baseball operations and general manager, said Friday that the dormitory complex in Arizona and a new academy in the Dominican Republic will provide the Rangers with some of the top player...
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - The Texas Rangers are building a new facility at their spring training complex in Arizona that will include housing for as many as 180 players and staff. Jon Daniels, president of baseball operations and general manager, said Friday that the dormitory complex in Arizona and a new academy in the Dominican Republic will provide the Rangers with some of the top player...
Radulov hat trick, Bishop shutout as Stars beat Avs 4-0
DALLAS (AP) - Alexander Radulov knows he can't get back that game he missed as a healthy scratch after he overslept and was late for the morning skate. Still, Radulov returned in a big way for the Dallas Stars - with his first career hat trick. Radulov scored in each period, Ben Bishop stopped 31 shots and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-0 on Thursday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Alexander Radulov knows he can't get back that game he missed as a healthy scratch after he overslept and was late for the morning skate. Still, Radulov returned in a big way for the Dallas Stars - with his first career hat trick. Radulov scored in each period, Ben Bishop stopped 31 shots and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-0 on Thursday night.
Brooks, Davis help No. 12 Houston beat SMU 90-79
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston rebounded from its second loss of the season to wrap up at least a share of the American Athletic Conference regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. Armoni Brooks had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Corey Davis Jr. added 17 points and No. 12 Houston beat SMU 90-79 on Thursday night.
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston rebounded from its second loss of the season to wrap up at least a share of the American Athletic Conference regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. Armoni Brooks had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Corey Davis Jr. added 17 points and No. 12 Houston beat SMU 90-79 on Thursday night.
U.S. women's national soccer team players sue for equitable pay
Players for the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit seeking pay that is equitable to that of their male counterparts. The action comes just three months before the team will defend its title at the Women's World Cup in France.
Players for the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit seeking pay that is equitable to that of their male counterparts. The action comes just three months before the team will defend its title at the Women's World Cup in France.